Dr. Syed Ali Rizwan Bukhari
Professor
HEC Approved PhD Supervisor
syed.ali@nu.edu.pk
(042) 111-128-128 Ext:228
Education
- Post-Doctorate (High Early Strength Self-Compacting Grout Systems), Technical University, Freiberg, Germany (2009)
- PhD (Engineering), Technical University, Freiberg, Germany (2006)
- M.Sc. (Structural Engineering), University of Surrey, England, U.K. (1981)
- B.Sc. (Civil Engineering with Distinction), University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, (1976)
Profile
PERSONAL HONORS/AWARDS
1. Merit Scholarships by BISE Lahore Based on Matric and F.Sc. Results
2. British Council Scholarship 1980-81 for Masters Studies
3. Professor of Civil Engineering since December 1993.
4. Kennedy’s Gold Medal winner on Best research in hydraulics &Irrigation Engineering.
5. Pakistan Engineering Congress Gold Medal award on Best research paper in Structural Materials.
6. Life Time Achievement Award, Pakistan Engineering Congress, Gold Medal
7. Author of HEC Approved Text Book “Theory of Indeterminate Structures” Editions 1,2 and 3.(4th Ed complete- Financial support being looked after)
8. HEC approved PhD Supervisor
9. Have experience of setting up civil engineering program at NUST and at Superior University Lahore.
10. Updated Labs at FAST Civil Engg Lahore campus.
Administrative Positions & Experience
1. Professor of civil engineering, nuces(fast)
2. dean school of engineering, umt , lahore
3. Professor of Civil Engineering, National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences(NUCES-FAST), Faisal Town, Lahore
4. Professor of Civil Engineering, Chairman Civil Engineering Department and Dean Faculty of Engineering &Technology, Superior University, Lahore
5. Head of Structural Engineering Department, NUST Institute of Civil Engineering(NICE), NUST, Islamabad
6. Director Planning & Development, UET, Lahore
7. Senior Tutor of UET Lahore
8. Vice-President, Pakistan Engineering Congress
9. Convener Accreditation Committee, Pakistan Engineering Council
Foreign Funded Research Projects
1. Self-compacting pastes using super-absorbent polymers, DAAD funded international research project 2018-19- Kennzifer No: 57345637
2. Use of Superabsorbent polymers (SAP) and Acacia gum in self-compacting cementitious systems, DAAD funded international research project 2017-18- Kennzifer No: 54385351
3. “CO2 REDUCED CONCRETES USING SECONDARY RAW MATERIALS”-DAAD FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECT, Joint International Pakistan-Germany research DAAD sponsored project 2010-2015.
4. Development of High Strength Concrete for Pakistan, Greece-Private funded Project 2008
Local Funded Industrial Projects
1. Applications of SCC in Pakistani Infra-Structural Development –Best way Cement sponsored-1 Million. (Completed)-June 2017
2. Rapid Runway Repairs (RRR) - Lab studies already completed, plant and field trials pending-Client PAF. (Classified)
3. NRPU Grant – Development of Sustainable Construction Materials and Products using Multi-scale Experimental-Analytical Approach - of 0.58 Million as Co-PI
Ref No. 20-16539/NRPU/P&D/HEC/2021
Membership of Professional Bodies and Peer Reviewer ship
· Member American Society of Civil Engineers(M.ASCE)
· Member ACI, Member ACI Technical Committees 237 (Self-Consolidating Concrete), 234(Silica Fume in Concrete) and 232(Fly ash and other Pozzolans in Concrete.)
· Peer Reviewer (Referee) of ACI Materials Journal (USA), Materials and Structures Journal (RILEM) and Construction and Building Materials (Elsevier USA).
· Member Pakistan Engineering Council (Professional Engineer PE (CIV/1738) and Consulting Engineer (CE-Consult 237)
· Fellow Institution of Engineers, Pakistan, Member Pakistan Engineering Congress.F-2000
PUBLICATIONS
A. PEER REVIEWED INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL JOURNALS
1. Abdul Faheem , Syed Ali Rizwan , Thomas A. Bier .,” Properties of self-compacting mortars using blends of limestone powder, fly ash, and zeolite powder”, Journal of Construction and Building Materials, 286-2021-122788-Elsevier, Category-W
2. Usman Mahmood, Syed Ali Rizwan* and Thomas A Bier., “Assessing rheology of self-compacting paste systems - A new approach”- ACI Materials Journal-2021-PP 79-90. JULY 2021, Category-W
3. “Sustainable Development and Performance Assessment of Clay Based Geopolymer Bricks incorporating Fly-ash and Sugarcane Baggasse ash”, Noor Yaseen, Muhammad Irfan-ul-Hassan, , Syed Ali Rizwan, Abaid-ur-Rehman Saeed and Muhammad Afzal,”Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE, Accepted for Publication 2021. Category-W
4. Properties enhancement of super absorbent polymer (SAP) incorporated self-compacting cement pastes modified by nano silica (NS) addition Hassan Baloch, Muhammad Usman, Syed A. Rizwan, Asad Hanif, Journal of Construction and Building Materials(CBM) 203(2019) 18-26 Muhammad Usman a, Asfand Y. Khan a, Syed H. Farooq a, Asad Hanif b, Shengwen Tang c, Rao A. Khushnood a, Syed A. Rizwan a.IF=4.046, Category-W
5. Self-Consolidating Lightweight Concrete Incorporating Limestone Powder and Fly Ash as Supplementary Cementing Material, Muhammad I. Khan, Muhammad Usman, Syed A. Rizwan and Asad Hanif Materials 2019, 12, 3050; doi:10.3390/ma12183050 www.mdpi.com/journal/materials, pp 1-11.IF=2.972, Category-W
6. “Self-Consolidating Paste Systems Containing Acacia Nilotica Gum Powder”, Syed Ali Rizwan, Sana Gul and Thomas A.Bier, ACI Materials Journal, USA, January 2019,Vol 116,No.1, pp 3-14,IF=2, Category-W
7. Properties enhancement of Super-absorbent polymer (SAP) incorporated self-compacting cement pastes modified by Nano-Silica(NS) addition. Hassan Baloch, Muhammad Usman, Syed Ali Rizwan, Asad Hanif, Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 203, 10 April 2019 pages 18-26,IF=4.046, Category-W
8. “Eco-friendly self-compacting cement pastes incorporating wood waste as cement replacement: A feasibility study”-journal of cleaner production, Elsevier, Volume 190, 20 July 2018, pages 679-688, Muhammad Usman, Asfand Y Khan, Syed H Farooq, Asad Hanif, Shengwen Tang, Rao A khushnood, Syed A Rizwan. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.04.186,IF=9, Category-W
9. Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Significantly Improve Salt Freeze-Thaw Resistance and Other Properties Of Self-Compacting Mortars, second Review submitted Journal of Construction and Building Materials Journal-(CBM), (Syed Ali Rizwan et al) IF=4.046, Category-W
10. Syed Ali Rizwan, Neha Mahmood , Usman Mahmood and Thomas A Bier, “ Response of self-Consolidating paste Systems(SCP) containing Acacia Modesta Gum”, paper published in the Journal of Construction and Building Materials” 161(2018)398-406,IF=4.046, Category-W
11. Anwar Khitab, Sajjad Ahmad, Rao Arsalan Khushnood, Syed Ali Rizwan,Giuseppe Andrea Ferro,Luciana Restuccia, Mastajab Ali and Imran Ahmad.,” Fracture toughness and failure mechanism of high performance concrete incorporating carbon Nano-tubes”, Open access Journal of Fracture and Structural Integrity(Frattura ed Integrita Strutturale-in Italian),http://www.fracturae.com/index.php/fis, 42(2017)250-259, DOI:10.3221/IGF-ESIS.42.2, IF= 2.555, Category-W
12. Syed Ali Rizwan, Hasnain Khan and Thomas A. Bier” “Use of Effective Micro-organisms (EM) Technology and Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) Technology improves the response of cementitious systems”, Construction and Building Materials, Journal, 152(2017)642-650.IF=4.046, Category-W
13. Syed Ali Rizwan 1, Wajahat Latif 2 and Thomas A. Bier 3. “Response of Self-Consolidating Paste Systems containing Acacia Nilotica Gum as a Natural Organic Admixture “, paper published in Journal of Construction and Building Materials” USA. September 2016.126(2016)768-776, DOI:10.1016/conbuildmat.2016.09.097,IF=4.046, Category-W
14. Khalid, A.R, Rizwan, S.A, Hanif, Umer and Hameed.H., ”Effect of Mixing Time on Flowability and Slump Retention of Self-Compacting Paste Systems Incorporating Various Secondary Raw Materials”, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, ISSN 1319-8025, DOI 10.1007/s13369-015-1885-5, 26October, 2015.Springer, IF=1.518, Category-W
15. Rao Arsalan Khushnood, Syed Ali Rizwan, Shazim Ali Memon, Jean-Marc Tulliani and Giuseppe Andrea Ferro,” Experimental Investigation on use of Wheat Straw Ash and Bentonite in Self-Compacted Cementitious Systems”, Journal of Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, Vol 2014, pp 1-11. 2015, IF= 1.399, Category-W
16. Bier,T.A and Rizwan,S.A.,” Ecological, Economical and Environmental Aspects of Self-Compacting Concrete”, International Journal of the Society of Materials Engineering for Resources- Japan, Vol.20,No.1, April 2014, pp 12-16, ISSN 1347-9725, Category-W
17. Rizwan,S.A, Qureshi, M.A and Ahmad,F., “ In-Situ Health Assessment of a poorly executed pre-stressed In-Service Concrete Bridge and Suggesting a Rehabilitation Strategy-a Case Study”- Proceedia Engineering 54(2013)636-647, Elsevier USA, IF=0.97, Category-W
18. Rizwan, S.A; Ahmad, S and Bier, T.A., “Application of Packing Concepts to High Performance self-Consolidating Mortar (SCM) Systems”, ACI SP 289.22, USA, pp 299-315, September 2012, IF=0.18, Category-W
19. Rizwan, S.A and Bier, T.A., “Self-Compacting Mortars using Various Secondary Raw Materials” paper Published in ACI Materials Journal, USA, Vol. 106, No. 1, January-February 2009, pp 25-32.IF=2.0, Category-W
20. Syed Ali Rizwan et. al, ”Sustainable Development and performance assessment of clay-based geopolymer bricks incorporating fly-ash and Sugarcane bagasse Ash”, J. Mater. Civil. Eng. 2022.34(4):04022036©ASCE .ISSN 0899-1561 ,ON LINE IN 2021, PRINTED Jan 28, 2022, Category-W
21. Rizwan,S.A and Bier, T.A., “Self-Compacting Paste Systems using Secondary Raw Materials”, Pakistan Journal of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, July 2008, pp 1-7, ISSN: 1995-1302, Category-Y
22. Rizwan, S.A and Ahmad, I., "Applications of Glass-Reinforced Plastics in Pakistan", Research Journal of University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan.Vol. I, Jan-Jun 1987, No.1, pp. 1-12, Category-Y
23. Rizwan,S.A and Ahmad,I., "The Stability Analysis of Glass-Reinforced Plastic Skeletal/Continuum Structures", Research Journal of University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan. Vol. 12 Jan-Mar 1984, No.1, p. 3 1-43, Category-Y
24. Rizwan, S.A., “The Analysis and Design of Single-Layer Skeletal Shallow Domes”, Research Report No 2, 1984, Civil Engineering Department, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan. PP. 18, Category-Y
25. Rizwan, S.A., "The Analysis of Double-Layer Rectangular Skeletal Latticed Grids by Slab Analogy Method", Research Journal of University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan. V 01.11, Dec. 1983, No.3-4, p. 55-64, Category-Y
Papers to be Shortly SubmittedTO JOURNALS-papers are complete
1. Qazi Mushtaq Ahmad , Syed Ali Rizwan* and Iram Mahmood, “ Reinforced Self Consolidated Cement Based Composites Functionalized h Boron Nitride Nanomaterial”-Journal of Nano-Technology USA
2. Comparative Response of Self Compacting Concrete using Particle Packing concepts using SRMs , Syed Ali Rizwan1, Sufian Ahmad2 and Thomas A Bier3
3 Use of Crystalline and Amorphous Rice Husk Ashes with Fly-ash in Self-Compacting Mortar Systems, Syed Ali Rizwan1 and Thomas A Bier2
4 Early-age Linear Shrinkage of Self Compacting Mortar Systems (SCMs) Containing Super Absorbent Polymers (SAPs),Syed Ali Rizwan1; Ali Asghar Hilal 2 and Hassan Irfan2
5 Particle Size of Acacia Modesta Gum Powder Changes the Properties of Self-Compacting Paste Systems, Syed Ali Rizwan2, Waqas Malik1
6 Study of Technological Properties of SCP Systems Containing TiO2 Nano Particles, Syed Ali Rizwan1, Waleed Ahmed2,Thomas A Bier3
7 Role of gypsum modifications in performance evaluation of self-compacting pastes, Syed Ali Rizwan1, Momina Rauf 2, Thomas A.Bier3
8 Study of Graphene Oxide and Nano microencapsulated Phase-Change Material Modified Self-Compacting Paste for Mechanical and Thermal-Insulating Properties, Syed Ali Rizwan1. Ayesha Mahmood2, Thomas A.Bier3
9 Syed Ali Rizwan, Muhammad Asad Nadeem and Qasim Ali Hamid,” Thermally Efficient Clay Bricks Containing Plastic Straws And Wheat Straws.
