Journal Articles: (Cumulative impact factor = 46.254)

• Farooq, S., F. Butt and R.M Waqas (2023) “The behavior of retrofitted GPC columns under eccentric loading” Engineering Proceedings 44(1):16 (HEC Y category)

• Sabireen, F. Butt, A. Ahmad, K. Ullah, O. Zaid, H. A. Shah and T. Kamal (2023) “Mechanical performance of fibre-reinforced concrete and functionally graded concrete with natural and recycled aggregates” Ain Shams Engineering Journal 14(9):102121  (HEC W category, IF = 6.00)

• Tufail, R.F., M. H. Naeem, J. Ahmad, H. Waheed, A. Majdi, D. Farooq, A. Maqsoom, F. Butt (2022) “Evaluation of the fresh and mechanical properties of nanoengineered self compacting concrete containing graphite nano/micro platelets” Case Studies in Construction Materials 17: e01165 (HEC X category, IF = 6.2)

• Noman, M., M. Yaqub, M. Fahad, F. Butt, B. Khalid (2022) “Dynamic characteristics of RC structures in short and long duration real fires” Case Studies in Construction Materials 16: e01058 (HEC X category, IF = 6.2)

• Akhlaq, H., F. Butt, M. Alwetaishi, M. Riaz, O. Benjeddou and E. E. Hussein (2022) “Structural identification of a 90m high minaret of a landmark structure under ambient vibrations” Buildings 12(2):252 (HEC W category, IF = 3.8)

• Waqas, R.M., F. Butt, A. Danish, M. Alqurashi, M.A. Mosaberpanah, B. Masood, and E.E. Hussein (2021) “Influence of bentonite on mechanical and durability properties of high-calcium fly ash geopolymer concrete with natural and recycled aggregates” Materials 14(24):7790 (HEC W category, IF = 3.748)

• Ibraheem, M., F. Butt, R.M. Waqas, K. Hussain, R.F. Tufail, N. Ahmad, K. Usanova, and M.A. Musarat (2021) “Mechanical and microstructural characterization of quarry rock dust incorporated steel fiber reinforced geopolymer concrete and residual properties after exposure to elevated temperatures” Materials 14 (22):6890 (HEC W category, IF = 3.748)

• Hussain, K., F. Butt, M. Alwetaishi, R.M. Waqas, F. Aslam, M. Ibraheem, Z. Xulong, N. Ahmad, R.F. Tufail, M.A. Musarat, and E.E. Hussein (2021) “Effect of quarry rock dust as a binder on the properties of fly ash and slag-based geopolymer concrete exposed to ambient and elevated temperatures” Applied Sciences 11(19):9192 (HEC W category, IF = 2.838)

• Kaleem A.D., N. Ahmad, R.A. Khalid, A. Danish, M. Safdar, F. Butt, S. Sharib (2021) “Characterization and standardization of sand for geotechnical laboratory testing in Pakistan” Technical Journal, University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Taxila, Pakistan 26(3):1-8 (HEC Y category)

• Ahmad N., Y. Rasheed, U. Saleem, A. Ahmad, F. Butt, M. Safdar, S. Sharib (2021) “Mineralogy as a key parameter for strength evaluation of clayey subgrades” Technical Journal, University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Taxila, Pakistan 26(3):18-24 (HEC Y category)

• Waqas, R. M., F. Butt, X. Zhu, T. Jiang and R.F. Tufail (2021) “A comprehensive study on the factors affecting the workability and mechanical properties of ambient cured fly ash and slag based geopolymer concrete” Applied Sciences 11(18):8722 (HEC W category, IF = 2.838)

• Waqas, R.M. and F. Butt (2021) “Behavior of quarry rock dust, fly ash and slag based geopolymer concrete columns reinforced with steel fibers under eccentric loading” Applied Sciences 11(15):6740 (HEC W category, IF = 2.838)

• Khan, B. L., H. Farooq, M. Usman, F. Butt, A. Q. Khan and A. Hanif (2019) “Effect of soil–structure interaction on a masonry structure under train-induced vibrations” Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers- Structures and Buildings 172(12):922-934. (HEC X category, IF = 0.965)

