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Prof. Dr. M. Akram Tahir
M.Sc. Supervised= 12
M.Sc. under supervision= 04
PhD under supervision = 03

Special Contribution: 2001. Asian Concrete Model Code (ICCMC overseas member)
1. 1986, "Instantaneous Deflection of RC Beams", Proceedings of First East Asia and Pacific Conference on Structural Eng. and Construction, pp. 562-573, Bangkok, Thailand.
2. 1989, "Computation of Service Load Deflections", Second East Asia and Pacific Conference on Structural Eng. and Construction, pp. 378-383, Chaing Mai, Thailand.
3. 1989, "Short Term Deflections of R.C. Beams", M. Engineering Thesis No ST-23-89, AIT, Bangkok, Thailand.
4. 1990, "Analysis of Hydraulic Data for Canals", Pakistan Journal of Water Resources, Volume 3, No. 1, pp. 70-72, June 1990, Pakistan.
5. 1990, "The Strength Properties of Pakistani Woods: Deodar and Shisham", Journal of University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan.
6. 1990, “Measurement of Inelastic Flexural Deformation at a Crack in a Beam”, JCI Journal of Concrete Technology, Volume 12 No.2, pp. 831-834, Tokyo, Japan.
7 1993, "Matrix Moment Distribution", Journal of NWFP University of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 12, No.2, pp.51-55, Peshawar, Pakistan.
8. 1993, "Short Term Deflection Prediction of RC Beams Using Different Moment-Curvature Relationships", Fourth East Asia and Pacific Conference on Structural Eng. and Construction, pp.571-576, Seoul, South Korea.
9. 1994, "Measurement of Inelastic Deflection by Laser Speckle Technique", Proceedings of Institute of Engineers Pakistan, Vol. 65, pp. 75-85, Lahore, Pakistan.
10. 1994, "Asian Model Code & Pakistan- Contributions and Difficulties", Proceedings of Japan Concrete Institute: Symposium of International Committee on Concrete Model Code for Asia, pp. 113-118, Bangkok, Thailand.
11. 1994, "Construction Industry and Concrete Engineering", Proceedings of Japan Concrete Institute: Symposium of: International Committee on Concrete Model Code for Asia, pp. 316-320, Tokyo, Japan.
12. 1994, "Framework of Asian Model Code-A Critical Review", Proceedings of Japan Concrete Institute: Symposium of International Committee on Concrete Model Code for Asia, pp. 63-65, Bangkok, Thailand.
13. 1994, "Historical Background and Summary of Design Codes for Concrete Structures Currently Used in Pakistan", Proceedings of Japan Concrete Institute: Symposium of International Committee on Concrete Model Code for Asia, pp. 231-238, Tokyo, Japan.
14. 1994, "Post Yielding Deflections of RC Beams", Proceedings of Institute of Engineers Pakistan, Vol. 65, pp. 347-356, Lahore, Pakistan.
15. 1996, "Design of Pile Caps", ACECOMS: News and Views, pp.4-9, AIT, Bangkok, Thailand.
16. 1996, "A Space Truss Model for Design of Concrete Pile Caps", Proceedings of International Colloquium on Concrete in Developing Countries, pp.97-106, Lahore, Pakistan.
17. 1998, "Model For Predicting 28-Day Compressive Strength of Fly Ash-Concretes", Proceedings of Japan Concrete Institute, Vol. 20 No. 2, pp. 139-144, Tokyo, Japan.
18. 1998, "Model for Predicting Strength Development of Concrete Incorporating Fly Ash of Variable Chemical Composition and Fineness", Doctor of Engineering Dissertation No. ST 3-98, AIT, Bangkok, Thailand.
19. 1998, "Model for Predicting Strength Development of Fly Ash Concretes", Proceedings of Sixth ACI/CANMET Conference on Fly ash, Silica Fume, Slag and Natural Pozzolan, pp. 33-48, Bangkok, Thailand.
20. 1998, "Role of Chemical Composition in Strength Development of Fly Ash-Concrete", Proceedings of Sixth East Asia and Pacific Conference on Structural Eng. and Construction, pp.1247-1252, Taipei, Taiwan.
21. 1999, "Model for Predicting Strength Development of Concretes Incorporating Fly Ash of Variable Chemical Composition and Fineness ", Proceedings of Seventh East Asia and Pacific Conference on Structural Eng. and Construction, pp.1402-1407, Kochi, Japan.
22. 1999, "Influence of Chemical Composition of Fly Ash on Pozzolanic Strength of Fly Ash Concrete", Proceedings of Lee Symposium on Innovative Solutions in Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, pp.29-36, AIT, Bangkok, Thailand.
23. 1999, "Prediction of Strength of Fly Ash-Concrete Based on Chemical Composition And Fineness of Binder Materials", Proceedings of Engineering Institute of Thailand, pp. Mat7-Mat14, Thailand.
26. 2001, "Strengthening of Existing R.C. Columns", First International Conference on Concrete and Development, Vol. 2, pp. 167-175, Tehran, Iran.
27. 2001, "Water-Cement ratio Law for Fly Ash-Concretes", Proceedings of 26th International conference on Our World in Concrete and Structures, pp. 613-620, Singapore.
28. 2001, "On Strengthening of R.C. Columns", Proceedings of 7th International Conference on: Inspection, Appraisal, Repairs and Maintenance of Buildings and Structures, Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom.
29. 2001, "Strength of Strengthened R.C. Columns", Proceedings of 8th East Asia and Pacific Conference on Structural Eng. and Construction in Singapore.
30. 2001, "Performance of The Model for Predicting Strength Development of Fly Ash Concrete", Proceedings of 8th East Asia and Pacific Conference on Structural Eng. and Construction in Singapore.
