DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

Dr. M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed

Designation:Professor of Civil Engineering, Dean, School of Infrastructure, Director, Centre for Prevention and Control of Corrosion in Concrete Structures (PC3S)
Nature of Employment:Regular
Date of Joining:02.07.2008
Qualification:B.E.,M.S.,Ph.D
Phone:91 44 22751347 (Ext. 240);
Email ID:dean.infrastructure@crescent.education, hajisheik@crescent.education

A. Educational Qualification

DegreeSpecializationName of the Institution and PlaceUniversity% of Marks & Class obtainedMonth & Year of passing
Ph.D.Civil EngineeringCollege of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai, IndiaAnna UniversityDecember 2008
M.S.Civil Engg. – StructuresCollege of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai, IndiaAnna UniversityCGPA 9.0April 2003
B.E.Civil EngineeringCollege of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai, IndiaAnna University82.83, First class with DistinctionMay 1997

B. Work Experience

Sl. NoDesignationEmployerPeriod of EmploymentTeaching/ Industrial/ Research
FromToYearsMonths
1.Dean, Academic AffairsB.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology11.05.17Till Date5Teaching, Research & Administration
2.Registrar (In-charge)01.01.1831.07.187Teaching, Research & Administration
3.Dean, School of Infrastructure10.10.1510.05.1717Teaching, Research & Administration
4.Professor & Head, Civil Engineering24.08.1223.08.153Teaching, Research & Administration
5.Professor02.04.1223.08.124Teaching & Research
6.Associate Professor01.04.0931.03.123Teaching & Research
7.Sr. Grade LecturerB.S.A. Crescent Engineering College02.07.0831.03.099Teaching & Research
8.Senior Consulting EngineerProtektol Anti corrosives, Chennai – 600 050.01.04.0331.08.0635Industrial & Research
9.Technical Manager01.04.200031.03.033Industrial & Research
10.Senior Engineer01.04.9431.03.20006Industrial
11.Field Engineer01.06.8931.03.94410Industrial

C. Teaching

1. Lecture Courses Taught

  • Advanced Concrete Technology
  • Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Structures
  • Advanced Steel Structures
  • Design of Bridges
  • Experimental Techniques and Model Analysis
  • Corrosion of Steel in Concrete
  • Design of Steel Structures
  • Estimation & Costing
  • Materials Testing Laboratory
  • Strength of Materials Laboratory

2. Project / Thesis Guidance

Project Work

Completed
M.Tech.80
B.Tech.12 Batches
Ongoing
M.Tech.1

Research

Completed
Ph.D.4
M.Tech. (By Research)2
Ongoing
Ph.D.4

3. Membership in Professional Organizations (for Knowledge and skill upgradation)

  • Senior Member – RILEM
  • Member – Association of Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
  • Affiliated Member – American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
  • Life Member – Indian Concrete Institute (ICI)
  • Fellow Member – Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India) ACCE(I)

