Dr. Ahmed Abdellah Nasr Ahmed | Monitoring analysis | Best Researcher Award
Tsinghua University | China
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👨🎓 Summary:
Dr. Ahmed Abdellah Nasr is an accomplished researcher and engineer specializing in civil engineering with a focus on green concrete, structural systems, and hydraulic structures. He holds a PhD from Tsinghua University, China, and has extensive academic and professional experience in concrete technology, structural engineering, and sustainable construction practices. His research aims to develop innovative materials like self-compacting concrete and low-carbon technologies for use in environmentally friendly infrastructure projects.
🎓 Education:
Dr. Nasr completed his Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering at Tsinghua University, Beijing, China (2018–2022), with a focus on “Behavior of Self-Protected Underwater Concrete in Freshwater and Seawater,” earning a GPA of 3.7/4. He also holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Cairo University, Egypt (2014–2017), where he ranked #4 in his class and worked on precast concrete slab-column connections. His undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering was also obtained from Cairo University (2008–2013), where he designed structural projects, including a high-rise building.
💼 Professional Experience:
Dr. Nasr is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Tsinghua University (2023–present). He also holds a position as a researcher at the National Water Research Center, Egypt (2016–present). His past roles include teaching assistant and research assistant at Tsinghua University (2018–2022), senior structural engineer at CIVECON (2016–2018), and various engineering roles in consulting firms in Egypt.
📚 Academic Citations & Conferences:
Dr. Nasr has participated in major international conferences, such as the International Hydropower Development Conference (Beijing, 2024), the International Commission on Large Dams Forum (2024), and the Mediterranean Water Forum (2018). His research has been featured in preprints and publications, including journals like Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering and Construction and Building Materials.
🔧 Technical Skills:
Dr. Nasr is proficient in a range of engineering and analytical software, including Python, SAP, SAFE, ETABS, RAM, Revit, and AutoCAD. He also has expertise in structural analysis, dynamic properties of materials, and monitoring systems for concrete structures.
👩🏫 Teaching Experience:
Dr. Nasr has taught courses such as Advanced Construction Materials, Concrete and Hydraulic Structures, and Steel Structures at both Tsinghua University and Modern Academy in Cairo. He has been involved in both teaching and research mentoring at the graduate level.
🔬 Research Interests:
His research interests encompass green concrete, low-carbon materials, rock-filled concrete, and self-compacting underwater concrete. He focuses on developing sustainable construction solutions like cemented riprap breakwaters and monitoring structural health in precast concrete systems, with a special interest in environmental impact and material performance under dynamic conditions.
📚 Top Notes Publications:
Monitoring the Flow Patterns of High Performance Self-Compacting Concrete in the Voids of Sloped Rock-Filled Concrete Structures
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Authors: Ahmed A. Nasr, Baizhi Wang, Songgui Chen, Feng Jin
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Journal: Ain Shams Engineering Journal
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Year: 2025
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Assessing of the punching capability of developed slab-column connections in precast concrete flat slabs
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Authors: Ahmed A. Nasr, Khaled El-Kashif, Yehia Hussein, Nabeel Abdelbadee
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Journal: International Journal of Structural Engineering
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Year: 2024
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Filling performance of self-protecting underwater mortar filled with aggregate interstices in the water environment
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Authors: Baizhi Wang, Ning Zhuang, Songgui Chen, Ahmed A. Nasr, Feng Jin
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Journal: Construction and Building Materials
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Year: 2024
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Experimental study on the slump-flow underwater for anti-washout concrete
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Authors: Yang Wang, Songgui Chen, Liuchao Qiu, Ahmed A. Nasr, Yi Liu
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Journal: Construction and Building Materials
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Year: 2023
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Influence of water currents velocity on the strength of a new underwater concrete approach
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Authors: Ahmed A. Nasr, Songgui Chen, Yang Wang, Feng Jin, Liu-Chao Qiu
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Journal: Construction and Building Materials
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Year: 2022
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