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Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed hasan Alshaikh

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Dr. Ibrahim M. H. AL-Shaikh

Associate Professor of Structural Engineering

Personal Information

Name: Ibrahim Mohammed Hasan Alshaikh Place & Date of Birth: Kuwait, July 25, 1986
Marital Status: Married Phone: +967-777317377
E-mail: ibrahimalshaikh86@gmail.com; i.alshaikh@ust.edu.ye
Address: Department of Civil Engineering, University of Science and Technology, Sana’a – Yemen

Academic Qualifications

2017 – 2020 Ph.D. in Structural Engineering. Ph.D., thesis entitled “Progressive Collapse Behavior of Rubberized Steel Fiber Concrete Frame”, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia.
2012 – 2015 M.Sc. in Civil Engineering. M.Sc., thesis entitled “Progressive Collapse of a Reinforced Concrete Frame Structure with Infill Walls”, Excellent 2015, University of Science and Technology (UST), Yemen.
2004 – 2008 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, (Hons.), with an average of ‘Very Good’, University of Science and Technology (UST), Yemen.

Professional Experiences

10/2025 – present Associate Professor (full-time), University of Science and Technology, Sana’a, Yemen.

  • Delivering B.Sc. lectures.
  • Preparing course materials.
  • Mentoring students.
  • Publishing academic articles.
  • Serving in departmental activities.

8/2025 – present Dean of Postgraduate Studies & Scientific Research, University of Science and Technology, Sana’a, Yemen.

  • Postgraduate Studies Management.
  • Scientific Research Leadership.
  • Funding and Administration.
  • Liaison and Leadership.

11/2020 – present Assistant Professor (full-time), University of Science and Technology, Sana’a, Yemen.

  • Delivering B.Sc. lectures.
  • Preparing course materials.
  • Mentoring students.
  • Publishing academic articles.
  • Serving in departmental activities.

10/2020 – 10/2024 Assistant Professor (part-time), Sana’a University, Yemen.

  • Delivering M.Sc. lectures.
  • Preparing course materials.

1/2015 – 6/2024 Vice-head of Civil Engineering Department, at the University of Science and Technology, Sana’a, Yemen.

Administrative duties include leadership, policy implementation, budget management, academic oversight, research coordination, quality assurance, fostering faculty professional development, and continuous improvement.

9/2010 – 9/2016 Coordinator of Quality Assurance, Civil Engineering Department, at the University of Science and Technology, Sana’a, Yemen.

Ensure that the civil engineering program meets high standards by developing curriculum, adhering to accreditation standards, implementing quality assurance systems, analyzing data, keeping accurate records, and reporting.

11/2008 – 10/2020 Teaching assistant and assistant lecturer, University of Science and Technology, Sana’a, Yemen.

  • Delivering practical and tutorial sessions.
  • Preparing course materials.
  • Preparing and marking mid-term/final exams.
  • Serving in departmental activities.

6/2008 – present Structural Designer, Sana’a, Yemen.

Designing and developing plans with detailed drawings, using software for design and analysis, reviewing shop drawings, overseeing construction projects, conducting site visits, interpreting engineers’ calculations, and ensuring compliance with building codes and safety regulations.

Research Interests

• Progressive Collapse Resistance of RC/Steel Structure. • Strengthening and Rehabilitation of Structures.
• Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Construction Materials. • Finite Element Modeling of RC/Steel Structure.
• AI Modeling and Optimization in Civil Engineering.

Languages

Arabic Mother Tongue.
English Very good in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Career History

11/2025 – present Participated in the team, which prepared a self-assessment study for institutional accreditation at the UST-Sana’a, according to the standards and parameters of the ASIIN in Germany.
9/2025 – 10/2025 Participated in the team ministerial committee for unified engineering programs, Ministry of Education and Scientific Research, Yemen, to design and unify the study plans for the Bachelor of Civil Engineering across all Yemeni universities.
7/2025 – 8/2025 Participated in the team that prepared a self-assessment study of the of the Civil Engineering Department at UST-Sana’a, ensuring full compliance with the ABET accreditation standards.
9/2021 – 3/2024 Participated in the team, which prepared a self-assessment study for the department of civil engineering at the UST-Sana’a, according to the standards and parameters of the Council for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance of Higher Education in Yemen.
6/2021 – 3/2023 Prepared the Course Specification Document of many courses at the University of Science and Technology-Sana’a and Sana’a University, Yemen.