10 Syed Ali Rizwan et al, “Use of recycled coarse aggregates as sustainable alternative in SCC”
11 Syed Ali Rizwan, Usman Mahmood, Umar Hanif,” Comparative response of natural aggregates and crushed aggregates having similar gradations in reparation of SCM Systems and SCC Systems-2 papers
PEER REVIEWED INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES PAPERS
1. Syed Ali Rizwan, Thomas A Bier, Adbul Wahab Safdar and Umer Hanif, “Important considerations and recent advances in Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC)”, Proc. International Seminar and Workshop Sponsored by DAAD, PHEC on “Modern Concrete Systems and their Applications”, October 5 & 8, 2018. ISBN 978-969-23319-0-6, PP 09-23
2. Syed Ali Rizwan, “In-situ health assessment of Structures-Case Studies”, Proc. International Seminar and Workshop Sponsored by DAAD, PHEC on “Modern Concrete Systems and their Applications”, October 5 & 8, 2018. ISBN 978-969-23319-0-6, PP 147-161
3. Usman Mahmood, Syed Ali Rizwan and Thomas A. Bier, “Developments of Flow Equipment using Imaging Techniques”, Proc. International Seminar and Workshop Sponsored by DAAD, PHEC on “Modern Concrete Systems and their Applications”, October 5 & 8, 2018. ISBN 978-969-23319-0-6, PP162-171
4. Abdul Faheem, Syed Ali Rizwan, Thomas A. Bier and Rao Arsalan Khushnood, “Freeze-Thaw Resistance of Self-Consolidating Mortar Systems Using Super Absorbent Polymers (Saps) and Blend of Limestone Powder (LSP) And Zeolite Powder (ZP)”, Proc. International Seminar and Workshop Sponsored by DAAD, PHEC on “Modern Concrete Systems and their Applications”, October 5 & 8, 2018. ISBN 978-969-23319-0-6, PP172-182
5. Nafeesa Shaheen, Syed Ali Rizwan, Thomas A. Bier and Rao Arsalan Khushnood, “Bio-Influenced Effective Microorganism Technology and its Applications”, Proc. International Seminar and Workshop Sponsored by DAAD, PHEC on “Modern Concrete Systems and their Applications”, October 5 & 8, 2018. ISBN 978-969-23319-0-6, PP183-194
6. Syed Ali Rizwan, Anum Khalid. and Thomas A Bier, “Characterization of Powdered silica fume through mercury intrusion porosimetry”, International Conference of Civil Engineering, ICCE 2017, http://www.icce.al, Oct 12-14 , 2017,Tirana-Albania ,pp229-237
7. Syed Ali Rizwan and Nafeesa Shaheen.,”Investigation of shear capacity of pre-stressed concrete beams using Response 2000”, International Conference of Civil Engineering ICCE 2017, http://www.icce.al, Oct 12-14 , 2017,Tirana, Albania,pp153-161
8. Rizwan, S. A, Bangash, S. U, Kumar, B and Bier ,T .A.,” Self-Leveling Paste Systems (SLPs) using Blends of CAC-OPC at Variable Mixing Water Temperature”, May 15-18, 2016, Washington, D.C,USA(SCC 2016)- , 8th International Symposium of Self-Compacting Concrete “proceedings, pp 197-206
9. Rizwan, S.A, Safdar, A. W, Ahmed, I and Bier. T.A.,” Optimum Replacement of OPC by Fly Ash and Limestone Powder and their Blends in Self-Consolidating Paste Systems Prepared at Variable Mixing Water Temperatures”, May 15-18, 2016, Washington, D.C, USA (SCC) 2016-, 8th International Symposium of Self-Compacting Concrete” proceedings, pp 255-265
10. Syed Ali Rizwan(1), Shozab Mustafa(1) and Waleed Ahmed(1),” Mitigation of Early Age Shrinkage in Self-Consolidating Paste Systems using Superabsorbent Polymers”, presented at International RILEM Conference on Materials, Systems and Structures in Civil Engineering Conference segment on Concretes with Supplementary Cementitious Materials 22-24 August 2016, Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark. PRO 71, pp 443-453
11. Rizwan. S.A, Khalid, A.R and Bier, T.A.,” Self-compacting mortars using locally available secondary raw materials-A comparative study towards making SCC in Pakistan, Proc. International Seminar Sponsored by ACI ,DAAD,HEC,PEC and NUST on ”Advanced Concrete Technology and its Applications”, (ACTA-2014), Islamabad-Pakistan September 30, 2014. ISBN 978-969-8535-27-8,pp 74-83.
12. Rizwan, S.A and Bier, T.A, ”Applications of XRD, Calorimetry and Thermal Analysis techniques in the study of hydration Kinetics of High-Performance self-compacting cement Based systems’, Proc. International Seminar Sponsored by ACI ,DAAD,HEC,PEC and NUST on ”Advanced Concrete Technology and its Applications”, (ACTA-2014), Islamabad-Pakistan September 30, 2014. ISBN 978-969-8535-27-8,pp 84-102.
13. Rizwan, S.A, Ayub, M, Khalid, A. R and Bier, T.A.,”Different Mixing Regimes and particle packing change the response of self-compacting mortar systems using various secondary raw materials”, III-All Russian International Conference on Concrete and Reinforced Concrete, Moscow, 12-16 May, 2014-05-20, Vol.5, pp 228-237
14. Rizwan, S.A, Khalid, A.R and Bier T.A.,” Effectiveness of high-performance super-plasticizers in self-compacting paste systems(SCPs) varies with time”, III-All Russian International Conference on Concrete and Reinforced Concrete, Moscow, 12-16 May, 2014-05-20.Vol.6,pp 115- 123
15. Rizwan, S.A, Bier, T.A, Akbar, R.A.A and Iqbal, H.M.I.,” Influence of CaSO4 Modifications on Self-Compacting High Early Strength Grout Systems”, The Third International Symposium on Design, Performance and use of self-consolidating Concrete(SCC 2014-China), Xiaman, China, June 5-8, 2014.pp 403-409.
16. Najam, F.A, Rizwan, S.A and Khushnood, R.A.,” Developing knowledge based computational tools using MATLAB-Novel applications in concrete Materials technology, Proc. Second International conference on “Advances in Chemically Activated Materials (CAM 2014), Changsha, Hunan, China, June 2014.
17. Najam, F.A, Khushnood,R.A and Rizwan,S.A.,” Paradigms for employing interactive computing tools and graphical user interface(GUIs) in structural engineering Problems”, International Conference proceedings, September 2014, Indonesia.DOI 10.7763/IJET 2016, V 6.853.
18. Naz, A, Rizwan,S.A, Ali, N.Z, Bier,T.A and Ullah, H.,” Using Carbon Nanotubes in Self Compacting Paste Systems”, International Conference on Construction Materials and Structures (ICCMATS-2014), 24-26 November,2014. Harbin Institute of Technology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Construction Materials and Structures,S.O. Ekolu et al. (Eds.)IOS Press, 2014,© 2014 The authors and IOS Press. All rights reserved. doi:10.3233/978-1-61499-466-4-697-702
19. Rizwan, S.A, Zaman, Q.U and Bier, T.A.,” Study of Particle Packing in Self-Consolidating Mortar Systems (SCMs), International Conference on Construction Materials and Structures (ICCMATS-2014), 24-26 November, 2014. Harbin Institute of Technology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Construction Materials and Structures, S.O. Ekolu et al. (Eds.IOS Press, 2014,© 2014 . doi:10.3233/978-1-61499-466-4-384-390
20. Bier, T.A, Rizwan, S.A and Krause, F.,” Different approaches in reducing the environmental impact using self-compacting concrete”, Proc.Int. Seminar on “Advances in Concrete Technology and its Applications-(ACTA-2014)”, Islamabad, Pakistan September 30, 2014. ACI, DAAD, HEC and NUST sponsored. pp 1-10
21. Rizwan, S.A, Khalid, A.R and Bier, T.A.,” Self-compacting mortars using locally available secondary raw Materials-A comparative Study towards making SCC in Pakistan”, Proc.Int. Seminar on “Advances in Concrete Technology and its Applications-(ACTA-2014)”, Islamabad, Pakistan September 30, 2014. ACI, DAAD, HEC and NUST sponsored. pp 74-83.
22. Rizwan, S.A and Bier, T.A.,” Applications of XRD, Calorimetry and thermal analysis techniques in the study of hydration kinetics of high-performance self-compacting cement based systems”, Proc. Int. Seminar on “Advances in Concrete Technology and its Applications (ACATA-2014)”, Islamabad, Pakistan September 30, 2014. ACI, DAAD, HEC and NUST sponsored .pp 84-102.
23. Bier,T.A and Rizwan, S, A.; “Economical and environmental aspects of self-compacting concrete-Present and Future”-Proc. International Conference on Materials Engineering for Resources, November 20-22, 2013, Akita Japan.
24. Rizwan,S.A and Qureshi, M.A and Najam, F. A “ In Situ Health Assessment of a Poorly Executed Pre-Stressed In-Service Concrete Bridge and Suggesting a Rehabilitation Strategy – A Case Study, Proc. The 2nd International Conference on Rehabilitation and Maintenance in Civil Engineering, Solo, March 8th-10th , 2012
25. Rizwan. S. A, Ahmad. S, Thomas. A. Bier, “Application of Packing Concept to Self-Consolidating Cementitious Systems”, The Twelfth International Conference on Recent Advances in Concrete Technology & Sustainability Issues, Prague, Czech Republic. Oct, 2012 –ACI SP.289,pp 299-316.
