Riaz Bhanbhro
Associate Professor
Civil Engineering
Biography
In my academic career spanning over a decade, I have gained extensive experience in geotechnical engineering research and education. Currently, as an Associate Professor at Quaid-e-Awam University, Pakistan, I co-chair the Civil Engineering Department, overseeing a the academic and administrative activites within the department. In this role, I have fostered a collaborative environment, contributing to departmental success. My research endeavors include leading two successful HEC-funded projects (each valued at 7.4 million PKR) and mentoring students, with two PhD students guided (one successfully defended), over 15 undergraduate and master's theses supervised, and a commendable student satisfaction rating of 4.8 out of 5 in Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering courses. Prior to this, my tenure as a Research Associate at Lulea University of Technology, Sweden, focused on establishing fundamental properties of Swedish tailings dams. This research culminated in a comprehensive database and 10 published papers, with my doctoral thesis further solidifying my expertise. I have also provided valuable different geotechnical investigation reports that met project-specific requirements.
Research Interests
Memberships
- PEC - Professional Engineer
- International Society of Soil Mechanics -
- ICOLD -
- SGF - Swedish Geotechnical Society -
- PGES - Pakistan Geotechnical Engineering Society -
Courses Teaching
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39 - Geotechnical Engineering Fall
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45 - Hydrology & Water Storage Structures Fall
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CE - 308 - Soil Mechanics Fall
Contact Info
City: Nawabshah
Phone: 03337116629
Email: riaz@quest.edu.pk
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Publication Stats (1996 – 2025)
Qualifications
- PhD (Lulea University of Technology Sweden, )
- Lic Tech. (Lulea University of Technology Sweden, )
- MBA (Blekinge Technical University Sweden, )
- B.Eng (QUEST Pakistan, )
Experiences
- Associate Professor at Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Department of Civil Engineering, Nawabshah, Pakistan (2022 - Present)
- Assistant Professor at Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Department of Civil Engineering, Nawabshah, Pakistan (2017 - 2022)
- PhD Researcher at Lulea University of Technology, Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural resources engineering, Lulea, Norrbotten, Sweden (2011 - 2017)
- Junior Engineer at EA-Consultants, NCD-EA-ECIL Joint Venture, RRIDS Project, Irrigation and Drainage Authority, Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan (2008 - 2011)
- Site Engineer at M/S Reliance Engineering & Consultancy Works, Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan (2007 - 2008)
Publications
Mechanical Properties and Particle Breakage of Uniform-Sized Tailings Material
(2017)
Workability and strength of recycled aggregate concrete reinforced with nylon fibers
(2024)
Feasibility of using cemented-soils for canal embankments in Pakistan
(2019)
Mechanical Properties and Particle Breakage of Uniform-Sized Tailings Material
(2021)
Mechanical properties of soft tailings from different depths of a Swedish tailings dam: Results from triaxial tests
(2020)
Mechanical properties of soft tailings from a swedish tailings impoundment: Results from direct shear tests
(2018)
The Art of Winning Research Grant
(2025)
Leadership and Financial Sustainability in Pakistani Universities
(2025)
Projects
HEC NRPU
Role: Principal Investigator
HEC NRPU
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
SRSP Sindh HEC
Role: Principal Investigator
HEC Startup Grant (2017)
Role: Principal Investigator
SWECO Sweden Research Project (2015)
Role: Lead Investigator