• Mehmood, S. and F. Butt (2019) “Effect of steel fibers on heat of hydration and mechanical properties of concrete containing fly ash” Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology 38(1):83-94. (HEC X category)

• Omenzetter, P. and F. Butt (2016) “Updating of an instrumented building model considering amplitude dependence of dynamic resonant properties extracted from seismic response records” Structural Control and Health Monitoring 23(4): 598-620. (HEC W category, IF = 3.622)

• Butt, F., and P. Omenzetter (2014) “Seismic response trends evaluation and finite element model calibration of an instrumented RC building considering soil-structure interaction and non-structural components” Engineering Structures 65:111-123.(HEC W-category, IF= 2.631)

• Tahir, M. F., M. Yaqub, I. Bukhari, F. Butt and A. Ashraf (2013) “ Design guidelines review for CFRP confinement of plain and reinforced concrete square columns” Life Science Journal 10(12s):778-790. (IF=0.165)

• Butt, F., and P. Omenzetter (2012) "Evaluation of seismic response trends from long-term monitoring of two Instrumented RC buildings including soil-structure interaction," Advances in Civil Engineering, Vol. 2012, p1-18. (HEC X-category, IF=0.661)

        Book chapters:

• Butt, F., and P. Omenzetter  (2013) “Finite element model calibration of an instrumented RC building based on seismic excitation including non-structural components and soil-structure interaction” From Materials to Structures: Advancement through Innovation, CRC Press, Taylors and Francis Group, London, p 251-256, ISBN 978-0-415-63318-5.

• Butt, F., and P. Omenzetter (2011) “Evaluation of variation in dynamic response of a building from seismic records using system identification” Incorporating Sustainable Practice in Mechanics of structures and Materials, CRC Press, Taylors and Francis Group, London, p 359-364, ISBN 978-0-415-61657-7.

          International Peer-reviewed Conference proceedings:

• Zaman, S., R.M. Waqas and F. Butt (2023) “Effect of bentonite and polypropylene fibers on fresh and hardened properties of fly ash based geopolymer concrete” Proceedings of 5th Conference on Sustainability in Civil Engineering (CSCE’23), 3rd August 2023, CUST Islamabad, Pakistan. ISBN 978-969-23344-4-0.

• Hassan, M.S., F. Butt and A. Elahi (2023) “Performance of self-compacting concrete with incorporation of silica fume and coal bottom ash” Proceedings of 5th Conference on Sustainability in Civil Engineering (CSCE’23), 3rd August 2023, CUST Islamabad, Pakistan. ISBN 978-969-23344-4-0.

• Hussain, S., S.S. Mehboob, N. Ahmad, F. Butt and Abuzar (2023) “Experimental study on seismic response characteristics of soil on building models using 1-D shake-table” Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering (ICACEE-2023), 22-23 February 2023, U.E.T. Taxila, Pakistan.

• Raza, M. U. and F. Butt (2022) “Seismic vulnerability assessment of buildings in Mingora, Swat, Pakistan” Proceedings of National Conference on Civil Engineering (NCCE-22), 24 December 2022, Lahore Leads University Lahore, Pakistan.

• Khan, S.A., F. Butt and A. Ali (2022) “Structural systems identification using weighted transmissibility operator under forced vibrations” Proceedings of 4th Conference on Sustainability in Civil Engineering (CSCE’22), 31 August 2022, CUST Islamabad, Pakistan. ISBN 978-969-23344-3-3.

• Jam, M. U. H., U.A. Naeem and F. Butt (2022) “To study the impact of floating debris on bridge pier” Proceedings of 4th Conference on Sustainability in Civil Engineering (CSCE’22), 31 August 2022, CUST Islamabad, Pakistan. ISBN 978-969-23344-3-3.

• Nasir, A. and F. Butt (2022) “Influence of silica fume, steel, and polypropylene fibers on mechanical properties of plastic concrete” Proceedings of 4th Conference on Sustainability in Civil Engineering (CSCE’22), 31 August 2022, CUST Islamabad, Pakistan. ISBN 978-969-23344-3-3.

