Dr. Mohd Umar

Teaching

Educational Qualification

Work Experience

Lecture Courses

• Engineering Mechanics (UG)
• Engineering Graphics (UG)
• Engineering Design (UG)
• Design of Bridge Structures (UG)
• Building Repair Solutions (UG)
• Building Construction Practices – Laboratory (UG)
• Advanced Design of Steel Structures (PG)
• Design of Bridges (PG)
• Structural Modelling and Analysis Laboratory (PG)

Research

Area of Research Interest

• Microbial Induced corrosion of concrete
• Optimization of mix design using Taguchi’s method
• Corrosion of steel in concrete
• Development of eco-friendly concrete
• Repair and rehabilitation of concrete structures

Publications

Google Scholar link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=BrKt8NUAAAAJ&hl=en

Journal Publications

• Md Muheeb Ahmed, Mohd Umar and M.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”, Indian Concrete Journal, 98(2), pp. 6-16.
• 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, 25, pp. 2133-2147.
• Mohd Umar, MD Najeebul Haque and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, 2022. “Chemical admixtures in cement mortar: long-term performance evaluation against biogenic acid attack”. Journal of Structural Engineering, CSIR-SERC, Vol. 49(2), pp. 162-177.
• 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, CSIR-SERC, Vol. 48(2), pp. 89-103.
• Mohd Umar, Gajalakshmi Pandulu, and Revathi Jayaseelan, 2020. “Strength evaluation of eco-friendly concrete using Taguchi method”. Materials Today: Proceedings, 22, pp. 937-947.
• Mohd Umar, Naheetha Fathima, M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and S. Hemalatha, 2019. “Modified cement composites for protection against microbial induced concrete corrosion of marine structures”. Journal of Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, p. 101192. (ESCI/WoS, IF – 4)
• Syed Mueen, Mohd Umar, A. K. Kaliluthin, 2019. “An optimum mix proportioning of eco-friendly concrete using Taguchi’s approach”. IUP Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 12(3), pp. 39-50

Conference & Symposium Papers

• Mohd Umar and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, “Degredation Mechanisms of Cementitous Systems by Strong Inorganic Acids”, International Conference & Exhibition on Corrosion – ICECORR 2025 from 20^th to 22^nd August, 2025 at Le Meridian Kochi, Kerala
• S. Anuman Surya, M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, Md Muheeb Ahmed, and Mohd Umar, “Performance of inhibitor admixed self-flowing concrete for use in RC jacketing technique, 10^th International Conference on CONcrete under SEvere Conditions – Environment and Loading 2024, from 25^th – 27^th September, 2024 at IIT Madras Rsearch Park, Chennai, India
• Mohd Umar, Naheetha Fathima, M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and S. Hemalatha, “Evaluation of antimicrobial performance of modified cement composites for marine environment”, International Conference & Expo on Corrosion – CORCON 2019 from 23^rd to 26^th September, 2019 at CIDCO Convention & Exhibition Centre, Mumbai
• Mohd Umar and S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, “Microbial induced corrosion in RCC structures and its preventive measures – An overview,” International Conference on Corrosion Control – CORCON 2018 from 31^st September – 3^rd October, 2018 at Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC), Jaipur
• Md Muheeb Ahmed, Mohd Umar and S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, ” Cementitious repair composites for distressed RCC elements for enhanced corroson protection – A review,” International Conference on Corrosion Control – CORCON 2018 from 31^st September – 3^rd October, 2018 at Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC), Jaipur
• Mohd Umar, Naheetha Fathima, M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and S. Hemalatha, “Microbial induced corrosion in concrete and its preventive measures – An overview”, proceedings of 5^th International Corrosion Prevention Symposium for Research Scholars – CORSYM 2018, 23^rd and 24^th March, 2018 at IIT Madras, Chennai
• Mohd Umar and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, “Green concrete for marine structures to enhance sustainability”, proceedings of National Symposium on Green energy and its green chemistry for sustainable future – GEGCS 2019, 22^nd and 23^rd February, 2019 at Meenakshi College for Women, Chennai

Research Projects

• INVESTIGATION ON STRENGTH, DURABILITY AND ANTIMIRCOBIAL RESISTANCE OF CEMENTITIOUS SYSTEMS FOR USE IN MARINE CONDITIONS (Ph. D. Work)
•  EVALUATION OF SACRIFICIAL ANODE CATHODIC PROTECTION (SACP) SYSTEMS FOR REINFORCED CONCRETE APPLICATIONS (Industry Consultancy Project – 6 months)
• FOUR LANE T- BEAM BRIDGE OVER GOMTI RIVER CONNECTS SULTANPUR FAIZABAD ROAD (PBL – M. Tech.)
• INVESTIGATION ON THE BEHAVIOR OF ECO – FRIENDLY CONCRETE MEMBERS (M. Tech. Project)
• ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF PASSAGE UNDERNEATH THE ROAD BY USING PRECAST RCC STRUCTURE AT CHETPET (B. Tech. Project)

Testing & Consultancy Activities

• Condition Assessment of Institute buildings at B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai during 2025
• Mix Design of roof concrete for GFRG affordable housing facility in the B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology Campus during 2017-2019.
• Assessment of Mechanical Properties of Steel Rebars for East Coast Construction & Industries Limited

