+CURRICULUM VITAE
Prof. Dr. ATTAULLAH Shah
Vice Chancellor, City university of Science and information Technology
Peshawar Pakistan
Tel: +92-91-2584161 Fax: +92-91-2584170 E-mail; vc@cusit.edu.pk
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Qualification
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Professional Experience
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Personal attributes
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Academic and Research Experience
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Publications
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Awards and Honors
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Professional Affiliation
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Computer knowledge
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On Job Training
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Foreign Travels
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References
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Details of Courses studied
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Curriculum Vitae
Dr. ATTAULLAH Shah
Vice Chancellor, City university of Science and information
Technology Peshawar Pakistan
Tel: +92-91-2584161 Fax: +92-91-2584170 E-mail; vc@cusit.edu.pk
+92-51-4922128 (Home). Cell: +92-315-5155077
E-mail: pd@aiou.edu.pk, pdaiou@yahoo.com
Personal website: www.drshahpak.weebly.com
QUALIFICATION
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PhD (Civil Engineering) with specialty in Structural Engineering) from University of
Engineering and Technology Taxila-Pakistan (www.uettaxila.edu.pk)
PhD Thesis: Evaluation of Shear Strength of High Strength Concrete Beams
http://eprints.hec.gov.pk/7308/1/909S.htm.
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M Phil ( Economics)
M Phil Thesis “ An analysis overrun economic cost of delayed projects at Allama Iqbal
Open University”
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MSc Engineering (Civil Engineering) with specialty of Structural Engg) from University of
Engineering and Technology Peshawar Pakistan (www.nwfpuet.edu.pk)
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Master of Business Administration ( Marketing) from Allama Iqbal Open UniversityPakistan (www.aiou.edu.pk)
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MSc (Environmental Design) from Allama Iqbal Open University-Pakistan
(www.aiou.edu.pk)
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MSc (Economics), with specialization in Development Economics from University of
Peshawar Pakistan ( www.upesh.edu.pk)
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BSc Civil Engineering (Gold Medal) from University of Engineering and Technology
Peshawar Pakistan (www.nwfpuet.edu.pk)- Gold Medal
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Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science (Gold Medal)
The details of courses studied are given in Appendix-A
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2. Experience:
25 year experience of Senior/executive level relating to academic planning & development,
teaching & research and administration & leadership in University and public sector
organizations.
The jobs involved special focus over resource mobilization, organizational development and
financial management at University level besides experience of leadership in research,
teaching and practice in the fields of Civil Engineering Construction Project management
and Sustainable built Environment.
April 2014 to Date:
2.1 Vice Chancellor City University of Science and IT Peshawar Pakistan – (CUSIT)
- CUIST is privately sponsored HEC recognized University Chartered by the Govt. of KPK. The
University of extension pf Peshawar Model Educational Institutes ( PMEI). PMEI is one of the
pioneers in the quality education from nursery to higher secondary level, which is catering for the
education needs of about 25000 students of the province through its 11 Schools and Colleges.
- After joining at the CUSIT, the following main areas have been addressed as per my vision as
Vice Chancellor:
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Capacity building of faculty and staff by engaging them in workshops, seminars, training
development and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) after attaining the status of
Professional Engineering Body (PEB) of the PEC.
Strengthening of Faculty: Highly qualified and experienced faculty was hired in the
Engineering, mathematics and Computer Science disciplines on market based competitive
salaries and benefits.
Development of New Research based Graduate Programs: To improve the research
culture, new graduate programs were initiated in all the four faculties, which include PhD
Education, PhD Mathematics, PhD Economic, MS Electrical Engg, MS Civil Engg, MS/MPhil
Eco, MS IT/CS, MS Management Sciences etc. Rigorous admission process was followed
in line with the HEC guidelines for graduate programs.
Establishment of Organizational Research, Innovation and Commercialization ( ORIC)
The ORIC Directorate was established to strengthen the environment for cutting edge
research in various disciplines. Thematic research is being promoted in each department to
develop research flagship in each department based on the needs of industry and society.
Innovative research projects have been developed with other academic and industry
partners. It has been targeted to develop at least two patents under ORIC in next one year.
Strengthening of Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC): The quality outcomes have been
defined and targeted in all components of the Learning Management System (LMS), starting
from Curriculum Development/design, delivery, assessment and feedback. The role of QEC
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is critical to achieve these targets. Rigorous curriculum revision and review process has
been initiated in all departments. The online surveys as prescribed by HEC are used for the
feedback from various stakeholders. The Quality Monitoring and Controlling process has
been appreciated by the HEC/PEC.
National and International Collaboration: National and International collaboration has
been strengthened in the areas joint research, faculty exchange, students exchange,
sharing of research data, supervising students’ research theses and projects etc. In this
context, City University is partner with East Carolina University USA, Aristotle University
Greece, Florida International University USA and Auburn University US) A for
“ 8th International Conference on Construction in Twenty First Century ( CITC-8)” to
be held in May, 2015. SIT also arranged “First International Conference on Emerging
with East Carolina University USA and Auburn University USA in Dec 2014 at Pak China
Friendship Centre Islamabad Pakistan.
Industry Academia Linkages: Close interaction and collaboration has been initiated with
industry to focus on their problems and develop cost effective solutions for the same. The
industrial representatives/leaders are invited to University for delivering their lectures and
talks. They are also engaged in the various committees and bodies for course review and
development. Their due input is utilized for the development of new courses and programs.
Outcome Based Education and Assessment (OBE): To develop the graduates at par
with the national and international market demands, Outcome Based Education has been
focused. Outcomes of each program and course have been defined and linked with the
overall objectives of CUSIT. Faculty and Staff is trained to deliver in effective manner to
achieve the targets of OBE.
Diversification of Revenue: New programs have been initiated at undergrad and grad
levels to attract more revenue, so that it is pooled for the development of University. New
certificate and diploma courses have been initiated. Consultancy Services have been
commenced to link the students and faculty with the real life problems.
City University Centre for Consulting, Research and Executive Development (CUCCRED):
The Centre has been established to provide State of the Art Consultancy and Research
Services in the market for developing cost effective solutions for the problems faced by the
industry and at the same collaborating with national & International institutes for research
and innovations. The Centre will also undertake training and development initiatives for the
Executives engaged in the Corporate Sector.
2.1 PROFESSIONAL/ADMINISTRATIVE/TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
June, 2005 to March 2014
Director (Planning and Projects) and Senior Faculty member Allama Iqbal Open UniversityIslamabad-Pakistan.
The job involved the following major activities:
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Planning & Development of New project including infrastructure, IT and Social
Development and educational research projects.
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Execution, Monitoring and Controlling of these projects, using quantitative and qualitative
techniques.
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Research, Survey and Feedback analysis of the various academic and infrastructure
project.
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Reporting to donors and Project Financiers on the prescribed formats and identification of
social indicators for the success of the projects.
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Exploring sponsors and donors for the proposed new projects in various spheres of
University
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Teaching of Management and Environmental design courses at graduate level students of
University.
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Supervising graduate level research of Engineering Students of Engineering University
Taxila (Pakistan) as Co-supervisor in the fields of Structural Engineering and Management.
Sep 1999 to June 2005
Executive Engineer ( Planning and Projects) Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad.
Planning designing and execution of developmental projects at Main Campus and Regions of AIOU.
1989- 1999
Sub Divisional Officer, Communication & Works Department-Govt. of N-W.F.P-Pakistan
Worked in the Education and Health Sectors for community mobilization, needs assessment and
infrastructure development in the rural and remote areas of Kohistan, Mansehra and Abottabad
(Hazara)- Pakistan.
1988- 1989
Structure Engineer National Engineering and Services of Pakistan (NESPAK).
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4. ACADEMIC & TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Diversified teaching and research experience with renowned institutions and taught courses
in Engineering, Management and Environmental design.
4.1 Research: Conducted research in the diversified areas of Civil/Structural Engineering,
Construction project management and Sustainable Built Environment. Supervised PhD/MS
research in the following areas:
- Structural Engineering
- Construction Management
- Environmental Design and Sustainable Built Environment
4.2: Teaching:
Adjunct Faculty member Allama Iqbal Open University for teaching of following courses:
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Project Management
Business Research Methods and Techniques
Construction Management
Business Communication
Principles of Environmental Design
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Building Evaluation Techniques
Sustainable Housing
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Adjunct faculty and Adviser of Swedish College of Engineering and Technology (affiliated
with UET Taxila- Pakistan) for teaching of Civil Engineering subjects.
Reinforced Concrete Design
Civil Engineering Practice
Construction Planning and Management
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Adjunct faculty SZABIST Islamabad for teaching of MS courses in Project Management
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Visiting faculty of NUST for teaching of MS courses in Environmental Engineering
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Adjunct Faculty of Centre of Advanced Studies in Engineering (CASE), UET Taxila
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Visiting Faculty Pakistan Engineering Council for Continuous Professional Development
Courses and Convener Non Engineering Examiners Committee
Member Academic Planning and course review committees at:
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Pakistan Engineering Council for CPD program
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Engineering University Taxila
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Engineering University Peshawar
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Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad
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Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University AJ&K
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Board of Advanced Studies and Research UET Taxila
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Academia Industry linkage committee UET Taxila
Academic Administration:
Has been extensively involved in the academic administration at AIOU and other institutions and
remained member of the following important committees.
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Member Investment Committee
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Member Strategic Tack Group
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Member Campus Development Committee
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Member pre-qualification committee
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Member Central purchase committee ……………..
5. PUBLICATIONS:
5.1 Books:
5.1.1 Evaluation of Shear Properties of High Strength Concrete beams.
ISBN-13:978-3-659-16251-0
ISBN-10:3659162515
EAN: 9783659162510
Publishing house: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Website:https://www.lap-publishing.com/
url: https://www.morebooks.de/store/gb/book/evaluation-of-shear-strength-of-high-strengthconcrete-beams/isbn/978-3-659-16251-0
5.1.2: Analysis of Construction Project Delays and Cost overruns
(Construction Projects in Universities and Higher Education Institutes of Pakistan as Case study)
Publishing House: More Books Germany
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ISBN-13:
978-3-639-71327-5
ISBN-10:
3639713273
EAN:
9783639713275
5.1.3: Chief Editor: Proceedings of the First International Conference on Emerging Trends in
Engineering, Management and Sciences ( ICETEMS-2014)” held at Islamabad on Dec 2930,2014.
5.1.4 Editor: Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Construction In developing
Countries (ICCIDC-III) held at Bangkok July, 2012 (www.iccidc.ecu.edu)
5.1.5 Editor: Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Construction In Developing
Countries held at Hilton Bangkok Dec, 2013 (www.citc.ecu.org)
5.1.6 Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for developmental projects at
Universities ( Higher Education Commissions of Pakistan)
5.2 International Peer reviewed Journals.
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List of Research papers published/accepted for publication in International peer reviewed journals
Research Paper
Name of Journal & Vol. (No): pages/year
Effect of Longitudinal Steel, Shear Span to Depth
Ratio on the Shear Strength of High Strength
Concrete Beams
Mehran University Journal of Engineering & TechnologyJamshoro UET- ak.Vol.27(2)pp171-180 (200)
Experimental Verification of Current Shear Design
Equations for High Strength Concrete beams
Mehran University Journal of Engineering & TechnologyJamshoro UET-Pak.July2012
Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences JEASEngineering University Peshawar-Pakistan. Jan-June
2001. Vol 20(1) pp37-45
Pakistan Management Review Vol.XLVI No. 3
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Use of fly ash as cementations material in concrete”
Vol-20 No.1 Jan-June 2001. Engineering University
Peshawar-Pakistan.
Change Management-A 21st century challenge for
Organizational Development
Arabian Journal of Science and Engineering (AJSE)34
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Evaluation of Shear Strength of High Strength
Concrete Corbels using Strut and Tie Model (STM)”
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Evaluation of shear strength of four pile caps using
Strut and Tie Model (STM).
Journal of Chinese Institute of Engineers (JCIE) Vol.32 (2)
2009 pp 243-249
Statistical Model for the shear strength of High
Strength Concrete Beams”
Arabian Journal of Science and Engineering (AJSE)Vol.
34 No. 2B
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(2B) 2009 pp27-35
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Investigation into shear properties of Medium Strength
Reinforced Concrete beams.
Journal of Structural Engineering and Mechanics Techno
press-Korea.35 No.3 2010 pp265-282
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Shear Strengthening of corbels with Carbon Fibres
Reinforced Polymers (CFRP)
Journal of Material de Construccion Spain. 2010,Vol.60
(299) pp79-97
Application of Neural Network Model for the prediction
of shear strength of Reinforced Concrete beams
Neural Network World Vol.20(2010) pp667-686
Design and Evaluation of the shear Strength of Deep
beams by Strut and Tie Model (STM)
Iranian Journal of Science and Technology (2011)Vol.35
C1 pp1-13