No. Course Name Level Date
1. Reinforced Concrete (1,2, and 3) B.Sc. 3/2023
2. Advanced Computer Applications in Structural Engineering M.Sc. 6/2022
3. Plates and Shells M.Sc. 5/2022
4. Computer Applications in Structural Engineering M.Sc. 6/2021
10/2014 – 4/2023 Participated in the preparation team for the Program Specification (PSD) of many academic programs at the University of Science and Technology-Sana’a and Sana’a University, Yemen.

No. Academic Program Level Date
1. Civil Engineering – UST University B.Sc. 4/2023
2. Structural Engineering – Sana’a University M.Sc. 6/2021
3. Structural Engineering – UST University M.Sc. 5/2021
4. Petroleum Engineering – UST University B.Sc. 9/2020
5. Civil Engineering – UST University B.Sc. 10/2014
1/2010 – 5/2010 Member of the Review Committee for Structural Design of Some Building of the University of Amran (Head Office, Medical Faculty, Students Affairs, Library, Guest House, and Mosque), Amran, Yemen.
8/2008 – present Structural design – (Many RC buildings have been designed and revised).

Courses Taught at University Level

  • Engineering Drawing-B.Sc.
  • Descriptive Geometry-B.Sc.
  • Architectural Drawing for Civil Eng. Students-B.Sc.
  • Computer Applications in Civil Eng. (AutoCAD)-B.Sc.
  • Computer Applications Specialist (ETABS)-B.Sc.
  • Advanced Computer Applications (ABAQUS)-M.Sc.
  • Civil Engineering Drawing-B.Sc.
  • Engineering Mechanics (Statics & Dynamics)-B.Sc.
  • Theory of Structures-B.Sc.
  • Design of RC Structures (RC1 & 2 & 3)-B.Sc.
  • Supervisor of Final Year Projects-B.Sc.
  • Supervisor of Master’s Thesis- M.Sc.

Technical Skills & Proficiency

  • Proficiency in various research methodologies (e.g., experimental, theoretical, computational).
  • Skill in laboratory equipment and procedures.
  • The ability to effectively conduct research in teams and collaborate with colleagues from various related fields.
  • Familiarity with academic research software and tools [e.g., Reference Management Tools (EndNote and Mendeley), Academic search engines (Google Scholar and Scopus), Journal selection tools, Turnitin, FE software, SPSS, and Video conferencing software].
  • Ability to write successful research and grant proposals.
  • Expertise in finite element program (ABAQUS).
  • Expertise in drawing software such as AutoCAD (2D and 3D) and AutoCAD structural detailing.
  • Expertise in the structural analysis and design programs such as STAAD Pro., ETABS, and ROBOT Structural Analysis.

Publications & Books

i. Journal Publications:

1. Altheeb, A., Alshaikh, I.M., Abadel, A.A., Nehdi, M.L. and Abu Bakar, B.H., 2026. “Investigation of 3D steel frames with a reduced beam section and various web-opening shapes under internal column loss”. Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, pp.1-24. WOS Q3.

2. Alshaikh, I.M., 2026. “Pioneering the future: AI’s impact on civil engineering research”. Journal of Emerging Engineering Technologies, 1(1), pp.38-40.

3. Hadou, A., Belaadi, A., Boumaaza, M., Chai, B.X., Alshaikh, I.M. and Ghernaout, D., 2026. “Developing and characterizing Dracaena draco fiber-reinforced bio-epoxy composites for sustainable structural applications”. Results in Engineering, p.108444. WOS Q1.

