DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

Dr. N.S.Shafeer Ahamed

Designation:Assistant Professor (Sel. Gr.), Deputy Warden (KBA Men’s Hostel)
Nature of Employment:Regular
Date of Joining:16.07.2011
Qualification:B.E., M.Tech.,Ph.D
Phone:044 – 22751347/48/50 (Office)
Email ID:shafeer@crescent.education

Teaching

A. Educational Qualification

DegreeSpecializationName of the Institution and PlaceUniversity% of Marks & Class obtainedMonth & Year of passing
Ph.D.Civil EngineeringBSA Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Vandalur, Chennai, IndiaBSA Crescent Institute of Science and TechnologyNANov, 2022
M.Tech.Structural EngineeringBSA Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Vandalur, Chennai, IndiaBSA Crescent Institute of Science and TechnologyCGPA 8.95   Gold MedalistMay 2011
B.E.Civil EngineeringBSA Crescent  Engineering College, Vandalur , Chennai, IndiaAnna University76.77,
First class
May 2008

B. Work Experience

Sl.
No.
DesignationEmployerPeriod of EmploymentTeaching / Industrial / Research
FromToYearsMonths
1Assistant Professor (Sel. Gr)B.S. Abdur Rahman Institute of Science & Technology15.07.2021Till Date4 yrs0Teaching, Research & Administration
2Assistant Professor (Sr. Gr)B.S. Abdur Rahman Institute of Science & Technology16.07.201614.07.202150Teaching, Research & Administration
3Assistant ProfessorB.S. Abdur Rahman Institute of Science & Technology16.07.201115.07.201650Teaching, Research & Administration
4Site EngineerCRN Architects04.01.200931.07.20097Industry Projects
5Graduate Engineer TraineeShiva Constructions08.06.200831.12.20087Industry

C. Teaching and Learning Process

1. Lecture Courses Taught

  • Mechanics of Structures
  • Waterproofing of concrete and Masonry structures
  • Advanced Concrete Technology
  • Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Structures
  • Advanced Steel Structures
  • Experimental Techniques and Model Analysis
  • Corrosion control of Steel in Concrete
  • Design of Steel Structures
  • Design of Concrete Structures
  • Durabililty of concrete structures
  • Structural Analysis
  • Estimation & Costing
  • Construction Materials and Practices
  • Environmental Science
  • Materials Testing Laboratory
  • Strength of Materials Laboratory

2. Project / Thesis Guidance (Till June 2025)

Ongoing ProjectsPh.DM.Tech.B.Tech.
1
Completed ProjectsPh.DM.Tech.B.Tech.
2308
3. Other Related Activities
  • Member of curriculum development for M.Tech (Structural Engineering) and B.Tech (Civil Engineering) programs
  • Associated with the Controller of Examination office in conducting various examinations for institute and also for external agencies

D. Research and Consultancy

1. Areas of Research Interest

  • Performance study on natural admixture for corrosion resistance of steel in concrete
  • Study of composite materials on structural elements
  • Applications of FRC in structural elements and its behavior study.
  • Development of Cost effective Inhibitor for Corrosion Protection of Steel in Concrete.
  • Polymer Modified Mortar / Concrete for Repair and Rehabilitation works.

2. Publications

a. International and National Journals

  • K.Kanmani, Vasanthi P., Packirisamy Pari, N. S. Shafeer Ahamed (2023) , “Estimation of Soil Moisture for Different Crops Using SAR Polarimetric Data”, Civil Engineering Journal, vol. 9, issue 06, pp. 1402–1411, June 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.28991/CEJ-2023-09-06-08
  • N. 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. Vol. 48, No.6, pp. 446 – 457.
  • N. S. Shafeer Ahamed, J. Sherin Mariya, V. Roopa andM.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (2021), “Corrosion Inhibiting Admixture for Corrosion Prevention in Small Scale Reinforced Concrete Structures”, The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 95, No.4, pp. 38 – 51.
  • P. Mohamed Rajab, J.Abjit and N. S. Shafeer Ahamed (2020), “Hydrodynamic modelling on seabed Scour in front of the seawall – A Case Study” , International Journal of Scientific and Technology Research, Vol. 9, Issue. 02, pp.5001-5004. ISSN – 2277-8616