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An experimental investigation into shear capacity of
High Strength Concrete beams
Asian Journal of Civil Engineering (Building and Housing
(2007) Vol. 8(5) 545-558
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Performance Evaluation and Improvements of Mud
houses in Disaster prone areas
International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering
( IJEE) 2012 Vol. 5(03) pp390-401
Use of Information and Communication Technology
(ICT) for Effective Open and Distant Learning (ODL)
International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Vol.4(4)
2009
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Research Paper
Name of Journal & Vol. (No): pages/year
Public Procurement Rules and Low bidder Dilemma in
Pakistan
Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research In
Business (IJCRB)- 2010USA Vol.2 No.6
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of
Infrastructure Development Projects in Developing
Countries
OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development
Vol. 01
( 05) 47-54
Re-Use and Remodeling of Old Buildings at Allama
Iqbal Open University Pakistan, Using Sustainable
Design Principles
International Journal of Sustainable Development Vol. 01
( 05) pp61-66
Analysis and Design of Disturbed Regions in
Concrete structures
Procedia Engineering ( Elsevier) Vol14(2011) pp33173324
Damaged Assessment of Flood affected Mud houses
in Pakistan
Journal of Himalayan Earth Sciences (JHES) NCEG
Vol 46 No 1 pp 99-110
http://nceg.upesh.edu.pk/GeologicalBulletin/Vol-46(1)2013/Vol-46(1)-2013-Paper11.pdf
“Effect of High Range water reducers (HRWR) on the
properties of Concrete in fresh and hardened state.
Accepted for publication in -Iranian Journal of Science and
Technology – Transactions of Civil Engineering Vol.37 No.
C pp513-17
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http://ijstc.shirazu.ac.ir/?_action=articleInfo&article=1804&vol=25
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Experimental investigation on the use of recycled
aggregates in producing concrete
Exploring the opportunities of Construction and
Demolition (C&D) Wastes in Concrete
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Structural Engineering and Mechanics, Vol. 47, No. 4
(2013) pp 545-557
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/sem.2013.47.4.545
Scinetia Iranica ( International Journal of Science and
Technology)
Accepted for publication (Article in press)
http://www.scientiairanica.com/en/ManuscriptDetail?
mid=234
Journal of Life Sciences
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Study of rutting behavior of Flexible Pavement under
Varying Temperatures and Bitumen Contents
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Analysis of problems faced by the working women in
Non- Government Organization ( A case study of
District Mardan KPK)
International Multidisciplinary Research Journal
( European Academic Research) July 2014.
Study of Quality Management System in
Construction Industry of Pakistan
Journal of Environmental and Biological ScienceVolume 1 (Spl. Edn. 7), Article ID J. Appl. Environ. Biol.
Sci._396_S
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5.3 List of Research papers published/presented in International peer reviewed Conferences
Sr. No.
Research Paper
Name of Journal & Vol. (No): pages/year
“Effect of Water Reducing Concrete Admixtures on
properties of Concrete”.
Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures with Carbon
Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP)
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Post Earthquake assessment and Rehabilitation of
damaged buildings”.
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Strength Development Characteristics of Very Early
Strength Concrete”
CI Conference RB 07 on “Recent Developments in
Concrete” held in Washington USA during Sep2007.http://www.civil.umd.edu/documents/news/Concrete
_Technology_Conference.pdf
“Comparative study of two commercially available
Superplasticisers on the properties of Concrete.
Published in the conference proceedings of Our World in
Concrete-CI premier Conference-Aug 2007.
http://www.cipremier.com/e107_files/downloads/Papers/1
00/32/100032011.pdf
Effect of Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag, on
the Alkali Aggregates reaction for various types of
aggregates.
Published in the conference proceedings of Our World in
Concrete-CI premier Conference-Aug 2007.
Resource Development for Sustainability
Construction -A Case Study of RDI
published in the proceedings of Fourth International
Conference on Construction in the 21st Century
Accelerating Innovation in Engineering, Management and
Technology July 11-13, 2007 Gold Coast, Australia.
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published in the proceedings of International Conference
on Earthquake Engineering arranged by UET Lahore
Pakistan in September, 2006
Published in the proceeding of 10th CI international
Conference on Inspection, Appraisal, Repairs, and
Maintenance of Structures held on October 24-26, 2006 at
Hong Kong.
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proceedings Earth & Space Conference-2006, arranged
by American Society of Civil Engineers ( ASCE) in March
2006 at Houston USA.
(http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/40830(188)133)
Planning for Disaster Preparedness and Management
in Pakistan”.
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29th Conference on “Our World in Concrete & Structures”
25-26th August, 2004 at
Singapore.www.cipremier.net/page.php?74
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Analysis and design of disturbed regions in concrete
structures”
Twelfth East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural
Engineering and Construction” (EASEC-12) Hong Kong
Jan 26 to 28, 2011.
Evaluation and Improvement of Seismic Performance
of locally constructed Non-engineered buildings in the
earthquake prone areas of Pakistan.
Evaluation of Expanded Polystyrene based Blocks for
Lightweight Structures in the seismic prone areas.
Published in the proceedings presentation of International
Conference on Earthquake Engineering to be held at
NUST, 25-26 April,2011.
International Conference on Earthquake Engineering to be
held at NUST, 25-26 April, 2011
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Research Paper
Name of Journal & Vol. (No): pages/year
Comparison of Public Procurement procedures under
PPRA: 2004”.
First International Conference on Construction in
developing Countries- NED University of Engineering and
Technology-Karachi-Pakistan August 4-5,2008
“ Role of Open and Distance Learning in the capacity
building of Engineers”
Published in the proceedings of First International
Conference on Construction in developing Countries- NED
University of Engineering and Technology-KarachiPakistan August 4-5,2008.
http://www.neduet.edu.pk/ICCIDCI/Conference%20Proceedings/Papers/046.pdf
Analyzing the Effectiveness of Community Training in
the Earthquake Resisting Reconstruction of HousesA case study from District Battagram-Pakistan
International Seminar on “ Earthquake Hazards Pakistan:
Post-October 08,2005 Muzaffarabad Earthquake Scenario
held on August 23-24,2008 at Baragali Summer camp
University of Peshawar-Pakistan.
Environmental Impact in the context of groundwater
pollution”
International Conference on Development and Investment
in Clean Environment organized by Environment Asia2008 at Lahore, October 14-15, 2008.
Green Building Design- A new Paradigm”
published in the proceedings of International Conference
on Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable
Well-Being (STISWB), on 23-24 July 2009, at
Mahasarakham University, Thailand.
(202.28.32.231/symp/doc/paper/172.doc)
Planning for Disaster Management and Preparedness
at Educational Institutions”
Proceedings of International Symposium on Infrastructure
Engineering in Developing Countries (IEDC-2010) and 1st
International Conference on Sustainable Transportation &
Traffic Management Karachi, Pakistan.July 1-3, 2010
Causes of Delays and Cost overruns in the mega
projects of Islamabad-Pakistan”
presented in Second International Conference on
Construction In Developing Countries(ICIDC-II)“Education
Advancing and Integrating Construction Education,
Research and Practice” Cairo, Egypt. August 3-5, 2010
Comparative analysis of the National Disaster
Management Plan of Pakistan in the regional context”.
Presented at National Conference on recent
developments in arranged by National Centre of
Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar Sep. 2325,2010.
Exploring opportunities of rain water harvesting in the
urban areas of Pakistan”.
presented at National Conference on recent developments
in arranged by National Centre of Excellence in Geology,