4. Mohammed, E.M., Sahraoui, M., Laurent, M.L., Hani, M., Messaoudene, I., Chetbani, Y., Belaadi, A., Alshaikh, I.M. and Ghernaout, D., 2026. “Interfacial Degradation of Steel Fibers in Fiber-Reinforced Mortars under High-Temperature Exposure: A Coupled Thermo-Mechanical-Microstructural Insight”. Results in Engineering, p.108604. WOS Q1.

5. Benamara, F.Z., Kechkar, C., Boumaaza, M., Belaadi, A., Sahraoui, M., Hani, M., Alshaikh, I.M., Mezaouri, S., Zaidi, L., Ghernaout, D. and Chetbani, Y., 2026. “Geotechnical improvement of dune sand embankments using rubber crumb and brick powder: RSM vs. ANN-GA hybrid optimization”. Scientific Reports, 16, 3144. WOS Q1.

6. Ali, B., Li, P., Hani, M., Chetbani, Y., Sahraoui, M., Belaadi, A., Alshaikh, I.M., Boumaaza, M., Laib, S., Jan, H. and Ghernaout, D., 2026. “Evaluation of the performance of bio-oil modified asphalt mixtures through response surface methodology and optimization techniques”. Scientific Reports. 16, 4169. WOS Q1.

7. Ghernaout, D., Boumaaza, M., Belaadi, A., Elboughdiri, N., Benaissa, M. and Alshaikh, I.M., 2026. ”Predicting Water Absorption in Yucca Treculeana L./HDPE Biocomposites: Optimization Using GA-ANN and RSM Techniques”. Journal of Natural Fibers, 23(1), p.2608727. WOS Q1.

8. Belebchouche, C., Hammoudi, A., Moussaceb, K., Laouissi, A., Hani, M., Sahraoui, M., Belaadi, A., Chetbani, Y., Alshaikh, I.M., Ghernaout, D. and Karmi, Y., 2026. “Modeling of Recycled Coarse Aggregates Concrete Characteristics via Hybrid Improved Grey Wolf Optimizer Deep Neural Network and Multi-Objective Grey Wolf Optimization”. Results in Engineering, p.108512. WOS Q1.

9. Bao, C., Wang, H., Long, H., Alshaikh, I.M., Al-Gaboby, Z. and Ma, X., 2025. “Study on progressive collapse mechanism of RC frame structures corroded by chloride”. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 22, p.e04472. WOS Q1.

10. Bao, C., Long, H., Ma, X., Alshaikh, I.M., Al-Mekhlafi, G., Peng, L. and Wang, H., 2025. “Experimental study on progressive collapse resistance of corroded RC continuous deep flexural members”. Engineering Failure Analysis, 175, p.109543. WOS Q1.

11. Logbi, A., Djedid, T., Boumaaza, M., Belaadi, A., Alshaikh, I.M., Far, A. and Ghernaout, D., 2025. Characterizing thermally and physico-mechanically an eco-friendly insulating brick made from gypsum and crushed sand rose stone using RSM and ANN. Case Studies in Construction Materials, p.e05673. WOS Q1.

12. Messaoudene, I., Sahraoui, M., Boumaaza, M., Hani, M., Belaadi, A., Mezaouri, S., Chetbani, Y., Alshaikh, I.M., Alouani, R., Khalfaoui, B. and Ghernaout, D., 2025. “Eco-Optimized Ternary Mortars Incorporating Industrial Waste: Mechanical Performance, Statistical, Microstructure, and Life Cycle Impact”. Case Studies in Construction Materials, p.e05514. WOS Q1.

13. Wang, H., Bao, C., Ma, X., Alshaikh, I.M., Al-Gaboby, Z. and Cao, J., 2025. ”Improved BPNN models based on different algorithms to predict the flexural capacity of corroded RC beams”. In Structures (Vol. 71, p. 107955). Elsevier. WOS Q1.

14. Hadou, A., Belaadi, A., Alshahrani, H., Boumaaza, M., Alshaikh, I.M. and Ghernaout, D., 2025. “Thermal Decomposition Kinetics of Dracaena Draco Agro Waste: An Investigation Employing Multicomponent Models and Gaussian Deconvolution”. Journal of Natural Fibers, 22(1), p.2565658. WOS Q1.

