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  • Phone:

    +966-13-849-8407

  • Email:

    dahmed@pmu.edu.sa

  • Office No:

    S-017

  • Danish Ahmed, , Ph.D.

  • Job Title :

    Instructor

  • College :

    College of Engineering


  • Department :

    Civil Engineering


Dr. Danish Ahmed serves as a Lab Instructor in the Civil Engineering department at Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd University. He obtained his PhD in Geotechnical Engineering from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Malaysia in 2024. Prior to that, Dr. Danish completed his MS in Civil Engineering (Structures) at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia in 2013, and his BS in Civil Engineering at Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan in 2009. His primary areas of expertise include seismic testing of reinforced concrete structural members, retrofitting, finite element modeling, and geotechnical engineering.

With nearly 13 years of experience in academia and research, Dr. Danish has been affiliated with prestigious institutions in Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. He has overseen numerous senior design projects at the undergraduate level and has a strong publication record, with over 35 papers in refereed journals and international conference proceedings, as well as three patents granted in the United States.

Dr. Danish's professional background encompasses structural lab testing, large-scale lab experiments, fieldwork, and proficiency in finite element software. He received specialized training from Istanbul Technical University in seismic testing of masonry walls and non-seismically designed reinforced concrete frames to predict their behavior during seismic events. Additionally, he has contributed to research in the field of timber structures.

Currently, Dr. Danish is actively engaged in research on the load-bearing performance of combined stone column-piled raft foundations in soft clay soil using numerical modeling techniques. This research aims to advance the understanding of these foundation systems' behavior, providing valuable insights into their load-carrying capacity and overall performance. Through advanced numerical simulations, he conducts thorough analyses to identify key factors influencing foundation behavior and proposes optimization strategies for design and performance enhancement.

 

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering), 2024

      Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Malaysia

 

      Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Structures), 2012

      King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia

 

      Bachelor of Civil l Engineering, 2009                                                                   

      Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan.

Journal paper Published/Submitted

[J-1]. Ajmal, M., Ahmed, D., Baluch, M.H., Rahman, M.K., & Ayadat, T. (2023). Consistent choice for cohesion and internal friction for concrete constitutive models. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 8(43). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-022-00976-9

[J-2]. Ahmed, D., Dernayka, S., Chowdhury, S., Asiz, A., & Ayadat, T. (2023). Sustainable Timber Building and Its Carbon Emission Analysis in the LINE-NEOM. Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures.

[J-3]. Ayadat, T., Khasawneh, M. A., Chowdhury, S., Jradi, L., Dernayka, S., Ahmed, D., & Asiz, A. (2023). Guidelines for a Vigorous Online Learning in a Civil Engineering Programme. World Transactions on Engineering and Technology Education.

[J-4]. Ayadat, T., Noui, A., Jradi, L., Ahmed, D., Ajmal, M., & Asiz, A. (2023). Stabilization of expansive soils using nontraditional chemical additives. Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures.

[J-5]. Nayeemuddin, M., Chowdhury, S. R., Ayadat, T., Ahmed, D., & Asiz, A. (2022). A comparative analysis between female and male motivations to study engineering: a case study in Saudi Arabia. Global Journal of Engineering Education, 24(2).

[J-6]. Ahmed, D., Taib, S. N. L. B., Ayadat, T., & Hasan, A. (2022). Numerical Analysis of the Carrying Capacity of a Piled Raft Foundation in Soft Clayey Soils. Civil Engineering Journal, 8(4), 622-636.

[J-7]. Ayadat, T., Khasawneh, M. A., Chowdhury, S. R., Nayeemuddin, M., Ahmed, D., & Asiz, A. (2021). Effects of Students’ Home Environment, Tools, and Technology Used on Online Learning Experience in a Civil Engineering Program. International Journal of Information and Education Technology, 11(8), 356-367.

[J-8]. Ahmed, D., Taib, S. N. L. B., Ayadat, T., & Hasan, A. (2021). A Review on the Behaviour of Combined Stone Columns and Pile Foundations in Soft Soils when Placed under Rigid Raft Foundation. ASM Science Journal.