26. Rizwan,S.A ; Ahmad,S and Bier,T.A., Application Of packing Concepts to high performance self-consolidating Mortar Systems, paper published in Proceedings of ACI SP/ International conference in Prague, Oct 2012.
27. Rizwan. S. A, Gert Schmidt and Thomas A. Bier, “Understanding the powdered Silica fume”, International conference on “Advanced concrete technology and its applications” (ACTA-2012) Islamabad- Pakistan. Nov. 6-7,2012.Paper published in proc. Pp53-64.
28. Rizwan. S. A, Hafiz Farhan Iqbal, Jaleel-ur-Rehman and Thomas A. Bier, “ Self-compacting cementitious systems incorporating marble powder, fly ash and silica Fume”, International conference on “Advanced concrete technology and its applications” (ACTA-2012) Islamabad- Pakistan. Nov. 6-7,2012.Paper published in proc. Pp73-82.
29. Rizwan. S. A, Adnan Ahson and Thomas A. Bier, “SRM’s for making SCC in Pakistan-some important issues”, International conference on “Advanced concrete technology and its applications” (ACTA-2012) Islamabad- Pakistan. Nov. 6-7,2012.Paper published in proc. Pp99-124.
30. Rizwan. S. A, H. K. Muhammad Turab “Finding the skeleton formation time (time-zero) in high performance pastes and Self-consolidating paste systems”, International conference on “Advanced concrete technology and its applications” (ACTA-2012) Islamabad- Pakistan. Nov. 6-7,2012.Paper published in proc. Pp45-52
31. Rizwan. S. A, Qamar-uz-Zaman and Thomas A. Bier, “Study of packing concept in Self-consolidating mortar systems”, International conference on “Advanced concrete technology and its applications” (ACTA-2012) Islamabad- Pakistan. Nov. 6-7,2012.Paper published in proc. Pp125-132.
32. Thomas A. Bier, Rizwan. S. A “Sustainable construction and the European CEM II approach”, International conference on “Advanced concrete technology and its applications” (ACTA-2012) Islamabad- Pakistan. Nov. 6-7,2012.Paper published in proc. Pp1-8.
33. Fawad Ahmed Najam, Rizwan. S. A “Development and automation of an empirical mix proportioning method for concretes with indigenous aggregates and cements of Pakistan”, International conference on “Advanced concrete technology and its applications” (ACTA-2012) Islamabad- Pakistan. Nov. 6-7,2012.Paper published in proc. Pp319-330.
34. Sajjad Ahmad, Muhammad Usman, Jung Hyung-Jo, Rao Arsalan Khurshnood, Rizwan. S. A, Gert Schmidt and Thomas A. Bier, “ Artificial Neural network (ANN) model for the prediction of the packing density of Lawrencepur sand”, International conference on “Advanced concrete technology and its applications” (ACTA-2012) Islamabad- Pakistan. Nov. 6-7, 2012.Paper published in proc. Pp37-44.
35. Rao Arsalan Khushnood, Talha Bin Tahir, Shahzad-ul-Hassan and Rizwan. S. A, “Production of Eco-Efficient concrete utilizing Bagasse ash as partial replacement of cement”, International conference on “Advanced concrete technology and its applications” (ACTA-2012) Islamabad- Pakistan. Nov. 6-7, 2012.Paper published in proc. Pp83-90.
36. Zulqarnain Ali Sabir, Rao Arsalan Khusnood, Sajjad Ahmad, and Syed Ali Rizwan.,” Environment friendly material; economic and structural benefit of pervious concrete for sustainable construction”, International conference on “Advanced concrete technology and its applications” (ACTA-2012) Islamabad- Pakistan. Nov. 6-7,2012.Paper published in proc. pp 359-367
37. Najam,F.A and Rizwan, S.A.,” Development and Automation of an empirical mix proportioning method for concretes with indigenous aggregates and cements of Pakistan”, Proc. ACTA November 2012, NUST, Islamabad, Pakistan.
38. Bier, T.A and Rizwan, S.A.,“ Early shrinkage in self-compacting mortars using secondary raw materials”, Proc. 9th International symposium on HPC, Rotorua, New Zealand, 9-11 August 2011. www.hpc-2011.com/home/, paper presented.
39. Rizwan. S. A, Arsalan. R, Thomas A. Bier, “Influence of Incineration Regimes on Pozzolanic Properties of Wheat Straw Ash”, 7TH European Conference on Concrete Engineering, Hungry Sep, 22-23, 2011, FIB Balatunford, Hungry.Paper published in proc. Pp111-116.
40. Rizwan,S.A, Rao, Arsalan, Bier, T.A.,” Locally available secondary raw materials for self-compacting cementitious systems, ”, 7TH European Conference on Concrete Engineering, Hungry Sep, 22-23, 2011, FIB Balatunford, Hungry.Paper published in proc. Pp141-146.
41. Rizwan,S.A, and Niazi, B.S.,“ Role of Secondary Raw Materials in Self-compacting paste Systems”, Electronic Version Proceedings on 11th International Symposium on Advances in Concrete Technology and Sustainable development(ISCC20100), May 9-12, 2010, Jinan, China, Paper No 3.2.6, Session Six, Thursday 11 May, 2010.Organized by Chinese Ceramic Society ,
42. Rizwan, S.A and Bier, T.A., “Self-compacting paste systems containing secondary raw materials”, 5th International conference on construction in 21st century (CITC-V) on “ collaboration and Integration in Engineering Management and Technology”, May 20-22, 2009, Istanbul, Turkey, pp 1483-1491
43. Katja Dombrowski, Ch.Nicolai,S.A.Rizwan , F. Dahlhaus and Th.Bier.,” Development and underground placing of self-compacting concrete”, 12th International Congress on chemistry of cements (12 ICCC),Montreal, Canada, 12-14 July 2007, 08.07-13.07.2007.
44. Rizwan,S.A., Bier, T.A and Dahlhaus, F., “Basic Information for SCC Placements”, Paper presented at international RILEM symposium on Self-Compacting Concrete, SCC 2007,Ghent, Belgium,3-5 September 2007.Proc.of 5th International RILEM symposium(PRO 54), vol. 1, pp 509-514. ISBN: 978-2-35158-050-9&978-2-35158-047-9 (Set)
45. Rizwan,S.A and Bier, T.A., “Use of crystalline and amorphous rice-husk ashes as fly-ash Replacements in self-compacting mortars”-.Paper presented at ACI/RILEM,CSCE,ACBM(USA) International Conference on Advanced Cement Based Materials , Lahore, December, 12-14, 2007.pp 689-698.vol 2 ISBN 978-969-546-016-0
46. Bier, T.A and Rizwan, S.A., “Influence of Mineral and Organic Additives on Rheology and Workability of Concrete”, ”-.Paper presented at ACI/RILEM,CSCE,ACBM(USA) International Conference on Advanced Cement Based Materials , Lahore, December, 12-14, 2007. pp 29-38.vol 1 ISBN 978-969-546-015-3. (Co-author)
47. Rizwan,S.A and Bier, T.A., “Shrinkage and Temperature Development of Self-Compacting Concrete in Underground Tunnel”.”-.Paper presented at ACI/RILEM,CSCE,ACBM(USA) International Conference on Advanced Cement Based Materials , Lahore, December, 12-14, 2007. pp 733-742.vol 2 ISBN 978-969-546-016-0 (Co-author)
48. Ahmad,K., Ahmad, H., and Rizwan, S.A., ‘Development of Modified Concrete Seepage Barrier”, (), Paper No 638, pp 117-130,.(www.pecongress.org.pk), Proc. 69th Annual Session, 2006.