31. 2002, "Performance Test of a Model for Predicting Strength of Fly Ash-Concrete", Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Building Technology, Hong Kong.
32. 2002, "Efficiency of Strengthened R. C. Columns", Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Building Technology, Hong Kong.
33. 2003, "Suitability of Locally Available Fly Ash For Making Concrete", Proceedings of 28th International Conference on Our World in Concrete and Structures, Singapore.
34. 2003, "Pulse Velocity Test on Highway Bridge Girders: Quest for Uniformity – A Case Study", 3rd International Conference on New Dimensions in Bridges, Flyovers, Overpasses & Elevated Structures, Malaysia.
35. 2003, "Modified Water-Binder Ratio Law for Fly Ash Concrete", Proceedings of 9th East Asia and Pacific Conference on Structural Eng. and Construction, Bali, Indonesia.
36. 2003, "The Strength Development of Mechanically Processed Fly Ash-Concrete", Proceedings of 9th East Asia and Pacific Conference on Structural Eng. and Construction, Bali, Indonesia.
37. 2003, "Comparison of ACI Approaches of Two-Way Slab Design: Direct Design Method vs. Method of Coefficients", Proceedings of 9th East Asia and Pacific Conference on Structural Eng. and Construction, Bali, Indonesia.
38. 2003, "Influence of Interfacing Conditions on Efficiency Factors of Strengthened R. C. Columns", Proceedings of 8th International Conference on Inspection, Appraisal, Repairs & Maintenance of Structures, August, 2004, Singapore.
39. 2004. "Characterization of Two Locally Available Fly Ashes for Making Concrete", Proceedings of 29th International Conference on Our World in Concrete and Structures, August, 2004, Singapore.
40. 2004,"Formulation of Durability Design of Concrete Structures", Proceedings of 29th International Conference on Our World in Concrete and Structures, August, 2004, Singapore.
41. 2004, "Strength Development Characteristics of Alkali and Lime Added Fly Ash Concretes", Proceedings of 29th International Conference on Our World in Concrete and Structures, August, 2004, Singapore
42. 2005. "Strength Development of Concrete Due to Chemical Composition of Incorporated Fly Ash", Proceedings of 30th International Conference on Our World in Concrete and Structures, August, 2005, Singapore.
43. 2005, "Strength Development of Fly Ash Concrete Dried at Early Ages", Proceedings of 30th International Conference on Our World in Concrete and Structures, August, 2005, Singapore.
44. 2005, "A Study on Durability of Fly Ash-Cement Mortars ", Proceedings of 30th International Conference on Our World in Concrete and Structures, August, 2005, Singapore.
45. 2005, "Influence of Locally Manufactured Super-Plasticiser on the Durability of Concrete ", Proceedings of 30th International Conference on Our World in Concrete and Structures, August, 2005, Singapore.
46. 2006, "Relationship between fineness of fly ash and pozzolanic strength", Proceedings of 10th East Asia and Pacific Conference on Structural Eng. and Construction, Bangkok, Thailand.
47. 2006, "Durability of superplasticized concretes against acid and sulphate attack", Proceedings of 10th East Asia and Pacific Conference on Structural Eng. and Construction, Bangkok, Thailand.
48. 2006, "Strength development of class F fly ash concretes subjected to discontinuous curing" , Proceedings of 10th East Asia and Pacific Conference on Structural Eng. and Construction, Bangkok, Thailand.
49. 2006, "Mixture proportioning of fly ash concretes”, Proceedings of 10th East Asia and Pacific Conference on Structural Eng. and Construction, Bangkok, Thailand.
50. 2006, "The workability and strength development of ground fly ash-concretes", Proceedings of 31st International Conference on Our World in Concrete and Structures, August, 2006, Singapore.
51. 2006, "A simple and efficient way of mixture proportioning of fly ash concretes", Proceedings of 31st International Conference on Our World in Concrete and Structures, August, 2006, Singapore.
52. 2006, "Strengthening and rehabilitation alternatives for a decorative archeological heritage", Proceedings of 9th International Conference on Inspection, Appraisal, Repairs & Maintenance of Structures, October, 2006, Hong Kong.
53. 2006, "Theoretical aspects in strengthening of R. C. Columns", Proceedings of 9th International Conference on Inspection, Appraisal, Repairs & Maintenance of Structures, October, 2006, Hong Kong.
54. 2007, “Design of R.C. Walls” Proceedings of 32nd International Conference on Our World in Concrete and Structures, August, 2007, Singapore.
55. 2007, “A new approach towards durability design of concrete structures” NWFP UET Journal of Engg and Applied Sciences, Vol.26.1 January 2007, Peshawar.
56. 2008, “Mixture proportioning of fly ash-concretes based on mortar strength and flow data” Pakistan Journal of Engg and Applied Sciences, Vol. 2 January 2008, Lahore. 57
57. 2008, :Mughal Architecture under the Cloud of Demolition: Environmental Effect on Monuments”, International Journal of Building Appraisals”, Vol.4, No.2.
58. 2009, “Characterization of Cadmium Selenide Film for Solar Cell Application, accepted for publication for the Journal of Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization and Environmental Effects”