[J-9]. Ayadat, T., Ahmed, D., Chowdhury, S., & Asiz, A. (2020). Measurable performance indicators of student learning outcomes: a case study. Global Journal of Engineering Education, 22.

 

Publication in Conference Proceedings

[C-1]. Nayeemuddin, M., Al Mshar, Z. A., Asiz, A., Khasawneh, M. A., Ahmed, D., Ayadat, T., & Sultana, T. (2024). An overview of the Mechanical and Characterization aspects of self-compacting concrete in relation to the influence of catalyst. 1st International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering for Resilient, Smart and Sustainable Solutions, November 3-5, 2024, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, AL-Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

[C-2]. Nayeemuddin, M., Alshali, D. M., Asiz, A., Ayadat, T., Khasawneh, M. A., Ahmed, D., & Sultana, T. (2024). Advancements in Green Sustainable Concrete Technologies for Sustainable Development in Saudi Arabia: A Review in Light of Vision 2030. 1st International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering for Resilient, Smart and Sustainable Solutions, November 3-5, 2024, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, AL-Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

[C-3]. Nayeemuddin, M., Mannan, M. A., Hamzani, I. N. F. B., Alkhammas, F. S., Ahmed, D., Asiz, A., Khasawneh, M. A., Ayadat, T., & Sultana, T. (2024). Assessment of Ready-Mix Concrete Properties in Various zones of Concrete Samples. 1st International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering for Resilient, Smart and Sustainable Solutions, November 3-5, 2024, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, AL-Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

[C-4]. Mohammed, N., Asiz, A., Abdulla, S., Ahmed, D., Ajmal, M., Ayadat, T., & Sultana, T. (2024). Analyzing the differences between the impacts of Wind and Earthquakes on base shear and drift in diagrid structures. 1st International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering for Resilient, Smart and Sustainable Solutions, November 3-5, 2024, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, AL-Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

[C-5]. Ahmed, D., Taib, S. N. L. B., Ayadat, T., Hasan, A., & Ajmal, M. (2024). Review of Stone Columns, Piled Raft Foundations, and Combined Stone Columns and Piles under Raft as a Ground Improvement Techniques for Soft Clay Soils. 1st International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering for Resilient, Smart and Sustainable Solutions, November 3-5, 2024, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, AL-Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

[C-6]. Ahmed, D., Ajmal, M., Ayadat, T., & Asiz, A. (2024). Parametric Study of Footing on Sandy Slope Soil. 1st International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering for Resilient, Smart and Sustainable Solutions, November 3-5, 2024, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, AL-Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

[C-7]. Alotaibi, D., Albogami, R., Althuwaiqeb, S., Alnassir, F., Alfaihani, H., Ahmed, D., Ayadat, T., Asiz, A., Mohammed, N., & Almadi, H. (2024). Structural Design Analysis of Hybrid Multi-Rise Buildings, with CLT and LGS Light Weight Floor System, at Neom-The Line. 1st International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering for Resilient, Smart and Sustainable Solutions, November 3-5, 2024, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, AL-Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

[C-8]. Albogami, R., Alotaibi, D., Althuwaiqeb, S., Alnassir, F., Alfaihani, H., Ahmed, D., Chowdhury, S., Ayadat, T., & Khasawneh, M. A. (2024). Sustainability and cost of a Multi-Story Edifice, with CLT and LGS Light Weight Floor System, at Neom-The Line. 1st International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering for Resilient, Smart and Sustainable Solutions, November 3-5, 2024, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, AL-Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

[C-9]. Chowdhury, S.R., Ahmed, D., Dernayka, S., Asiz, A., & Ayadat, T. (2025). Sustainable Building Construction and Carbon Emission for Structural Frame. In Y. Mansour, U. Subramaniam, Z. Mustaffa, A. Abdelhadi, M. Ezzat, & E. Abowardah (Eds.), Proceedings of the ICSDI 2024 Volume 1 (pp. 172–179). Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 556. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-8712-8_22

