Educational Qualification
- 2011 – Post-Doctorate, Seismic Behaviour of Earthen Construction, University of Aveiro
- 2007 – Doctor of Philosophy, Structural Behaviour in Fire, University of Ulster
- 1997 – M Sc, Structural Engineering, N.E.D. University of Engineering & Technology
- 1993 – B Eng, Civil Engineering, N.E.D. University of Engineering & Technology
Professional Experience
- Dec 2011 to date: Chairman, Department of Earthquake Engineering, NED University
- Dec 2011 to date: Professor, Department of Earthquake Engineering, NED University
- Sep 2010 to Nov 2011: Co-Chairman, Department of Civil Engineering, NED University
- Dec 2008 to Nov 2010: Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, NED University
- Sep 2007 to Dec 2008, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, NED University
- Jun 2004 to Aug 2007, Part-time Lecturer, School of Built Environment, University of Ulster
- Jun 2001 to Sep 2007, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, NED University
- Mar 2000 to Jun 2001, Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, NED University
- Dec 1997 to Mar 2000, Project Engineer, Shahab Ghani and Associates
- Jan 1996 to Oct 1997, Civil Supervisor, Foster Wheeler (Process Plant) Ltd
- Aug 1994 to May 1995, Assistant Engineer, M M Ispahani Limited
- Jun 1995 to May 1996, Site In-charge, M M Ispahani Limited
- May 1996 to Sep 1996, Project Manager, M M Ispahani Limited
- May 1994 to Aug 1994, Quality Control Engineer, Baluchistan Concrete and Blocks Limited
- Mar 1993 to May 1994, Site Engineer, Zafar and Company
Responsibilities
Prof Rafi is the Chairman of Department of Earthquake Engineering. He chairs the Board of Studies of the Department. He has remained a member of Advanced Studies and Research Board and the Board of Studies of the Department of Petroleum Engineering and Board of Faculty of the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture. In addition, he contributes to the following University bodies.
Research Interests
Prof Rafi is interested in studying behaviour of reinforced concrete (RC) structures under extreme loading condition such as earthquakes and fire. His current research interests include behaviour of Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) RC structures at ambient and high temperatures, finite element analysis of RC structures, post-earthquake fire, human behaviour in fire, fire resistance of concrete structures, deflection of concrete structures, experimental analysis of RC structures, recycling of concrete, seismic analysis and retrofitting of reinforced concrete and masonry structures, and disaster management and risk reduction.
Teaching Interests
- Masonry Structures
- Structural Analysis
- Steel Structures
- Structure for Architects
- Mechanics of Solids
- Performance based Seismic Design
- Displacement based Seismic Design
- Fundamentals of Fire Dynamics
- Seismic Analysis and Design
- Seismic Design and Assessment of Masonry Structures
- Structural Stability
- Value Engineering
- Soil Stabilisation
- Earth Retaining Structure
Academic Endeavours And Services
Prof Rafi is the Editor-in-Chief of the NED University Journal of Research. He is also a member of the Editorial Board of: (a) Journal of Structural Fire Engineering; (b) Frontiers in Built Environment; (c) Finite Element Analysis and Application; and (d) Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure. Prof Rafi regularly referees technical papers for a number of acclaimed international journals such as ACI Material Journal; ACI Structural Journal; Composites for Construction, ASCE; Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE; Construction and Building Materials; Engineering Structures; Fire Safety Journal; Journal of Composite Materials; Journal of Structural Fire Engineering; Composites Part B; Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering; Fire and Materials; European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering; Disaster Prevention and Management; Structures and Buildings; Waste Management & Research; Disaster Journal, ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation and Advances in Civil Engineering Materials, ASTM. He has remained a member of technical committees of several international conferences and is also invited time to time by the conferences in this capacity.