FDPS Attended (For Knowledge And Skill Up-Gradation)

• 12 week online Faculty Development Program on “Admixtures and Special Concretes” from July – October, 2025 organised by NPTEL – AICTE.
• 12 week online Faculty Development Program on “Bridge Engineering” from July – October, 2024 organised by NPTEL – AICTE
• One week online Faculty Development Program on “Engineering Graphics” from 8 – 13 July, 2024 organised by Department of Mechanical Engineering, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
• One week online Faculty Development Program on “Pathways to Progress: AI Driven Education for Viksit Bharat@2047” from 10 – 16 June, 2024 organised by Delhi Teachers University
• 7 Day Faculty Development Program on “Millennium Generation Psychology & Teacher’s Well-being” from 19 – 24 February, 2024 organised by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) & Department of Psychology of Sri Shankarlal Sundarbai Shashun Jain College for Women in collaboration with Anugraha, Institute for Counselling, Psychotherapy, and Research
• 4-Week Faculty Induction/Orientation Programme for “Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education” from 22 October – 20 November, 2023 and obtained Grade A+ organised by Teaching Learning Centre Ramanujan College, University of Delhi in collaboration with Mayawati Govt. Girls P G College Badalpur, GB Nagar, Uttar Pradesh under the aegis of Ministry Of Education Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission On Teachers And Teaching

Professional Training

• Engaged in an online workshop on “Effective and efficient online teaching in the age of corona: A hands on workshop” organized by the Teaching Learning Centre (ICT) at IIT, Bombay
• Participated in an online workshop on “BodhiTree and SAFE tools for effective and online teaching: A hands on workshop” organized by the Teaching Learning Centre (ICT) at IIT, Bombay
• Attended online webinar on “How to publish high impact research articles?” organised by Department of Electronics & Communication and Dean Academic research, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai
• Participated in one week workshop on “Strategies for Innovative and Quality Research” during 31st July to 05th August 2017 organized by the office of Dean (Ac Research) at B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent University, Chennai
• Participant of National level workshop on “Impact of Climate Change on Durability of RCC Structures (ICCDRS’16)” during 19-24, April, 2016 organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, School of infrastructure, B.S. Abdur Rahman University, Chennai
• Completed 31 days internship training program at construction of New Architectural Block with Buhari Builders & Contractors Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, July-2016
• Underwent 30 days internship training in Uttar Pradesh Bridge Corporation Ltd., Lucknow, May – 2012

Editing & Reviewing

• Editorial committee member of the proceedings of International Corrosion Symposium CORSYM 2018
• Editor of NIGIS SZ student section e-Newsletter
• Reviewed more than 20 papers for an international conference, CORCON

Certificate and Membership

• Past student member of National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) now Association of Protection and Performance ( AMPP) (Id No. 9025269)
• SPACE CADD Certificate of Completion in ETABS, 2016

EXTENSION

Outreach Activities

• Resource person – State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD) – Training on Construction and Maintenance of Buildings during February 2025
• Vice president, NACE International Gateway of India Section (NIGIS) – South Zone Student’s section, Sep. 2018 – Jul. 2023
• Organizer of an online program for NIGIS SZ and delivered welcome address for the same as Vice President, NIGIS SZ student’s section on January 2, 2021
• Editor of e-Newsletter for NIGIS SZ student section
• Volunteer services and resource person in the “International Conference on Corrosion Control – CORCON 2019” from 23^rd – 26^th September, 2019 at Cidco Convention & Exhibition Centre, Mumbai
• Assisted my research supervisor in reviewing research papers for International conferences
• Resource person in a two day workshop on “Electro Chemical Corrosion Techniques: Theory and hands on training (7^th & 8^th September 2018)” organized by Department of Civil Engineering & Department of Chemistry, B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, supported by NIGIS South Zone
• Member of student organizing and editorial committee “CORSYM 2018”, an International corrosion prevention symposium for research scholars at IIT Madras, March 23 and 24, 2018

Awards and Achievements

• Winner of ICI – Ultratech Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Award 2023 on Tuesday, 09 January 2024 @ Hilton Chennai
• Secured Second Rank with CGPA of 9.41/10 in the M. Tech. Structural engineering programme, 2017
• Proficiency holder in M. Tech. Structural engineering for the academic year 2016
• Awarded with 1^st rank in the National level workshop on “Impact of Climate Change on Durability of RCC Structures (ICCDRS’16)” during 19-24, April, 2016 organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, School of Infrastructure, B.S. Abdur Rahman University, Chennai, 2016
• Finalist in the event Bridge Ecstasy at AARUUSH’11, a National Level Techno-Management Fest, organized by SRM University, Chennai, 2011
• Awarded with merit certificate for the best performance in extra-curricular activities organised by Crescent Public Inter College, Bahraich, 2005

Administrative Activities

• Class Advisor – 2024-26 – M. Tech.
• Department coordinator – IITB Spoken tutorials
• NBA Coordinator (Criteria 5) – M.Tech.
• DAAC member
• Member – Draft curriculum of B.Tech. Civil Engineering