4. Details of Technical Lectures Delivered (Knowledge Dissemination)

35 Technical Lectures were delivered.
The salient details are as follows:
  • Presented a technical talk on “Durable Construction: Need for Corrosion Protection & Waterproofing” in the technical meet organized by Builders Association of India (Tambaram Centre) on 22nd May 2024.
  • Delivered a technical talk on “Electrochemical Behaviour of Coated Rebars in Concrete” in the 3rd Two-day workshop on “Electrochemical Corrosion Techniques: Theory and Hands-on Training” jointly organized by B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, AMPP India Chapter and NIIS-SZ on 8th & 9th March 2024.
  • Delivered a technical lecture on “Corrosion Prevention / Control Methods for Service Life Extension of RC Structures” in the Six Day Workshop on Emerging Trends and Applications in Civil Engineering (ETACE 2024) organized by SRM Institute of Science and Technology on 31st January 2024.
  • Presented a guest lecture on “Durability of Reinforced Concrete Structures” organized by Crescent School of Architecture, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology on 25th August 2023.
  • Delivered a technical talk on “Cathodic Protection : Galvanization vs Sacrificial Anodes” in the 2nd Two-day workshop on “Electrochemical Corrosion Techniques : Theory and Hands-on Training” jointly organized by B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, AMPP India Chapter and NIGIS-SZ on 17th & 18th March 2023.
  • Delivered a technical talk on ‘Types of Galvanized Rebars and their Performance’ in the 6th one-day workshop on “Corrosion Control in Concrete Structures (C3S)” jointly organized by IIT Madras, NIGIS SZ and AMPP India as a part of TLC2 programme (under SPARC) on 30th January 2023 at IIT Madras.
  • Presented a technical webinar on ‘Sustainable and Durable Reinforced Concrete Structures’ organized by Paavai Engineering College, Namakkal (August 2022).
  • Delivered a technical talk on ‘Galvanized Steel Rebars for Durable Reinforced Concrete” in the International Conference on Galvanizing & Zinc Spraying – New Technologies, Emerging Markets and Circular Economy, organized by India Lead Zinc Development Association (ILZDA), Nagpur, 25-27 July 2022.
  • Delivered a technical talk on “Galvanized Steel Rebars for Durable and Sustainable Reinforced Concrete” in the IEI Technical Webinar on ‘Applications of Sustainable Concrete in Modern Constructions’ organized by The Institution of Engineers (India) – Kancheepuram Local Centre in association with B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai (July 2022)
  • Delivered a technical talk on “Durable Construction: Need for Corrosion Protection and Waterproofing” to the site engineers and project managers of M/s. DAC Promoters, Chennai (October 2021)
  • Delivered a webinar talk in the topic “Avoidable Errors in Building Construction: Some Thoughts” organized by Flat Promoters Association, Chennai South (May 2021)
  • Presented a lecture on “Corrosion Prevention and Protection Strategies for Service Life Extension of RC Structures” in the AICTE sponsored STTP on “Life Cycle Assessment and Structural Health Monitoring of Structures” organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Chennai. (November 2020)
  • Presented a lecture on “Prevention and Control of Corrosion in RC Structures :  Preparedness to avoid major Disasters” in the AICTE sponsored STTP on “Disaster Mitigation : A Shift from Disaster Management towards Disaster Preparedness” organized by Department of Civil Engineering, School of Infrastructure, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai. (November 2020)
  • Delivered a lecture in the UJAY Lecture series (No.6) on “Corrosion Control in Reinforced Concrete Structures” organized by Department of Civil Engineering, UNIVERSITAS ATMA JAYA YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia. (October 2020)
  • Presented a webinar on “Corrosion Control of Steel Reinforcement Rods in Concrete” organized by Builders Association of India : Southern Centre. (August 2020)
  • Delivered a lecture in the webinar series organized by Kerala Highways Research Institute (KHRI) in the topic “Galvanized Steel Rebars for Enhanced Corrosion Resistance in RC Structures” (July 2020)