University of Peshawar Sep. 23-25,2010
Safety and Security Management in Educational
Institutions”
Dawn
Impact of Climate Change on Pakistan in the aftermath
of Monson Floods-2010
Devnet 2012 Conference Massey University, Palmerstone
North, New Zealand from 1 – 3 December 2010
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Islamabad, Sunday 10th Januray-2010.
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Research Paper
Name of Journal & Vol. (No): pages/year
Exploring Opportunities of Design and Build Contracts
for the Construction Projects in Pakistan”
presented in “6th International Conference on Twenty First
Century (CITC-VI) held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia July 57,2011 pp 457-467.
Modern Project Procurement Methods and Public
Procurement Rules-2004”
Presented i International One day Seminar on “ Modern
Trends in Project Management at AIOU on July,28th,2011.
Role of Engineers in the Economic Development of
Pakistan”
Presented at the One day Seminar organized by Institute
of Engineers Pakistan on August 16th, 2007 at Holiday
Inn.
Designing and Construction of Earthquake resistant
Buildings
Presented in the brainstorming session by COMSATS
held at Marriot Hotel Islamabad-Pakistan in Nov, 2005.
Minimizing the damages of earthquake”
Published in daily dawn Pakistan dated;12.11.05
http://www.dawn.com/weekly/science/archive/051112/scie
nce3.htm
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Developed “Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)” for the World Bank assisted project of Higher
Education Commission Pakistan.
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Energy Conservation Strategies for educational
Institutions
Presented in First International Conference on Energy and
Environment at AIOU on Oct 09-12,2011.
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Comparative Analysis of Roof Insulation techniques
for hot climates of Pakistan
Presented in First International Conference on Energy and
Environment at AIOU on Oct 09-12, 2011.
Life Cycle Assessment of Steel Sandwich Panels
buildings for Educational Institutions”
Accepted for oral presentation at First International
Conference on Building Sustainability Assessment to be
held at Proto Portugal May,2012.
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Reuse of municipal construction wastes as aggregates
in concrete”
Published in proc in the 10th Expert meeting on Solid
Waste Management in Asia and south East Island to be
held at Japan in Feb,2012.
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Environmental and Social management plan for
Construction Projects in higher education institutions
of Pakistan”
Accepted for oral presentation at International Conference
on Sustainable Development 2012 , Montclair State
University, New Jersey, USA Nov,2012.
Quantitative Analysis of delay factors and cost overrun
of developmental projects in higher education sector
of Pakistan”
Proceedings of the Third Conference on Construction in
Developing Countries (ICCIDC-III) Held at Millennium
Hilton Hotel Bangkok Thailand July4-6,2012.
Seismic Vulnerabilities in Existing Reinforced
Concrete Buildings of Developing Countries
Proceedings of the Third Conference on Construction in
Developing Countries (ICCIDC-III) Held at Millennium
Hilton Hotel Bangkok Thailand July4-6,2012.
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Research Paper
Name of Journal & Vol. (No): pages/year
Comparison of Braced and Un-braced Structures for
Seismic Hazard Areas of Pakistan”
Proceedings of the Third Conference on Construction in
Developing Countries (ICCIDC-III) Held at Millennium
Hilton Hotel Bangkok Thailand July4-6, 2012.
Reuse of construction wastes as aggregates in
Concrete. A case study of
Allama Iqbal Open University-Pakistan
Proceedings of Creative Construction Conference CC2013 at Budapest Hungary July6-9,2013
An Analysis of Time Delays and Cost Over-runs in
Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP)
Projects of Ministry of Industries in Pakistan.
International Conference on Safety, Construction
Engineering and Project Management (ICSCEPM
2013)“Issues, Challenges and Opportunities in Developing
Countries” August 19-21, Islamabad, Pakistan
An analysis of Seismic Provisions of Building
Code of Pakistan
5th 5th World Engineering Congress (WEC 2013) 23-25
September 2013,NUST, Islamabad
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An analysis of Seismic Provisions of Building Code
of Pakistan
5th World Engineering Congress (WEC 2013) 23-25
September 2013, NUST, Islamabad
Analysis of Open and Distance Learning for
Engineering Education in Pakistan
27th International Conference of Association of Asian
Open University (AAOU) held at Allama Iqbal Open
University Pakistan Oct1-3,2013
Causes of Change Orders and Slippage of Schedule
and cost Baselines in the Construction Projects in
Pakistan
7Th International Conference on Construction in Twenty
First Century (CITC- VII) Millennium Hilton Hotel Bangkog
Thailand Dec-19-21,2013
The Implementation of Project Management
7Th International Conference on Construction in Twenty
First Century (CITC- VII) Millennium Hilton Hotel Bangkog
Thailand Dec-19-21,2013
Performance Assessment Model (PMPM) to
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construction projects
Keynote Speech on “ Construction Industry of
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Pakistan-Opportunities and Threats –Way Forward”
Invited Talk on “ Role of Emerging Technologies in
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Disaster Management
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Evaluation and Performance
Improvements in the Construction
Techniques of Mud houses in Flood Affected areas of
Swat
Study of Quality Management System in Construction
Industry of Pakistan
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Evaluation of Properties of Concrete produced with
different types of Superplasticizers
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International conference on ‘Safety, Construction
Engineering and Project Management: Issues, Challenges
and Opportunities in Developing Countries.’ August 20 to
21 ,2013 NUST
International Conference on Earth Sciences Pakistan
( EPS) held at Baragali Summer Campus arranged by
National Centre of Excellence in Geology UoPesh. Aug
29-30,2014
International Conference on Earth Sciences Pakistan
( EPS) held at Baragali Summer Campus arranged by
National Centre of Excellence in Geology UoPesh. Aug 2930,2014
2nd International Conference on Computational and
Social Sciences (ICCSS-14)(Rize, Turkey)- August 26-28,
2014
International Conference on Advances in Concrete
Technology and Its Applications ( ACTA-2014) NUST
Pakistan Sep 30,2014
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Steel Piped Pile Foundation for Emergent
Construction
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An Earthquake Risk Assessment Study of Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa Province Pakistan
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Role of Regional Campus Attock, Allama Iqbal Open
University in imparting teacher education through
BEd / MEd workshops: A Survey based investigation
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Exploring the Hydro Power Potential through Existing
Water Supply Lines from Simly Dam to Islamabad
City under Gravity Flow
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Use of Silica Fume and Marble Dust as Partial
Binding Material in Concrete
Experimental Investigation to determine the Influence
of cyclic loading on the Compressive strength and
Modulus of Elasticity of Brick masonry constructed in
cement, sand and khaka mortar
Presented at the “ First International Conference on
Emerging Trends in Engineering Management and
Sciences ( ICETEMS-2014)” held at Pak China Centre
Islamabad on Dec 29-30,2014
Presented at the “ First International Conference on
Emerging Trends in Engineering Management and
Sciences ( ICETEMS-2014)” held at Pak China Centre
Islamabad on Dec 29-30,2014
Presented at the “ First International Conference on
Emerging Trends in Engineering Management and
Sciences ( ICETEMS-2014)” held at Pak China Centre
Islamabad on Dec 29-30,2014
Presented at the “ First International Conference on
Emerging Trends in Engineering Management and
Sciences ( ICETEMS-2014)” held at Pak China Centre
Islamabad on Dec 29-30,2014
Presented at the “ First International Conference on
Emerging Trends in Engineering Management and
Sciences ( ICETEMS-2014)” held at Pak China Centre
Islamabad on Dec 29-30,2014
Presented at the “ First International Conference on
Emerging Trends in Engineering Management and
Sciences ( ICETEMS-2014)” held at Pak China Centre
Islamabad on Dec 29-30,2014
6. AWARDS AND HONORS





