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Welcome to
Welcome to
Muhammad Riaz Ahmad
Muhammad Riaz Ahmad
Research Assistant Professor of Construction Materials
Address:
Address:
Z417A, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2766-4480 (Office)
Email: [email protected]
About Dr. Ahmad
About Dr. Ahmad
Dr. Ahmad is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research focuses on low-carbon cementitious materials, alkali-activated binders, geopolymer technology, and sustainable construction materials derived from industrial and agricultural wastes. He has published over 65 peer-reviewed journal articles, holds an H-index of 41 with over 4,600 citations, and is a recipient of the prestigious RILEM Gustavo Colonnetti Medal (2026). Dr. Ahmad serves as Principal Investigator on multiple research grants and is actively involved in editorial and technical committee roles within the international construction materials community.
Dr. Ahmad is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research focuses on low-carbon cementitious materials, alkali-activated binders, geopolymer technology, and sustainable construction materials derived from industrial and agricultural wastes. He has published over 65 peer-reviewed journal articles, holds an H-index of 41 with over 4,600 citations, and is a recipient of the prestigious RILEM Gustavo Colonnetti Medal (2026). Dr. Ahmad serves as Principal Investigator on multiple research grants and is actively involved in editorial and technical committee roles within the international construction materials community.
Current Appointments
Current Appointments
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong (April, 2023-Present)
Resident Fellow, Special Talents Admission and Recognition Scheme (STARS) Residential College, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong (July, 2024-Present)
Education
Education
PhD in Civil Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), Shanghai, China, 2021
Master in Structural Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore, Pakistan, 2017
Bachelor in Civil Engineering,University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan, 2013
Awards and Achievement
Awards and Achievement
Recepient of six research funding grants accumulating > 780,000 USD. 2023-present
Recipient of 2026 RILEM Gustavo Colonnetti Medallist (Internationally recognized award), 2026
Top 2% Scientist in Building & Construction by Citation year 2024, 2025
Awarded with “Academic Star” of 5th Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2021
Nominated as “Youth Footprint” for International Student, (SJTU), 2021
Winner of “Outstanding International Student” by Chinese Scholarship Council, 2020
Winner of “Excellent Postgraduate Student” by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2020
Winner of “Excellent PhD Thesis Grant” Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2019
Chinese Government Scholarship (Type A, 231,000 RMB), 2017– 2021
Dean Honor Roll’s in 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th semesters in BSc. Civil Engineering, 2009– 2013
“Analysis and Design of Concrete Building using ETABS” UET Lahore, 2012
Certificate of “Reinforced Concrete Detailing” UET Lahore, 2012
Certificate of “Project Management” UET Lahore, 2011
Certificate of “Primavera P6”, UET Lahore, 2011
Spoken English Certificate, UET Lahore, 2010
3 research articles as “ESI Highly Cited Paper” top 1% by citation by Web of Science
Academic Experience
Academic Experience
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, April 2023 – Present
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, April 2021 – April 2023
Visiting Post-doctoral Researcher, Concrete Laboratory, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Japan, Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
Lecturer / Teaching Fellow, Department of Civil Engineering, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Engineering and Technology, Multan, Pakistan, 2013 – 2017
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