  • Delivered a lecture on “Performance of Galvanized Rebars for Use in Concrete Construction” in the webinar series on Construction Materials organized by iSTEEL XLS, Chennai. (June 2020)
  • Presented a lecture on “Corrosion Prevention in Reinforced Concrete Structures : An Overview” in the webinar series on “Durability of Reinforced Concrete Structures” jointly organized by Department of Civil Engineering, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology and HiTech Concrete Solutions Chennai Pvt. Ltd. (May 2020)
  • Delivered a technical lecture on “Performance Evaluation of Galvanized Rebars used in Concrete : Experimental Results and Thoughts” in the National Seminar on Galvanized Rebars in RCC – Life Cycle Advantages organized by India Lead Zinc Development Association (ILZDA) and IIT Madras(January 2020)
  • Delivered an invited lecture on “Performance of Galvanized Rebars and Protective Coatings for Steel” in the 3rd One Day Seminar on Corrosion Control in Concrete  Structures (C3S) organized by NIGIS – SZ and IIT Madras. (June 2019)
  • Acted as a resource person and delivered a lecture on “Innovative Technologies and Methods for Durable Infrastructure and Sustainable Environment” in the International Seminar on Sustainable Environment organized by Department of Chemistry, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai. (December 2018)
  • Presented invited lectures in the topics “Corrosion Inhibitors & Coated Rebars : Practical Challenges” and “Principles of Structural Repiar” in the 3day Training Programme on “Advanced Concrete Technology – Tips on Practical Implementation” organized by Kerala Highways Research Institute (KHRI), Government of Kerala(November 2018)
  • Delivered a technical lecture on “Coatings and Cathodic Protection in Concrete Structures” in the two day workshop on “Electrochemical Corrosion Techniques : Theory and Hands on Training” organized by B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology in Association with NACE International Gateway India Section (SZ). (September 2018)
  • Delivered a lecture course on “Protective Coating on Steel Rebars for Corrosion Protection” in the Two Weeks FDP on “Advanced Concrete Technology” organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam, Cochin. (December, 2017)
  • Delivered a guest lecture on “Durability of RCC Structures : Current Issues and Practical Solutions” organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Jamia Millia Islamia – A Central University, New Delhi. (September 2016).
  • Delivered an invited lecture on “Overview of Coatings for Steel Reinforcement and Performance Evaluation Tests” in the National Workshop on Corrosion Control of Concrete Structures (C3S) organized by NACE International Gateway India Section (NIGIS) at IIT, Madras (August 2016)
  • Delivered a Technical Lecture in the Six day National Workshop on Impact of Climate Change on Durability of RCC Structures in the topic “Methods for Corrosion Protection of Steel Rebars in Concrete : Practical Issues and an Eco-friendly Solution”, B.S. Abdur Rahman University (April 2016)
  • Delivered invited lecture on “Corrosion Protection of Steel Rebars used in Construction” in the National Symposium on Combating Corrosion, VIT University, Chennai Campus. (March 2015)
  • Technical Lecture delivered in the National Workshop on Innovative Concepts for Seismic Response Control of Structures (ICSRCS’15)  in the topic “PSWC – Bars for Improved Seismic Performance of RCC Structures”, B.S. Abdur Rahman University (February 2015)
  • Invited lecture delivered on “Influence of Bond Strength Between Steel-Concrete on Reliable Seismic Performance of RCC Structures” in the National Workshop on Aspects of Earthquake Disaster Mitigation and Management (AEDM’13), B.S. Abdur Rahman University (April, 2013)
  • Delivered Lecture in the topic “Protective Coatings and Corrosion Inhibitors for Corrosion Control of Steel in Concrete” in the Indo-Japan workshop organized by Hiroshima University, Japan and Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (September 2011)
  • Delivered lecture in the topic “Corrosion of Steel in Concrete – Mechanism, Causes, Consequences and Control Measures” at Sastra University, Tanjore, Tamil Nadu (April, 2010)