15. Ezziane, M., Bouzouaid, S., Sahraoui, M., Messaoudene, I., Hani, M., Chetbani, Y., Belaadi, A., Alshaikh, I.M., Alnmr, A. and Ghernaout, D., 2025. “Residual performance of Portland cement types-based plain and steel fibre-reinforced mortars exposed to elevated temperatures”. Results in Engineering, p.107909. WOS Q1.

16. Laouissi, A., Benkhelladi, A., Boumaaza, M., Karmi, Y., Hani, M., Belaadi, A., Zaitri, R., Alshaikh, I.M., Ghernaout, D. and Chetbani, Y., 2025. “Deep neural network modeling of the properties of sustainable high-performance concrete from industrial waste materials”. Results in Engineering, p.106818. WOS Q1.

17. Boumaaza, M., Belaadi, A., Alshahrani, H., Alshaikh, I.M. and Ghernaout, D., 2025. “Modeling and Optimization of Tensile Properties of Epoxy Biocomposites Reinforced with Washingtonia robusta Waste and Biochar Using Response Surface Methodology, Artificial Neural Networks, and Multi-Criteria Decision-Making”. Journal of Natural Fibers, 22(1), p.2540475. WOS Q1.

18. Benarioua, M., Amroune, S., Alshahrani, H., Belaadi, A., Hachaichi, A., Alshaikh, I.M., Barhm, M. and Saada, K., 2025. “Statistical Normalization of Mechanical Properties of Natural Date Palm Biofibers Using the Box-Cox Transformation”. Journal of Natural Fibers, 22(1), p.2544176. WOS Q1.

19. Aberkane, A., Bendaikha, H., Benzidane, R., Jouenne, J.B., Alshaikh, I.M., Belaadi, A. and Ghernaout, D., 2025. “Mechanical, Thermal, and Morphological Properties of Recycled PP and HDPE Green Composites Reinforced with Atriplex halimus Fibers”. Journal of Natural Fibers, 22(1), p.2507157. WOS Q1.

20. Mebarkia, R., Bouzeroura, M., Boumaaza, M., Chelouah, N., Belaadi, A., Alshaikh, I.M., Chetbani, Y. and Ghernaout, D., 2025. “Upcycling Cement Kiln Dust for Manufacturing clay bricks Fired at Different Temperatures: RSM and ANN-GA hybrid-optimization”. Results in Engineering, p.105683. WOS Q1.

21. Sahraoui, M., Laouissi, A., Karmi, Y., Hammoudi, A., Hani, M., Chetbani, Y., Belaadi, A., Alshaikh, I.M. and Ghernaout, D., 2025. “AI-Driven predicting and optimizing lignocellulosic sisal fiber-reinforced lightweight foamed concrete: A machine learning and metaheuristic approach for sustainable construction”. Results in Engineering, 26, p.105561. WOS Q1.

22. Khelifi, A., Boumaaza, M., Belaadi, A., Bourchak, M., Djedid, T., Alshaikh, I.M. and Ghernaout, D., 2025. “RSM approach-based analysis of the physical behavior of dune sand reinforced with Washingtonia waste contributing to mortar cleaner production”. Case Studies in Construction Materials, p.e04335. WOS Q1.

23. Mezaouri, S., Mamoune, S.M.A., Siad, H., Lachemi, M., Boumaaza, M., Belaadi, A., Alshaikh, I.M., Ghernaout, D., Chetbani, Y. and Laouissi, A., 2025. “Prediction of cementitious composite characteristics based on waste glass powder and aggregates: Experimental and statistical analysis”. Measurement, p.117609. WOS Q1.

24. Arslane, M., Slamani, M., Elhadi, A., Amroune, S., Belaadi, A., Alshaikh, I.M. and Ghernaout, D., 2025. ”Optimization of Drilling Parameters in Natural Fibers Composite Plates Based on Grey Relational Analysis”. Journal of Natural Fibers, 22(1), p.2445554. WOS Q1.