• Ahmad, M. and F. Butt (2022) “Numerical investigation of quarry rock dust, fly ash, slag based and CFRP’s retrofitted geo polymer concrete beams” Proceedings of 4th Conference on Sustainability in Civil Engineering (CSCE’22), 31 August 2022, CUST Islamabad, Pakistan. ISBN 978-969-23344-3-3.

• Imtiaz, A., F. Butt, and Waqas, R.M. (2021) “Experimental testing, FE modelling and analysis of geopolymer concrete columns with steel reinforcement” Proceedings of 3rd Conference on Sustainability in Civil Engineering (CSCE’21), 11 August 2021, CUST Islamabad, Pakistan. ISBN 978-969-23344-2-6.

• Hussain, K. and F. Butt (2021) “Effect on workability, compressive, and tensile strength of geopolymer concrete incorporated with quarry rock dust, fly ash and slag cured at ambient and elevated temperatures” Proceedings of 3rd Conference on Sustainability in Civil Engineering (CSCE’21), 11 August 2021, CUST Islamabad, Pakistan. ISBN 978-969-23344-2-6.

• Ghaffar, A. and F. Butt (2021) “Performance evaluation of ambient cured quarry rock dust (QRD) incorporated geopolymer concrete (GPC) beams” Proceedings of 3rd Conference on Sustainability in Civil Engineering (CSCE’21), 11 August 2021, CUST Islamabad, Pakistan. ISBN 978-969-23344-2-6.

• Awais, M. and F. Butt (2021) “Strengthening of ambient cured quarry rock dust incorporated geopolymer concrete beams” Proceedings of 3rd Conference on Sustainability in Civil Engineering (CSCE’21), 11 August 2021, CUST Islamabad, Pakistan. ISBN 978-969-23344-2-6.

• Riaz-ud-Din, and F. Butt (2021) “Assessing damage grades of buildings and their relationship with seismic risk perception, a case study of Pabbi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa” Proceedings of 3rd Conference on Sustainability in Civil Engineering (CSCE’21), 11 August 2021, CUST Islamabad, Pakistan. ISBN 978-969-23344-2-6.

• Sabireen, and F. Butt (2021) “Evaluating the flexural performance of functionally graded concrete using steel fibres and recycled aggregates” Proceedings of 3rd Conference on Sustainability in Civil Engineering (CSCE’21), 11 August 2021, CUST Islamabad, Pakistan. ISBN 978-969-23344-2-6.

• Zia, S. M. M. and F. Butt (2020) “Fresh, mechanical and durability properties of eco-friendly concrete containing sugarcane bagasse ash and wood saw dust” Proceedings of 2nd Conference on Sustainability in Civil Engineering (CSCE’20), 12 August 2020, CUST Islamabad, Pakistan. ISBN 978-969-23344-1-9.

• Ibraheem, M. and F. Butt (2020) “Fresh and mechanical properties of ambient cured ternary blended geopolymer concrete reinforced with steel fibers” Proceedings of 2nd Conference on Sustainability in Civil Engineering (CSCE’20), 12 August 2020, CUST Islamabad, Pakistan. ISBN 978-969-23344-1-9.

• Butt, F., and P. Omenzetter (2013) “Finite element model updating of a RC building considering seismic response trends” Proceedings of the SPIE Conference on Non-destructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure and Homeland Security, 10-14 March 2013, San Diego, USA, Vol 8694, pp1-12.

• Butt, F., and P. Omenzetter (2012) “Pre- and post-earthquake dynamic analysis of an RC building including soil-structure interaction” Proceedings of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Annual Conference, 13-15 April 2012, Christchurch, New Zealand, pp 1-8.

• Butt, F., and P. Omenzetter (2012) “Seismic response trends evaluation via long term monitoring and finite element model updating of an RC building including soil-structure interaction” Proceedings of the SPIE Conference on Non-destructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure and Homeland Security, 11-15 March 2012, San Diego, USA, Vol. 8347, pp1-12.