D. Research and Consultancy

1. Areas of Research Interest

  • Sacrificial Anode Cathodic Protection (SACP) for Corrosion Protection of Steel Rebars.
  • Service Life Extension of Corroding Prestressed Concrete Systems using Sacrificial Anode Cathodic Protection (SACP).
  • Protection of Reinforced Concrete Structures from Microbial Induced Corrosion (MIC).
  • Development of Anticorrosive Coating System for Corrosion Control of Steel Rebars used in Concrete.
  • Development of Cost-effective Inhibitor for Corrosion Protection of Steel in Concrete.
  • Study on PSWC bars for Enhanced Structural and Durability Performance of RC Elements.
  • Influence of Surface Configuration and Modification on Bond Strength and Flexural Behaviour of RCC Elements.
  • Polymer Modified Mortar / Concrete for Repair and Rehabilitation works.

2. Details of Scholars under Guidance with their Area of Research

Sl. No.NameResearch Topic
1.S. Shafeer Ahamed Ph.D. ScholarEffect of corrosion inhibiting admixtures on engineering properties of mortar and service life of steel – cementitious systems exposed to chlorides
(Completed)
2.Mohd Umar Ph.D. ScholarInvestigation on Strength, Durability and Antimicrobial Resistance of Cementitious Systems for use in Marine Conditions
(Completed)
3.V. Roopa Ph.D. ScholarCorrosion Protection and Service Life Extension of RC Roofing System in Existing Buildings
(Completed)
4.Ahmed Abdul Ahad Ph.D. ScholarInfluence of Surface Modification on Steel Rebars on Flexural Performance of RC Beams made of SCC
(Completed)
5.C.S. Narayanan Ph.D. ScholarEnvironmental Sustainability for Affordability Housing Clusters in the Coastal Regions of Northern Tamil Nadu
(Thesis submitted)
6.MD. Muheeb Ahmed Ph.D. ScholarInvestigation on Strength and Durability Properties of Optimized Cementitious Composites for use in RC Repair works
(Thesis submitted)
7.C. Hemalatha Ph.D. ScholarInfluence of Chemical Admixtures on Performance of Galvanized Reinforcement in Concrete
8.Ansari Abu Usama A.R. Ph.D. ScholarPerformance and Enviro-Economic Assessment of SCC made with Recycled Concrete as Partial Replacement of Coarse Aggregate

3. Doctoral Committee Member for Research Scholars

Serving as Doctoral Committee Member for Research Scholars of various Universities such as Anna University, VIT University, SRM University, Hindustan University and Sathyabama University.