25. Hadou, A., Belaadi, A., Boumaaza, M., Chai, B.X., Abdullah, M.M., Alshaikh, I.M., Al-Khawlani, A. and Ghernaout, D., 2025. ”The Impact of Test Number on the Mechanical Properties of Dracaena Draco Cellulose Fibers for Composite Structures: Weibull Statistic”. Journal of Natural Fibers, 22(1), p.2442681. WOS Q1.

26. Abdellatif, H.E., Belaadi, A., Arshad, A., Chai, B.X., Alshaikh, I.M. and Ghernaout, D., 2025. “Advancing thermal energy storage: Unravelling the optimal orientation of annular phase change material containers within the tank”. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 68, p.105931. WOS Q1.

27. Chetbani, Y., Boumaaza, M., Zaitri, R., Belaadi, A., Mahammed, A.B., Laouissi, A., Alshaikh, I.M. and Ghernaout, D., 2025. ”Study of the Effect of Hemp Fibers and Brick Waste Powder on the Mechanical Characteristics of Mortar: Experimental and Statistical Analysis”. Journal of Natural Fibers, 22(1), p.2438900. WOS Q1.

28. Zitouni, K., Boumaaza, M., Aidaoui, L., Lasbet, Y., EddineAbdellatif, H., Khan, S.A., Chetbani, Y., Belaadi, A., Alshaikh, I.M. and Ghernaout, D., 2025. “Numerical assessment of heat transfer and entropy generation of a mixed convection ferrofluid flow under the effect of a non-uniform magnetic field”. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, p.105788. WOS Q1.

29. Atoui, S., Belaadi, A., Boumaaza, M., Alshaikh, I.M. and Ghernaout, D., 2024. ”Weibull Statistics and ANOVA Analysis of the Tensile Mechanical Characteristics of Chamaerops humilis Cellulose Fibers and Sustainable Twisted Yarns”. Journal of Natural Fibers, 21(1), p.2431677. WOS Q1.

30. Saada, K., Amroune, S., Belaadi, A., Zaoui, M., Alshaikh, I.M. and Ghernaout, D., 2024. ”Enhancing the Mechanical Characteristics of Eco-Friendly Composite Materials: Taguchi and RSM Optimization”. Journal of Natural Fibers, 21(1), p.2427704. WOS Q1.

31. Hadou, A., Belaadi, A., Alshaikh, I.M. and Ghernaout, D., 2024. “Pyrolysis features of Dracaena draco lignocellulosic fibers: Kinetic and thermodynamic analysis at various heating rates through coats-redfern method.” Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 64, p.105406. WOS Q1.

32. Alshaikh, I.M., Abadel, A.A., Nehdi, M.L. and Hamoda, A., 2024. “Impact of balcony geometry on the performance of rubberized concrete structures against progressive collapse”. Multidiscipline Modeling in Materials and Structures, 20(5), pp.839-868. WOS Q3.

33. Bouyaya, L., Belaadi, A., Boumaaza, M., Lekrine, A., Chai, B.X., Chetbani, Y., Abdullah, M.M., Ghernaout, D. and Alshaikh, I.M., 2024. ”Chemical Processing Effect on the Tensile Strength of Waste Palm Fiber-Reinforced HDPE Biocomposite: Optimizing Using Response Surface Methodology”. Journal of Natural Fibers, 21(1), p.2421810. WOS Q1.

34. Alshaikh, I.M., Nehdi, M.L. Abadel, A.A., 2024. ” Numerical investigations on progressive collapse of rubberized concrete frames strengthened by CFRP sheets”. Structures, 60, 105918. WOS Q2.

35. Teyar, S., Gheribi, H., Boumaaza, M., Belaadi, A., Chai, B.X., Abdullah, M.M., Alshaikh, I.M., Al-Khawlani, A. and Ghernaout, D., 2024. “Analyzing the Strelitzia Juncea Cellulosic Fibers Mechanical Properties’ Experimental Data Using Various Statistical Methods”. Journal of Natural Fibers, 21(1), p.2394142. WOS Q1.