Awards And Honours
- 2019 – Best paper award, NED Alumni Association of Southern California
- 2019 – PSF-TUBITAK Research Grant, Pakistan Science Foundation, Pakistan
- 2018 – Best paper award, NED Alumni Association of Southern California
- 2017 – Competitive Research Grant (NRPU), Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
- 2016 – Best paper award, NED Alumni Association of Southern California
- 2015 – Best paper award, NED Alumni Association of Southern California
- 2013 – Research Grant under Pak-US S&T Cooperation Program
- 2013 – Best paper award, NED Alumni Association of Southern California
- 2008 – Joint best thesis award, School of Built Environment, University of Ulster
- 2006 - Best paper award, School of Built Environment, University of Ulster
- 2004 - Vice Chancellor Research Scholarship, University of Ulster
Affiliation
- Member of Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI)
- Member of Pakistan Engineering Council
Research Projects
- Disaster Resilience Improvement in Pakistan (DRIP) - 2021
- Strengthening Tsunami and Earthquake Preparedness in Coastal Areas of Pakistan -2019
- Earthquake Performance of Substandard Members and Use of New Materials for Enhancement of Structural Performance – 2019
- Development of Guidelines for Designing of Masonry Structures – 2016
- Capacity Building for Pakistan in Fire Risk Management – 2013
- Applied Research on Safer Construction and Technology Transfer – 2012
Consultancy Projects
- Develop and test a mini-hydrokinetic turbine and pump unit - 2017
- Investigation of indoor-thermal comfort issues in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral – 2017
- Rapid - Cost Effective - Architecturally and Culturally Appropriate - Safer Construction Options – 2017
- Hazard and Risk Assessment of Quetta – 2014
- Development of Fire Safety Regulations and Bye-Laws for Lahore – 2014
- Physical Facilities Assessment – 2013
- Disaster Management Information System (DisMIS) Project – 2013
- Disaster Risk Management Plan and Planning Map of Gadap Town, Karachi – 2013
- Computer Modelling and Building Simulation of Vazir House Swat – 2013
- Design of Community Centre for Shelter at Badin – 2010
- Retrofitting of Government Girls Primary School Takya Camp District Abbottabad – 2008
Curricular Development
- Co-developed and taught a new undergraduate course on Masonry Structures at NED University.
- Developed graduate academic programmes entitled Master of Engineering in Earthquake Engineering and Master of Science in Disaster Sciences and Management.
- Developed and taught graduate courses entitled Fundamentals of Fire Dynamics, Performance Based Seismic Design, Seismic Design and Assessment of Masonry Structures, Seismic Design of RC Buildings and FRP Reinforced Concrete Design.
- Developed graduate courses entitled Disaster Science and Management Theories, Disaster Risk Reduction, Disaster Response and Recovery, Loss Estimation and Hazard Mitigation, Fracture Mechanics of Concrete, Finite Element Method, Structural Fire Engineering and Fire Safety and Management.
Research Students and Research Assistants
The following research students and research assistants are/remained associated with Prof Rafi to assist him in carrying out research activities
- Mr Muhammad Yosuf Iqbal
- Mr Muhammad Danish Farid
- Mr Muhammad Saad Khan
- Mr Sher Khan
- Mr Muhammad Ahmed
- Mr Gul Khan
- Mr Abdul Basit
- Mr Tariq Aziz
- Ms Shagufta Naz
- Syed Safdar Abbas Zaidi
- Ms Areeba Safdar
- Ms Rabab Afreen
- Hafiz Muhammad Rashid Mohiuddin
- Mr Muhammad Murtaza Nasir
Technical Program Committee Membership
- 12th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SiF 2022). The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2022.
- 1st Iberian-American Conference on Materials and Structures for Sustainable Development (IAMS2022), University of Porto, Portugal, 2022.
- 10th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering, Istanbul, Turkey, 2021.
- 9th Turkish Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Istanbul, Turkey, 2021.
- 7th Structural Engineers World Congress – Architecture & Structure: From Past to Future (SEWC2019), Istanbul, Turkey, 2019.
- 4th International Conference "New Technologies" (NT-2018), Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018.
- International Conference on Mechanics of Masonry Structures Strengthened with Composite Materials: Modeling, Testing, Design, Monitoring, Control, Bologna, Italy, 2017.
- Sixth International Workshop on Performance, Protection & Strengthening of Structures under Extreme Loading (PROTECT2017), Guangzhou (Canton), GuangDong, China, 2017.
