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Dr. Riaz Bhanbhro

Associate Professor

Civil Engineering

Biography

In my academic career spanning over a decade, I have gained extensive experience in geotechnical engineering research and education. Currently, as an Associate Professor at Quaid-e-Awam University, Pakistan, I co-chair the Civil Engineering Department, overseeing a the academic and administrative activites within the department. In this role, I have fostered a collaborative environment, contributing to departmental success. My research endeavors include leading two successful HEC-funded projects (each valued at 7.4 million PKR) and mentoring students, with two PhD students guided (one successfully defended), over 15 undergraduate and master's theses supervised, and a commendable student satisfaction rating of 4.8 out of 5 in Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering courses. Prior to this, my tenure as a Research Associate at Lulea University of Technology, Sweden, focused on establishing fundamental properties of Swedish tailings dams. This research culminated in a comprehensive database and 10 published papers, with my doctoral thesis further solidifying my expertise. I have also provided valuable different geotechnical investigation reports that met project-specific requirements.

Research Interests

Memberships

Courses Teaching

  • CE - 308 - Soil Mechanics Fall
  • 39 - Geotechnical Engineering Fall
  • 45 - Hydrology & Water Storage Structures Fall

Contact Info

City: Nawabshah

Phone: 03337116629

Email: riaz@quest.edu.pk

CV: View CV

Publication Stats (1996 – 2025)

Qualifications

  • PhD (Lulea University of Technology Sweden, )
  • Lic Tech. (Lulea University of Technology Sweden, )
  • MBA (Blekinge Technical University Sweden, )
  • B.Eng (QUEST Pakistan, )

Experiences

  • Associate Professor at Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Department of Civil Engineering, Nawabshah, Pakistan (2022 - Present)
  • Assistant Professor at Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Department of Civil Engineering, Nawabshah, Pakistan (2017 - 2022)
  • PhD Researcher at Lulea University of Technology, Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural resources engineering, Lulea, Norrbotten, Sweden (2011 - 2017)
  • Junior Engineer at EA-Consultants, NCD-EA-ECIL Joint Venture, RRIDS Project, Irrigation and Drainage Authority, Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan (2008 - 2011)
  • Site Engineer at M/S Reliance Engineering & Consultancy Works, Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan (2007 - 2008)

Publications

Workability and strength of recycled aggregate concrete reinforced with nylon fibers

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Projects

HEC NRPU

Role: Principal Investigator

90%%

HEC NRPU

Role: Co-Principal Investigator

50%%

SRSP Sindh HEC

Role: Principal Investigator

1%%

HEC Startup Grant (2017)

Role: Principal Investigator

100%%

SWECO Sweden Research Project (2015)

Role: Lead Investigator

100%%