Leturer
Muhammad Zulqarnain
Educational Background
Engr. Mohammad Zulqarnain holds an MSc. in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Structural Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Taxila and a BSc. in Civil Engineering from International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), Pakistan.
Research Contribution
Research focus of Engr. Mohammad Zulqarnain is on concrete materials, fiber reinforced concrete fiber fiber-reinforced polymer sheets and sustainable infrastructure. His scholarly work includes both journal and conference publications.
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=lBKOp4QAAAAJ
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mohammad-Zulqarnain-3
Journal Publications:
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- Muhammad Usman Rashid, Irshad Querishi, Mohammad Zulqarnain ‘’Investigation on structural behavior of fiber reinforced layered concrete’’. (Under Review)
- Mohammad Zulqarnain, Muhammad Usman Rashid, Ali Akhtar, Shamas Tabraiz, Wu Chao, Flexural and Microstructural performance of prestressed fiber reinforced concrete beams under cyclic loading and non-prestressed cylinders under compression. (submitted)
Conference Publications:
- Mohammad Zulqarnain, Asim Shahzad, Muhammad Talha Amir, Muhammad Usman Rasheed (2023), Effect of Ferrocement Confinement with Silica Fumes on Different Sized columns, 2nd international conference on advances in civil and environmental engineering (ICACEE-2023), University of Engineering and Technology Taxila, Pakistan.
- Muhammad Safwan Naeem, Muhammad Usman Rasheed, Mohammad Zulqarnain (2023) Structural performance of e-waste concrete reinforced with different fibers, 5th Conference on Sustainability in Civil Engineering (CSCE’22), Department of Civil Engineering Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad Pakistan. https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=xGRTbjoAAAAJ&citation_for_view=xGRTbjoAAAAJ:u-x6o8ySG0sC
- Talha Rashid, Muhammad Usman Rashid*, Irshad Qureshi, Mohammad Zulqarnain (2022) Experimental study of fiber synergy to investigate the tensile & compressive strength of fiber reinforced concrete, 4th Conference on Sustainability in Civil Engineering (CSCE’22), Department of Civil Engineering Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad Pakistan.
- Ali Raza, Muhammad Usman Rashid, Zeeshan Ullah, Mohammad Zulqarnain, (2022), Investigate the effect of fibers on the tensile and compressive strength of concrete, 2nd international conference recent advances in civil engineering and disaster management, department of civil engineering, university of engineering & technology Peshawar, Pakistan. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/374165704
- 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.
Conferences & Workshops
- One-week course: Artificial Intelligence Foundations – Neural Networks (LinkedIn Learning, 2025)
- PEC Retrofitting Awareness Course (2023)
- ICACEE International Conference (2023)
- JICA Bridge Inspection Webinar (7 days, 2023)
- UI Green Metrics Workshop (2025)
Professional Experience
Junior Engineer – Designmen Engineering Consultant
Engr. Mohammad Zulqarnain has worked as a Junior Engineer at Designmen Engineering Consultants in Islamabad, where he was involved in structural modelling and analysis of multi-storey buildings. His responsibilities included preparing ETABS models, evaluating structural performance, and ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards.
Bridge Inspection Engineer – PCKK under JICA (Japanese International Cooperation Agency)
Engr. Mohammad Zulqarnain has worked under the Japanese International Cooperation Agency, where he conducted thorough bridge inspections to assess the soundness of existing bridge structures in Punjab, Pakistan. He identified defects, damages and safety hazards through nondestructive testing. Collaborated and provided technical assistance to the communication and works (CWD) department, Govt of Punjab, Pakistan, to discuss maintenance requirements and the purpose of necessary repairs, maintenance and rehabilitation. Moreover, quality control procedures are conducted and cross-checking of inspected data of bridges is conducted to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the inspection data.
Research Assistant – University of Engineering & Technology Taxila
- Conducted extensive research on fiber-reinforced concrete using laboratory testing, including compressive strength, UPV, rebound hammer, sorpitivity, chloride penetration, acid attack, SEM, XRD and resistivity
- Supervised two final-year projects on fiber-reinforced concrete
- Collaborated on multiple research projects related to FRC and sustainable concrete