Prof. Muhammad Saleem

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS: 

• “Internal Damage Detection in Reinforced Concrete Member Using Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Nondestructive Testing”, M. Saleem, ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 2024. Vol. 150, Issue No. 8, pp. 1-14, 04024084. DOI: https://ascelibrary.org/doi/full/10.1061/JCEMD4.COENG-14531.
• “Destructive, Nondestructive and Thermal Testing of Biochar-Mortar composite”, M. A. Aziz, Z. Mukarram, M. Saleem, Yasir M. Alharthi, N. Ashraf, K. S. Alotaibi & O. Aga, 2023, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, pp. 1-14. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-023-03838-1.
• “Development of a Pre-Qualification and Selection Framework for Construction Projects’ Contractors in Saudi Arabi”, S. Othman, M. Saleem, K. Ibrahim (MSc Student) and A. Ayed, 2023. Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, VOL. 22, No. 3, 1545–1563. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/13467581.2022.2087657.
• “Modeling and Optimization of Infill Material Properties of Post-Installed Steel Anchor Bolt Embedded in Concrete Subjected to Impact Loading”, M. Saleem, Smart Structures and Systems, 2022. Smart Structures and System, Vol. 29, No. 3, pp. 445-455. DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/sss.2022.29.3.445. 
• “Cellulose nanocrystals from office paper waste for green concrete: Process optimization modeling, characterization, and mechanical testing”, Z. Mukarram, D. Nuhu, M. Nasir, M. Saood, M. A. Aziz, M. Saleem and A. Mamdouh, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 1-17, 2022. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-022-06609-8 
• “Structural Response and Damage Evaluation of a Typical Highrise RC Building in Dubai Under an Earthquake with Single and Multiple Peaks”, S. Mahmoud, M. Saleem, A. Hasanain, H. El-Sokkary, M. Elsharawy, M. genidy, A. Abd-Elhamed, Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, Vol. 28, Issue 7, pp. 509–522, 2022. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3846/jcem.2022.16957 
• “Development and Testing of Cellulose Nanocrystal-based Concrete”, M. A. Aziz, Z. Mukarram, and M. Saleem, Case Studies in Construction Materials, Vol. 15, pp. 1-21, 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2021.e00761 
• “Development and Testing of Glow-in-the-Dark Concrete Based Raised Pavement Marker for Improved Traffic Safety”, M. Saleem & Prof. Akira Hosoda, Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, Vol. 27, No. 5, pp. 278-287, 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3846/jcem.2021.14902 
• “Latin Hypercube Sensitivity Analysis and Non-destructive Test to Evaluate the Pull-out Strength of Steel Anchor Bolts Embedded in Concrete”, M. Saleem & Prof. Akira Hosoda, Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 290, No. 123256, 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.123256 
• “Using Artificial Neural Network and Non-destructive Test for Crack Detection in Concrete Surrounding the Embedded Steel Reinforcement”, M. Saleem & Prof. Hector Gutierrez, Structural Concrete, Vol. 22, No. 5, pp. 2849-2867, 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.202000767 
• “Fundamental Study Related to The Development of Modular Solar Panel for Improved Durability and Repairability”, Abdulrhman, M., Alqahtani, M., D., Abdulmalik A., M. Saleem, IET Renewable Power Generation (RPG), Vol. 15, No. 7, pp. 1382-1396, 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1049/rpg2.12079 
• “Multi-Attribute Analysis of Micro-defect Detection Techniques Suitable for Automated Production Line of Solar Wafers and Cells”, M. Saleem & F. G. Al-Amri, IET Renewable Power Generation (RPG), Vol. 14, No. 9, pp. 1413-1423, 2020. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-rpg.2019.0904 
• “Assessing the load carrying capacity of concrete anchor bolts using non-destructive tests and artificial multilayer neural network”, M. Saleem, Journal of Building Engineering, Vol. 30, No. 101260, pp. 1-13, 2020. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2020.101260. 
• “Development of non-destructive testing method to evaluate the bond quality of reinforced concrete beam”, M. Saleem & A. M. Almakhayitah, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, Vol. 74, No. 3, pp. 313-323, 2020. DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/sem.2020.74.3.313 
• “Multiple crack extension model of steel anchor bolts subjected to impact loading”, M. Saleem, Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 180, pp. 364-374, 2018, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.05.275. 
• “Cyclic shear-lag model of steel bolt for concrete subjected to impact loading”, M. Saleem, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol. 30, No. 3, 2017. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0002204. 
• “Evaluating the pull-out load capacity of steel bolt using Schmidt hammer and ultrasonic pulse velocity test”, M. Saleem, Structural Engineering & Mechanics, Vol. 65, No. 5, pp. 601-609, 2018.DOI:  https://doi.org/10.12989/sem.2018.65.5.601. 