Prof. Dr. Syed Tauseef Ahmad
M.Sc. Supervised= 06
M.Sc. under supervision= 08
PhD under supervision = 01
       

  1. Sustainable Building Design; Need for Re-educating the Architectural Profession in Pakistan, presented in the 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Building Design in South Asia: Past, Present and Future “SBD 10”, jointly organized by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan & British Council Pakistanin collaboration with Global Built Environment Review, held at the National College of Arts, Lahore, Pakistan, 9th – 10th January, 2010.
  2. A Sustainable Framework for the Conservation of Histrionic Settlements in Pakistan, Published in the proceedings of the CSAAR 2008 Conference “Responsibilities & opportunities in Architectural Conservation: Theory, Education, & Practice”, held at Petra University, Amman, Jordan on 3-6 Nov. 2008.
  3. The Spatial Developments and Urban Transformations of Cities in Pakistan: Quest for Global Integration, Regional Architecture & Identity in the Age of Globalization, organized by The Centre For the Study of Architecture in the Arab Region and Department of Architecture, National School of Architecture & Urbanism, Tunis, Tunisia, 13-15the November 2007
  4. The Use of Building Information Modeling and Performance Based Architecture, Visualisations; Developments in Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industry, Organized by the University of Teeside, United Kingdom, Multimedia Development Corporation Sdn Bhd and International Islamic University Malaysia, Putrajaya, 11-12 April 2007
  5. Legal and Policy Frameworks and Conservation of Historic Buildings in Pakistan, Asian Approaches to Conservation; Published in the Proceedings of the Research Conference of the UNESCO-ICCROM Asian Academy for Heritage Management, 3-5 October, 2006, Maha Chulalongkorn Building, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
  6. In Search of Harmony: From Dreamscape to Humanscape, Published in the proceedings of 2006 Xi’an International Conference of Architecture & technology, Xi’an University of Architecture & Technology, Xi’an, P. R. China 22-25th September 2006
  7. Improving the Housing Environment in The Historic Core Of Lahore, Pakistan, published in the proceedings (CD) JSPC- VCC Group, Kyoto University, Japan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 26-28th June. 2006,
  8. Guidelines for the Improvement of formal Planning Process in relation to the Revitalization of the Core Areas of Historic Settlements in Pakistan, Journal of the Islamic Built Environment, 1, December 2005, International Islamic University Malaysia
  9. Conservation of Historic Settlements in Pakistan: Need for a New Strategy, Proceedings of the seminar, MANN 4th International Conference, Tongji University, Shanghai, China, Oct. 2004
  10. In search of An Islamic City: Myth and Reality, Proceedings of Seminar, First International Conference on Islamic Built Environment, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 2004
  11. The Skylines of the core areas of historic Settlements in Pakistan (P Research Journal, University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Vol. 12, January, 2000 – June 2001, No.1)
  12. The Street Pattern in the Core Areas of Historic Settlements in Pakistan (Research Journal, University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Vol. 12, January, 2000 – June 2001, No.1)
  13. The Core Areas of Historic Settlements in Pakistan, Traditional Townscape and Impact of Change. (Research Journal, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Vol. 10, January, 1996 – December, 1997, No. 1)
  14. The Formal Planning Process and Revitalization of the Core Areas of the Historic Settlements in Pakistan. . (Research Journal, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Vol. 10, January, 1996 – December, 1997, No. 1)
  15. Housing in the Core Areas of Historic Settlements in Pakistan: Problems Involved in Change and Revitalization. . (Research Journal, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Vol. 10, January, 1996 – December, 1997, No. 1)
  16. Planning Policies and the Rehabilitation of Housing in the Core Areas of Historic Settlements in Pakistan. . (Research Journal, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Vol. 10, January, 1996 – December, 1997, No. 1)
  17. Policy Suggestions for the Protection and Improvement of Housing in the Core Areas of Historic Settlements in Pakistan. . (Research Journal, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Vol. 10, January, 1996 – December, 1997, No. 1) 

