Dr. Hafiz Ahmed Waqas

Education

Ph.D., Civil Engineering 2018–2021
University: The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Thesis Title: Seismic Performance Evaluation of a Cable-stayed Bridge under Probabilistic Multiple Support Excitation

M.E., Civil Engineering 2016–2018
University: The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Thesis Title: Malfunction identification of steel bridge bearing and evaluation of its effects under service conditions

B.E Civil Engineering 2011–2015
University: University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore, Pakistan

Experience

1. Assistant Professor Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Topi

Duration Oct 2021 – To Date

2. Structural Design Engineer: National Development Consultants, Pakistan

Duration Sep 2015 – Aug 2016

Research Publications

1. 1. Investigation of Seismic Response Amplification Effects of Diverse Multi-Support Earthquake Excitations on Cable-Stayed Bridges

   Authors: HA Waqas, D Su, T Nagayama

   Journal: Advances in Structural Engineering, 2024

   2. Efficient Bridge Steel Bearing Health Monitoring Using Laser Displacement Sensors and Wireless Accelerometers

   Authors: HA Waqas, M Sahil, A Riaz, S Ahmed, M Waseem, H Seitz

   Journal: Frontiers in Built Environment, 2024

   3. Identification of Sliding Plate Bridge Bearing Malfunction and Its Effects on Bridge Structure Under Service Conditions

   Authors: HA Waqas, D Su, T Nagayama

   Journal: Journal of Civil Structural Health Monitoring, 2024

   4. Machine Learning Techniques for Predicting the Peak Response of Reinforced Concrete Beam Subjected to Impact Loading

   Authors: A Husnain, M Iqbal, HA Waqas, M El-Meligy, MF Javed, R Ullah

   Journal: Results in Engineering, 2024

   5. RC Beam Response to Impact Utilizing Rigid-Viscoplastic Linear Complementarity

   Authors: A Ullah, A Khan, M Tariq, HA Waqas, A Khan

   Journal: Structures, 2024

   6. BIM-IoT Integration for Remote Real-Time Concrete Compressive Strength Monitoring

   Authors: F Iqbal, S Ahmed, MAB Tariq, HA Waqas, EA Al-Ammar, SM Wabaidur

   Journal: Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 2024

   7. Seismic Performance Evaluation of Exterior Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Connections Retrofitted with Economical Perforated Steel Haunches

   Authors: M Sahil, A Bahrami, HA Waqas, F Amin, MM Khan, F Iqbal

   Journal: Results in Engineering, 2024

   8. Numerical Modeling and Parametric Study of Hollow Reinforced Concrete Slabs for Flexural Behavior

   Authors: K Afzal Khan, S Khan, A Gul, HA Waqas, M Ilyas

   Journal: Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, 2024

   9. Numerical Modeling and Performance Evaluation of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer-Strengthened Concrete Culverts Against Water-Induced Corrosion

   Authors: HA Waqas, A Bahrami, F Amin, M Sahil, M Saud Khan

   Journal: Infrastructures, 2024

   10. Influence of Arch Action on Load-Carrying Capacity of Double-Sized Industrial Precast Slabs: A Combined Numerical and Experimental Study

   Authors: F Amin, A Bahrami, HA Waqas, M Naveed, I Ali, MU Hanif, A Ejaz

   Journal: Results in Materials, 2024

   11. Optimizing Reinforcement Strategies for Robust Beam-Column Joints in Seismic-Resistant Structures

   Authors: HA Waqas, M Sahil, MM Khan, AW Anwar, MU Shah, M Usman

   Journal: Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 2024

   12. Impact of Carbon Fiber‐Reinforced Polymer Sheets and Bolt Diameter on the Seismic Performance Enhancement of Steel Beam‐Column Joints

   Authors: F Amin, HA Waqas, I Ali, M Waseem, M Asif, KA Majid, MK Leta

   Journal: Engineering Reports, 2024

   13. Predictive Model for Load-Carrying Capacity of Reinforced Concrete Beam–Column Joints Using Gene Expression Programming

