Assistant professor at COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Pakistan.
Dr. Fakhar Muhammad Abbas is an Assistant Professor at COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Pakistan. With a strong background in hydraulics and water resources, his research expertise includes numerical modeling, eco-hydraulics, and sediment transport. Dr. Abbas has published numerous papers in reputable journals and has presented at various international conferences. He is a recipient of the Japanese Government Scholarship (MEXT) for his doctoral degree and is an approved supervisor by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan.
Professional Profile
scholar
Education🎓
– Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Saitama University, Japan (2019-2022) – Thesis: Increase in Energy reduction of levee-overtopping flow by utilizing a water cushion on pooled water and generating small-scale turbulences by geogrid at the levee toe.- (link unavailable) in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Taxila, Pakistan (2017-2019) – Thesis: Experimental study of inclined bridge piers in Laboratory Flume.- (link unavailable) in Civil Engineering, Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) Multan, Pakistan (2011-2016)
Experience 💼
– *Assistant Professor*, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus (2022-Present) – Teaching courses in fluid mechanics, hydrology, and environmental engineering. – Supervising undergraduate and graduate students.- *Research Assistant*, Saitama University, Japan (2019-2022) – Conducted research on hydraulics and water resources.- *Lecturer*, Quaid-e-Azam College of Engineering & Technology (2016-2018)
Research Interests🔍
Dr. Fakhar Muhammad Abbas’ research focuses on:- Hydraulics and water resources- Numerical modeling- Eco-hydraulics- Sediment transport- Levee breaching and erosion
Awards🏆
– *Japanese Government Scholarship (MEXT)* for doctoral degree.- *Full-Time Student Scholarship* for Master’s degree program.- *Government College Merit Scholarship* for Higher Secondary School Education.- *Higher Education Commission (HEC) approved Supervisor*.
Top Noted Publications📄
1. Numerical Investigation of Flow Around Partially and Fully Vegetated Submerged Spur Dike 📰
2. CFD analysis of flow dynamics around the series of dikes with alternative length layout 💡
3. How Emergent Vegetation Patch Shapes Affect Flow Structure in Open Channel Environments 🌿
4. Numerical Investigation of Internal Flow Properties around Horizontal Layered Trees by Using the Reynolds Stress Model 🌳
5. Utilization of geogrid and water cushion to reduce the impact of nappe flow and scouring on the downstream side of a levee