Muhammad Arif Khan

  1. Colonial Bungalow: A case study of British colonial Railway Bungalows in Lahore, UET Research Journal.                        
  2. Indian versus European residences: A case study of colonial railway buildings in Lahore, UET Research Journal.
  3. Contemporary architecture of Islamabad, UET Research Journal.
  4. Railway administrative buildings. A case study of British colonial railway buildings in Lahore, UET Research Journal.
  5. Railway educational buildings. A case study of British colonial educational buildings in Lahore, UET Research Journal 2007,
  6. “Solar passive design guide lines for an energy efficient house design in Pakistan ”, Solaris 2007 India, ISBN 13978-8188342-54-9
  7. Planning and Architectural Solutions in British Colonial Bungalows in Lahore, Journal of Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh, 2009.
  8. Computer Aided Architectural Solutions in Pakistan, 3rd international conference   of Arab Society of Computer Aided Architectural Design (ASCAAD) embodying virtual, Alexandria Egypt, 2007      

M. Faisal Chaudhry

  1. 2004, “Workability and strength development of high volume fly ash mortars”, M.Sc. Thesis.
  2. 2004, “Characterization of two locally available fly ashes for making concrete”, 29th conference on our world in concrete and structures, Singapore.
  3. 2004, “ Strength development characterization of alkali and lime added fly ash concretes”, 29th conference on our world in concrete and structures , Singapore
  4. 2005, “Concrete performance enhancement by using environment friendly finely divided materials”, Congress 2005 Global construction ultimate concrete opportunities, Dundee Scotland.

Sabahat Alamgir

  1. 2007, “Solar Passive Design Guide Lines for an Energy Efficient House Design in Pakistan ”, Volume-I ISBN 13978-8188342-54-9, Solaris 2007 India,
  2. 2007, “Computer Aided Architectural Solutions in Pakistan”, 3rd international conference of Arab Society of Computer Aided Architectural Design (ASCAAD) embodying virtual, Alexandria Egypt
  3. “Energy Simulation of Various Housing Topology using ENERWIN98”,M.Sc. Thesis
  4.  Problems Involved in Implementations of Benchmarking Process in Construction Industry in Pakistan, 1st International Conference on Engineering Management (ICEM-2008), Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, 2008, Pakistan
  5. Study of Optimized Orientation in British Bungalows, Journal of Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh, 2009.
  6. “Planning and Architectural Solutions in British Colonial Bungalows in Lahore”, Journal of Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh, 2009.
  7. A quick Design Approach towards the Energy Efficient Buildings in Pakistan, 25th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture, PLEA, Dublin, Ireland, 2008.
  8. Characterization of Cadmium Selenide Film for Solar Cell Application, accepted for publication for the Journal of Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization and Environmental Effects, 2009.