4. Centre for Prevention and Control of Corrosion in Concrete Structures (PC3S)

  • Established Centre for Prevention and Control of Corrosion in Concrete Structures (PC3S) in March 2020 and acting as Director.
  • This Centre is working under the ambit of Crescent Innovation and Incubation Council (CIIC), a section 8 company with independent authority with an objective of carrying out cutting edge research in fields of corrosion related to concrete and offer testing & consultancy services to Industries,  Government and Private agencies. So far created facilities worth Rs. 20 lakhs exclusively for the Centre in addition to common instrumentation facilities worth 1.2 crore of CIIC.

5. Publications

International Journal28
National Journal2
International Conference22
National Conference30

5.1. Salient Research Publications

  • Hemalatha, S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, Roopa, V., and Irfan Navbshan (2024), “Influence of Chloride Acceleration Methods on the Electrochemical Behaviour of Superplasticiser Admixed Reinforced Cementitious Systems”, Asian Journal of Civil Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42107-024-01182-x
  • Sakhiah Abdul Kudus, Siti Hajar Aisyah Mohd Din, S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, V. Roopa and Zakiah Ahmad (2024), “Performance of GFRP Sheets in Strengthening Concrete Beams in Flexure”, Jurnal Kejuruteraan, Vol. 36, No.4, 1689 – 1697.
  • MD Muheeb Ahmed, Mohd Umar and S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (2024), ‘Investigation on Synergistic Effect of Mineral Admixtures and Styrene Acrylic Ester-based Polymer on Mechanical and Transport Properties of Repair Composites’, The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol.98, No.2, pp.6-16.
  • Hussein Muhammad, Haziq Najmi Mohd Isa, Sakhiah Abdul Kudus, S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, and V. Roopa (2024), Flexural and Bond Behavior of Concrete Beams Strengthened with Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Sheet’, International Journal of Integrated Engineering, Vol. 16, No. 1, pp. 222-237.
  • S. Narayanan, M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, and N. Logeswaran (2024), ‘Study on Regulatory Authority Guidelines for Fostering Affordable Housing Clusters in the Northern Coastal Region of Tamil Nadu, India, International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning, Vol. 19, No.1, pp. 139-148.
  • Roopa, V, S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and Radhakrishna G Pillai (2024), “Performance of Galvanic Anodes in Corrosion Protection of RC Slabs exposed to Chloride Environment: Experimental and Numerical Simulation”, International Conference on Concrete under Severe Conditions – Environment and Loading (CONSEC24), Paper No. 487, pp. 1-4, Chennai.
  • S. Anuman Surya, M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, MD Muheeb Ahamed, and Mohd Umar (2024), “Performance of inhibitor admixed self-flowing concrete for use in RC jacketing”, International Conference on Concrete under Severe Conditions – Environment and Loading (CONSEC24), Paper No. 490, pp. 1-8, Chennai.
  • Ahmed Abdul Ahad, Md. Muheeb Ahmed, M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, and Mohd Umar (2023), ‘Investigation on Influence of Corrosion and Protective Coating on Steel Rebars on Flexural Performance of RC Beams’, Asian Journal of Civil Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42107-023-00899-5.
  • V. Roopa, R.B. Dharma, M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, and Irfan Navabshan (2023), ‘Durability and Microstructure Studies of Styrene Acrylate Co-polymer Modified Ready-mix Concrete, Journal of Structural Engineering, JoSE, Vol. 49, No.5, pp. 358 – 372.
  • S. Shafeer Ahamed, M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, R. Sridhar and V. Roopa (2022), ‘Study on Strength, Durability and Transport Properties of Cementititous Systems Admixed with Sodium Nitrite based Corrosion Inhibitor’, Journal of Structural Engineering, JoSE. (Accepted for Publication).
  • Haji Sheik Mohammed, M.S., Roopa, V. (2022), Cement Polymer Anticorrosive Coating on Steel Rebars: A Feasible Solution for Corrosion Prevention in Small Scale Projects. In: Kamachi Mudali, U., Subba Rao, T., Ningshen, S., G. Pillai, R., P. George, R., Sridhar, T.M. (eds) A Treatise on Corrosion Science, Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Metals Series, Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9302-1_16
  • Md Muheeb Ahmed, Mohd Umar, Ahmed Abdul Ahad and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (2021), “Optimisation of Mix Proportion for Repair Mortar Modified with Mineral and Chemical Admixtures” Journal of Structural Engineering (JoSE), Vol. 48, No.2, pp. 89-103.
  • S. Shafeer Ahamed, J. Sherin Mariya, V. Roopa and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (2021), “Corrosion Inhibiting Admixture for Corrosion Prevention in Small Scale Reinforced Concrete Structures”, Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 95, No.4, pp. 38 – 51.
  • S.B. Wani and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (2021), “Study of Bond Strength of Plain Surface Wave Type Configuration Rebars with Concrete : A Comparative Study”, International Journal of Engineering, Vol. 34, No.02, pp.326-335.
  • M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and V. Roopa (2020), “Performance of Galvanized Steel Rebars in Concrete”, Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 94, No.11, pp. 81-91.
  • Shoib Bashir Wani, Junaid Ahmed, M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, Tahir Hussain Muntazari and Nusrat Rafique (2020), “Influence of Nano-Modification on Mechanical and Durability Properties of Cement Polymer Anticorrosive Coating”, Challenge Journal of Concrete Research Letters, Vol. 11, No.4, pp. 92-104.
  • Ahmed Abdul Ahad, Adapala Sunny Suprakash, Md Muheeb Ahmed and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (2020), “Influence of Aggregate Gradation and Mineral Admixture on Strength and Durability Properties of Self Compacting Concrete”, Journal of Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, Vol. 12, No. 4, pp. 208-224. (ISSN 1006-7930).
  • Umar Mohd, Fathima Naheetha, M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and S. Hemalatha (2019), “Modified Cement Composites for Protection against Microbial Induced Concrete Corrosion of Marine Structures”, Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, Vol.20, pp.1-7. (ISSN 1878-8181). Cite Score: 2.26
