Ph.D. Structural Engineering (2021) University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila, Pakistan

M.Sc. Structural Engineering (2013) University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila, Pakistan

B.Sc. Civil Engineering (2010) University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila, Pakistan

1. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
2. STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING
3. SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGIES
4. CEMENT REPLACEMENT MATERIALS 
5. OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES FOR EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN

Total Impact Factor for Published Papers = 40.142

1. Asad Kareem, Syed Saqib Mehboob, Diyar Khan, Aïssa Rezzoug, Qadir Bux alias Imran Latif Qureshi, Khizar Hayat, Brahim Benzougagh and Khaled Mohamed Khedher "Date Palm Fiber as a Sustainable Reinforcement for Concrete: Comprehensive Review of Properties and Applications" Materials, (Accepted November 2024) HEC Policy 2024, W-Category JCR2023 IF 3.1, WoS. (ISSN 1996-1944)

2. Muhammad Uzair, Saqib Mehboob, Diyar Khan, Aïssa Rezzoug, Qadir Bux Alias Imran Latif Qureshi, Khaled Mohamed Khedher "Enhancing Gamma Radiation Shielding: A Comparison of Magnetite-Enhanced Concrete and Conventional Concrete" Civil and Environmental Engineering, (Accepted for June 2025) HEC Policy 2024, X-Category JCR2023 IF 1.1, WoS. (ISSN 1336-5835)

3. Ikram Ullah Khan, Qaiser uz Zaman Khan, Syed Saqib Mehboob "Experimental Investigation of Mechanical & Durability Characteristics of a Carbon Negative Sustainable Ferrock Concrete with Dolomite" Jurnal Kejuruteraan (Journal of Engineering), (Accepted for May 2025) HEC Policy 2024, X-Category JCR2023 IF 0.6, WoS. (ISSN 0128-0198)

4. Maisam Raza, Qaiser uz Zaman Khan, Syed Saqib Mehboob, Matiullah, Ikram Ullah Khan "Optimizing Sustainable Self-Compacting Concrete with Dolomite and Fly Ash Ingredients" Jurnal Kejuruteraan (Journal of Engineering), (Accepted for March 2025) HEC Policy 2024, X-Category JCR2023 IF 0.6, WoS. (ISSN 0128-0198)

5. Hasnain Kazam, Syed Saqib Mehboob & Matiullah "Enhancing Shear Strength in RC Beams: A Synergistic Approach with Steel Chips and Wire Mesh" Jurnal Kejuruteraan (Journal of Engineering), (Accepted for January 2025) HEC Policy 2024, X-Category JCR2023 IF 0.6, WoS. (ISSN 0128-0198)

6. Abdul Rehman Ghumman, Faisal Shabbir, Syed Saqib Mehboob, Ali Raza "Strengthening Concrete Beams with Basalt Fiber Reinforcement: Enhancing Impact Resistance" Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering, 2024 (HJRS: X-Category) JCR2023 IF 1.7, WoS. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40996-024-01607-2 

7. Muhammad Kashif, Wajahat Sammer Ansari, Ahsan Naseem , Muhammad Rizwan Riaz, Syed Saqib Mehboob, Pieter De Winne, Hans De Backer “Finite Element Modeling of Active Cracking in Actively Reinforced Concrete Pavement Slab Exposed to Fluctuating Temperature” Sci Rep 17337, 2024 (HJRS: W-Category) JCR2023 IF 3.8, WoS. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-68414-7

8. Aziz, A., Mehboob, S.S., Tayyab, A. et al. Enhancing sustainability in self-compacting concrete by optimizing blended supplementary cementitious materials. Sci Rep 14, 12326, 2024 (HJRS: W-Category) JCR2023 IF 3.8, WoS. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-62499-w 

9. Afsar Ali, Qaiser uz Zaman Khan, Syed Saqib Mehboob et al., "Enhancing Multi-Objective Mix Design for GGBS-Based Geopolymer Concrete with Natural Mineral Blends under Ambient Curing: A Taguchi-Grey Relational Optimization" Ain Shams Engineering Journal, vol. 15, no. 5, 102708, 2024 (HJRS: W-Category) JCR2023 IF 6.0, WoS. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asej.2024.102708

10. Israr Ahmad Awan, Syed Saqib Mehboob, Raja Wajahat Zahoor Khan “Experimental Investigation of Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Concrete Containing Bentonite and Dolomite as a Partial Replacement of Cement”, Jurnal Kejuruteraan (Journal of Engineering), vol. 35, no. 6, 0128-0198, 2023 (HJRS: Y-Category) JCR2023 IF 0.6, WoS. https://doi.org/10.17576/jkukm-2023-35(6)-02

