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Doctor of Philosophy

Dr. Hussain completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. His research focuses on multifunctional ultra-high-performance concrete and durability. He has developed novel smart construction materials, known as nCB-UHPC, which feature both exceptional mechanical performance and intrinsic sensing capabilities for real-time monitoring of concrete structures. This advanced material functions as a real time sensor, allowing for the early detection of structural deficiencies caused by varying loads and environmental conditions. By providing early warnings of potential damage or deterioration, it can help protect structures, reduce rehabilitation costs, and save human lives. Repairing, rehabilitating, or rebuilding structures that no longer meet safety standards can be extremely expensive and time-consuming. To address these challenges, smart concrete represents a groundbreaking approach to structural health monitoring (SHM).

He has completed his Master of Engineering (MEng) in Structural Engineering and his Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Civil Engineering at Dalian Univerity of Technology and Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology, respectively.

Professional Affliation

Registered Engineer, Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)
Member, The Institute of Engineers, Pakistan (IEP)
Affiliated Member, American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE)
Member, American Concrete Institute (ACI)
Student Member, Institute of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
Student Member, International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures (RILEM)
Student Member, Asian Concrete Federation (ACF)

Conferences /workshops

Presented at the International Congress and Expo on Civil and Structural Engineering (EUROCIVIL2024), June 13-14, 2024, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Presented at the 14th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring (IWSHM), September 12-14, 2023, at Stanford University, CA, USA.
Presented at the 11th Civil Engineering Monitoring for Teachers and Students of Colleges and Universities across the Taiwan Strait, July 3-6, 2023, Hong Kong.
Presented at a PolyU Research Student Conference (PRSC 2023) on 8-9 May 2023, The Graduate School The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), Hong Kong.
Presented at a 3rd Conference on Sustainability in Civil Engineering (CSCE’21), Department of Civil Engineering Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Attended one-day workshop on Geopolymer and other low-carbon concrete materials and structures jointly organized by the Asian Concrete Federation and Hong Kong Concrete Institute.
Attended a conference at PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
Attended two-day “Sixth International Workshop on Seawater Sea-sand Concrete (SSC) Structure Reinforced with FRP Composite” by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
Attended two-day “Fourth International Workshop on Seawater Sea-sand Concrete (SSC) Structure Reinforced with FRP Composite” by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.