Ziyad Algaboby

Assoc. Prof. of Civil Engineering 

Department of Civil Engineering

Faculty of Engineering – University of Science and Technology (UST) – Sana’a – Yemen

30th street, Sana’a, Yemen

Nationality: Yemeni | Date of Birth: 08/11/1976

Personal Summary

A highly experienced University Lecturer and Civil Engineer with a strong background in Geotechnical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, and Infrastructure Design. Currently serving as an academic administrator and professional consultant, with a proven track record in both academia and large-scale construction project management.

Education

• PhD (Thesis for Degree of Philosophy), Czech Technical University (CUT), Prague, Czech Republic (Completed 2010).
• Master’s Degree (Very Good), Czech Technical University (CUT), Prague, Czech Republic (September 1995 – June 2002).
• Secondary School Certificate (Excellent), Nahdhah School, Ibb, Yemen (September 1990 – July 1993).

Academic Experience

Research Publications

• “Improved BPNN models based on different algorithms to predict the flexural capacity of corroded RC beams,” Structures (2025). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2024.107955
• “Study on progressive collapse mechanism of RC frame structures corroded by chloride,” Case Studies in Construction Materials (2025). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2025.e04472
• “Performance of Granular Volcanic AshCement-Fine Soil Mixture for Sub-Base Coarse of Road Pavement in Yemen” (2025) https://journals.ust.edu.ye/USTJET/ar/article/view/163
• “Cement-Stabilized Granular Volcanic Ash Materials for Construction of Low-Traffic Roads in Yemen,” Advances in Civil Engineering (2024). https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/5909337
• “CEMENT KILN DUST AS SUBSTITUTE FILLERS FOR HOT MIX ASPHALT” (2024) https://doi.org/10.59222/ustjet.2.2.3
• “EFFECT OF USING FINE VOLCANIC ASH INSTEAD OF CRUSHED BASALT FILLER IN HOT MIX ASPHALT”. https://doi.org/10.59222/ustjet.2.1.1
• “Cement Kiln Dust with Fine Volcanic Ash as Substitute Fillers for Hot Mix Asphalt,” Romanian Journal of Transport Infrastructure (2024). 10.2478/rjti-2024-0013
• “Effect of Replacing Conventional Base Materials with Granular Volcanic Ash on Engineering Properties” (2023) https://doi.org/10.59222/ustjet.1.1.4
• “NUMERICAL ANALYSIS OF MISSILE IMPACTS ON REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABS” (2014) https://doi.org/10.20428/jst.v19i1.688
• “Numerical Investigation of Beam-Column Connections in Precast Concrete Buildings,” Journal of Science and Technology (2021). https://doi.org/10.20428/jst.v26i1.1897
• “THE BEHAVIOR OF JOINT BETWEEN STEEL BEAM AND CONCRETE-FILLED STEEL TUBE COLUMN UNDER FIRE” (2021). https://doi.org/10.20428/jst.v26i1.1898
• “Behavior of Rubberized Concrete-Filled Square Steel Tube Under Axial Loading,” Journal of Science and Technology (2019). https://doi.org/10.20428/jst.v24i1.1572
• “The Impact of Teaching Medical Devices Course Using Active Learning Strategies in The Academic Achievement of The Fourth Year Biomedical Engineering Students at The University” (2016). https://doi.org/10.20428/ajqahe.v9i2.971
• “Numerical modelling of piled raft,” PhD Thesis, Czech Technical University (2010).

Professional Engineering Experience