Academic Websites:
1. ‪Muhammad Riaz Ahmad‬ - ‪Google Scholar‬
2. Muhammad Riaz Ahmad - Researchgate.net
3. Muhammad Riaz Ahmad - ORCID
4. Muhammad Riaz Ahmad- Scopus
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Working Experience
April, 2023-Present: Research Assistant Professor
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
July, 2024-Present Resident Fellow
Special Talents Admission and Recognition Scheme (STARS) Residential College
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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April, 2021-April, 2023: Post-Doctoral Fellow
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Jan, 2022-Jan, 2023: Visiting Researcher
Concrete Laboratory, Department of Civil Engineering,
The University of Tokyo
2013-2017 Lecturer, Teaching Fellow
Department of Civil Engineering
Muhammad Nawaz, Shareef University of Engineering and Technology, Multan, Pakistan
Education Background
2017-2021: PhD in Civil Engineering
School of Naval Architecture Ocean and Civil Engineering
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
Thesis title: Development and performance of magnesium phosphate cement-based plant aggregate concrete
2014-2017: Master in Structural Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Thesis title: Effect of wheat straw ash on mechanical properties of concrete
2009-2013 Bachelor in Civil Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Thesis title: Fundamental study regarding use of energy dissipation devices for seismic design in Pakistan
Teaching
Teaching Courses:
Research Assistant Professor, Hong Kong Polytechnic University 2023 – Present
• CSE-30310 Design of Concrete Structure
Undergraduate level course (6th semester), Enrollment: 182 students (Year 2023/2024)
Undergraduate level course (6th semester), Enrollment: 135 students (Year 2024/2025)
Lecturer, MNS University of Engineering & Technology, Multan 2013 – 2017
• CT-204 Concrete Technology-I
• CT-304 Concrete Technology-II
• CT-303 Bridge Technology
• CT-407 Pavements and Foundations
• CT-206 Soil Mechanics
• CT-111 Technical Drawing
Undergraduate level course (1-8th semester) Enrollment: 30-40 students