Awarded WAPDA Gold Medal for grabbing 2nd position in Civil Engineering at UET
Peshawar-Pakistan
Awarded University Gold Medal for 1st position in PGD computer Sciences at AIOU.
Awarded Best Engineer Award-2008 by Institute of Engineers Islamabad.
Got honoraria and award for developing “Environmental Social and Management Plan” for
World Bank Assisted projects at HEC Pakistan
Got Best employee award for the year 2012.
7. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:-
-
Fellow Institute of Engineers Pakistan.( Executive member local/central council)
Member editorial board of International journals of Engineering and Management
 International Scholar journals USA
 Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture-USA (David Publishing)
 International Journal of Sustainable Land Use and Urban Planning (IJSLUP)
 Member Editorial Board Journal of Civil Engineering and Construction Technology
 Reviewer/Editor American Journal of Environmental Protection
Chair “First International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering, Management and
Sciences (ICETEMS-2014)” held at Pak China Friendship Centre Islamabad on Dec 2930,2014.
Member organizing Committee International Conference on Construction in Developing
Countries ( ICCIDC-II) held at Cairo Egypt Aug-2010
Co-Chair and Member organizing Committee International Conference on Construction in
Developing Countries ( ICCIDC-III) held at Bangkok-July 2012
Member organizing Committee International Conference on Earthquake Engineering and
Seismology” arranged by NUST-Islamabad-2011
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-
-
Member organizing committee “First International Conference on Energy and Environment”
held at Allama Iqbal Open University- Islamabad Oct-2011.
Member American Concrete Institute (ACI).
Life Member Pakistan Engineering Council/Registered Consulting Engineer ( PEC)
Convener/Member of number academic and administrative committees Allama Iqbal Open
University Pakistan.
Member Technical Committee International Conference on Safety, Construction
Engineering and Project Management (ICSCEPM 2013)“Issues, Challenges and
Opportunities in Developing Countries” August 19-21, at NUST Islamabad, Pakistan
Co-Chair International 7th Conference on Construction in Twenty First Century (CITV-VII) to
be held at Bangkok Dec 19-21,2013
Program Chair “ 8th International Conference on Construction In Twenty First Century (CITC8) to be held at Thessaloniki Greece on May 27-30,2015
8. COMPUTER AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT KNOWLEDGE.