b. International and National Conferences

  • Ibrahim Y, Shafeer Ahamed N S, Kanmani K, Mohammed Shaheer Aadil, Mohamed Azmi B, Ajmal R (2025), “Performance analysis of cement concrete with partial replacement of potable water by treated sewage water”, International Conference on Sustainable Environment and Civil Engineering (ICSECE-2025), SRM Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, March 27-28, 2025, pg no. 78, ISBN: 978-93-342-1987-6
  • Kanmani K, Archana V, Ibrahim Y, Shafeer Ahamed N S, Vishnu Priya S V (2025), “Modernizing electrical utility networks: the role of Geographical Information System (GIS) in enhancing power distribution and management”, International Conference on Sustainable Environment and Civil Engineering (ICSECE-2025), SRM Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, March 27-28, 2025, pg no. 82, ISBN: 978-93-342-1987-6
  • Shafeer Ahamed N S, Kanmani K, Ibrahim Y, Jaffar Hanifa R (2025), “Comprehensive planning, analysis, design, and estimation of an RC framed multi-specialty hospital using geospatial and structural software tools”, International Conference on Sustainable Environment and Civil Engineering (ICSECE-2025), SRM Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, March 27-28, 2025, pg no. 83, ISBN: 978-93-342-1987-6
  • Shafeer Ahamed N S, Ibrahim Y, Kanmani K, Saran (2025), “Flexural and shear behavior of RC beams reinforced with basalt and polypropylene fibers”, International Conference on Sustainable Environment and Civil Engineering (ICSECE-2025), SRM Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, March 27-28, 2025, pg no. 84, ISBN: 978-93-342-1987-6
  • Shafeer Ahamed N S, Ibrahim Y, Kanmani K (2024), “Development of Light Transmitting Concrete Using Acrylic Bars”, International Conference on New Trends in Science, Engineering, Technology and Management (ICNTSETM- 2024), organized by P. S. V College of Engineering and Technology, Krishnagiri, Tamilnadu, April 26th & 27th, 2024, pg no. 7, ISBN: 978-81-19821-90-7.
  • Ibrahim Yakoopali, Jagadeesh Kasi, Shafeer Ahamed N S, Kanmani K, Vasanthi Padmanabhan (2024), “Characterization, Adsorption and Kinetics studies: Treatment of Textile Dyeing Effluent by novel natural Coagulation cum Adsorption Process”, International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and Devices (AFMD-2024), organized by SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, February 26-29, 2024, pg no.1215.
  • Ibrahim Yakoopali, Jagadeesh Kasi, Shafeer Ahamed N S, Kanmani K, Vasanthi Padmanabhan (2024), “A Novel Eco-Friendly Treatment: Removal of Colour from Cottage Dyeing Effluent by Natural Coagulation cum Adsorption Process”, International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and Devices (AFMD-2024), organized by SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, February 26-29, 2024, pg no.1250.

c. National Conferences

  • Kanmani, P. Vasanthi, Y. Ibrahim, S. Shafeer Ahamed (2023), “Transforming rice agriculture: image processing techniques for sustainable precision farming and global food security”, National Conference on Functional Materials for Sustainable Energy & Information Technology (FuMSEIT 2023), organized in association with Federation of Economic Development Association by School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, B S Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, November 27-28, 2023, pg no.123. (ISBN 978-93-92892-88-2).
  • Ibrahim Yakoopali, Vasanthi Padmanabhan, Shafeer Ahamed N S, Kanmani K, Jagadeesh Kasi, Mohammed Shaheer Aadil (2023), “Experimental assessment of partial replacement of cement with sea shell powder in concrete”, National Conference on Functional Materials for Sustainable Energy & Information Technology (FuMSEIT 2023), organized in association with Federation of Economic Development Association by School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, B S Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, November 27-28, 2023, . pg no.125 (ISBN 978-93-92892-88-2).

