Engr. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Raza Mehdi is an engineer by profession with over 37 years of varied international experience of industry and academia. He retired after rendering a meritorious service as Professor and the Founding Principal of Thar Institute from the NED University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan.
Engr. Mehdi‘s experience is spread over the domains of Engineering and Academic Administration, Consultancy, Teaching/trainings and Research in USA, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Dr. Mehdi possesses a Bachelors’ degree in Civil Engineering , Masters’ in ‘Transportation & Urban Systems’ from the University of Maryland, USA and Doctoral degree in Environmental Sciences . Later, was awarded a Post Doc fellowship in the field of ‘Geospatial Applications’ ,accomplished at the University of West Georgia, USA . Prof. Mehdi’s interests include the linkages amongst urban transport, environment, and health variables with modeling application of remote sensing and GIS techniques. Dr. Mehdi worked on infrastructure, environmental and transportation consultancy projects . He had been an independent consultant with the World Bank and UNDP. He has authored and published several papers in impact factor journals of international repute .
https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3783-3456
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mohammed-Mehdi-2/research
He has been a certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001. He has travelled extensively and provided services as Advisor and Consultant for companies, has organized and participated at several professional, international meetings and has been member of international professional associations such as ASCE, ITE, AAG, ASPRS, GRSS and IEEE.

Description:

Ph.D. Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, South Korea

Professional Profile

• Four years of teaching and seven years of research experience.
• Teaching and research interest is related to the climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, environment, water pollution, and soil contamination.
• Possesses excellent technical skills in designing, data collection, data analyzation and supervision of research and development projects.
• Expertise analyzing and interpretation of greenhouse gas data using gas chromatography.
• Strengths include an ability to collect, observe, analyze, interpret, and prepare data for dissemination in the scientific arena: scholarly publications and international conferences.

Publications:

Khokhar, N.H., Ali, I., Maitlo, H.A., Abbasi, N., Panhwar, S., Keerio, H.A., Ali, A., Uddin, S., 2022. Estimation of nitrous oxide emissions from rice paddy fields using the DNDC model: a case study of South Korea. Water Science & Technology 86(6), 1308-1324.

Khokhar, N. H. & J.-W. Park (2021) Contribution of Different Quantities of Leaf Litter to Nitrous Oxide Emission from a Temperate Deciduous Forest. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 25(4), 1163-1175.

Khokhar, N. H. & J.-W. Park (2019) Precipitation decreases methane uptake in a temperate deciduous forest. Journal of Soil and Groundwater Environment, 24(1), 24-34.

Khokhar, N. H. & J.-W. Park (2017) A simplified sampling procedure for the estimation of methane emission in rice fields. Environmental monitoring and assessment, 189(9), 1-10.

Email:  nadaragk@gmail.com

Phone: +92-300-3567332

• MSc. Civil Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology
• BSc. Civil Engineering NED University of Engineering and Technology

Highlights:

• 37 years of teaching experience
• Organized and attended more than 30 seminars conferences and workshops
• Completed training on Application of Computer in Civil Engineering Drawing at University Of Southampton UK

Selected Publications:

• Aspects of behaviour of CFRP reinforced concrete beams in bending, Construction and Building Materils, 2008
• Fire Resistance of carbon FRP reinforced concrete beams, Magazine of Concrete Research, 2007
• Experimental testing of concrete beams reinforced with carbon FRP bars, Journal of Composite Materials, 2007
• Analytical Modelling of concrete beams reinforced with carbon FRP bars, Journal of Composite Materials, 2007
• The use of CFRP bars as reinforcing material Part 1: Experimental study, Proceedings of Eighth International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, 2006

Contact Information:
Email: shsiddiqi@dsu.edu.pk

Fahad Hussain, currently serving as a Lecturer in the Civil Engineering Department at DHA Suffah University, Karachi, Pakistan, brings a profound expertise in structural engineering and sustainable construction materials.

With a distinguished academic background in these fields, including a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Engineering, Fahad has made significant contributions to research and teaching.

Fahad’s dedication to scholarly pursuits is evident in his publications, which delve into the properties of concrete with lightweight aggregates and the environmental implications of the cement industry. Through his involvement in projects such as comparative studies of concrete formulations, Fahad continues to play a pivotal role in driving forward research in the field of civil engineering.

Contact Information:
fahad.hussain@dsu.edu.pk

Description:
• M.E. Construction Management, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology
• B.E. Civil Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology
Highlights:
• Experience teaching at universities.
• Participation in numerous seminars, conferences, and workshops, both as an attendee and presenter.
• Proficiency in various software including Revit, Navisworks, Primavera, and AutoCAD.
• Hands-on experience gained through internships, site supervision, and project engineering across various sectors of the construction industry.
Research Interest:
• Sustainable construction materials, techniques, and practices.
• Researching the properties, behaviour, and applications of sustainable and advanced materials.
• Life cycle assessment and circular economy.
• Autonomous repair and maintenance technologies.
Publications:
• Tropical Scientific Journal. (2023). Effects Of Conflicts On Building Construction Projects Of Sindh, Pakistan, 2023. Vol. 2(1), ISSN: 2710-5997. International
Conference on Sustainable Development in Civil Engineering (ICSDC-2023).
• Causes Of Conflicts Due to Contractual And Technical Problems In Building Construction Project