MS office
MS- Project
Primavera
Computer Aided Design.
9. ON JOB TRAINING:
Participated the workshops on “ Publish and Flourish” and presented research paper at 3rd
International Conference on Construction in Developing Countries ICCIDC-III held on July46,2012 at Millennium Hilton Bangkok Thailand.

Participated in One Day International Seminar on Emerging Trends and presented paper on
“Modern Procurement Methods in construction industry and PPRA Rules-2004 held at AIOU
on July 28th,2011 arranged by East California University USA.

Participated and presented paper in “6th International Conference on Construction In Twenty
First Century (CITC-VI) held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia July 5-7,2011.

Participated in One Day workshop on “Open Flow Turbines” arranged by Department of Civil
Engineering University of Leicester-UK, May 03, 2011.

Participated International Conference on “ Earthquake Engineering and Seismology
(ICEES-2011) NUST-SCEE April 25-26, 2011

International One Day Seminar on “ Advances in Cement Based Materials” organized by
National Institute of Transportation (NIT)-SCEE, NUST Islamabad Jan 21-22,2011.
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
Participated and presented paper in Twelfth East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural
Engineering and Construction” (EASEC-12) Hong Kong Jan 26 to 28, 2011.

Participated and presented paper in Second International Conference on Construction In
Developing Countries(ICCIDC-II) Cairo, Egypt. August 3-5, 2010

2 Days workshop on PEC Cost and Contracts Documents held at PEC Headquarters,
Islamabad Feb, 15-16th, 2010.

Participated two days seminar on “Vulnerability Assessment of Buildings for Education
(VABE)” arranged by NED University (US AID assisted) at Nathiagali on 12-13th October,
2009.

Two-Day workshop on “PEC Standard Bidding/Contract Document” held on 26-27th
January, 2007 at PEC Headquarters.

One week course on “Primavera Software for Project Management” at Resource
Development Institute- Defense Housing Directorate Rawalpindi, 2007.

One week course on “ A manager’s guide to Project Management” arranged by Project
management Institute (USA) at Resource Development Institute- Defense Housing
Directorate Rawalpindi, 7-11,Aug-2006

Participated one day International workshop on Earthquake Engineering: arranged by
American Society of Civil Engineers at Institute of Engineers-Islamabad Pakistan in March
2006.

Participated two days international “Earthquake and Rehabilitation Conference” held at
Higher Education Commission in Jan, 2006.

One week training course at Project Planning & Management Institute of Pakistan (PPMI),
Planning and Development Division- Islamabad on “Capacity building of Project Directors.”
Aug, 2005.

One day International Seminar on “Computer Aided Analysis and Design of Structures
arranged by Civil Engineering Department UET Peshawar in collaboration with ACECOMSAIT, Bangkok, April, 2005.
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
3 Days off Campus Course on “MONOTORING AND MANAGEMENT OF
PROJECTS” held at Mansehra from June 03 to 05 1997.

Training in ‘SCHEME MONITORING & EVALUATION, PC-1 APPRAISAL CHECKLIST
AND GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT “Organized by Monitoring & Evaluation Section of the
Planning Environment and Development Deptt .Govt. of N.W.F.P. in collaboration with “THE
NETHER LAND GOVT ”