49. Rizwan,S.A., ‘Exploiting Huge natural resources of Lime in Pakistan for construction Industry”, 69 Th Annual session proceeding 2006 of Pakistan Engineering Congress,.pp 307-316, Paper No 649, (Rizwan,S.A., Toor, S.A., and Ahmad Husnain),.(www.pecongress.org.pk).
50. Rizwan, S.A., and Ahmad, Husnain, “Using Environment Friendly Finely Divided Materials in Brittle Matrix Composites”, 69th Annual session Proc, 2006, Paper No 656, pp 407-422. (www.pecongress.org.pk), Winner of Congress Gold Medal.
51. Rizwan, S.A, Bier.T.A and Ahmad, H.,“Self-Compacting Concrete-A Useful Technology”. Paper No 670), 70th Annual Session on Pakistan Engineering Congress, Vol. 70, pp 293-318, December, 2-4, 2006,Lahore. .(www.pecongress.org.pk)
52. Rizwan,S.A, Dombrowski, K, DahlHaus, F., “A Discussion on the Essential Issues Pertaining to Successful Self-compacting Concrete (SCC) Placements”-The Eight International Symposium on Brittle Matrix Composites (BMC-8) Proceedings, 23-25 October 2006, Warsaw, Poland, pp 149-159.ISBN 1-84569-031-1 & 83-89687-09-7.
53. Rizwan, S.A and Bier, T.A., “High Performance Self-Compacting Mortars Containing Pozzolanic Powders”, The Eight International Symposium on Brittle Matrix Composites (BMC-8) Proceedings, 23-25 October 2006, Warsaw, Poland, pp 175-186.ISBN 1-84569-031-1 & 83-89687-09-7
54. Dahlhaus,F.;Dombrowski,K,;Bier,Th.;Nicolai,Ch.;Rizwan,S.A.,“Anwendung von selbsverdichtendem Beton (SVB) im Untertagebau/Versuchstunnel Freiberg.(IN GERMAN) Ibausil, 16.Internationale Baustoffagung, 20-23, September 2006, Weimar, Germany(), ISBN 3-00-018263-2, S.2-0125-2-0130.
55. Rizwan, S.A and Bier, T.A., “Early Volume Changes of High-Performance Self-Compacting Cementitious Systems Containing Pozzolanic Powders”, Proceedings of International RIELM conference on Volume Changes of Hardening Concrete: Testing and Mitigation, 20-23 August 2006, Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark, pp 283-292.(PRO 52), ISBN 2-35158-004-4 & e-ISBN 2-35158-005-2.Paper presented.
56. Rizwan, S.A and Bier, T.A., “Role of Mineral Admixtures in High Performance Cementitious Systems ”, International Conference on “Concrete and Reinforced concrete”,2nd All Russian International Conference on “Concrete and reinforced Concrete-Development trends”, Vol. 3,”Concrete Technology”,5-9 September 2005,Moscow, Russia. pp 727-732. ISBN 5-98580-013-x.Paper Presented.
57. Rizwan, S.A and Bier, T.A,“ Inclusion of Mineral Admixtures in Cement Pastes for High Performance Concrete”, 2nd International Conference on ”Concrete and Development”, CD7-004, April 30-May 2,2005.Tehran.Iran.pp 1-12.Paper presented
58. Rizwan, S.A and Bier, T.A, “Concrete Performance Enhancement by Using Finely Divided Materials”, 6th International Congress on Global Construction, 5-7July, 2005, Dundee, UK. Proc. Vol. “Cement Combinations for Durable Concrete” (EDS: R. K. Dhir, T.A Harrison and M.D. Newlands), pp 113-121. ISBN 072-77-34016 & 072-77-34024.
59. Rizwan, S.A and Ahmad, H.M, ”Study of Edge Restraints and Localized Weakness in the Double Layer Grids of Square and Rectangular Layouts”, 5th International Conference on Space Structures, University of Surrey, U.K., 19-21 August, 2002.vol 1, Proc. pp .845-850.ISBN 0 72773173 4, https://doi.org/10.1680/ss5v1.31739.0092, Published Online July 07, 2015.
60. Rizwan, S.A and Ahmad,, K, “Latex Modified High Performance Concrete”, Proc. 6th International Symposium on Utilization of High Performance Concrete/High Strength Concrete, University of Leipzig, Germany, June 2002,vol 2 pp1313-1324.ISBN 3-934178-18-9
61. Rizwan, S.A., “Response of SBR Latex Modified Concrete”, International Congress on "Challenges of Concrete Construction", Proc.,5- 11 Sept. 2002, University of Dundee, Scotland, U .K.
62. Rizwan, S.A “Comparative Study of Performance of Polymer Modified Concretes” Paper presented at 68th Annual Session of Pakistan Engineering Congress, Jan 19-22, 2001. Proceeding – Vol. 68, pp 313-324.www.pecongress.org.pk
63. Rizwan, S.A and Afridi,M.U.K., “A Revolutionary Prepackaged Polymer Modified Super-plasticized Mortar with Field Applications and Economic Advantages”–(Syed Ali Rizwan, Husnain Ahmad and Kafeel Ahmad).paper presented at 68th Annual Session of Pakistan Engineering Congress, Jan 19-22, 2001. Proceeding – Vol. 68, pp 371-383(Co-Author).www.pecongress.org.pk
64. Rizwan, S.A., “Applications of Probability Theory in the Earthquake risk assessment and its consequent possible reduction. Paper published in the Proceedings of 12th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (12WCEE), Auckland, New Zealand, Jan,2000. Pp
65. Rizwan, S.A., “Analysis of Two Way R.C Joist Floors Having Different Configurations"- Paper number 569 presented at 67th Annual session of Pakistan Engineering Congress, 12-15 May 1998. pp 1-22 proceedings.(www.pecongress.org.pk)
66. Rizwan, S.A and Massod Reza., “Behavior of Geometrically Imperfect Slender Steel Columns"- Paper number 570 presented at 67th Annual session of Pakistan Engineering Congress, 12-15 May,1998pp 23-44 of proceedings.www.pecongress.org.pk
67. Rizwan, S.A., and Chuadhry, M.A., “On the flood frequency analysis at important discharge measuring sites of Pakistani Rivers”, Paper No 554, pp 21-55. 66th Annual Session Proceedings.www.pecongress.org.pk ,Kennedy’s Gold medal winner research paper.May 12-15 1998
68. Rizwan, S.A and QAyyum, A., "Structural Behavior of Reinforced Lightweight Concrete Members", Paper presented at 6th International Colloquium on Concrete in Developing Countries", jointly sponsored by CSCE, IEP and UET Lahore, Jan 4-6, 1997, Lahore Proc. PP 511-520
69. Rizwan, S.A and Chuadhry, M. A., "Role of Concrete Materials in Construction", Paper presented at 6th International Colloquium on "Concrete in Developing Countries", Jointly sponsored by CSCE, IEP and UET Lahore, -Jan 4-6, 1997, Lahore. Proc. PP 521-528. (Co-author).
70. Rizwan, S.A and Tariq, A., "Foundation Superstructure Interactive Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Structures, Paper presented at 6th International Colloquium on 'Concrete in Developing Countries", jointly sponsored by CSCE, IEP and UET Lahore, Jan 4-6, 1997. Lahore. Proc. PP 221-232.