11. Khizar Hayat, Saqib Mehboob, Qadir Bux alias Imran Latif Qureshi, Afsar Ali, Mati Ullah, Diyar Khan, Muhammad Atlaf, “Statistical Subspace-Based Damage Detection and Jerk Energy Acceleration for Reliable Structural Health Monitoring,” Buildings. 2023; 13(7):1625 JCR2023 IF 3.1, WoS. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13071625  

12. Saqib Mehboob, Qaiser Uz Zaman Khan, Sohaib Ahmad, "Application of an improved damage detection method for building structures based on ambient vibration measurements" Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, pp. 1-23, 2023 JCR2023 IF 2.6, WoS. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-023-07713-z  

13. S. Mehboob, Matiullah, K. Riaz, and M. Saad, "Performance Evaluation of Mortarless Brick Masonry," Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, vol. 41, no. 3, pp. 14-22, 2022. (HJRS: Y-Category)  https://doi.org/10.22581/muet1982.2203.02

14. S. Mehboob, Q. U. Z. Khan, S. Ahmad, and S. M. Anwar, "Health assessment of RC building subjected to ambient excitation: Strategy and application," Earthquakes and Structures, vol. 22, no. 2, pp. 185-201, 2022. (Impact Factor = 2.018)   https://doi.org/10.12989/eas.2022.22.2.185

15. "Numerical Study for Evaluation of a Vibration Based Damage Index for Effective Damage Detection" Bulletin of the Polish Academy of Sciences: Technical Sciences (2020), p.0-0 (ISSN: 0239-7528), Vol. 68, Issue 6 (Impact Factor = 1.385). Authors: Saqib Mehboob, Qaiser Uz Zaman Khan, Sohaib Ahmad https://10.24425/bpasts.2020.134651

16. "Vibration-Based Method for Story-Level Damage Detection of the Reinforced Concrete Structure" Computers and Concrete (2021), p.0-0 (ISSN: 1598-8198), Vol. 27, No. 1  (Impact Factor = 7.628). Authors: Saqib Mehboob and Qaiser U. Zaman https://doi.org/10.12989/cac.2021.27.1.000   

17. “Investigation of water tank as TLD for vibration control of frame structure under seismic excitations” Life Sci J (2013); 10 (7s):1182-1189 (ISSN: 1097-8135), 188 (Impact Factor = 0.165). Authors: Syed Saqib Mehboob, Qaiser uz Zaman Khan, Fiaz Tahir, Muhammad Jamil Ahmad https://lifesciencesite.com/lsj/life1007s/188_19519life1007s_1182_1189.pdf

18. "Experimental and numerical investigation of T‑joint enhanced confinement using flat steel strips" Asian Journal of Civil Engineering. (2020): p. 0-0  (ISSN: 1563-0854), (HJRS: Y-Category). Authors: Q.Z.Khan , A.Ahmad, S.Mehboob, M. Nouman. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42107-020-00292-6

19. "Energy Dissipation Characteristic of Retrofitted Damaged Low Strength Concrete Bridge Pier" Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Bridge Engineering. (2020): p. 1-29  (ISSN: 1478-4637), (HJRS: X-Category). Authors: Q.Z.Khan , A.Ahmad, S.S.Mehboob, M. Iqbal. https://doi.org/10.1680/jbren.20.00016

20. "Preparation of Low Cost Foam Concrete Using Detergent" Vol. 24 No 04 (2019): Technical Journal (ISSN: 2313-7770), (HJRS: Y-Category). Authors:Abdul Waheed, Muhammad Usman Arshid, Saqib Mehboob, Afaq Ahmed, Tahir Sultan http://tj.uettaxila.edu.pk/index.php/technical-journal/article/view/853

21. "Proposed Equation of Elastic Modulus of Hybrid Fibers Reinforced Concrete Cylinders" Vol. 24 No 01 (2019): Technical Journal (ISSN: 2313-7770), (HJRS: Y-Category). Authors: Qaiser uz Zaman Khan , Afaq Ahmad, Ali Raza, Muhammad Fiaz Tahir, Syed Saqib Mehboob http://tj.uettaxila.edu.pk/index.php/technical-journal/article/view/903

22. "Performance of T-Joints Repaired with Different CFRP Arrangements" Vol 23 No 04 (2018): Technical Journal (ISSN: 2313-7770), (HJRS: Y-Category). Authors: Fiaz Tahir, Saqib Mehboob, Qaiser Uz Zaman Khan, Faisal Shabir http://tj.uettaxila.edu.pk/index.php/technical-journal/article/view/508

23. "Seismic Demand for Low-Rise Reinforced Concrete Structures of Islamabad-Rawalpindi Region (Pakistan)" (2017), Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering (ISSN: 2191-4281), (Impact Factor 0.728). Authors: Sohaib Ahmad, Kypros Pilakoutas, Qaiser Uz Zaman Khan, Saqib Mehboob https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-017-2924-1