• Eng Structural Engineering, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Nawabshah, Pakistan
• E Civil Engineering, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Nawabshah, Pakistan

Projects:

• Impact of Cement Replacement by Sawdust Ash on Workability and Compressive Strength of Concrete
• Flexural Behavior of Reinforced Recycled Coarse Aggregate Concrete

Highlights:

• Teaching experience in University of Sialkot
• Good Command on Plaxis
• Attended Several Seminars and workshops

Research Areas and Interest:

Recycled coarse aggregates

Concrete Technology

Sustainable building materials

Soil Stabilization

Publications

• Impact of Cement Replacement by Sawdust Ash on Compressive Strength of Concrete, 2020.
• Effect of Bio-Medical Waste on Compressive Strength of Concrete Cylinders, 2020

Email: aqib.munir@dsu.edu.pk

Ph. +923082430442

M.E. Civil-Transportation Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology,2017

B.E. Civil Engineering NED University of Engineering and Technology,2011

Highlights:

• Several years of teaching experience in different universities.
• Attended and conducted various seminars, conferences, and workshops.
• Good Command on various software like, ERDAS Imagine & Civil 3-D.

Projects:

• Multilane highway design following the specifications outlined in the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM).
• Traffic simulation to guide the development of traffic signal designs.
• Sustainable approaches in utilizing pavement materials, including the use of Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP)

Research Interest and area:

• Pavement materials and sustainability.
• Fiber Reinforced bituminous pavements.
• Research on high RAP asphalt mixtures, effects, failures, rejuvenators, and fibers.

Contact Information:
syeda.wafa@dsu.edu.pk

E D U C A T I O N

BSc

University of Karachi

BE Mechanical Engg.

NED University

MSc (Applied Mechanics & Design)

UET Taxila

MSc (Industrial Management)

NED University

S K I L L S

PhD Scholar (Course Work Completed)

DHA Suffa University

Matlab               Auto Cad                     Basic                    MS Office

P R O F E S S I O N A L    E X P E R I E N C E

Corps of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering

Prima Vera

Pak Army Corps of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering 8 April, 1988 till 31 Oct, 2013

Technical / Manufacturing set -ups. Also acted as Chief Instructor in a Polytechnic for two years

Faculty Member in Mechanical Engineering Dept

NUST – PNEC from Jan 2014 till Jan 2017

Acted as Faculty Member in Mechanical Department, taught 5x different courses in 3 Years period. Acted as Faculty Advisor of Formula Students Design Team and participated in competition, UK 2015. Supervised 4x Final Year Projects

Admin & Security Officer / Maintenance Engr/ Acting Faculty

DHA Karachi at DHA Suffa University from Jan, 2017 till Jun 2020

Served in DHA Karachi (DHA Suffa University) Admin & Security Officer / Maintenance Engineer / Faculty Member . Completed large number of projects , 2x Convocations and multitasking activities.

Assistant Director Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Phase VIII

DHA Karachi from Jun 2020 till May 2021.

Executed number of Projects including a Grid Station, Electrical Distribution Network & Sewerage Treatment Plant etc.

Admin & Coord Officer / Acting Faculty

DHA Suffa University (DCK Campus) from Oct, 2021 till to date

At present serving Admin & Coord Officer. Also acting as Faculty Member in Civil / Mechanical

• Eng Water Resource Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology Karachi, Pakistan.
• E Civil Engineering, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Nawabshah, Pakistan

Projects:

• Sediment modelling of Winder Dam (in Process)
• Mechanical properties of concrete by replacement of fine aggregate with desert sand
• Combine Effect of Fly Ash and Aggregate Size on Flexural Strength of Reinforced Concrete
• Direct Shear and Consolidation Behavior of Cement-Treated Soil for Canal Embankments

Highlights:

• Four Years of teaching experience in Private Universities
• Experience of Supervision of Undergraduate Final year Design Projects
• Attended Several Seminars and workshops
• Best researcher award by ORIC MUET

Research Areas and Interest:

Hydrologic Modeling for effective watershed

Climate Change impacts on water resources

Concrete technology, Sustainable and Green Building Material

Selected Publication:

• Mechanical properties of concrete by replacement of fine aggregate with desert sand, 2023

Email: dhanik.vikrant@dsu.edu.pk

Ph. +923070322629

• Eng Geotechnical Engineering, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Nawabshah, Pakistan
• E Civil Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering, and Technology, SZAB Khairpur Mirs, Pakistan

Projects:

• Experimental Studies On The Properties Of Recycled Fine Aggregates
• Ground Deformation Mechanism Due To Deep Excavation In Sand
• Finite Element Analysis on Sand (Abaqus)
• Experimental Studies On Self Curing Concrete using Polyethylenegcycol

Highlights:

• National teaching experience in Private Universities
• Experience of Supervision of Undergraduate Final year Design Projects
• Attended Several Seminars and workshops

Research Areas and Interest:

Soil-Water Interaction

Finite Element Analysis

Geotechnical Investigation of soil

Unsaturated soil mechanics

Email: engr.Saeed@dsu.edu.pk

Ph: +923113651462