  • Manu Harilal, V.R. Rathish, B. Anandkumar, R.P. George, M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, John Philip  and G. Amarendra (2019), “High Performance Green Concrete (HPGC) with Improved Strength and Chloride Ion Penetration Resistance by Synergistic action of Fly ash, Nanoparticles and Corrosion Inhibitor”, Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 198, pp. 299-312. (ISSN No.0950-0618) I.F.: 3.485.
  • M. Mohamed Ibrahim, Dyana Joselin and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (2017), “Strength, Durability and Thermal Performance of Ferrocement Panels for use in Secondary Roofing”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol. 12, No. 17, pp. 6758-6768. (ISSN No. 0973-4562)
  • M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, V. Murugesan, G.M. Samuel Knight and R. Srinivasa Raghavan (2014), “Macrocell Corrrosion Studies of Coated Rebars” Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Springer, Vol.39, No.5, pp.3535-3543.
  • M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, G.M. Samuel Knight and R. Srinivasa Raghavan (2012), “Performance of Galvanized Rebars in Inhibited Admixed Concrete under Accelerated Corrosion Conditions”, Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 39, No.1, gpp.27-35. (ISSN No. 0970 – 0137)
  • M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and G.M. Samuel Knight, (2009) “Performance Evaluation of Inhibited Cement Slurry Coating on Steel Rebars”, in Baldevraj, U. Kamachi Mudali and S. Rangarajan (Eds.), Corrosion Prevention and Control, pp.106 – 117, Narosa Publishing House, India, and Oxford, U.K. : Alpha Science International.  (ISBN No. 13:9781842656037, 1842656031)
  • M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and G.M. Samuel Knight (2008), “Performance Evaluation of Protective Coatings on Steel Rebars”, Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 35, No.2, pp.137-146. (ISSN No. 0970 – 0137)
  • M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and G.M. Samuel Knight (2008), “Study on Protective  Coatings to  Steel Rebars”, Journal of Civil Engineering Research and Practice, Vol. 5, No.2, pp. 13 – 26. ( ISSN No. 1729 – 5769)
  • Anil K. Kar and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (2012), “Performance of Concrete Flexural Elements Reinforced with C-Bars”, Master Builder, Vol. 14, No.7, pp. 194-200. (ISSN No. 2249-1228)
  • M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and G.M. Samuel Knight (2008), “Performance Evaluation of Protective Coatings on Steel Rebars”, Civil Engineering and Construction Review, Vol. 21, No.10, pp.70 – 78. ( R N I Reg. No. R.N. 4663/88)
  • V. Roopa, A. Thamimul Ansari and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (2019), “Influence of Polymer Modificaton on Strength Properties of Ferrocement Panels”, Proceedings of the 5th National Convention on Innovations in Ferrocement – Acceptance in Construction Sector (FS 2019), pp. 11-20, Ferrocement Society, Nashik, India. (ISBN 9788193551561)
  • J. Sherin Mariya and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (2017), “Performance of Corrosion Inhibitor Admixed Slag Cement Mortar Exposed to Aggressive Corrosion Environment”, NACE East Asia and Pacific Area Conference (CORCON 2017), RRC23, NACE International India Section, Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai, India.
  • N. Mohammed Rayyan, C. Jeelan Basha and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (2016), “Performance Study on Ternary Blended Self Compacting Concrete for Use in Repair Works”, Structural Engineering Convention (SEC 2016), SEC-792, CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai.
  • M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and G.M. Samuel Knight (2016), “Influence of Coating Damage on Performance of Coated Rebars under Accelerated Corrosion Conditions”, International Conference and Expo on Corrosion (CORCON 2016), RC-15, NACE  International India Section, The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, Delhi, India.
  • Dyana Joseline, Steffy Maryline W and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (2015) , “Sodium Nitrite Based Mixed Inhibitor for Corrosion Protection of Steel Rebars Used in Construction”, International Conference and Expo on Corrosion (CORCON 2015), YSF28, NACE  International India Section, Chennai Trade Centre Chennai, India.
  • M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and R. Srinivasa Raghavan (2013),  “Influence of Corrosion and Protective Coating on the Development of Bond Strength between Steel – Concrete” Proceedings of the International Conference on Civil Engineering and Infrastructural Issues in Emerging Economics, Sastra University, Thanjavur, India, pp. 735 – 747. (ISBN No. 978 – 93 – 5104 – 853 – 4).
  • M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, G.M. Samuel Knight and R. Srinivasa Raghavan (2012), “Eco-Friendly Corrosion Protection System for Steel Rebars in Concrete”, Proceedings of the 5th Engineering Conference, ENCON 2012 – Engineering Towards Change – Empowering Green Solutions, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, pp. 98 – 107. (ISBN No. 978-983-43827-2-8)
  • M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and G.M. Samuel Knight (2011), Protective Coatings and Corrosion Inhibitors for Corrosion Control of Steel in Concrete”, Proceedings of the Indo-Japan Workshop on Recent Trends in Materials and Devices” jointly organized by Hiroshima University, Japan and Anna University, India during September, 2011, pp. 119 – 144.
  • M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, G.M. Samuel Knight and R. Srinivasa Raghavan (2010), “Performance of Galvanized Rebars in Inhibited Admixed Concrete under Accelerated Corrosion Conditions”, Proceedings of the Seventh Structural Engineering Convention (SEC – 2010), Chidambaram, India, Vol. 1, pp. 498 – 509. (ISBN No. 978-81-8424-647-6)
  • M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and G.M. Samuel Knight (2008), “Performance Evaluation Nitrite Based Corrosion Inhibitor”, Proceedings of the Sixth Structural Engineering Convention (SEC – 2008), Chennai, India, Vol. 2, pp.1147-1158. (ISBN No. 81 90617 205)
  • M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and G.M. Samuel Knight (2005), “Performance Evaluation of Inhibited Cement Slurry Coating on Steel Rebars”, CORCON 2005, International Conference on Corrosion, NACE  International India Section, Chennai, India.

