To provide a high-quality learning environment inculcating fundamental and specialized engineering knowledge, skills in critical thinking, communication, teamwork and leadership for producing globally competitive engineers; and to create opportunities for students and faculty for conducting basic and applied research that contributes to society through sustainable engineering principles and practices.
Prof. Mehdi’s research focuses on the linkages among urban transport, environment, and health variables, with modeling applications of remote sensing and GIS techniques for sustainable development.
Authored and published several papers in impact factor journals of international repute.
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Dr. Mehdi has contributed to infrastructure, environmental, and transportation projects internationally. He has worked as a consultant and advisor for various World Bank, UNDP, and private sector projects.
He has organized and participated in numerous international professional meetings and conferences, delivered lectures worldwide, and provided advisory services in multiple countries.
Email: mohammedrazamehdi@dsu.edu.pk
Description:
Ph.D. Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, South Korea
Professional Profile
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
M.E. Civil-Transportation Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology,2017
B.E. Civil Engineering NED University of Engineering and Technology,2011
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Contact Information:
syeda.wafa@dsu.edu.pk
University of Karachi
NED University
UET Taxila
NED University
DHA Suffa University
Fahad Hussain, currently serving as a Lecturer in the Civil Engineering Department at DHA Suffa 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
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Research Areas and Interest:
Recycled coarse aggregates
Concrete Technology
Sustainable building materials
Soil Stabilization
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Email: aqib.munir@dsu.edu.pk
Ph. +923082430442
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Hydrologic Modeling for effective watershed
Climate Change impacts on water resources
Concrete technology, Sustainable and Green Building Material
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Email: dhanik.vikrant@dsu.edu.pk
Ph. +923070322629