[C-10]. Khawasneh, M. A., Ahmed, D., Alkhammas, F., Almshar, Z., Hussain, M., Alshali, D., ... Mohammed, N. (2024). Renewable energy in pavement engineering and its integration with sustainable materials: A review paper. Materials Research Proceedings, 43, 377–384. DOI: 10.21741/9781644903216-49

[C-11]. Ismaeel, E. J. B., Rababah, S., Khawasneh, M. A., Mohammed, N., Ahmed, D., (2024). A review of the renewable energy technologies and innovations in geotechnical engineering. Materials Research Proceedings, 43, 360–367. DOI: 10.21741/9781644903216-47

[C-12]. Ayadat, T., Noui, A., Jradi, L., Ahmed, D., Ajmal, M., & Asiz, A. (2023). Stabilization of a swelling soil using three different chemical additives. Paper presented at AToMech 2023: 1st International Conference on Advanced Topics in Mechanics of Materials, Structures and Construction, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, KSA.

[C-13]. Ayadat, T., Lefkir, H., Haddad, Z. S., Ahmed, D., & Asiz, A. (2023). Contemporary conceptual models for predicting carrying capacity of multi helices screw piles. Paper presented at AToMech 2023: 1st International Conference on Advanced Topics in Mechanics of Materials, Structures and Construction, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, KSA.

[C-14]. Ahmed, D., Siti Noor Linda bt Taib, Tahar Ayadat, Alsidqi Hasan (2021). Geotechnical Performance of Combined Foundation System Composed of Stone Columns, Pile sand Rigid Mat Foundation in Soft Soils. Paper presented at 1st Mediterranean Geosciences Union Conference (MedGU-21), Istanbul, Turkey, 25-28 Nov. 2021.

[C-15]. Ahmed, D., Tahar Ayadat, and Andi Asiz (2020). Design and performance of high-rise structure using ultra-lightweight cross laminated timber floor system. Proceedings of International Structural Engineering and Construction, 7(2), 2020.

[C-16]. Ahmed, D., Taib, S. N. L. B., Ayadat, T., & Hasan, A. (2021). Numerical investigation on the performance of stone columns under raft foundation in soft clayey soils. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 1101, The 13th International UNIMAS Engineering Conference 2020 (ENCON 2020), 27th - 28th Oct 2020, Kuching, Malaysia.

[C-17]. Ahmed, D., Taib, S. N. L. B., Ayadat, T., & Hasan, A. (2020). Numerical Investigation on the Performance of Stone Columns under Raft Foundation in Soft Clayey Soils. In 13th International UNIMAS Engineering Conference 2020 (EnCon 2020). Retrieved from https://sites.google.com/view/virtualencon2020/paper-tracks/paper-track-2

[C-18]. Ahmed, D., Ayadat, T., & Asiz, A. (2020). Design and performance of high-rise structure using ultra-lightweight floor system. In The Fifth Australasia and South-East Asia Structural Engineering and Construction Conference 2020. Retrieved from https://www.isec-society.org/ISEC_PRESS/ASEA_SEC_05/xml/STR-29.xml

[C-19]. Salman, A., Ayadat, T., Chowdhury, S. R., Ouda, O., Ahmed, D., & Asiz, A. (2018). Analysis of Learning Outcomes Measure: A Case Study of Civil Engineering Department at PMU. In 2nd International Conference on Emerging Research for Sustainable Economic Development (2nd ERSED-2018), Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Retrieved from http://www.ksgresearch.org/Abstract%20Proceedings%20Book%202nd%20ERSED-2018%20Bahrain%20(2).pdf

[C-20]. Ayadat, T., Ouda, O., Salman, A., Ahmed, D., & Asiz, A. (2017). Research Development, Challenges and Opportunities at the Department of Civil Engineering at Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University. In 1st International Conference on Advanced Research (ICAR -2017), Bahrain.

[C-21]. Hajjaj, R., Alhimeidi, A., Sabbagh, M., Alatallah, A., Ahmed, D., Asiz, A., ... Ayadat, T. (2017). Structural Design and Analysis of High-Rise Building Using Ultra-Lightweight Floor System. In Resilient Structures and Sustainable Construction. ISEC PRESS.

