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.
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
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
Projects:
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Research Areas and Interest:
Recycled coarse aggregates
Concrete Technology
Sustainable building materials
Soil Stabilization
Publications
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
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Contact Information:
syeda.wafa@dsu.edu.pk
University of Karachi
NED University
UET Taxila
NED University
DHA Suffa University
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Research Areas and Interest:
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
MPhil English (Literature) Gold Medalist, Iqra University
Master of Arts (English Linguistics), Greenwich University
Master of Arts (English Literature), Greenwich University
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