Funded Research Projects

2026

INCB2610

Characterization, Performance Evaluation, and Modeling of Concrete Members Strengthened with Shape Memory Alloys

(PI) Center for Construction and Building Materials, KFUPM

Active
2026

CCBM2686

Simulation, Failure Analysis and Repair of Juaymah NGL Trestle at Pier 184

(Co-PI) Saudi Aramco

Active
2026

INMR2615

Climate-Responsive Smart and Sustainable Modular Building Envelope for Hot-Arid Environments

(Co-PI) Center for Manufacturing and Robotics, KFUPM

Active
2026

IN26065

Thermal Management and Design Optimization of Li-ion Batteries for Use in Electric Vehicles in Hot Conditions Using Ceramic Polymorphism-Supported Phase Change Materials

(Co-PI) Deanship of Research, KFUPM

Active
2025

INCB2509

Simulation of 3D Concrete Printing

Funded by DSR KFUPM

Active
2025

ISP24224

Vulnerability Assessment of FRP-Strengthened RC Structures Using the Applied Element Method

Funded by DSR KFUPM

Active
2025

INCB2508

Composite Retrofitting Against Progressive Collapse in Multistory RC Frames

Funded by DSR KFUPM

Active
2024

INCB2406

Properties of Self-Healing Bacteria Treated Recycled Aggregate Alkali-Activated Slag Concrete

Funded by DSR KFUPM

Active
2024

INCB2405

Mechanical and Fracture Characterization of Seawater-Mixed Sea Sand Recycled Aggregate Concrete

Funded by DSR KFUPM

Active
2023

ISP22205

Fracture Characterization of Sustainable 3D Printed Concretes using 3D G/XFEM

Funded by DSR KFUPM

Completed
2023

INCB2305

Structural Performance of Self-Healing Bacteria Treated Recycled Aggregate Concretes

Funded by the Interdisciplinary Center for Construction and Building Materials

Completed
2023

INCB2304

Development of Seawater Sea Sand Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composites

Funded by the Interdisciplinary Center for Construction and Building Materials

Completed
2021

POC20101

Universal Bond Test Apparatus for FRP-Concrete

Funded by Dhahran Techno Valley Company  ·  2021 / 2022

Completed
2021

Independent Project

Computational Modeling of Fracture and Delamination in FRP-Strengthened Concrete Members

Self-funded independent research

Completed
2020

SB191024

Hydro-Mechanical Simulation of Hydraulic Fractures in Low-Permeability Shale Reservoirs using Generalized/Extended Finite Element Method

Funded by DSR KFUPM

Completed
2016

IN161031

Hygrothermal Effect on Interfacial Bond between CFRP and Concrete made from Local Materials

Funded by DSR KFUPM

Completed
2017

IN161055

Ultra-High Performance Concrete for Shear Strengthening of RC Beams

Funded by DSR KFUPM

Completed
2015

JF151003

Applicability and Relative Performance of Some Mesh-Reduction Methods for Fracture Analysis of Mode III Cracks

Funded by DSR KFUPM

Completed
2014

SB121008

Mesh-Free Modeling of Elastoplastic Problems

Funded under SABIC / Fast Track

Completed
2011

IN101036

Computer-Aided Modeling and Simulation of Flow of Self-Compacting Concrete

Funded by DSR KFUPM

Completed