Course in “Population and Development Objectives “held at Population Welfare Training
Centre Lahore, From Dec, 8 to 11.1997.
FORESTRY
10. Foreign Travels
-
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-2002
-
Kingdom of Thailand-2008 to attend conference
-
Bangkok Thailand-2009 Meeting with Asian Institute of Technology for collaborative
research in sustainable buildings
-
Egypt-Cairo-2010 to manage ICCIDC-II conference
-
Hong Kong-2011 to attend conference EASEC-12
-
United Kingdom-2011 to attend Seminar and personal tour.
-
Malaysia-KL-2011 to attend CITC-VI conference
-
Kingdom of Thailand-2011 to have meeting with AIT for arranging next conference ICCIDCIII.
-
Thailand Bangkok July-2012 to organize ICCIDC-III conference.
-
Hong Kong July, 2012 to meet with the faculty of City University and Hong Kong Polytechnic
University.
-
Thailand Bangkok Dec 2013, organized and presented research at CITC-VII
-
Hungary Budapest July 2014 to present research paper
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Qatar Doha Nov, 2014 to attend World Innovative Summit on Education ( WISE)
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11. REFERENCES:
1. Prof. Dr. Syed Mehmood Ahmed, Chair Department of Construction Management-East
Carolina University-USA
E-mail: smahmed05@gmail.com Tel Office: +1-252-328-6958
2. Prof. Dr. M.Sharif Bhatti Former Vice Chancellor UET Taxila, presently Principal Swedish
College of Engineering and Technology Wah Cantt. E-mail: drmsbhatti@gmail.com
Cell No. 0321-5216306
3.
Prof.Dr. Akhtar Naeem Khan, Chairman Department of Civil Engineering UET PeshawarPakistan.(drakhtarnaeem@nwfpuet.edu.pk) Cell:0333 9125601
4. Prof.Dr. Salman Azhar Associate Professor and Graduate Program Officer (Auburn
University, Auburn, AL USA. +1-36849-5315 Tel: +1-334844-5383; Fax: +1-(334) 844-5386
E-mail: salman@auburn.edu, sza0001@auburn.edu
Appendix-A: Courses studied
1.1 PhD Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering).
Thesis: Evaluation of Shear Strength of High Strength Concrete Beams.
1.2 M. Phil Economics ( Allama Iqbal Open University)
Courses studied:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Advanced Micro Economics
Advanced Macro Economics
Monetary Economics
Research Methods
Econometrics
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6. Development Economics
7. International Trade Theory
8. Environmental Economics
Thesis: An analysis of overrun economic cost of delayed projects at Allama Iqbal Open University
1.3 MS Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)
Thesis: Use of Fly Ash as Cementitious material in Concrete.
Courses Studied:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
Foundation Engineering
Applied Mathematics
Advanced Structural Analysis
Advanced Structure Analysis II
Behavior of Concrete
Advanced Concrete Design.
1.4 MSc (Environmental Design)
Thesis: Planning for Disaster Preparedness and Management in Pakistan.
Courses studied:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
ix.
x.
xi.
Introduction to Environmental Design
Environmental planning & practice (Global and Pakistan Perspective)
Environmental psychology
Research methodology
Evaluation of built Environment for physical sustainability
Environmental Aesthetics
Women and Environment
Appropriate Technologies for building and services (energy water supply)
Environmental Impact Assessment
Ecological design: Cities, Landscape and transport
Dimensions of Sustainability
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xii.
xiii.
xiv.
xv.
Building evaluation techniques
Health care design considerations for patients and medical staff
Environmental considerations in house and housing design
Statistical methods in environmental health
1.5 Master of Business Administration:
Courses studied:
1. Business Communication
2. Principles of Management
3. Financial Accounting
4. Marketing theory and Practices
5. Research methods and techniques
6. Personnel Management
7. Business Mathematics and Statistics.
8. Principles of Commercial and Development Banking
9. Operation Research
10. Management Analysis and Org. Development
11. Business Commerce and Business Law
12. Project Appraisal
13. Energy Management
14. Production and Operation Management
15. Transfer of Technology
16. Cost Accounting and Management
17. Managerial Economics
18. Marketing Management
19. Advertising and Sales Promotion
20. Financial Management
21
21. Taxation Management
23. International Marketing
24. Marketing Research
1.6 MSc Economics
Courses studied:
Micro Economic Theory
Macro Economic Theory
Statistics
Mathematics
Agriculture Economics
Econometrics.
Monetary theory & Practice
Development Economics System
Islamic Economic System.
1.7 Post Grad Diploma in Computers.
Courses studied:
1. Computer Concepts
2. Discrete Mathematics
3. Professional Communication
4. C/ C++
5. Software Engineering
6. Operating Systems
22
7. Internet Languages
8. Data structure.
9. Data Communication
10. Data Base Management and Application.
7. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:-
Member Institute of Engineers Pakistan.( Executive member local/central council)
Member editorial board of International journals of Engineering and Management
 International Scholar journals USA
 Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture-USA (David Publishing)
 International Journal of Sustainable Land Use and Urban Planning (IJSLUP)
 Member Editorial Board Journal of Civil Engineering and Construction Technology
 Reviewer/Editor American Journal of Environmental Protection
-
Member organizing Committee International Conference on Construction in Developing
Countries ( ICCIDC-II) held at Cairo Egypt Aug-2010
Co Chair and Member organizing Committee International Conference on Construction in
Developing Countries ( ICCIDC-III) held at Bangkok-July 2012
Member organizing Committee International Conference on Earthquake Engineering and
Seismology” arranged by NUST-Islamabad-2011
Member organizing committee “First International Conference on Energy and Environment”
held at Allama Iqbal Open University- Islamabad Oct-2011.
Member American Concrete Institute (ACI).
Life Member Pakistan Engineering Council/Registered Consulting Engineer ( PEC)
Convener/Member of number academic and administrative committees Allama Iqbal Open
University Pakistan.
Member Technical Committee International Conference on Safety, Construction
Engineering and Project Management (ICSCEPM 2013)“Issues, Challenges and
Opportunities in Developing Countries” August 19-21, at NUST Islamabad, Pakistan
Co-Chair International 7th Conference on Construction in Twenty First Century (CITV-VII) to
be held at Bangkok Dec 19-21,2013
-
-
8. COMPUTER AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT KNOWLEDGE.




MS office
MS- Project
Primavera
Computer Aided Design.
9. ON JOB TRAINING:23

Participated the workshops on “ Publish and Flourish” and presented research paper at 3rd
International Conference on Construction in Developing Countries ICCIDC-III held on July46,2012 at Millennium Hilton Bangkok Thailand.

Participated in One Day International Seminar on Emerging Trends and presented paper on
“Modern Procurement Methods in construction industry and PPRA Rules-2004 held at AIOU
on July 28th,2011 arranged by East California University USA.

Participated and presented paper in “6th International Conference on Construction In Twenty
First Century (CITC-VI) held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia July 5-7,2011.

Participated in One Day workshop on “Open Flow Turbines” arranged by Department of Civil
Engineering University of Leicester-UK, May 03, 2011.

Participated International Conference on “ Earthquake Engineering and Seismology
(ICEES-2011) NUST-SCEE April 25-26, 2011

International One Day Seminar on “ Advances in Cement Based Materials” organized by
National Institute of Transportation (NIT)-SCEE, NUST Islamabad Jan 21-22,2011.

Participated and presented paper in Twelfth East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural
Engineering and Construction” (EASEC-12) Hong Kong Jan 26 to 28, 2011.

Participated and presented paper in Second International Conference on Construction In
Developing Countries(ICCIDC-II) Cairo, Egypt. August 3-5, 2010

2 Days workshop on PEC Cost and Contracts Documents held at PEC Headquarters,
Islamabad Feb, 15-16th, 2010.

Participated two days seminar on “Vulnerability Assessment of Buildings for Education
(VABE)” arranged by NED University (US AID assisted) at Nathiagali on 12-13th October,
2009.

Two-Day workshop on “PEC Standard Bidding/Contract Document” held on 26-27th
January, 2007 at PEC Headquarters.