6. Testing & Consultancy Activities

  • Executed Testing / Consultancy / Training programme in  Strength of Materials Laboratory; and Construction Materials & Technology Laboratory for various Government / Semi government / Private organizations.
  • Issued More than 300 Testing / Consultancy Reports.
  • Clientele includes Southern Railway, Department of Lighthouses and Lightships (Ministry of Shipping), Military Engineering Services, Maraimalai Nagar Municipality, Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Public Works Department, East Coast Construction & Industries Limited, JBM Dakshin, JBM Shelters, Buhari Builders & Contractors, Arun Excello, Tulsyan Steels, Build Pro Constructions, RDS Projects, Al-Noor Architects etc.
  • Acted as team leader and executed three GFRG affordable housing facility (6000 sq.ft.) in the B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology Campus at a budget cost of Rs. 70 Lakhs during 2017-2019.

7. Core Consultancy / Testing Areas

  • Condition Assessment of Distressed Buildings
  • Repair and Rehabilitation of Buildings
  • Mix Design of Concrete for various applications
  • Performance Evaluation of Corrosion Inhibitors
  • Performance Evaluation of Protective Coatings on Steel Rebars
  • Durability Studies on Concrete
  • Analyzing properties of Concrete Constituent Materials
  • Testing of Concrete Specimens, Bricks, Hollow Block, Roof Panels etc.
  • Assessing Mechanical Properties of Steel Rebars
  • Validation of Rock Samples

8. Salient Consultancy Works

  • Rehabilitation of Nalvar Mandapam, 85 years old Temple at Karanthai, Tanjore.
  • Rehabilitation, Modification and Extension work for 120 years old Jamia Masjid, Royapuram, Chennai
  • Condition Assessment and Rehabilitation Strategy for 35 years old Buhari Buildings, Chennai
  • Condition Assessment, Rehabilitation Strategy & its Estimation for 30 years old Crescent Girls School, Chennai
  • Rehabilitation Strategy of Leaky Terrace Slab at Men’s Hostel Mosque, BSACIST, Chennai.
  • Designed Concrete Mix for Various Government, Semi Government and Private Construction firms.
  • Rehabilitation of heavily distressed RCC cooing tower support systems at City Centre, Chennai.
  • Executed GFRG affordable housing projects Essential Staff Quarters (4200 sq.ft.); Parents Waiting Hall (1200 sq.ft.) & Meeting Hall (600 sq.ft.) in the Crescent Institute campus.

9. Recent Funded Projects (Government and Industry)

Sl. No.Name of the ProposalDetails of P.I. & Co-PI’sName of Industry / Funding AgencyValue
1.Evaluation of Sacrificial Anode Cathodic Protection (SACP) systemsDr. Radhakrishna G.Pillai (IIT, Madras), Dr. M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (BSACIST) and Dr. Dhanya B.S. (RIT, Kottayam)M/S. Vector Corrosion Technologies, Canada, M/S. Radhe Structorepair Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad &  M/S. Trade Winds, Chennai.  Rs. 9.91 Lakhs    
2.Structural Behaviour of Corroding Prestressed Concrete Systems and Extension of Service Life using Cathodic ProtectionDr. Amlan Kumar Sengupta and Dr. Radhakrishna G.Pillai (IIT, Madras) and Dr. M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (BSACIST)Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB)      Rs. 39.60 Lakhs
(Completed)
3.Influence of Chemical and Mineral Admixtures on the Performance of Galvanized Steel Rebars.Dr. M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and Ms. V. Roopa (BSACIST)  & Dr. Sakhiah Abdul Kudus, Prof. Dr. Zakiah Ahmad TS. Dr. Nur Kamaliah Mustaffa TS. Dr. Adiza Jamadin (Universiti Teknologi Mara, UiTM, Malaysia)Collaborative Research Project under Mutual Funding SchemeRs. 10.59 Lakhs

E. Recognition / Award From Government & Private

  • Chair, Membership Activity, AMPP Chennai Chapter (2024)
  • Received MASTERs Award by Spoken Tutorial, IIT Bombay (2023)
  • Registered Assessor, National Accreditation and Assessment Council (NAAC), Government of India. (2018)
  • Expert Member, JRF selection panel, CSIR – Structural Engineering Research Centre (SERC). (2021)
  • Awarded “Excellent Academic Administrators of Higher Education Across India (2019)” by The Academic Council of uLektz, M/s. uLektz Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Chennai.
  • Executive Committee Member – Indian Concrete Institute – Chennai Centre (2019-21)
  • Best Paper Award in the RCC Symposia of International Conference & Expo on Corrosion (CORCON 2016) organized by NIGIS, Delhi.
  • Vice Chair, RCC Symposia, NACE East Asia and Pacific Area Conference (CORCON 2017) organized by NIGIS, Mumbai.
  • Vice Chair, Symposia on Corrosion in RCC Structures, International Conference & Expo on Corrosion (CORCON 2018) organized by NIGIS, Jaipur.
  • Served as Advisor, Interview Board, Staff Selection Commission, Government of India.

F. Extension Activities

1. Major Conference / Workshop Organized

  • 3rd National Workshop on “Electrochemical Corrosion Techniques: Theory and Hands on Training” – 8 – 9, March, 2024, Chennai.
  • 2nd National Workshop on “Electrochemical Corrosion Techniques: Theory and Hands on Training” – 17-18, March, 2023, Chennai.
  • National Workshop on “Electrochemical Corrosion Techniques : Theory and Hands on Training” – 7-8, September, 2018, Chennai.
  • National Workshop on Impact  of Climate Change on Durability of RCC Structures (ICCDRS’16) – 19-24, April, 2016, Chennai.
  • National Conference on Sustainable Civil Engineering Techniques & Practices (SCETP’15) –  April 2015, Chennai.
  • National Conference on Futuristic Innovations and Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering (FIETCE’14) – May 2014, Chennai.
  • National Conference on Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Construction (ISSC’13) – May 2013, Chennai.
  • National Conference on Technological Advances in Civil Engineering (TACE’11)  – May 2011, Chennai.
  • National Conference on Trends and Advancements in Civil Engineering (TRACE’10) – April 2010, Chennai.