Dr. Khizar Hayat

  1. Geological Properties, Stratigraphi and Fluvial Facies of Faisalabad Soils. Pakistan Journal of Geology, Vol. 8 & 9, No. 1 & 2, Pages 40-47, 1998, Published.
  2. Geological Properties, Stratigraphi and Fluvial Facies of Sialkot Soils. Pakistan Journal of Geology, Vol. 8 & 9, No. 1 & 2, Pages 48-55, 1998, Published.
  3. Geological Properties, Stratigraphi and Fluvial Facies of Sheikhupura Soils. Pakistan Journal of Geology, Vol. 10 & 11, No. 1 & 2, Pages 41-47, 1999, Published.
  4. Geological Properties, Stratigraphi and Fluvial Facies of Okara Soils. Pakistan Journal of Geology, Vol. 10 & 11, No. 1&2, Pages 48-55, 1999, Published.
  5. Geological Properties, Stratigraphi and Fluvial Facies of Kasur Soils. Pakistan Journal of Geology, Vol. 10 & 11, No. 1 & 2, Pages 56-62, 1999, Published.
  6. Geological Properties, Stratigraphi and Fluvial Facies of Sahiwal-Pakpattan Soils. Pakistan Journal of Geology, Vol. 12 & 13, No. 1 & 2, Pages 26-33, 2000 Published.
  7. Geological Properties, Stratigraphi and Fluvial Facies of Khanewal  Soils. Pakistan Journal of Geology, Vol. 12 & 13, No. 1 & 2, Pages 34-39, 2000, Published.
  8. Geological Properties, Stratigraphi and Fluvial Facies of Multan Soils. Pakistan Journal of Geology, Vol. 12 & 13, No. 1 & 2, Pages 40-46, 2000, Published.
  9. Geological Properties, Stratigraphi and Fluvial Facies of Tehsil Hasilpur Soils. Bahawalpur District. Pakistan Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 54, No. 3-4, Pages 128-135, 2002, Published.
  10. Geological Properties, Stratigraphi and Fluvial Facies of Bahawalpur Soils. An International Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 1, No. 1-2, pages 61-71, 2002, published.
  11. Fluvial Sediments and Stratigraphi of Hafizabad Soils. Pakistan Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 55, No. 3-4, pages 128-133, 2003, published.
  12. Geotechnical Map of Pakistan. M.Sc. Thesis, University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, 1999, published
  13. Geotechnical Zonation and their Relation to Geology of Pakistan Ph.D. Thesis , University of Punjab Lahore, 2003, published.
  14. Stratigrapgi and Geotechnical Properties of Jhang Soils. Pakistan Journal of Science, Vol. 55, No. 3-4, pages 88-93, 2003, published.
  15. Geology and Geotechnical Properties of Toba Tek Singh Soils. Pakistan Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 56, No. 1-2, pages 37-42, 2004, published.
  16. Geotechnical Zonation of a part of Himalayan Fordeep area between River Chenab and Sutlej, Punjab Pakistan. Accepted for publication HKT Ascona, 2003-4 Switzerland.
  17. Morphogenic Units and Fluvial Facies of Contemporary Himalyan fordeep, Punjab Plain, Pakistan. Accepted for publication HKT Ascona, 2003-4 Switzerland.
  18. Soil Properties and Stratigraphi of Ladhran Soils. Pakistan Journal of Science, Voil. 56, No. 1-2, 2004, Published.
  19. Fluvial Facies, Subsoil profile and Geotechnical Properties of Gujrat Soils of Pakistan and their Interrelationship. Publication International Conference on future vision and challenges for urban development Cairo, Egypt (Dec. 2004), published.
  20. Development of Stratigraphic Map of Pakistan. Publication 13th South Asia Regional Conference Kolkata India, Vol. 1, part-1, pages 446-449, Dec. 2007, published.

 Misbah Jamil

  1. 2008, “Problems Involved in Implementations of Benchmarking Process in Construction Industry in Pakistan”, 1st International Conference on Engineering Management (ICEM-2008), Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan , p 310-320
  2. 2008, “ Risk identification for international joint venture construction projects” Proceeding of first international conference on construction in developing countries (ICCIDC-I) “Advancing and integrating construction education, research & practice,” August  4-5, 2008, Karachi, Pakistan, pp 291-301.
  3. 2008, “The trend of build operate and transfer (BOT) projects in Pakistan” August 4-5, 2008, Karachi, Pakistan, pp 88-97.
  4. 2008, “Leadership for Engineers in Construction Projects in a Cross Cultural Environment”, M.Sc. Thesis.