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Dr. Fakhar Muhammad Abbas is an Assistant Professor at COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Pakistan. With expertise in hydraulics, flood and tsunami flows, and hydrological modeling, his research focuses on critical areas such as levee breaching, erosion, and sediment transport. Dr. Abbas has published numerous papers in reputable journals and has presented at various international conferences.
Professional Profile
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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.
Research Interests🔍
Dr. Fakhar Muhammad Abbas’ research focuses on:- Hydraulics and water resources- Flood and tsunami flows- Hydrological modeling- Numerical modeling- Eco-hydraulics and riparian and coastal forest
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.
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