24. “Effect of FRP on compressive strength of unheated and post heated concrete” Life Sci J (2013); 10(12s):577-583 (ISSN: 1097-8135), 94 (Impact Factor = 0.165). Authors: Rana Faisal Tufail, Muhammad Yaqub, Qaiser uz Zaman Khan, Muhammad Shahid Mehmood, Syed Saqib Mehboob https://lifesciencesite.com/lsj/life1012s/123_22311life1012s_770_777.pdf

25. “Experimental versus design guideline predictions for confined strength and axial load carrying capacity of circular concrete cylinders wrapped with CFRP” Life Sci J (2013); 10(12s):684-695 (ISSN: 1097-8135), 110 (Impact Factor = 0.165). Authors: Rana Faisal Tufail, Muhammad Yaqub, Qaiser uz Zaman Khan, Syed Saqib Mehboob, Muhammad Rameez Sohail https://lifesciencesite.com/lsj/life1012s/110_22271life1012s_684_695.pdf

26. “Investigation of Seismic Performance of Vertically Irregular Reinforced Concrete Buildings” Life Sci J (2013); 10(12s):949-955 (ISSN: 1097-8135), 154 (Impact Factor = 0.165). Authors: Qaiser uz Zaman Khan, Asif Tahir, Syed Saqib Mehboob https://lifesciencesite.com/lsj/life1012s/154_22492life1012s_949_955.pdf

Non Impact Factor Journal (International) Paper(s):

1. Saqib, Muhammad, Faisal Shabbir, and Syed Saqib Mehboob, "Model Updating of a Full-Scale Building Structure Under Train Induced Vibration" Sustainable Structures and Materials, An International Journal, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 63-75, 2023. http://ssmij.org/index.php/ssm/article/view/163

Structural Health Monitoring System for RC Buildings 

Project Funded by HEC, NRPU 3820

Working Capacity: PhD Student 

Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Qaiser uz Zaman Khan

Status of Project: Completed

Scientific Contribution of the Project:

Member (UG Time Table Committee) - Jan. 2014 to July 2017

Member (MSc Thesis Format Check Committee) - Feb. 2015 to March 2018

Member (Departmental OBE Committee) - Sicne 2014 to date

Assistant Professor (29th DEC. 2015 - To Date) AT UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY TAXILA, PAKISTAN

Lecturer (1st NOV. 2013 - 28th DEC. 2015) AT UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY TAXILA, PAKISTAN

Assistant Engineer (Civil)/Sub Divisional Officer Provincial Building Attock, (1st NOV. 2012 – 31st OCT. 2013) AT COMMUNICATION AND WORKS DEPARTMENT, PUNJAB GOVERNMENT PAKISTAN

Research Scholar (15th AUGUST 2011 – 31st OCT. 2012) AT UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, TAXILA PAKISTAN

Civil Engineer (3rd AUGUST 2010 – 31st JULY 2011) AT ENMASSE CONSULT SERVICES (PVT) LAHORE, PAKISTAN

Professional Engineer of Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC). CIVIL/30093

IEP Islamabad, Pakistan Since 2013. No. M-18623/ISL-2750 (CIVIL)

ASCE Aff. Member for 2011 to 2012. ID 9112588

ASCE Student Society Membership for SEI. I.D # 000011872412

Pakistan Engineering Congress Life Member. ID 5233

Undergraduate Courses in Civil Engineering Department:

1. Surveying-I

2. Surveying-II

3. Civil Engineering Drawing

4. Computer Applications

5. Drawing, Estimation & Construction

6. Construction, Planning & Management

7. Design of Structures

8. Strength of Materials-I

Undergraduate Courses in Environmental Engineering Department:

1. Design of Structures

2. Structural Analysis

3. Engineering Mechanics

Conference Papers:

1. Matiullah, S. Mehboob, and Q. u. Z. Khan, "Damage detection in RC structures for random input signals using jerk-energy curvature diagram," presented at the 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Development in Civil Engineering, MUET, Pakistan, December 05-07, 2019.

2. K. Hayat and S. S. Mehboob, "Mass distribution effect on the finite model updating using operational model analysis technique," presented at the 4th Conference on Sustainability in Civil Engineering (CSCE’22), Department of Civil Engineering, Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad Pakistan, 2022.

3. A. Ali, Q. U. Z. Khan, and S. S. Mehboob, "Experimental design optimization using Taguchi-analysis for compositional parameters of eco-friendly GGBS based geopolymer concrete," presented at the Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Recent Advances in Civil Engineering and Disaster Management, Department of Civil Engineering, UET Peshawar, December 2022, 15-16, 2022.