• “Study to detect bond degradation in reinforced concrete beams using ultrasonic pulse velocity test method”, M. Saleem, Structural Engineering & Mechanics, Vol. 64, No. 4, pp. 427-436, 2017. DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/sem.2017.64.4.427. 
• “Development, testing, and environmental impact assessment of glow-in-the-dark concrete.”, M. Saleem & N. Blaisi, 2019, Structural Concrete, Vol. 20, pp. 1792-1803. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/suco. 201800221. 
• “Building Information Modeling: Awareness Across the Subcontracting Sector of Saudi Arabian Construction Industry”, M. Sodangi, A. F. Salman, & M. Saleem, Arabian Journal of Science and Engineering, pp. 1-10, 2017, DOI: 10.1007/s13369-017-2756-z 
• “Development, testing, and implementation strategy of a translucent concrete-based smart lane separator for increased traffic safety”, M. Saleem, M. Shami & M. Najjar, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 2017. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001240. 
• “Bond Evaluation of Concrete Bolts Subjected to Impact Loading”, M. Saleem & M. Nasir, Journal of Materials and Structures, Vol. 49, Issue 9, pp 3635-3646, ISSN 1359-5997, 2016. Impact Factor 2016 – 2.453, DOI: 10.1617/s11527-015-0745-9 
• “Non-Destructive Testing Method to Evaluate the Load Carrying Capacity of Concrete Anchors”, M. Saleem, W. Al-Kutti, N. Al-Akhras & H. Haider, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, Vol. 142, No. 5, May 2016. Impact Factor 2015 – 0.842. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001105. 
• “Numerical and Experimental Study on the Performance of Confined Concrete Subjected to Compressive Loading”, W. A. Kutti, M. Saleem, N. M. Akhras, Engineering Journal of King Abdulaziz University, KSA, April 2017. 
• “Investigating the Effect of Impact Loading Generated due to Moving Truck Wheel on Smart Road Lane Separator” M. Saleem, Qassim University Journal of Engineering and Computer Sciences, 2016. 
• “Development of a Polymer Modified Flexible Pavement Material for Sustainable Pavement System”, S. A. Osman, M. Saleem, R. M. Sajid, and M. A. Khan, Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (JEAS) Majmaah University, KSA, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2016. 
• “Non-destructive Testing Method to Evaluate the Load Carrying Capacity of Nails”, M. Saleem, Qassim University Journal of Engineering and Computer Sciences, Scheduled for Publication in Vol. 8, No.1, 2016. 
• “Shake Table Evaluation of Low-Cost Strengthening Technique for Unreinforced Brick Masonry Columns”, M. Saleem & M. A. Ameer, Engineering Journal of King Abdulaziz University, KSA, Vol. 26, No. 2, 2016. 
• “Pre-construction Durability Index for Reinforced Concrete Structure”, M. Saleem, 3rd International Conference on Civil Engineering (ICCEN 2014), Mauritius, Asia-Pacific Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society (APCBEES), Hong Kong, pp. 70-77, ISSN: 2212-6708, November 29-30, 2014. BEST PAPER AWARD 
• “Cyclic Pull-out Push-in Shear-Lag Model for Post-Installed Anchor Infill Assembly”, M. Saleem, 2014, Arabian Journal of Science & Technology, Vol. 39, No. 12, pp. 8537-8547. DOI: 10.1007/s13369-014-1423-x. 
• “A multi-layer parallel crack extension model for deformational response of post-installed anchor”, M. Saleem, AU. Qazi, A. Hameed & MA. Bashir, 2013, KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 17, No. 5, pp. 908-920. DOI: 10.1007/s12205-013-0014-9. 
• “Seismic Response Evaluation of Base Isolated Buildings”, A. Hameed, M. Saleem, A.U. Qazi, & H. Rizwana, 2013, Pakistan Journal of Science, ISSN: 0030-9877, Vol. 65, No. 1, pp. 46-54. 
• “Determination of compressive strength and water absorption of styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) later modified concrete”, Z. A. Siddiqi, R. Hameed, M. Saleem, Q. S. Khan & Jawad A. Qazi, 2013, Pakistan Journal of Science, ISSN: 0030-9877, Vol. 65, No. 1, pp. 124-128. 
• “Performance study of locally available coarse aggregates of Azad Kashmir”, Z. A. Siddiqi, R. Hameed, M. Saleem, Q. S. Khan & I. Ishaq, 2013, Pakistan Journal of Science, ISSN: 0030-9877, Vol. 65, No. 1, pp. 90-94. 
• “Two-Layer Model for Pull-out Behavior of Post-Installed Anchor”, M. Saleem & T. Tsubaki, 2012, Journal of Japanese Society of Civil Engineers, Ser E2 Materials & Concrete Structures, Vol.68, No. 1, Pg. 49-62. 