One week course on “Primavera Software for Project Management” at Resource
Development Institute- Defense Housing Directorate Rawalpindi, 2007.
24

One week course on “ A manager’s guide to Project Management” arranged by Project
management Institute (USA) at Resource Development Institute- Defense Housing
Directorate Rawalpindi, 7-11,Aug-2006

Participated one day International workshop on Earthquake Engineering: arranged by
American Society of Civil Engineers at Institute of Engineers-Islamabad Pakistan in March
2006.

Participated two days international “Earthquake and Rehabilitation Conference” held at
Higher Education Commission in Jan, 2006.

One week training course at Project Planning & Management Institute of Pakistan (PPMI),
Planning and Development Division- Islamabad on “Capacity building of Project Directors.”
Aug, 2005.

One day International Seminar on “Computer Aided Analysis and Design of Structures
arranged by Civil Engineering Department UET Peshawar in collaboration with ACECOMSAIT, Bangkok, April, 2005.

3 Days off Campus Course on “MONOTORING AND MANAGEMENT OF
PROJECTS” held at Mansehra from June 03 to 05 1997.

Training in ‘SCHEME MONITORING & EVALUATION, PC-1 APPRAISAL CHECKLIST
AND GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT “Organized by Monitoring & Evaluation Section of the
Planning Environment and Development Deptt .Govt. of N.W.F.P. in collaboration with “THE
NETHER LAND GOVT ”

Course in “Population and Development Objectives “held at Population Welfare Training
Centre Lahore, From Dec, 8 to 11.1997.
FORESTRY
10. Foreign Travels
-
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-2002
-
Kingdom of Thailand-2008 to attend conference
-
Bangkok Thailand-2009 Meeting with Asian Institute of Technology for collaborative
research in sustainable buildings
-
Egypt-Cairo-2010 to manage ICCIDC-II conference
25
-
Hong Kong-2011 to attend conference EASEC-12
-
United Kingdom-2011 to attend Seminar and personal tour.
-
Malaysia-KL-2011 to attend CITC-VI conference
-
Kingdom of Thailand-2011 to have meeting with AIT for arranging next conference ICCIDCIII.
-
Thailand Bangkok July-2012 to organize ICCIDC-III conference.
-
Hong Kong July, 2012 to meet with the faculty of City University and Hong Kong Polytechnic
University.
-
Thailand Bangkok Dec 2013, organized and presented research at CITC-VII
11. REFERENCES:
5. Prof. Dr. Syed Mehmood Ahmed, Chair Department of Construction Management-East
Carolina University-USA
E-mail: smahmed05@gmail.com Tel Office: +1-252-328-6958
6. Prof. Dr. M.Sharif Bhatti Former Vice Chancellor UET Taxila, presently Principal Swedish
College of Engineering and Technology Wah Cantt. E-mail: drmsbhatti@gmail.com
Cell No. 0321-5216306
7.
Prof.Dr. Akhtar Naeem Khan, Chairman Department of Civil Engineering UET PeshawarPakistan.(drakhtarnaeem@nwfpuet.edu.pk) Cell:0333 9125601
8. Prof.Dr. Salman Azhar Associate Professor and Graduate Program Officer (Auburn
University, Auburn, AL USA. +1-36849-5315 Tel: +1-334844-5383; Fax: +1-(334) 844-5386
E-mail: salman@auburn.edu, sza0001@auburn.edu
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Appendix-A: Courses studied
1.8 PhD Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering).
Thesis: Evaluation of Shear Strength of High Strength Concrete Beams.
1.9 M. Phil Economics ( Allama Iqbal Open University)
Courses studied:
9. Advanced Micro Economics
10. Advanced Macro Economics
11. Monetary Economics
12. Research Methods
13. Econometrics
14. Development Economics
15. International Trade Theory
16. Environmental Economics
Thesis: An analysis of overrun economic cost of delayed projects at Allama Iqbal Open University
1.10
MS Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)
Thesis: Use of Fly Ash as Cementitious material in Concrete.
Courses Studied:
vii. Foundation Engineering
viii. Applied Mathematics
ix. Advanced Structural Analysis
x. Advanced Structure Analysis II
xi. Behavior of Concrete
xii. Advanced Concrete Design.
1.11
MSc (Environmental Design)
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Thesis: Planning for Disaster Preparedness and Management in Pakistan.
Courses studied:
xvi.
xvii.
xviii.
xix.
xx.
xxi.
xxii.
xxiii.
xxiv.
xxv.
xxvi.
xxvii.
xxviii.
xxix.
xxx.
1.12
Introduction to Environmental Design
Environmental planning & practice (Global and Pakistan Perspective)
Environmental psychology
Research methodology
Evaluation of built Environment for physical sustainability
Environmental Aesthetics
Women and Environment
Appropriate Technologies for building and services (energy water supply)
Environmental Impact Assessment
Ecological design: Cities, Landscape and transport
Dimensions of Sustainability
Building evaluation techniques
Health care design considerations for patients and medical staff
Environmental considerations in house and housing design
Statistical methods in environmental health
Master of Business Administration:
Courses studied:
1. Business Communication
2. Principles of Management
3. Financial Accounting
4. Marketing theory and Practices
5. Research methods and techniques
6. Personnel Management
7. Business Mathematics and Statistics.
8. Principles of Commercial and Development Banking
9. Operation Research
10. Management Analysis and Org. Development
28
11. Business Commerce and Business Law
12. Project Appraisal
13. Energy Management
14. Production and Operation Management
15. Transfer of Technology
16. Cost Accounting and Management
17. Managerial Economics
18. Marketing Management
19. Advertising and Sales Promotion
20. Financial Management
21. Taxation Management
23. International Marketing
24. Marketing Research
1.13
MSc Economics
Courses studied:
Micro Economic Theory
Macro Economic Theory
Statistics
Mathematics
Agriculture Economics
Econometrics.
Monetary theory & Practice
Development Economics System
Islamic Economic System.
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1.14
Post Grad Diploma in Computers.
Courses studied:
1. Computer Concepts
2. Discrete Mathematics
3. Professional Communication
4. C/ C++
5. Software Engineering
6. Operating Systems
7. Internet Languages
8. Data structure.
9. Data Communication
10. Data Base Management and Application.
30