List Of Publications
A) Book
Rafi MM. Fire Performance of Concrete FRP Reinforced Concrete Beams: Experimental and Theoretical Studies. Lambert Academic Publishing, Berlin, 2010.
B) Journal Papers
1) Rafi MM, Khan MS, Rais A, Ahmed S. Experimental Assessment of Proposed Seismic Strengthening Scheme for Adobe Structures. Advances in Structural Engineering 2022. Accepted for Publication.
2) Rafi MM, Bhutto MA, Aziz T. Study of Strength and Durability Characteristics of Concrete Mixes Made by Unwashed Sea Sand as Fine Aggregates. Advances in Civil Engineering Materials 2022; https://doi.org/10.1520/ACEM20210139.
3) Rafi MM, Ahmed M, Lodi SH, Varum H, Arshad MT. Investigation of Damage to Reinforced Concrete Buildings Due to The 2019 Mirpur, Azad Kashmir Earthquake. Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, ASCE 2022. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CF.1943-5509.0001749.
4) Baig MA, Khan NA, Rafi MM. A New Approach to Vision-Based Fire and its Intensity Computation Using SPATIO-Temporal Feature. IETE Journal of Research 2021; https://doi.org/10.1080/03772063.2021.1992303.
5) Rafi MM, Aziz T. Experimental Testing of Fly Ash Containing Recycled Aggregate Concrete Exposed to High Temperatures. Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure 2019; https://doi.org/10.1080/23789689.2019.1681820.
6) Rafi MM, Dahar AB, Aziz T. High-Temperature Behaviour of Thermomechanically-treated Steel and Cold-drawn Twisted Bars. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers – Construction Materials 2019; https://doi.org/10.1680/jcoma.18.00014.
7) Rafi MM, Khan MS, Ahmed S, Rais A. Study of Experimental Behaviour of Seismically Retrofitted Earthen Structures. International Journal of Masonry Research and Innovation 2022;7(5):549-568. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMRI.2021.10042912.
8) Ahmed M, Lodi S, Rafi MM. Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis Based Zoning Map of Pakistan. Journal of Earthquake Engineering 2022;26(1):271-306. https://doi.org/10.1080/13632469.2019.1684401.
9) Rafi MM, Lodi SH, Al-Sadoon ZA, Saatcioglu M, Palermo D. Experimental Investigation of Dynamic Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete Frame Strengthened with Buckling Restrained Bracing. Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE 2022;148(7):04022076-1-04022076-15. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0003371.
10) Rafi MM, Aziz T, Lodi S. Residual Properties of Heat Treated Thermo Mechanically Treated Steel Reinforcing Bars. ACI Materials Journal 2021;118(4):15-26.
11) Rafi MM, Lodi S, Qazi SA. Dynamic Testing of Seismic Resistant Cob Structure for Post-Earthquake Reconstruction Journal of Earthquake Engineering 2021;25(6):1009-1030. https://doi.org/10.1080/13632469.2018.1531092.
12) Batool F, Rafi MM, Bindiganavile V. Factors Influencing the Pore Structure Parameters of Lightweight Cement-Based Foams. ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation 2021;49(2):915-932. https://doi.org/10.1520/JTE20180872.
13) Rafi MM, Lodi SH, Al-Sadoon ZA, Saatcioglu M, Palermo D. Shaking Table Testing of a Deficient RC Frame Retrofitted with BRB. ACI Structural Journal 2020;118(3):161-173.
14) Rafi MM, Aziz T, Lodi S. Residual Properties of Concrete Exposed to Elevated Temperatures. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers – Structures and Buildings 2020; 173(9):655-671. https://doi.org/10.1680/jstbu.18.00104.
15) Kodur V, Kumar P, Rafi MM. Hazard in Buildings: Review, Assessment and Strategies for Improving Fire Safety. PSU Research Review 2020;4(1):1-23. https://doi.org/10.1108/PRR-12-2018-0033.
16) Rafi MM, Aziz T, Lodi S. A Suggested Model for Mass Fire Spread. Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure 2020;5(4):214-231. https://doi.org/10.1080/23789689.2018.1519308.