• “Response Spectra Considering Recorded Ground Accelerations in Pakistan”, A.U. Qazi, M. Saleem, A. Hameed & M. U. Farooq, 2012, Pakistan Journal of Science, ISSN: 0030-9877, Vol. 64, No. 4, pp. 344-353. 
• “Development of Seismic Design Method for Regular Frames by Varying Stiffness and Lateral Force on Uniform Damage”, M. Aun Bashir, M. Saleem, M. Ilyas, A. Hameed & A. Riaz, 2012, Pakistan Journal of Science, ISSN: 0030-9877, Vol. 64, No. 4, pp. 296-303. 
• “Influence of mechanical properties of infilled materials on pull-out behavior of post-installed anchor bar”, M. Saleem & T. Tsubaki, JSCE 11th International Summer Symposium, Kansai Japan, Japanese Society of Civil Engineers, Japan, pp. 237-240, September 11th, 2009. 
• “Multi-layer model for pull-out behavior of post-installed anchor”, M. Saleem & T. Tsubaki, 7th International Conference on Fracture Mechanics of Concrete and Concrete Structures (FraMCoS-7), Jeju Korea, AEDIFICATIO, Germany, Vol. II, pp. 823-830, May 23-28, 2010. 
•  UNITED STATES PATENT: 
• “Combined ultrasonic pulse velocity and Schmidt hammer rebound test for non-destructive evaluation”, M. Saleem, U.S. Pat. No.: US10969315B2, United States Patent & Trademark office, 2021. https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/8e/bc/86/011952a07f4a0a/US10... 
• “Non-destructive apparatus, system and method for determining pull-out capacity of friction nails”, M. Saleem, U.S. Pat. No.: US10837870B2, United States Patent & Trademark office, 2020. https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/80/b4/59/b99e3f036a1b12/US10... 
• “Luminescent concrete composition and products”, M. Saleem & N. Blaisi, U.S. Pat. No.: US11186524B2, United States Patent & Trademark office, 2020. https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/22/06/63/a52484563bfb3e/US20... 
• “Non-destructive apparatus, system and method for determining pull-out capacity of anchor bolts”, M. Saleem, U.S. Pat. No.: US10247718B2, United States Patent & Trademark office, 2019. https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/19/e8/18/0c1b07c68614e1/US10247718.pdf 
• “Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity tester”, M. Saleem, U.S. Pat. No.: US10386336B2, United States Patent & Trademark office, 2019. https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/05/37/80/f21aaa7a70c0cc/US10386336.pdf 
• “Concrete reinforcement assembly, method of installation, and method to determine cyclic load response”, M. Saleem, U.S. Pat. No.: US9857351B2, United States Patent & Trademark office, 2018. https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/f4/49/cc/02d9995e3d7e47/US9857351.pdf 
• “Reinforced brick masonry column with polyester thread reinforcement strips”, M. Saleem, U.S. Pat. No.: US9797133B2, United States Patent & Trademark office, 2017. https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/6a/7a/fd/490aad2cf7d958/US9797133.pdf 
• “Pull-out apparatus and system for testing anchor bolt/bars”, M. Saleem, U.S. Pat. No.: US9726657B2, United States Patent & Trademark office, 2017. https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/1c/2a/fb/03b1ce1d19b139/US9726657.pdf 
• “System, method, and apparatus for providing road separation and traffic safety”, M. Saleem, U.S. Pat. No.: US9786168B2, United States Patent & Trademark office, 2017. https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/36/dd/98/f13fca3c25dfea/US9786168.pdf 
•    HONORS AND AWARDS: 
• Winner of BEST TEACHER AWARD, 2022 at the College of Engineering, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 
• Winner of FIRST Prize in Engineering for Traffic Safety and Innovation with US$ 10,000 (SR 37,500) from HE Prince Saud Bin Nayef Al-Saud, Governor of Eastern Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2020. 
• Nominated for the HE King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Prize for Honoring Inventors and the Gifted, 2018. 
• 1st Position in Outstanding Innovation Award, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 at the College of Engineering, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 
• 1st Position in Community Service Award, 2017 at the College of Engineering, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 
• 1st, 2nd & 3rd Position in Outstanding Research Award, 2015, 2016, 2017 at the College of Engineering, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 
• Excellence Contribution to Excellence in Learning & Teaching by HE Vice President Prof. Dr. Gazi Al-Otaibi, IAU, 2021. 
• Best Teaching Performance Award 2014/2015 at the College of Engineering, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 
• Outstanding Contribution in ABET Accreditation Technical Committee and Academic Quality Assurance Committee at the College of Engineering, University of Dammam Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 
• Outstanding Contribution in Safety & Security Committee at the College of Engineering, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 
• Chairman of Safety & Security Committee at the College of Engineering, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 
• Chairman of Strategic Plan Development and Implementation Unit at the College of Engineering, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.