Dr. Abu Bakr Jamil

abubakr.jamil@giki.edu.pk

Dr. Abu Bakr Jamil

Assistant Professor DCvE

Qualifications:

Ph.D Urban Innovation with Specilization in Geotechnical Engineering, Yokohama National University, Japan MSc. Geotechnical Engineering, NUST H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan B.E. Civil Engineering NUST H-12, Islamabad

Research Interests:

Ground improvement, Waste Material Utilization, Rock Mechanics, Geo-environmental Engineering, Material Characterization, Biomass Valorization,

 

Education

Ph.D Urban Innovation with Specilization in Geotechnical Engineering, Yokohama National University, Japan

MSc. Geotechnical Engineering, NUST H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan

B.E. Civil Engineering NUST H-12, Islamabad

Selected Publications


MAB Jamil., K Hayano., (2025) “Insight into durability and shear strength by CUTC for characteristics of high-water content clay treated with palm kernel shell ash (PKSA)” Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (In Progress)
MAB Jamil., M Waleed., AA Gill., J Tinoco., (2025) “Cutting-Edge Advances and Emerging Strategies in Peat Soil Stabilization: A Comprehensive State-of-the-Art Review” Environmental Geotechnics (2nd Review Stage)
MAB Jamil., M Waleed., RA Khalid., (2025) “Mechanical Performance and Environmental Benefits of Ternary Blends of Phosphogypsum, Calcium Carbide Residue, and Rock Demolition Waste for Use in Road Subgrade” Rock Mechanics Bulletins (Under review) MAB Jamil., M Waleed., F Alshawmar., TH Jafri., (2025) “Performance evaluation ofvarious rock classification systems and its comparison with existing correlations for rock support” Qassim University Journal of Engineering Computer Sciences, Vol.16, No.1 (Published)
MAB Jamil., K Hayano., Y Mochizuki., C Li., (2024) “Consolidation characteristics of compacted clayey soils treated with various biomass ashes” Results in Engineering, Vol.24, No 103480. (Published)
MAB Jamil., K Hayano., A Kassa., R Sekine., Y Mochizuki., (2024) “Curing effects on geotechnical properties of clays treated with palm kernel shell ash and rice husk ash: Insights from water absorption characteristics of stabilizers” Case Studies in Construction Materials, Vol. 20, No. e02947. (Published)
MAB Jamil., K Hayano., (2024) “Fundamental Study on Consistency, Compaction, and Strength Properties of Soils Treated with Rice Husk Ash” 5th International Conference on Transportation Geotechnics, Sydney, Australia, Vol.7, No. 23-31 (Published)
M Waleed., F Alshawmar., MAB Jamil., TH Jafri., (2024) “Assessing the stabilization impact of silica fume and phosphogypsum on hydro-mechanical characteristics of clayey sand” Arabian Journal of Geosciences, Vol.17, No. 301 (Published)
M Waleed., N Liaqat., MAB Jamil., RA Khalid., SM Jamil., (2023) “Unconfined compressive strength and freeze-thaw behavior of silty clay soils treated with bio-enzyme” Arabian Journal of Geosciences, Vol.16, No. 275 (Published)

Experience

9/2025- Present Assistant Professor (Civil Engineering), Ghulam Ishaq Institute of Technology, Topi

10/2022 –08/2025 Research Assistant Yokohama National University, Japan

09/2018-08/2022 Lecturer (Civil Engineering) National University of Modern Languages, Rawalpindi

06/2016-08/2018 Geotechnical Engineer, Architectural & Civil Engineering Services (ACES), Rawalpindi

11/2013-11/2015 Junior Material/Road Engineer, Architectural & Civil Engineering Services (ACES), Rawalpindi

Affiliations

Registered Engineer (PEC) Member Geo-institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers Member, Japan Society of Civil Engineers Member, Japanese Geotechnical Society

Awards

Recipient of Best Industrial Project award for developing real time simulation of liquefaction, National University of Sciences & Technology, Pakistan, 2013
Honors graduate / Recipient of Distinction Award in MSc, National University of Sciences & Technology, Pakistan, 2018
Best Lecturer Award, awarded by the Department of Civil Engineering, National University of Modern Languages, 2020
MEXT scholarship university recommendation award granted by the Japanese government, 2022

National and International Conferences

MAB Jamil., K Hayano., (2024) “Fundamental Study on Consistency, Compaction, and Strength Properties of Soils Treated with Rice Husk Ash” 5th International Conference on Transportation Geotechnics, Sydney, Australia, Vol.7, No. 23-31 (Published)