[C-22]. Asiz, A., & Ahmed, D. (2013). Structural Modeling and Design of Tall Buildings Composed of Ultra-lightweight Floor Systems. In 2013 World Congress in Structural Engineering and Mechanics, Sept 8-12, South Korea.

[C-23]. Ajmal, M., Ahmed, D., & Asiz, A. (2016). Structural Performances of Hybrid Tall Buildings Designed Using Ultra-Lightweight Floor Slabs. In SEMC 2016: The Sixth International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation. Cape Town, South Africa.

[C-24]. Ahmed, D., Baluch, M. H., Rahman, M. K., & Ilki, A. (2014). Finite Element Modeling of Seismic Performance of Low Strength Concrete Exterior Beam-Column Joints. In Seismic Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Structures. Springer International Publishing. Retrieved from http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-00458-7_13

[C-25]. Baluch, M. H., Rahman, M. K., Ahmed, D., & Ilki, A. (2012). Finite Element Simulation of Low Concrete Strength Beam-Column Joints Strengthened with CFRP. In 15WCEE, September 2012. Retrieved from http://www.iitk.ac.in/nicee/wcee/article/WCEE2012_4962.pdf

[C-26]. Ahmed, D., Rahman, M. K., Ilki, A., & Baluch, M. H. (2012). Finite Element Modeling of Exterior Beam-Column Joints-made of Low and High Strength Concrete. In International conference on Advanced Concrete Technology & Its Applications (ACTA-2012), NUST, Islamabad.

[C-27]. Ahmed, D., Rahman, M. K., Ilki, A., & Baluch, M. H. (2012). Finite Element Modeling of Seismic Performance of Low Concrete Strength Exterior Beam-Column Joints. Series of Workshop ITU. Retrieved from http://www.series.upatras.gr/sites/default/files/SS4-4_Ahmed.pdf

 

Book Chapter

[B-1] Ahmed, D., Baluch, M.H., Rahman, M.K., & Ilki, A. (2014). Finite Element Modeling of Seismic Performance of Low Strength Concrete Exterior Beam-Column Joints. In A. Ilki & M. Fardis (Eds.), Seismic Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Structures (pp. 221-242). Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering, Volume 26. Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-00458-7_13

 

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU) 

College of Engineering

 

Google Scholar

 

https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=FahtOdsAAAAJ

Researchgate

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Danish-Ahmed-4?ev=hdr_xprf

Orcid

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8708-5937

 

      

Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd University, Saudi Arabia

Civil Engineering Department

Lab Instructor

2012-present      

 

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia

Civil Engineering Department

Part-Time Lab Instructor and Research Assistant

2009 – 2012  

 

Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan

Civil Engineering Department

Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant

2009 Feb to 2009 June                     

 

Courses.

  • GEEN 2311: Engineering Mechanics I: Statics
  • CVEN 3312: Reinforced Concrete Design
  • MEEN 3432: Computational Methods
  • CVEN 3322: Materials in Civil Engineering
  • GEEN 1211: Introduction to Engineering
  • GEEN 4311: Engineering Economy
  • CVEN 3311: Structural Analysis
  • CVEN 2311: CAD for Civil Engineering
  • CVEN 4342: Transportation Engineering
  • CVEN 4334: Air Pollution and Control
  • CVEN 3301: Internship - Civil Engineering
  • CVEN 4396: Civil Engineering Senior Design I
  •  CVEN 4397: Civil Engineering Senior Design II

 Labs

  • CVEN3322 Materials in Civil Engineering lab
  • CVEN4323 Intro to Geotechnical Engineering lab
  • CVEN3332 Hydraulic Engineering lab

 

Dr. Danish's research interests cover a broad range of structural and geotechnical investigations, including seismic testing of reinforced concrete elements, retrofitting structural members, finite element modeling, structural laboratory testing, and large-scale experiments. Additionally, the focus extends to geotechnical engineering aspects such as studying the behavior of combined stone column-piled raft foundations in soft clay soil. Numerical modeling and simulations are employed to analyze the load-bearing performance of foundation systems, as well as to explore key factors influencing foundation behavior.

 

ACI (AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE) SAUDI ARABIAN CHAPTER EASTERN PROVINCE