36. Fnides, M., Amroune, S., Belaadi, A., Saada, K., Chai, B.X., Abdullah, M.M., Alshaikh, I.M., Ghernaout, D. and Al-Khawlani, A., 2024. “Modeling and Optimizing the Alkaline Treatment Process to Enhance the Date Palm Fibers’ Tensile Mechanical Properties Using RSM”. Journal of Natural Fibers, 21(1), p.2384663. WOS Q1.

37. Alshaikh, I.M., Abadel, A.A., Tuladhar, R., Alwathaf, A.H., Nehdi, M.L., 2023. ”Progressive collapse resistance of post-fire cellular beam-column substructures with various web-opening shapes”. Structures, 55, pp. 1874–1893. WOS Q2.

38. Abadel, A.A., Abbas, H., Alshaikh, I.M., Tuladhar, R., Altheeb, A. and Alamri, M., 2023. ”Experimental Study on the Effects of External Strengthening and Elevated Temperature on the Shear Behavior of Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams”. Structures, 49, pp. 943–957. WOS Q2.

39. Alshaikh, I.M., Abadel, A.A., Sennah, K., Nehdi, M.L., Tuladhar, R. and Alamri, M., 2022. ”Progressive Collapse Resistance of RC Beam–Slab Substructures Made with Rubberized Concrete”. Buildings, 12(10), p.1724. WOS Q1.

40. Wasim, M., Abadel, A., Bakar, B.H.A. and Alshaikh, I.M., 2022. ”Future Directions for the Application of Zero Carbon Concrete in Civil Engineering-A Review”. Case Studies in Construction Materials, p.e01318. WOS Q1.

41. Alshaikh, I.M. and Zeyad, A., 2022. ”Reliability of the tests’ results of Schmidt Hammer and core cutting for assessing actual compressive strength of concrete”. Journal of Building Pathology and Rehabilitation, 7(1), pp.1-10. Scopus Indexed Journals.

42. Alshaikh, I.M., Bakar, B.A., Alwesabi, E.A., Abadel, A.A., Alghamdi, H., and Tuladhar, R., 2022. ” Progressive collapse behavior of steel fiber-reinforced rubberized concrete frames.” Journal of Building Engineering, 57, p.104920. WOS Q1.

43. Abdullah, G.M., Alshaikh, I.M., Zeyad, A.M., Magbool, H.M. and Bakar, B.A., 2022. “The Effect of Openings on the Performance of Self-Compacting Concrete with Volcanic Pumice Powder and Different Steel Fibers”. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 17, p.e01148. WOS Q1.

44. Alshaikh, I.M., Bakar, B.A., Alwesabi, E.A., Abadel, A.A., Alghamdi, H., and Wasim, M., 2022. “An Experimental Study on Enhancing Progressive Collapse Resistance Using Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Frame”. Journal of Structural Engineering (ASCE), 148(7), p.04022087. WOS Q2.

45. Abadel, A., Abbas, H., Almusallam, T., Alshaikh, I.M., Khawaji, M., Alghamdi, H. and Salah, A.A., 2022. “Experimental Study of Shear Behavior of CFRP Strengthened Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams”. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 16, p.e01103. WOS Q1.

46. Altheeb, A., Alshaikh, I. M., Abadel, A., Nehdi, M., & Alghamdi, H., 2022. “Effects of Non-Structural Walls on Mitigating the Risk of Progressive Collapse of RC Structures”. Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures, Vol. 19(3), pp. 1–18, e440. WOS Q4.

47. Alwesabi, E.A., Bakar, B.A., Alshaikh, I.M., Abadel, A.A., Alghamdi, H., and Wasim, M., 2022. “An experimental study of compressive toughness of Steel–Polypropylene hybrid Fibre-Reinforced concrete”. Structures, 37, pp. 379–388. WOS Q2.

48. Alshaikh, I.M., Alshaikh, I.M., Abadel, A.A. and Alrubaidi, M., 2022. “Precast RC structures’ progressive collapse resistance: Current knowledge and future requirements”. Structures, 37, pp. 338-352. WOS Q2.