71. Rizwan, S.A and Ahmad, A., “The Earthquake Resistant Design of Buildings Having Structural Irregularities", Paper presented during 6th International Colloquium on "Concrete in Developing Countries", Jointly sponsored by CSCE, IEP and UIET Lahore, Jan 4-6, 1997. Lahore. Proc. PP 75-88.
72. Rizwan, S.A., "On the Performance of Modified Mortars & Concretes", Paper presented during 6th International Colloquium on Concrete in Developing Countries, jointly sponsored by CSCE, IEP and UET Lahore, Jan 4-6,1997, Lahore. Proc. pp 335~344
73. Rizwan, S.A., "Improving Performance of Concrete", Paper presented at 6th International Colloquium on "Concrete in Developing Countries", Jointly sponsored by CSCE, IEP and UET Lahore, Jan 4-6,1997, Lahore. Proc. PP 345-354. (Co-author)
74. Rizwan, S.A and Ahmad, A., "On the Earthquake Resistant Design of R.C. Chimneys", Proc. 11th World Conference on Earth Quake Engineering, Mexico, June 1996. (II WCEE).
75. Rizwan, S.A.,"A Simplified Approach for the Analysis and Design of Two Way Joist Floors", Paper No.567, PP 331-36 1, Vol. 66~ Proc. and presented during 66th Annual Session of Pakistan Engineering Congress, Oct 1996. Lahore.(www.pecongress.org.pk)
76. Rizwan, S.A and Ahmad, A., "Analysis and Design of Earthquake Resistant Reinforced Concrete (R.C) Chimneys", The 2nd International Conference on Seismology and Earthquake Engineering (SEE2), May 15-17, 1995, Tehran, l.R. Iran.
77. Rizwan, S.A., “Flood Frequency Analysis at Some Typical Discharge Measuring Sites of Pakistani Rivers”, Proc of Symposium on Flood Management in Pakistan, Vol 23, 65th Annual session of Pakistan Engineering Congress, Paper No 186, pp 127-176, July 1994.(www.pecongress.org.pk)
78. Rizwan, S.A., and Chishti, F.A., “On the Study of 1992 Floods and its Effects on the Punjab”, Paper No 183, (), Proc. Symposium on Flood Management in Pakistan, pp 93-104, Vol 23, 65th Annual session of Pakistan Engineering Congress, July 1994. .(www.pecongress.org.pk)
79. Rizwan, S.A and Ahmad, S., "Compressive and Tensile Strength Relationships of Concrete", Conference Proceedings, EASEC-4, Sep. 27-29, 1993, Seoul, Korea. Vol. 2, pp. 1395-1400.
80. Rizwan, S.A and Irfan, A., "Analysis and Design of Double-Layer Skeletal Latticed Grids subjected to Local Weaknesses", Conference Proceedings, EASEC-4, Sep. 27-29, 1993, Seoul, Korea, Vol. I, pp. 269-274. 11.
81. Rizwan, S.A and Bhatty, A.A.,” On the Performance of Double-Layer Square-on-Square Grids", Paper presented at the Fourth International Conference on Space Structure, 6-10 Sep. 1993, University of Surrey, England, Vol. 1, pp. 614-621
82. Rizwan, S.A and Rehman, H.,”Shear Strength of Rectangular Reinforced Concrete Beams", Conference Proceedings. EASEC-3, Shanghai, China, 23-26 Apr. 1991, pp.341-346
83. Rizwan, S.A and Majid, S., "Effect of Mortars and Eccentricity on the Capacity of Laterally-Unsupported Wallets', Conference Proceedings, Asia-Pacific Conference on Masonry. Singapore, March 14-15, 1991, pp. 177-180.
84. Rizwan, S.A, and Shami, H.I., "Rectangular Reinforced Concrete Beams Failing in Shear", Conference Proceedings, ACSGEI, Alexandria, Egypt, Dec. 1-3, 1990, pp. 1051-1058.
85. Rizwan, S.A., "Shear Capacity of Rectangular Beams", Proceedings of First Conference on Concrete and Structures, Kualalampur, Malaysia, Oct. 3-4, 1989, Conf. Proc. pp. 163-166.
86. Rizwan, S.A and Qayum, A., "Structural Behavior of Reinforced Lightweight Concrete Members", Paper presented at Second International East-Asia Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction (EASEC-II), Chiang Mai, Thailand, Jan. 11-13, 1989, Conference Proceedings, Vol. 3, pp. 95-100.
87. Rizwan, S.A and Qayyum, A.,” Structural Behavior of Light Weight Concrete”, Paper presented at the Annual Convention of American Concrete Institute in 1989 at Atlanta (USA) 18-21 February 1989.
88. Rizwan, S.A., "Basic Analysis and Design Considerations of Single-Layer Skeletal-Braced Domes” Paper read at International Colloquium on Space Structures, Beijing, China, Oct 27- 30, 1987, Elsevier Science Press, Beijing, China, Conf Proc. pp. 394-401.paper presented.
CONFERENCES ORGANIZED
The following conferences, seminars, workshops and colloquia were organized.
1. Modern Concrete Systems and their Applications, DAAD, PEC, PHEC PEC-CPD international seminar, October 5 & 8, 2018, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan. Editor of Proceedings
2. Secretary ACI-RILEM-CSCE- ACBM International Conference on “Advanced Cement Based Materials”- December 2007 Lahore Pakistan (www.acbm-aci.org)
3. Chairman Organizing Committee, 6th International Colloquium on Concrete in Developing Countries", Jan 4-6, 1997.Jointly sponsored by CSCE, IEP and UET Lahore, Jan 4-6, 1997, Lahore, Pakistan.
4. Chairman Technical Committee, 6th International Colloquium on concrete in Developing Countries", Jan 4-6, 1997, Jointly sponsored by CSCE, IEP, and UET Lahore, Jan 4-6, 1997, Lahore, Pakistan.
5. Editor Proceedings, "6th International Colloquium on Concrete in Developing Countries", Jan 4-6, 1997, Jointly sponsored by CSCE, IEP, and UET Lahore, Jan 4-6, 1997, Lahore, Pakistan.
6. Co-Chairman: 4th and 11th Technical Session during 6th International Colloquium on Concrete in Developing Countries", Jan 4-6, 1997, Jointly sponsored by CSCE, IEP, and UET Lahore, Jan 4-6, 1997, Lahore, Pakistan.
7. Editor Proceedings of International Conference on “Advances in Cement based Materials and Applications in Civil Infra-Structure (ACBM- ACI)”, December 12-14, Lahore, Pakistan Sponsored by ACI, RILEM, CSCE and ACBM.
8. Chairman 9th Technical session of International Conference on “Advances in Cement based Materials and Applications in Civil Infra-structure (ACBM- ACI)”, December 12-14, Lahore, Pakistan, Sponsored by ACI, RILEM, CSCE and ACBM.
9. International Seminar on ‘Modern pre-cast and pre-stressed concrete technology”, SCEE (NIT), H-12-NUST,January 13, 2009, Islamabad.(Speaker also)
10. Editor of the conference proceedings/Organizer International Conference on “Advanced Concrete Technology and its Applications-ACTA-2012”, Nov 6-7, 2012, NUST, Islamabad, Pakistan. http://acta.nice.nust.edu.pk/. Jointly sponsored by DAAD, ACI and HEC. Chaired two sessions as well.
11. Editor of Proceedings and Organizer of international Seminar on “Advances in concrete technology and its applications-ACTA 2014”,September 30, 2014, NICE-NUST, Islamabad, Pakistan. http://nust.edu.pk/INSTITUTIONS/Schools/SCEE/Institutes/NICE/Events/Pages/International-Seminar.aspx.
