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Prof. Dr. Engr. Muhammad Auchar

Chairman

Building and Architectural Engineering

Biography

Dr. Muhammad Auchar is currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Building and Architectural Engineering at QUEST Nawabshah. He completed his Ph.D. in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering from Lulea University of Technology, Sweden. With over 15 years of academic experience, he has taught a range of courses in geotechnical engineering and supervised students at undergraduate, master's, and Ph.D. levels. His research interests include foundation design, dam stability, and the reuse of construction materials. He has been involved in several university and industry-linked research projects and has published his work in national and international journals.

Research Interests

Numerical modeling Dam stability Innovative use of waste materials low cost houses Soil stabilization

Memberships

  • PEC - Member
  • Pakistan Geotechnical Society - Member

Courses Teaching

  • 120 - Structural Analysis-II Spring 2025
  • 125 - Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering Spring 2025
  • CE - 308 - Soil Mechanics Fall 2024
  • 36 - Structural Analysis Fall 2024
  • 45 - Hydrology & Water Storage Structures Spring 2023
  • 39 - Geotechnical Engineering Fall 2023
  • 95 - Construction Materials Spring 2023

Contact Info

City: Nawabshah

Phone: 0244-930623

Email: muhammad.auchar@quest.edu.pk

CV: View CV

Publication Stats (1996 – 2025)

Qualifications

  • PhD (Luleå University of Technology Sweden, )
  • MPhil (Luleå University of Technology Sweden, )
  • B.E (QUAID-E-AWAM UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY NAWABSHAH, )

Experiences

  • PROFESSOR at QUAID-E-AWAM UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2022 - 2025)
  • ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR at QUAID-E-AWAM UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2020 - 2022)
  • ASSISTANT PROFESSOR at QUAID-E-AWAM UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2013 - 2020)
  • FACULTY MEMBER at QUAID-E-AWAM UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2008 - 2013)
  • JUNIOR ENGINEER at BARQAAB CONSULTANTS (2006 - 2008)
  • WATER MANAGEMENT OFFICER at AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT (2005 - 2006)

Publications

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=aYDmE3QAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

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Projects

Utilization of Municipal Solid Waste as a partial construction material for Civil Engineering Works

Role: Principal Investigator

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Strengthening Canal Embankments through Cement Stabilization

Role: Co-Investigator

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Enhancing Affordable Housing through Reinforced Baked Clay Construction in Pakistan

Role: Co-Investigator

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