49. Al-Gaboby, Z., Al-Wesabi, E.A. and Al-Shaikh, I.M., 2021. “The Behavior of Joint Between Steel Beam and Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Column Under Fire”. Journal of Science and Technology, 26(1), pp. 21-43, ISSN: 1607-2073.

50. Alwesabi, E.A., Bakar, B.A., Alshaikh, I.M., Zeyad, A.M., Altheeb, A., and Alghamdi, H., 2021. ” Experimental investigation on fracture characteristics of plain and rubberized concrete containing hybrid steel-polypropylene fiber”. Structures, 33, pp. 4421-4432. WOS Q2.

51. Alshaikh, I.M., Bakar, B.A., Alwesabi, E.A., Zeyad, A.M., and Magbool, H. M., 2021. ” Finite element analysis and experimental validation of progressive collapse of reinforced rubberized concrete frame”. Structures, 33, pp. 2361-2373. WOS Q2.

52. Alwesabi, E.A., Bakar, B.A., Alshaikh, I.M., and Akil, H.M., 2020. “Impact Resistance of Plain and Rubberized Concrete Containing Steel and Polypropylene Hybrid Fiber”. Materials Today Communications, 25, p.101640. WOS Q2.

53. Alshaikh, I.M., Bakar, B.A., Alwesabi, E.A. and Akil, H.M., 2020. “Experimental investigation of the progressive collapse of reinforced concrete structures: An overview”. Structures, 25, pp. 881-900. WOS Q2.

54. Alwesabi, E.A., Bakar, B.A., Alshaikh, I.M. and Akil, H.M., 2020. “Experimental investigation on mechanical properties of plain and rubberised concretes with steel–polypropylene hybrid fibre”. Construction and Building Materials, 233, pp.117-194. WOS Q1.

55. Alshaikh, I.M., Bakar, B.A., Alwesabi, E.A. and Akil, H.M., 2019. ”Progressive collapse of reinforced rubberised concrete: Experimental study”. Construction and Building Materials, 226, pp.307-316. WOS Q1.

56. A.M. Zeyad, M.A.M. Johari, B.A. Tayeh, Alshaikh, I.M., 2019. “Influence of Palm Oil Fuel Ash on Properties of High-Strength Green Concrete”. Scientific Journal of King Faisal University (Basic and Applied Sciences), Vol.20 (1), pp. 63-72. Scopus Indexed Journals.

57. Ibrahim AL-Shaikh, Nabil Falah, 2014 “Numerical Analysis of Masonry-Infilled Reinforced Concrete Frames” Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 19, No. 2, pp. 21-28, ISSN: 1607-2073.

ii. Books:

1. Reinforced Concrete Analysis & Design Steps Volume (3), Registered in General Authority for Books- Books House (286/2016), published in 10/2016, Sana’a – Yemen.

2. Reinforced Concrete Analysis & Design Steps Volume (2), Registered in General Authority for Books- Books House (91/2016), published in 3/2016, Sana’a – Yemen.

3. Reinforced Concrete Analysis & Design Steps Volume (1), Registered in General Authority for Books- Books House (492/2014), published in 10/2014, Sana’a – Yemen.

Academic Awards

  1. Recognized as the top-ranked scientist in Yemen in the field of “civil engineering” in the AD Scientific Index – Scientists Rankings – for 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
  2. Universiti Sains Malaysia Award “Sanggar Sanjung 2022”: Journal Publication Category Paper “An experimental study of compressive toughness of Steel–Polypropylene hybrid Fibre-Reinforced concrete” – Structures Journal; and “Future directions for the application of zero carbon concrete in civil engineering–a review” – Case Studies in Construction Materials Journal.
  3. Universiti Sains Malaysia Award 2021: “GRADUATE ON TIME” status for the Ph.D. study.
  4. Universiti Sains Malaysia Award “Sanggar Sanjung 2020”: Journal Publication Category Paper “Experimental investigation on mechanical properties of plain and rubberised concretes with steel-polypropylene hybrid fibre” – Construction and Building Materials Journal.
  5. Universiti Sains Malaysia Award “Sanggar Sanjung 2019”: Journal Publication Category Paper “Progressive collapse of reinforced rubberised concrete: Experimental study” – Construction and Building Materials Journal.
  6. University of Science and Technology Honor Certificate in 2008, for the B.Sc. study.