• Butt, F., and P. Omenzetter (2011) “Evaluation of Variation in Dynamic Response of Two Instrumented Buildings under Seismic Excitations” Proceedings of Ninth Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 14-16 April 2011, Auckland, New Zealand, pp 1-8.

• Butt, F., and P. Omenzetter (2011) “Long term seismic response monitoring and finite element modelling of a concrete building considering soil flexibility and non-structural components” Proceedings of the SPIE Conference on Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, mechanical and Aerospace Systems, 6-10 March 2011, San Diego, USA, Vol. 7981, pp1-12.

• Butt, F., and P. Omenzetter (2011) “System identification and finite element modelling of a building incorporating soil flexibility and non-structural components” Proceedings of First Middle East Conference on Smart monitoring, Assessment and Rehabilitation of Civil Structures, 8-10 February 2011, Dubai, UAE, pp1-8.

• Butt, F., and P. Omenzetter (2010) “System identification of a building using strong motion data (Poster)” The New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Annual Conference and AGM, 26-28 March 2010, Wellington, New Zealand.

• Butt, F., and P. Omenzetter (2009) “System identification of a building using GeoNet data (Poster)” The New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Annual Conference and AGM, 3-5 April 2009, Christchurch, New Zealand.

• Khan, Q.Z., F. Shabbir, F. Butt, and U. Ghani (2006) “Behaviour of masonry structures during the October 8th earthquake in Pakistan” Proceedings of International Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 8-9 September 2006, Lahore, Pakistan, p 111-118.

To date, one PhD and 19 MSc students have successfully graduated under my supervision of their research theses. Currently, there are five PhD and four MSc students carrying out their research work under my supervision.  

Following is the list of graduated PhD and MSc students.

    As Main supervisor

• 2023

• Muhammad Shawaiz Hassan – M.Sc. Structural Engineering, CED, U.E.T. Taxila (2023)

        Performance of self compacting concrete with combined incorporation of silica fume and coal bottom              ash

• Amna Nasir - M.Sc. Structural Engineering, CED, U.E.T. Taxila (2023)

        Effect of silica fume and fibers on axial performance of recycled plastic aggregate concrete columns

• Maaz Ahmad - M.Sc. Structural Engineering, CED, U.E.T. Taxila (2023)

        Numerical investigation of quarry rock dust, fly ash and slag based geopolymer concrete beams

• Adal Imtiaz – M.Sc. Structural Engineering, CED, U.E.T. Taxila (2023)

        Experimental testing, FE modelling and analysis of geopolymer concrete columns with steel                            reinforcement

• Muhammad Umair Raza – M.Sc. Structural Engineering, CED, U.E.T. Taxila (2023)

          Seismic vulnerability assessment of buildings in Mingora, Swat, Pakistan

• 2022

• Muhammad Awais – M.Sc. Structural Engineering, CED, U.E.T. Taxila (2022)

        Retrofitting of ambient cured quarry rock dust (QRD) incorporated geopolymer concrete (GPC) beams

• Abdul Ghafar – M.Sc. Structural Engineering, CED, U.E.T. Taxila (2022)

        Performance evaluation of ambient cured quarry rock dust (QRD) incorporated geopolymer concrete              (GPC) beams

• 2021

• Rana Muhammad Waqas – Ph.D. Structural Engineering, CED, U.E.T. Taxila (2021)

       Development and performance of geopolymer concrete incorporating quarry rock dust

• Riaz-ud-Din – M.Sc. Structural Engineering, CED, U.E.T. Taxila (2021)

       Seismic vulnerability assessment of buildings in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan

• Sabireen – M.Sc. Structural Engineering, CED, U.E.T. Taxila (2021)

        Evaluation of mechanical properties of functionally graded concrete by using fibres reinforced recycled          aggregates concrete: An experimental study

• Khadim Hussain – M.Sc. Structural Engineering, CED, U.E.T. Taxila (2021)