12. Editor of proceedings of the ‘International seminar on “Advanced concrete Technology and its applications”, September 30, 2014. Sponsored by ACI, DAAD, HEC, PEC and NUST on “Advanced Concrete Technology and its Applications”, (ACTA-2014), Islamabad-Pakistan September 30, 2014. ISBN 978-969-8535-27-8, pp 1-10.
13. Editor Proceedings, International Seminar & Workshop on “Modern Concrete Systems and Their Applications”, Superior University, Lahore. ISBN:978-969-23319-0-6
14. Chief Editor Proceedings of Advances ain Civil and Construction Engineering (ACCE), December 1-3, 2021
M.Sc. ENGINEERING RESEARCH DISSERTATIONS SUPERVISED
1. Performance Study of Lightweight Reinforced Concrete Members, 1987. (Abdul Qayyum, Deputy Director. WAPDA)
2. Structural Behavior of Mud- and Cement-Mortar Walls, 1988. (Lt Col. Amir Faizullah, Army Corps of Engineers).
3. Ultimate Shear Capacity of Reinforced Concrete Rectangular Beams, 1990. (Haroon Iftikhar Shami, Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Department, University of Engineering &Technology. (UET), Lahore, Pakistan.
4. Effects of Eccentricity and Slenderness on the capacity of Masonry Wallets,
Brig. (R). Shahid Majid, Army Corps of Engineers.
5. Relationships between Tensile and Compressive Strengths of Concrete by Using Different Types of Coarse Aggregates, 1993. (Brig.®.Muhammad Sharif, Army Corps of Engineers).
6. Structural and Thermal Performance of Cavity Walls, 1994. (Mushtaq Ali Zaka. XEN, PAK. PWD. Rawalpindi)
7. Foundation Superstructure, Interactive Analysis by Computers. 1994. (M. Amin Tariq , CEO, M/s Amin Tariq & Associates (Pvt.). Ltd. Leeds Center,Gulberg-llI, Lahore.)
8. On the Compressive Strength of Cold Weather Concrete by using Local Materials Northern Pakistani Region. 1995. (Amjad Farooq, AXEN, W APDA)
9. Prediction of Shear Capacity of R.C. Rectangular Beams. 1996. Habib-ur-Rehman, Professor Civil Engineering Department, UET, Lahore.
10. Comparative study of2D and 3D Analysis Results of Tall R.C.Buildings. 1998. Riaz Ahmad Goraya, Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Department, UET, Lahore.)
11. Dynamic Analysis of Irregular Shaped R. C. Buildings. March 1999,Aftab Ahmad, Senior Structural Engineer, DESCON (Pvt) Ltd. Lahore.)
12. Use of Approximate Methods for the Analysis and Design of Tall Transmission Towers", 1997 Azhar Mahmood Nasir, Junior Engineer, NESPAK. Lahore.Now Dr. AzharmahmoodNasir-working in Dubai for a UK based Company)
13. Effect of Fine Aggregates on Workability & Strength of Mortars & Concretes", Husnain Ahmad, Director DG NAB Islamabad. March 1999.
14. "Comparative Study of Modified Mortars and Concretes", Nadeem Zia, Structural Engineer, Pakistan Hydro Consultants, 1998.
15. Application of Localized Weakness Concept in Double Layered Rectangular Space Structures, .Col. .Khalid Hussain 2003
16. "Application of Localized Stiffness Concept in Double Layered Rectangular Space Structures, Hafiz Muneeb Ahmad, February, 2002.
17. “Use of Unsaturated Polyester Resins for the Repairs of Structures of Strategic Importance”,Brig.(R)SohailSafdar2003, Army Corps of Engineers.
18. “A Study of Self-Compacting Cementitious Systems using Bagasse Ash and Bentonite”, Lt.Col.Bilal Sulaman Niazi, Army core of Engineers, 2010.NUST
19. “ Use of Local Secondary Raw Materials for the Production of Self-Consolidating Concrete”Lt.Col. Raja Aftab Ali Akbar, Army core of Engineers.2010.NUST
20. “Production of Self-Consolidating Concretes using optimized gradings using various SRMs” ,Sajjad Ahmad, Lecturer, NICE, NUST. August 2011.NUST
21. “Development of Strength-w/c ratio graphs for various types of Concretes made with Different Cements and proposing a Mix-Design Method for Pakistan”, Fawad Ahmad Najam, Lecturer, NICE-NUST-July 2011.NUST
22. “Improving the Properties of Self-Compacting Concretes using Wheat Straw ash and Bentonite”, Rao Arsalan Khushnood, Lecturer, MCE Risalpur-August 2011.NUST
23. “Effect of Fineness of Quarry Dust, Glass Powder and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slagon Self-Compacting Concrete Systems”, Lt.Col. Adnan Ahsan, August 2011.NUST
24. Mannan Mansoor Qureshi,” Study of SCP systems using Metakaolin and glass powder as secondary raw materials:-Completed January 2013, NUST.
25. Maj. Qamaruzzaman,” Application of packing concepts in SCM systems using various secondary raw materials”, - Completed 5 Novemeber 2012 at NUST
26. Shaharyar-e-Rahmat,” Application of packing concepts in SCC systems using secondary raw materials”, Left without submitting thesis-thesis work was completed
27. Khurram Javed,”SCM systems using Marble powder and GGBFS as secondary raw materials’, December 2012, NUST
28. Umair Majeed.,”Effects of silica fume and fly-ash on the properties of self-compacting cementitious systems”-Completed January 2013 at NUST
29. Lt.Col. Asad Abbas Chishti, “Use of Fly Ash, Marble Powder/Lime Stone Powder in SCCS using OPC and its blend with CAC”, July 2013
30. Lt.Col.. Mirza Muhammad Ayyub,” Application of Packing concept in SCCS using Bagasse Ash” July 2013
31. Lt.Col.Naveed Metla, “Use of Quarry Dust & Lime Stone Powder as partial replacement of fine aggregate in SCC using Pozzolanic Admixtures” , March 2014
32. Ali Raza Khalid,”Response of SCCS a with varying amounts of Lime Stone Powder & Marble powder”, March 2014
33. Umer Hanif, “Comparative study of SCCS using River Gravel and crushed Stone Aggregates with simultaneous cement replacements by SRMs”-September 2015.
34. Maj.Qazi Mushtaq Ahmad.,” Reinforced Self Consolidated Cement Based Composites by Functionalized h Boron Nitride Nanomaterial”, January 2016, SCME,NUST
35. Sufian Ahmad.,”Study of packing effects on self-compacting concrete systems using SRMs” –Jan 2017
36. Husnain Ahmad.,” Application of effective micro-organisms Technology (EMT) in self-compacting cement based formulations” –28 March 2017
37. Muhmmad Ali Janjua.,”Use of rice-husk ash from different sources in self-compacting cementitious systems”-July 2017
38. Maj.Noor Muhammad Khan., “Study of hydration kinetics and volume stability in self-compacting cementitious systems using admixtures”-July 2017
39. Neha Mahmood, “Response of Self-Consolidating Paste (SCP) systems using Acacia Modesta Gum” – January 2017
40. Lt. (Navy) Usman Mahmood,” High Performance self-compacting grout systems” – July 2017
41. Sana Khan, “Use of Acacia Nilotica Gum in SCP systems” – July 2017
42. Abdul Faheem,” Response of self-compacting paste systems using SRMs and SAP” – June 2018
43. Muhammad Ahmad Qadri, 18L-1754, “Characteristics of fly-ash based self-compacting geopolymer paste systems”, 2020
44. Waleed Ahmad, 18L-1784, “Comparative study of mechanical properties of SCP systems with Titania Nano-particles”. 2020
45. 46. Qasim Ali Hamid,17L-5119,”Preliminary Study of Thermally Efficient modified bricks”, 24 December 2019
46. 47.Muhammad Asad Nadeem, 17L-5118,”Preliminary Study of Fired Clay Bricks Using Slaked Lime and Wheat Straw“, 24 December 2019
47. 48. Muhammad Ashraf, 17L-5147,”Eco-Friendly self-comacting Paste Systems incorporating different types of wood saw dust. May 2021
48. Muhammad Asif, 18L-1763,”Mechanical properties of self-compacting paste systems having partial cement replacement with wood saw dusts”, June 2021
49. Muhammad Saffan Sheikh, 17L-5126,”Response of self-compacting paste systems containing blends of Acacia Nilotica and Acacia Modesta gum powders”, June 2021
50. Hafiz Sajad Ali,18L-1768,”STUDY OF ENERGY EFFICIENT SCM SYSTEMS”, AUGUST 12,2021
51. M. NAWAZ RAUF,18L- 1786 ,”SCC MADE WITH NATURAL AND RECYCLED COARSE AGGREGATES “, AUGUST 12, 22021
SETTING UP OF ADVANCED MATERIAS TESTING Lab at NUCES(FAST) , Faisal Town Lahore.