G. Details of Industry Experience

Served in the Construction Industry for more than 16 years in various capacities as Field Engineer, Senior Engineer, Technical Manager and Senior Consulting Engineer. Successfully implemented various corrosion control technologies in the following prestigious projects.

Sl. No.Name of ProjectContractorClient
1.Cooling Water System (CWS), North Madras Thermal Power Project, Ennore, ChennaiM/S. Larsen & Toubro Limited (ECC)Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
2.Construction of 300 m high RCC TV Tower, RameswaramM/S. Nabin Designers & Constructors Pvt. Ltd.  All India Radio & Television
3.Construction of PSC Bridges across Buckingham Canal & Pulicat back Waters, Athipattu, ChennaiM/S. Tamil Nadu State Construction CorporationTamil Nadu Electricity Board
4.High Level Bridge across Adyar River at KM 2/2, Chennai.M/S. V. Manickam & CompanyTamil Nadu Urban Development Project
5.Construction of Additional Two Lanes for NH-8, Delhi-Jaipur Highway, Shahpura, Jaipur.M/S. Birla GTM Entrapose Limited, New Delhi.PWD, Rajasthan
6.Construction of Indoor Switch Yard at North Madras Thermal Power Project, Ennore, Chennai.M/S. Coromandel Engineering Company LimitedTamil Nadu Electricity Board
7.Construction of 36 M.L.D. Tannery Waste Water Treatment Plant, Kanpur.M/S. Tandon Engineers, Kanpur.U.P. Jal Nigam
8.Construction of Dr. MGR Memorial, Marina Beach, Chennai.M/S. Tamil Nadu State Construction CorporationP.W.D. Tamil Nadu
9.Construction of TTC Ground Station, Port Blair, Andaman & Nocobar Islands.Indian Space Research Organization, SriharikottaIndian Space Research Organization, Sriharikotta
10.Four Laning & Strengthening of NH 47, Alwaye – Sheerthala, Cochin, Kerala.M/S. Som Datt Builders Limited, New DelhiNational Highways, Kerala
11.Construction of Main Plant Foundation & Allied Civil Works, North Madras Thermal Power Project, Chennai.M/S. East Coast Construction & Industries Ltd., Chennai.Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
12.Construction of 19/10KM Bridge works, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Chennai.M/S. Tamil Nadu State Construction CorporationNational Highways, Chennai
13.Construction of Binny Bridge, Marshalls Road, Chennai.M/S. Tamil Nadu State Construction CorporationCorporation of Chennai
14.Construction of Play Ground at Gymkhana, Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands.M/S. Reacon International, Port BlairCPWD, Chennai
15.Construction of Internal Coal Handling System, NMTPP, Athipattu, Chennai.M/S. East Coast Construction & Industries Ltd., Chennai.Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
16.Construction of Underground Water Tank, Valluvarkottam, ChennaiM/S. S.K.Abdul Kader & CompanyChennai Metropolitan Water supply & Sewerage Board
17.Construction of Ammonia Revamp Plant, Madras Fertilizers Ltd., Manali, Chennai.M/S. Tarapore Constructions Pvt. Ltd.Madras Fertilizers Limited
18.Construction of Chimney, Madras Fertilizers Ltd., Manali, Chennai.M/S. Bygging India Limited, MumbaiMadras Fertilizers Limited
19.Construction of Polytechnic for PIPMATE, Karaikal, Pondicherry.M/S. NBCC LimitedPIPMATE, Pondicherry
20.Construction of U.G. Storage Tank and OH Tanks, Salt Quarter, Chennai.M/S. K. Viswanath ConstructionsMetro Water
21.Construction of Bridges, Culverts for Chennai Port Trust Ennore Mini Harbour Works, Chennai.M/S. Trafalgar House Construction India LimitedChennai Port Trust
22.NTPC Power Project, Kayamkulam, KeralaM/S. Bridge & Roof Co. (India) Ltd.BPCL – NTPC