Ali Akhtar

Educational Background

Engr. Ali Akhtar holds an MSc in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Structural Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Taxila, where he also completed his BSc in Civil Engineering.

Research Contribution

Ali Akhtar’s research focuses on structural health monitoring, retrofitting of masonry structures and the use of machine learning (ANN and CNN) in structural engineering. His work also covers sustainable and fiber-reinforced concrete. He has published in leading Q1 and Q2 journals and presented his research at major international engineering conferences.

Journal Publications:

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Kb1cVL0AAAAJ&hl=en

Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ali-Akhtar-18?ev=hdr_xprf

Journal Publications:

1. Akhtar, S. Saleem, M. Salman, M. Noman, M. Zulqarnain and T. Jirawattanasomkul, “Performance of square masonry columns retrofitted with NSM steel and GFRP reinforcement under axial compression,” Constr. Build. Mater., vol. 458, p. 139534, 2025, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.139534
2. Noman, M. Salman, A. Ahmed, M. Hussain, A. Akhtar, & M. Zulqarnain (2025). Repair of Fire-Damaged Circular and Square Columns Using CFRP Composites: A Comprehensive Review. Journal of Civil Engineering Frontiers, 6(02), 82-96. https://doi.org/10.38094/jocef602116
3. Akhtar, M. Zulqarnain, S. Saleem, M. U. Rashid and H. M. N. Khan, “Prediction of the axial compressive capacity of externally confined CFRP/GFRP masonry columns through artificial neural network,” (Under Review)
4. Faizan, M. Salman, M. Noman, A. Akhtar, A. Ahmad & M. Bakhtyar, “Classification of Pakistani Clay Bricks using vision-based machine learning algorithms,” (Under Review).
5. Yaqub, M. Noman, M. Faizan and A. Akhtar, “Development of Machine learning algorithms to predict the ultimate axial capacity of fire-damaged circular columns repaired with CFRP composites,” (Under Review).
6. Zulqarnain, M. U. Rashid, I. Qureshi, A. Akhtar and M. Awais, “Durability Performance of Steel and Polypropylene Fiber Reinforced Prestressed Concrete under Natural Environmental Exposure,” Structures. (Under Review).

Conference Publications:

1. Akhtar, S. Saleem and F. Ali, “Compressive behavior of Square Masonry Columns strengthened with NSM Steel and GFRP Reinforcement”, TJ, vol. 3, no. ICACEE, pp. 59-65, Apr. 2024.
2. Haider, Q. uz Z. Khan, A. Akhtar and S. Ilyas, “Investigation for optimal hybrid concrete blended with polypropylene and steel fiber to evaluate structural performance,” MATEC Web Conf., vol. 398, p. 01024, 2024, doi: 10.1051/matecconf/202439801024
3. Hafiz Muhmmad Nouman Khan, Rana Muhammad Waqas, Muhammad Rameez Sohail, Ali Akhtar. Influence of polypropylene and sugarcane fibers on the mechanical properties of Normal concrete. International Conference on Construction Engineering, Université de Damas = Damascus University, Feb 2025, Damas, Syrie. ⟨hal-05253810⟩
4. Shakeel Ahmad, Ayub Elahi, Ali Akhtar, Saad Ilyas, Emaan Yousaf, Mohammad Zulqarnain, Exploring the Mechanical and Durability Properties of Sustainable Bentonite Concrete, Fusion Journal of Engineering and Sciences: 2025: Special Issue: Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Climate Change and Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering CCETC-2025.

Professional Experience

Research Assistant – Civil Engineering Department (UET Taxila) – (March 2023 – May 2025)

Contributed to research on structural health monitoring and the retrofitting of masonry columns using the near-surface mounted (NSM) technique. Developed analytical and machine learning models (ANN and CNN) for strength prediction and brick classification and collaborated on experimental studies of fiber-reinforced prestressed concrete girders. Conducted literature review, laboratory testing, data analysis and supported the preparation of research publications.

Lab Engineer – Quaid-e-Azam College of Engineering and Technology, Sahiwal – (July 2022- February 2023)

Led practical sessions in Engineering Mechanics, Civil Engineering Drawing and Theory of Structures; evaluated exams, assignments and reports; maintained lab equipment and prepared materials to support effective practical learning.

Email: aliakthar60@gmail.com ; ali.akhtar@gaus.edu.pk