        An experimental study on microstructural and mechanical properties of ternary blended geopolymer              concrete at elevated temperature

• 2020

• Muhammad Ibraheem – M.Sc. Structural Engineering, CED, U.E.T. Taxila (2020)

        Mechanical and microstructural characterization of quarry rock dust incorporated steel fibre reinforced            geopolymer concrete exposed to elevated temperatures

• Rabieah Kanwal – M.Sc. Structural Engineering, CED, U.E.T. Taxila (2020)

        Operational modal analysis of Nicholson’s Obelisk under traffic vibrations and nearby blast loading

• Syed Muhammad Mudassir Zia – M.Sc. Structural Engineering, CED, U.E.T. Taxila (2020)

        An experimental study to evaluate microstructure, strength, and durability of eco-friendly concrete                   containing sugarcane bagasse ash and wood saw dust

• 2019

• Hanzlah Akhlaq – M.Sc. Structural Engineering, CED, U.E.T. Taxila (2019)

       Structural identification and model validation of a 90m high minaret of Faisal Mosque under ambient               vibrations

• 2018

• Sajid Mehmood – M.Sc. Structural Engineering , CED, U.E.T. Taxila (2018)

       An experimental study on early strength gain and mechanical properties of concrete with steel fibers               and fly ash

       As Co-supervisor

• Shanza Arshad Khan – M.Sc. Electrical Engineering, EED, U.E.T. Taxila (2022)

       Structural systems identification using weighted transmissibility operator under ambient or forced                    vibrations

• Bilal Lal Khan – M.Sc. Structural Engineering, NICE, NUST Islamabad (2018)

       Assessment of soil structure interaction on dynamic response of a masonry structure under railway                 traffic vibrations

• Faizan Ali – M.Sc. Electronics Engineering, EED, U.E.T. Taxila (2017)

      Structural identification of systems via output-only Observer/Kalman Filter Identification ((OKID)-K-3)

• Aamir Raza – M.Sc. Electronics Engineering, EED, U.E.T. Taxila (2017)

       Experimental modal analysis under limited number of sensors using Transmissibility Operators

• International Seminar and Workshop on “Design of Tall Buildings” at NICE, NUST Islamabad, organized by SCEE, NUST Pakistan with AIT Solutions Thailand on 24th and 25th April 2017. The seminar and workshop carried 02 CPD points.
• Symposium on “Re-Designing Engineering Education in Pakistan” at Islamabad Club, Islamabad, organized by UET Taxila on 19th October 2015.
• Short course on “High Performance Concrete and High Rise Buildings (CEC-5)” at Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) Headquarters, Islamabad, organized by PEC on 24th and 25th July 2007.
• Short course on “Construction Management (CEC-4)” at Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) Headquarters, Islamabad, organized by PEC on 4th and 5th July 2007.
• Seminar on “Soil Dynamics and Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering” by Dr. Zia Zafir, Seismic Group Manager, Kleinfelder Inc. USA, organized by UET Taxila on 18th and 19th July 2005.
• Seminar on “AASHTO Mechanistic-Empirical Design Method for Flexible Pavements” by Dr. Zia Zafir, Seismic Group Manager, Kleinfelder Inc. USA, organized by UET Taxila on 11th July 2005.
• Seminar on “Load & Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) in Geotechnical Engineering” by Dr. Zia Zafir, Seismic Group Manager, Kleinfelder Inc. USA, organized by UET Taxila on 4th July 2005.
• Seminar on “Computer Applications in Civil Engineering” by Dr. Naveed Anwar, ACECOMS, AIT Thailand, organized by UET Taxila on 6th April 2005.
• Short course on “Information System in Construction Management” by Dr. Syed Mahmood Ahmad, Florida International University, Miami, USA, organized by UET Taxila on 12th and 13th August 2004.
• Short course on “Project Management” by Dr. Syed Mahmood Ahmad, Florida International University, Miami, USA, organized by UET Taxila on 6th and 7th August 2004.
•  A six weeks course on C++ language at Computer College of Pakistan Engineering Congress, Lahore from 20th April to 6th June 2001.