1. The Lab is research grade Lab for Master’s and Ph.D students-Its Functional Now. The total cost was about 5-6 Million Rupees-with the support of authorities
2. Upgraded the Structures Labs at NUCES (FAST) Faisal Town Lahore with the support of authorities
3. Started P.hD. at NUCES(FAST) Lahore with the support of authorities
4. Started MoU with TUBAF Germany for student-Faculty exchange, supervision and paper write -ups
PhD Students under Supervision
1. Nafeesa Shaheen.,” Performance study of SCCS at elevated temperatures using Admixtures”, 2015 Graduated.-NUST, I was her external expert
2. Anum Khalid., ”Use of SRMs in SCC to study segregation resistance of SCC”,2015 In progress-NUST, Now her External Expert
3. Ali Raza Khalid-Anti-bleed mechanism of Powdered Silica Fume, In progress
4. Muhammad Umer Khan Niazi,” Early shrinkage response of self-consolidating mortars, In Progress
5. Haris Hameed, “ Suitable SRMs for SCC Applications in Pakistan”, In progress
6. M. Bilal Zahid, “Use of Acacia gum in self-compacting cementitious systems”,2022 In-progress, UMT, Lahore
BOOKS WRITTEN –AS SINGLE AUTHOR
1. “Theory of Indeterminate Structures”-First edition published Jan 2000.
2. “Theory of Indeterminate Structures”-Second edition Published in Oct 2003. ISBN- 969-546-000-3,
3. “Theory of Indeterminate Structures”-Third Edition-October 2018-ISBN: 978-969-23319-0-6
4. “Theory of Indeterminate Structures”, 4th Ed Expanded Edition. Syed Ali Rizwan and Irfan ul Hassan-Financer is being looked for.
5. “High Performance Mortars and Concretes Using Secondary Raw Materials-Cementitious Systems”- ISBN 978-3-639-17878-4, VDM Verlag Dr. Muller, Germany.
AFFILIATION WITH PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
1.MEMBER AAMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS(ASCE)
1. Member ACI Committees 237(Self-Consolidating Concrete)-234(Silica Fume in Concrete) and 232(Fly ash and other Pozzolans in Concrete)
2. Member ACI, Peer Reviewer of ACI Materials Journal (USA) & Journal of Materials & Structures (RILEM) and Journal of Building and construction and Materials (USA)
3. ACI Faculty Network Member
4. Life Member, Pakistan Engineering Council, Registered Professional Engineer (CIV/1738)
5. Registered Consulting Engineer (Consult/237).
6. Member, Executive Committee, Pakistan Engineering Council (1993-1999, 2012-14)
7. Convener, Accreditation Committee Pakistan Engineering Council (1996-1999).
8 Fellow, Institution of Engineers Pakistan, Member, Executive Committee (1994-96) F.1697/59L.
9 Vice-President Pakistan Engineering Congress 1996 to 2003 and 2006 to date.
10. Expert Panelist of a TV Coverage of Advanced Concrete Technology Conference, VOA TV and PRIME TV Channels, December 13, 2007 (Tele-cast on 16th January 2008)
11. Life Time Professional Excellence Gold Medal award August 2011 by Pakistan Engineering Congress.
CONSULTING SERVICES
1. Consultant on Material Engineering, Akram Medical Complex Lahore, 2007
2. Consultant for FOAR Technologies, Islamabad, 2009 for ultra-high early strength grout systems.
3. Materials Engineer Consultant for Tetra Pak, Lahore, 2010.
4. Strength Assessment of LDA Plaza Basement, Egerton Road Lahore, 1981.
5. Strength Evaluation, Repairs and Service life Estimation of Fire Damaged and Deteriorated Structures (PACE, Shopping Complex, Gulberg, Lahore).
6. Strength Evaluation and Repairs of Deteriorated Standard Chartered Bank Building, the Mall, Lahore.
7. Strength Evaluation and Repairs of Deteriorated Supreme Court Lahore Registry.
8. Assessment, Design and Restoration of a Fire Damaged Textile Mill in Faisalabad.(Jeea Textiles)
9. Designed High-performance/self-compacting concrete formulations for various high-rise buildings in Lahore.
10. Designed numerous residential buildings, swimming pools and industrial buildings etc.
11. International Consultant to two foreign Establishments in the field of modern concrete technology.
12. PC-1 Preparations at UET, Lahore as Director Planning & Development.(6 Billion Rupees worth)
13. Prepared formulations for High Rise Buildings in Lahore and vetted their designs.
14. Strength Evaluation of an Existing Pre-Stressed Bridge at River Tavi near Said Pur village-Through NICE consulting (NUST) Jan 2011.
15. In Situ-Health Assessment of Canyon Emmar Villas, Near DHA-2, Rawalpindi, 2015
16. In situ health assessment of Hyatt Regency Shopping Mall, 1 Constitution Avenue, Islamabad, 2015.
17. In situ-health assessment of Postal Colony, G-8, Islamabad, 2015.
18. In-Situ Health Assessment of Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metro Bus Project at Typical Locations,2016
19. Best way Industrial Project on SCC spanning over two years completed July 2017.
National Level Service of Engineering Education in Pakistan
1. Produced documentations on evaluation criteria for Engineering Programs of Engineering Universities/Colleges in Pakistan as Convener Accreditation Committee of Pakistan Engineering Council.
2. Produced Guidelines for setting up an Engineering Institution in Pakistan as Convener Accreditation Committee of Pakistan Engineering Council. Improved documents like AC-1, AC-2 and their guidelines.
FOREIGN INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS DESIGNED &EXECUTED.
- Designed and executed a project, funded by the German Railways, of the underground tunnel lining and platform placements in Freiberg, Germany as a member of team of professionals 2005-2006,
- Consultant to an International Consulting Company in Greece.2007on High Strength Concrete
FUNDS GENERATED FOR ACBM-ACI FROM PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR
1. Through personal connections, Funds to the tune of R 2.1 Million were generated during Sept-December 2007 for the above mentioned International Conference.
2. Funds to the tune of 1.4 Million were obtained for International conference ACTA 2012, November 5-6, NICE Islamabad.
WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
1. Two day workshop on personality analysis, using DISC model, arranged by TU Freiberg Germany, 2004
2. Two Day workshop on presentation techniques arranged by TU Freiberg Germany, 2005.
3. Good Governance & Strategic Planning, two day work shop by NUST, 9-10 December 2011
Citations:1. https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=YLFOcg0AAAAJ
Elsevier 2: https://www.elsevier.com/search-results?query=syed%20ali%20rizwan