Dr. Roz-Ud-Din Nassar

Dr. Roz-Ud-Din Nassar is an Associate Professor of Civil (Structural) Engineering in the department of Civil and Infrastructure Engineering at AURAK. Dr. Nassar earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Michigan State University, USA and Master’s degree in Structural Engineering from NUST, Pakistan. Dr. Nassar’s research focusses on concrete and concrete durability and the use of recycled materials towards production of environmentally friendly, energy efficient and durable concrete materials.

Dr. Nassar has about fourteen years of industry experience of civil engineering projects. Dr. Nassar is a member of American Concrete Institute (ACI) and American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

• Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Michigan State University, USA
• Masters of Structural Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad – Pakistan

Journal Publications

• Nassar, R., Saeed, D., and Singh, N., “Strategies to enhance the moisture-barrier qualities of concrete mixtures to improve their durability”, Materials Today: Proceedings, March 2023, article in press.
• Yang, J., Jiang, P., Nassar, R., Suhail, S. A., Sufian, M., and Deifalla A. F. “Experimental investigation and AI prediction modelling of ceramic waste powder concrete –An approach towards sustainable construction”, Journal of Materials Research and Technology, March 2023, vol. 23 pp 3676-3696
• Nassar, R., and Room, S., “Comparison of the performance of class-C and class-F fly ash concrete mixtures produced with crushed stone sand”, Materials Today: Proceedings, March 2023, article in press.
• Nassar, R., et al., “Factors influencing strength loss of glass-fiber-reinforced composite bars in highly alkaline environment of concrete”, Journal of Structural Concrete, April 2022, vol 23, No. 2 pp 1005-1017
• Singh, N., Nassar, R., Shehnazdeep, K., and Anjani, B. “Microstructural characteristics and carbonation resistance of coal bottom ash based concrete mixtures”, Magazine of Concrete Research, April 2022, vol. 74, No. 7 pp 364-378
• Nassar, R., Singh, N., Varsha, S., Sai, A., R., and Sufyan-Ud-Din, M., “Strength, electrical resistivity and sulfate attack resistance of blended mortars produced with agriculture waste ashes”, Journal of Case Studies in Construction Materials, Feb 2022, vol. 16, e00944
• Nassar, R., Soroushian, P., Balachandra, A., Nassar, A., Weerasiri, R., Darsanasiri, N., and Abdol, N., “Effect of fiber type and content on the performance of extruded wood fiber cement products”, Journal of Case Studies in Construction Materials, Feb 2022, vol. 16, e00968
• Nassar, R., Soroushian, P., Sufyan-Ud-Din, M., “Long-term field performance of concrete produced with powder waste glass as partial replacement of cement”, Journal of Case Studies in Construction Materials, Dec 2021, vol. 15, e00745
• Nassar, R., et. al., “Evaluation of refined cement-based matrix systems for extrusion of wood fiber cement”, Journal of Case Studies in Construction Materials, Dec 2021, vol. 15, e00714
• Nassar, R., Saeed, D., Sufyan-Ud-Din, M., and Nassar, S., “Production of eco-friendly concrete masonry units using powder waste glass”, Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Jan 2022, vol. 10, No. 2 pp 415 – 424
• Fadhel, A., Tewodros, G., Soroushian, P., and Nassar, R., “Effect of helical spring area on performance of a multi-helix anchor”, International Journal of Civil Engineering, Jan 2020,vol. 18, No. 4 pp. 439 – 448
• Nassar, R., and Soroushian, P. “Use of Recycled Aggregate Concrete in pavement Construction”, Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management, May 2016, Vol 42 (2) pp 137-144 ii
• Nassar, R., and Soroushian, P. “Field Investigation of High-Volume Fly Ash Concrete in Pavement Construction,” Journal of Resources, Conservation & Recycling, March 2013, Vol 73 (2013) pp 78-85
• Soroushian, P., Nassar, R., and Balachandra, A., “Piezo-driven self-healing by electrochemical phenomena”, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, March 2013, Vol. 24 (4) pp 441-453
• Pasha A., Soroushian, P. and Nassar, R., “Recycled Glass Concrete: Milled waste glass is now used in mixtures for flatwork construction on the campus of Michigan State University”, ACI Journal of Concrete International, Jan 2013, Vol. 35, No. 1
• Nassar, R., and Soroushian, P. “Use of Milled Waste Glass in Recycled Aggregate Concrete,” Journal of Construction Materials, Sept 2012, Vol. 166, No.5 pp 304- 315
• Nassar, R., and Soroushian, P. “Green and Durable Mortar Produced with Milled Waste Glass,” Magazine of Concrete Research, June 2012, Vol. 64, No. 7 pp 605-615
• Nassar, R., and Soroushian, P. “Strength and Durability of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Containing Milled Glass as Partial Replacement for Cement,” Journal of Construction and Building Materials, April 2012, Vol. 29 pp 368-377
• Nassar, R., and Soroushian, P. “Field Investigation of Concrete Incorporating Milled Waste Glass” Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management, Nov 2011, Vol. 37, No. 4 pp307-319
• Soroushian, P., Nassar, R., “Testing Concrete Durability in Sewer Environment,” ICE Journal of Construction Materials, Feb 2010, Vol. 163 pp 35-44