Reviewing Activities and Scientific Contributions

1. Editorial Board Member in:

2. Guest Editor:

Guest Editor of the Special Issue (Modelling Collapse Behaviour and Mechanism of the Structures) in the Journal of Modelling and Simulation in Engineering, WOS Indexed, 2024. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1155/8203.si.622757

Conference Reviewer

  1. Scientific committee member for the 2nd Annual International Congress on Civil Engineering (AICCE 2026), London, United Kingdom. https://civilrtc.com/scientific-committee/
  2. Review committee member for 4th Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering (ISCSEE2026), Prague, Czech Republic. https://civilengineering.spectrumconferences.com/committee
  3. Review committee member for the 8th International Conference on Engineering and Applied Technology (ICEAT 2024), Yogyakarta, Indonesia. https://iceat.ast-ptma.or.id/
  4. Review committee member for the 2nd International Conference on Advanced Civil Engineering and Smart Structures (ACESS 2023), ChengDu, China. https://www.icacess.org/ACESS2023/pages/committee.html
  5. Review committee member for the 1St International Conference on Advanced Civil Engineering and Smart Structures (ACESS 2022), ChengDu, China. https://www.icacess.org/ACESS2023/acess2022/pages/committee.html

Reviewing Articles in Academic Journals

Reviewed more than “100” papers for the following highly reputed international journals:

Publisher Journals
Elsevier (i) Journal of Building Engineering; (ii) Engineering Structures; (iii) Construction and Building Materials; (iv) Structures; (v) Case Studies in Construction Materials; (vi) Cleaner Engineering and Technology; (vii) Diamond and Related Materials; (viii) Next Materials; (ix) Results in Engineering.
Taylor & Francis (i) Journal of Natural Fibers; (ii) Journal of Earthquake Engineering; (iii) Journal of Structural Integrity and Maintenance.
Springer (i) KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering; (ii) Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering; (iii) Discover Civil Engineering; (iv) Journal of Building Pathology and Rehabilitation; (v) Asian Journal of Civil Engineering
MDPI (i) Buildings; (ii) Materials; (iii) Applied Sciences; (iv) Sustainability; (v) Polymers.
Sciendo (i) Materials Science Poland.

Postgraduate Students

No. Student Title Status
1. Mohammed Abdulkareem Asfan “Comparative Study Between Referenced Experimental and Simulated Results of CFRP-Enhanced Reinforced Concrete Beams Using ABAQUS Software” M.Sc. (Co-Supervisor) – Sana’a University In progress
2. Sulaiman AL-Sewri “Retrofitting and Strengthening of RC Frame by ECFRP and HSC after Progressive Collapse” M.Sc. (Co-Supervisor) – Sana’a University. In progress

Thesis Examiner

  1. M.Sc. (Internal), 2021, Title: Explosion effect on the non-lateral load resistance system of a structure building: numerical study, University of Science and Technology, Sana’a, Yemen.

Professional Affiliations

  • Member of Yemeni Engineering Syndicate.
  • Member of University of Sciences and Technology Staff Members Syndicate.

References

1. Professor: Badorul H. Abu Bakar.
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia.
E-mail: cebad@usm.my		 2. Associate Professor: Abdullah M. Zeyad.
Jazan University, Saudi Arabia.
E-mail: azmohsen@jazanu.edu.sa		 3. Associate Professor: Aref A. Abadel.
King Saud University, Saudi Arabia.
E-mail: aabadel@ksu.edu.sa
4. Associate Professor: Hany Al Ashwal.
United Arab Emirates University, UAE.
E-mail: halashwal@uaeu.ac.ae		 5. Instructor: Mused Al-Ward.
United Arab Emirates University, UAE.
E-mail: alwardm@uaeu.ac.ae

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