Dr. Fakhar Muhammad Abbas | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award
Assistant professor at COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Pakistan.ย
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
Education๐
– 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 ๐ผ
– *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 Interests๐
Dr. Fakhar Muhammad Abbas’ research focuses on:- Hydraulics and water resources- Numerical modeling- Eco-hydraulics- Sediment transport- Levee breaching and erosion
Awards๐
– *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 Publications๐
1. Numerical Investigation of Flow Around Partially and Fully Vegetated Submerged Spur Dike ๐ฐ
2. CFD analysis of flow dynamics around the series of dikes with alternative length layout ๐ก
3. How Emergent Vegetation Patch Shapes Affect Flow Structure in Open Channel Environments ๐ฟ
4. Numerical Investigation of Internal Flow Properties around Horizontal Layered Trees by Using the Reynolds Stress Model ๐ณ
5. Utilization of geogrid and water cushion to reduce the impact of nappe flow and scouring on the downstream side of a levee