Dr. Rao Arsalan Khushnood: Leading Researcher in Civil Engineering
Congratulations Dr. Rao Arsalan Khushnood on Winning the Best Researcher Award!
Your dedication to research, mentorship, and collaboration with international teams is truly commendable. This award is a testament to your outstanding work and the impact it has on the broader community.
Professional Profile:
Education
- Ph.D. in Structural Engineering (2015) from Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Italy.
- M.E. in Structural Engineering (2011) from National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan.
- B.E. in Civil Engineering (2009) from NUST, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Professional Memberships
- Professional Engineer, Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), License No. Civil/29131, 2022.
- HEC approved PhD supervisor, Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, 2016.
- Member, American Concrete Institute (ACI), ACI member #1697768, 2023.
- Member, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
- A hybrid data-driven and metaheuristic optimization approach for the compressive strength prediction of high- performance concrete
- Enhanced fracture and durability resilience using bio-intriggered sisal fibers in concrete
- Assessment of mechanical attributes and microstructural densification of self-healing recycled coarse aggregate concrete using various bacterial immobilizers
- Impacts of biomimetic self-healing of Lysinibacillus boronitolerans immobilized through recycled fine and coarse brick aggregates in concrete
- Self-healing of recycled aggregate fungi concrete using Fusarium oxysporum and Trichoderma longibrachiatum
Professional Achievements
- Professional Engineer licensed by PEC.
- Recognized PhD supervisor by HEC.
- Active member of ACI and ICE.
Teaching and Research Interests
- Specialized in Structural Engineering.
- Research interests include metamaterials, phase change materials, lightweight aggregates, and optimization approaches in construction materials.
Awards and Recognitions
- Acknowledged for impactful contributions to the field with a high citation count and h-index.
Professional Contributions
- Actively contributing to the field through publications, conferences, and international collaborations.
Skills
- Structural Engineering
- Materials Optimization
- Research and Publication
- Conference Organization
- Professional Supervision
- Education and Training
Academic Excellence
- Outstanding academic achievements with high CGPA in both Masterโs and Bachelorโs degrees.