4. I. A. Awana, S. S. Mehboob, and R. W. Z. Khan, "Experimental Investigation of Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Concrete Containing Bentonite and Dolomite as a Partial Replacement of Cement," presented at the International Conference on Sustainable Development in Civil Engineering (ICSDC 2023), Department of Civil Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, February 16-18, 2023.

5. M. Sohaib, Q. U. Z. Khan, and S. S. Mehboob, "Practical application of structural health monitoring in civil engineering structures: A review," presented at the 1st International Conference on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Taxila, Pakistan, February 22-23, 2022.

6. M. Uzair and S. Mehboob, "Improvement of Concrete Shielding to Nuclear Radiations using Magnetite," presented at the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Engineering and Technology Taxila, Pakistan, 22-23 February, 2023.

7. H. Kasam and S. Mehboob, "Investigation of Shear Strength of RC Beams using Combination of Industrial Waste Steel Chips and Wire Mesh," presented at the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Engineering and Technology Taxila, Pakistan, 22-23 February, 2023.

8. A. Aziz and S. S. Mehboob, "Response Surface Methodology Based Optimized Mix Design for Self-Compacting Concrete Blended with Metakaolin Waste," presented at the 5th Conference on Sustainability in Civil Engineering (CSCE'23), Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad Pakistan, 2023.

9. M. Rasheed, H. Munsif, and S. Mehboob, "Integrating Computer Vision in Construction Estimations and 3D Modelings," presented at The 13th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC), 2024.

Post-Graduate Thesis Supervised

1. Khizar Hayyat (2K20-MSC-STR-40) Output-only subspace based residual function for structural health monitoring enhanced with energy associated to jerk of acceleration: A model study.
2. Israr Ahmad Awan (2K18-MSC-STR-18) Experimental investigation of eco-friendly concrete made of bentonite and dolomite (Muzaffarabad - Kamsar Quarry dust).
3. Abdul Aziz (2K19-MSC-STR-08) A multi-objective Taguchi and response surface methodology based modified technique for optimizing the fresh and hardened properties of Self Compacting Concrete using Metakaolin waste.
4. Muhammad Uzair (2K19-MSC-STR-44) Improvement of concrete shielding to nuclear radiations using magnetite.
5. Hasnain Kazam (2K20-MS-STR-29) Investigation of Shear Strength of RC Beams using Combination of Industrial Waste Steel Chips and Wire Mesh
6. Asad Kareem (2K21-MS-STR-10) Experimental Study on the Performance of Date Palm Surface Fiber Reinforced Concrete under Acidic Condition (Inprogress)

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) COURSES  

1. Sustainable Design & Energy Management
2. Total Quality Management
3. Maintenance of Roads in Pakistan – NHA’s Perspective
4. Building Code of Pakistan (Seismic Provisions)
5. Renewable Energy Technologies (Wind Energy)
6. Engineering Leadership and Ethics
7. Outcome Based Education (OBE) System
8. ICTS for Climate Change & Disaster Risk Management
9. Design of Tall Buildings: Trends and Advances for Structural Performance (Seminar)
10. Research Methodology & Research Paper Publication (Seminar)
11. Seismic Qualification Technique of Electrical Equipment
12. Two Days National Level Workshop on LaTex
13. Assessment of Structural Response of RC Frames through the use of Hybrid ANN-FEA Model

TECHNICAL WORKSHOPS

1. Introduction to Non-Linear Structural Analysis using ANSYS Dated: 7th – 8th May 2014, in Muhammad Ali Jinnah University (MAJU), Islamabad in collaboration with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)   

2. International Workshop on Earthquake Engineering by IEP Karachi in collaboration with NED Karachi Dated: 29th July 2016 to 31st July 2016 in IEP Center Karachi

3. International Research Workshop “Research and Inferential Statistics – Capacity Building in Inferential Statistics and Analysis” by Research Center for Training & Development RCTD Dated: 26-27th Jan. 2017 through definition video conferencing in Telecom Department UET Taxila

4. International Workshop on Outcome Based Education (OBE) System by PEC Islamabad in collaboration with UET Taxila Dated: 01st Feb. 2017 to 02nd Feb. 2017 in UET Taxila

5. International Workshop - Design of Tall Buildings: Trends and Advances for Structural Performance by NUST Islamabad in collaboration with PEC and AIT Thailand Dated: 25th April. 2017

6. Bloom’s Taxonomy in Design & Assessment of Course Learning Outcomes by IST Islamabad Dated 20th December 2017

7. Seminar and Workshop on Performance Based Structural Design of Tall Buildings by NED Karachi in collaboration with AIT & AIT Solutions Thailand Dated: 20th April 2018 to 21st April 2018 in Civil Engineering Department NED UET Karachi.