3. Funded Project

SI.
No.
TitleAgencyPeriodAmount
(Rupees in Lakhs)
Status
(Submitted / Ongoing / Completed)
1Novel Applications of Micro-Nanobubbles Treated Water for the Production of Low Carbon ConcreteSERB – PSURE3 years29.92Submitted
4. 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.
  • More than 100 testing and consultancy works carried out since 2011.
  • Clientele includes Seventh sense reality developers (SSRD), Southern Railway, Public Works Department, East Coast Construction & Industries Limited (ECCI) , JBM Dakshin, JBM Shelters, Buhari Builders & Contractors, Arun Excello, Tulsyan Steels, Build Pro Constructions, RDS Projects,etc.
  • Acted as member of the team headed by Dr. M.S.Haji Sheik Mohammed and executed GFRG Model house (550 sq.ft.) in the B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology Campus at a budget cost of 5 Lakhs during 2017.

5. Salient Consultancy Works

  • Condition assessment of G+2 storey RC building of TBAK Women’s college at Kilakarai
  • Member of team executed the condition Assessment of 35 years old Buhari Buildings, Chennai
  • Member of team executed the condition Assessment and Rehabilitation of 30 years old Crescent Girls School, Chennai

E. Extension Activities

1. Major Conference / Workshop Organized

  • 2nd National Workshop on “Electrochemical Corrosion Techniques: Theory and Hands on Training” – 17-18, March, 2023, Chennai.
  • Member of organizing committee of National Workshop on “Electrochemical Corrosion Techniques : Theory and Hands on Training” –7-8, September, 2018, Chennai.
  • Organized National Workshop on Impact of Climate Change on Durability of RCC Structures (ICCDRS’16) –19-24, April, 2016, Chennai.
  • Organized a three days workshop “ANSYS” for final year students in collaboration with CADD centre , Tambaram.

2. Academic Staff College Orientation/ Refresher Course Attended

  • Attended two weeks GIAN Course on “Design and Construction of Precast Concrete Buildings,” conducted at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, during June 27 – July 4, 2025 with a Certificate of Merit (Grade A).
  • Completed “Building Materials and Composites,” a 8-week Faculty Development Programme (FDP) approved NPTEL course, conducted by IIT Delhi during July to September 2024.
  • Completed “Design of steel structures,” a 12-week Faculty Development Programme (FDP) approved NPTEL course, conducted by IIT Delhi during July to October 2024
  • “Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education,” a 5-day Online FDP organized by AICTE, held from 30th January to 3rd February 2023
  • “Faculty Induction/Orientation Programme for Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education,” a 4-week FDP organized by the Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, in collaboration with the MIT School of Education & Research, MIT Art, Design & Technology University, under the aegis of the Ministry of Education, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching, held from 20th September to 19th October 2022; obtained Grade A+
  • Attended “Research Methodology and Data Analysis using SPSS and AMOS,” organized by the Department of Management Studies, B.S.A. Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai-48, held from 13th July 2017 to 19th July 2017 (7 days).
  • Attended “Introduction to Structural Engineering,” conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur in collaboration with the Department of Civil Engineering, SRM University, Chennai, under the National Mission on Education through ICT, sponsored by MHRD, held from 30th November 2015 to 3rd January 2016 (1 week) and 4th January 2016 to 9th January 2016 (1 week).
  • Attended “Applications of GIS in Civil Engineering,” organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, B.S. Abdur Rahman University, Chennai-48, held from 4th June 2012 to 24th June 2012 (3 weeks), sponsored by NRDMS (DST) Sponsored Training Program.

F. Details of Industry Experience

Served in the Construction Industry for a period of 14 Months as Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) and Site engineer and executed the following projects.

Sl. No.Name of ProjectContractorClient
1.Construction of 24 Individual Villas at Thoraipakkam, ChennaiM/S. Shiva ConstructionsUDS Projects Ltd
2.Construction of Pre Engineered Building of area 20000 sq.ft. at Mahindra City, Paranur, Chengalpet.M/S. CRN Architects and engineersMechaplast India Ltd.