Conference Presentations

• Nassar, R. , “Use of waste glass concrete for construction of heated driveway” presented at icRS SPT 2021, International Conference on Resource Sustainability – Sustainable Pavement Technologies May 26-27, 2021 Tirupati, India. https://icrsconf.com/icrs_spt2020.html
• Nassar, R. , “Effect of Curing Regime on the Mechanical Properties of Recycled Aggregate Concrete ” submitted for presentation at the 36thInternational Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management, Annapolis, Maryland, USA, March 14 – 17, 2021.
• Nassar, R. and Rome, S., “Use of polypropylene fibers in concrete mixtures produced with crushed stone sand as fine aggregate”, presentation at the Second International Conference on Sustainable Development in Civil Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan, Dec 5 – 7, 2019
• Nassar, R. and Singh, N., “Effect of foaming agent dosage and fine aggregate content on
• characteristics of foamed concrete”, presentation at the Third International Conference on Interdisciplinary Global Applied Research, Headway Global, Vellore – India, Feb 1 – 2, 2020
• Nassar, R. El Sulh, R., and Shahin, Y., “Experimental Investigation of Mechanical Properties of recycled Aggregate Concrete” presentation at the 34thInternational Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management, Annapolis, Maryland, USA, March 31- April 3, 2019.
• Nassar, R. and Khan, M., “Strength and Durability Characteristics of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete” Presentation at the International Conference on Resource Sustainability, Beijing, China, June 27 – 29, 2018.
• Nassar, R. and Ayesha, T., “Effect of w/c ratio on the strength, durability and thermal conductivity of lightweight aggregate concrete”. Presentation at the International Conference on Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, March 13 – 14, 2018.
• Nassar, R. and Soroushian, P., “Use of Milled Waste Glass in the Production of Concrete Masonry Units”. Presentation at the 28thInternational Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 2013.
• Nassar, R. and Soroushian, P., “Recycling of Milled Waste Glass in Concrete – Field Investigations,” Presentation at the 25thInternational Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 2010.

Invited Conference Presentations

• Nassar, R. and Soroushian, P., “Enhancement of Concrete Properties through Partial Replacement of Cement with Milled Mixed-Color Waste Glass,” Michigan Concrete Association Annual Meeting, Auburn Hills, Michigan, February 2010.
• Nassar, R. and Soroushian, P., “Value-Added Use of Marked-Limited (Mixed-Color) Waste Glass in Concrete Construction,” Michigan Recycling Coalition Annual Conference, Detroit, Michigan, May 2010.

• Statics
• Mechanics of Materials
• Reinforced Concrete Design
• Senior Design Project(1)
• Senior Design Project(2)
• Internship I