   Authors: HA Waqas, M Sahil, MM Khan, M Hasnain

   Journal: Engineering Proceedings, 2023

   14. Performance Prediction of Hybrid Bamboo-Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Gene Expression Programming for Sustainable Construction

   Authors: HA Waqas, A Bahrami, M Sahil, A Poshad Khan, A Ejaz, T Shafique

   Journal: Materials, 2023

   15. Assessment of Influence of Reinforcement Detailing on Blast Resistance of Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Connections

   Authors: HA Waqas, A Husnain, H Ubaid, AP Khan, MU Shah, M Ilyas, M Waseem

   Journal: Journal of Materials and Engineering Structures, 2023

   16. Response of Shear Critical RC Beam Under Transverse Impact Using Improved Linear Complementarity

   Authors: A Khan, A Ullah, M Tariq, HA Waqas, A Khan, JS Khan

   Journal: Structures, 2023

   17. Comparative Analysis of Flexural Capacity of Bamboo Reinforced and Conventional Steel Reinforced Concrete Beams Through Numerical Evaluation

   Authors: T Shafique, Z Tariq, S Ahmad, AP Khan, HA Waqas

   Journal: Sustainable Structures and Materials, 2023

   18. Seismic Performance Assessment of Deteriorating Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert

   Authors: Z Khan, A Ullah, M Naveed, HA Waqas

   Journal: Sustainable Structures and Materials, 2023

   19. Experimental Investigations of Cement Clay Interlocking Brick Masonry Structures Strengthened with CFRP and Cement-Sand Mortar

   Authors: P Joyklad, HA Waqas, A Hafeez, N Ali, A Ejaz, Q Hussain, K Khan

   Journal: Infrastructures, 2023

   20. Influence of Haunch Geometry and Additional Steel Reinforcement on Load Carrying Capacity of Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert

   Authors: HA Waqas, M Waseem, A Riaz, M Ilyas, M Naveed, H Seitz

   Journal: Materials, 2023

   21. Review of Modeling Techniques for Analysis and Assessment of RC Beam–Column Joints Subjected to Seismic Loads

   Authors: M Ilyas, A Ahmad, A Riaz, FA Khan, S Sher, M Waseem, SZ Ali

   Journal: Materials, 2022

   22. Response Variations of a Cable-Stayed Bridge Under SVEGM

   Authors: HA Waqas, D Su, T Nagayama

   IABSE Conference, Seoul 2021

   23. Response Amplification Due to Anti-Symmetric Modes Excitation in a Cable-Stayed Bridge Under Multiple Support Excitations

   Authors: HA Waqas, D Su, T Nagayama

   Proceeding of the 75th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE), 2020

   24. Numerical and Experimental Study of Stick-Slip Behavior in Malfunctioned Steel Bridge Bearings

   Authors: HA Waqas, D Su, T Nagayama

   12th Pacific Structural Steel Conference, Tokyo, Japan

Ongoing Research Projects

Currently engaged in research focused on structural health monitoring, finite element modeling, and the design and development of cost-effective reinforced concrete composite structures, along with the development of AI-based methodologies for assessing the integrity and performance of civil infrastructure, particularly in aging railway bridges and reinforced concrete structures.

Awards and Honors

Financial award for supervising final year design project, Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), 2022-2024. Prestigious MEXT scholarship from the Government of Japan for MS and PhD Studies, 2016-2021. Furuichi Kimitake Award for outstanding Master’s thesis, University of Tokyo, Japan, 2018. Nishino Akiyo Award for best performance in Japanese language course, University of Tokyo, Japan, 2017. Six gold medals for 1st position in BS Civil Engineering courses, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan, 2015.

Professional Developments

Registered Engineer, Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Associate Member, Japanese Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE), Affiliate Member American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Other Relevant Information

Active involvement in structural health monitoring, response assessment, and capacity evaluation projects, along with academic research, community outreach, participation in international projects and collaborations, and commitment to mentoring students in civil engineering.