17) Rafi MM, Dahar AB, Aziz T, Lodi SH. Elevated Temperature Testing of Thermomechanically Treated Steel Bars. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE 2020;32(6):04020145-1-04020145-12. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0003202.
18) Rafi MM, Aziz T, Lodi S. Effects of Elevated Temperatures on Residual Properties of Low-Strength Concrete. ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation 2019;47(5):3448-3469. https://doi.org/10.1520/JTE20170739.
19) Rafi MM. Study of Bond Properties of Steel Rebars with Recycled Aggregate Concrete. Analytical Modeling. Strength of Materials 2019;51(1):166-174. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11223-019-00062-z
20) Batool F, Rafi MM, Bindiganavile V. Microstructure and Thermal Conductivity of Cement-Based Foam: A Review. Journal of Building Engineering 2018;20:696-704.
21) Ahmad S, Pilakoutas K, Rafi MM, Khan QuZ, Neocleous K. Experimental Investigation of Bond Characteristics of Deformed and Plain Bars in Low Strength Concrete. Scientia Iranica 2018;25(6):2954-2966. https://doi.org/10.24200/sci.2017.4570
22) Rafi MM, Basit A, Aziz T. High Temperature Mechanical Properties of Steel Bars Available in Pakistan. Journal of Structural Fire Engineering 2018;9(3):203-221.
23) Rafi MM. Study of Bond Properties of Steel Rebars with Recycled Aggregate Concrete. Experimental Testing. Strength of Materials 2018;50(6):937-950.
24) Rafi MM, Aziz T, Lodi S. A Comparative Study of Disaster Management Information Systems. Online Information Review 2018;42(6):971-988. https://doi.org/10.1108/OIR-06-2016-0168.
25) Ahmad S, Pilakoutas K, Rafi MM, Zaman QU. Bond strength prediction of steel bars in low strength concrete by using ANN. Computers and Concrete 2018;22(2):249-259. https://doi.org/10.12989/cac.2018.22.2.249.
26) Rafi MM, Lodi AH, Qazi SA, Kumar A, Verjee F. Seismic Response of Reduced Scale Stone Masonry Building. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers – Structures and Buildings 2018;171(7):528-541.
27) Rafi MM, Lodi SH, Kumar A, Verjee F. Seismic Risk Reduction in Northern Pakistan. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Municipal Engineering 2017;172(3):185-194. https://doi.org/10.1680/jmuen.16.00047.
28) Rafi MM, Aziz T, Lodi SH. Mechanical Properties of Low-Strength Concrete at Exposure to Elevated Temperatures. Journal of Structural Fire Engineering 2017;8(4):418-439. https://doi.org/10.1108/JSFE-11-2016-0017.
29) Rafi MM, Varum H. Seismic Performance of Adobe Construction. Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure 2017;2(1):8-21. https://doi.org/10.1080/23789689.2017.1278996
30) Rafi MM, Lodi SH. Comparison of Dynamic Behaviours of Retrofitted and Unretrofitted Cob Material Walls. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering 2017;15(9):3855-3869.
31) Rafi MM, Ahmed N, Lodi SH. Sustainable Post-earthquake Reconstruction in Pakistan. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Civil Engineering 2017;170(2):89-95. https://doi.org/10.1680/jcien.16.00015.
32) Ahmad S, Rafi MM, Pilakoutas K, Khan QuZ, Shabbir F, Tahir MF. Bond-slip behaviour of steel bars in low-strength concrete. Structures and Buildings 2016;169(7):524-537.
33) Rafi MM, Lodi SH, Ahmed M, Kumar A, Verjee F. Development of Building Inventory for Northern Pakistan for Seismic Risk Reduction. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment 2016;7(5):501-520. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJDRBE-05-2015-0028
34) Rafi MM, Lodi SH, Bashir S, Jamali A. Pakistan's Experience with Post-earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation. Nepal Engineer’s Association Technical Journal 2016; XLIII-EC30(1):116-120.
35) Rafi MM, Nasir MM. Models for Prediction of 28-Day Concrete Compressive Strength. ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation 2016;44(3):1217-1228.
36) Rafi MM, Lodi SH, Ahmed M, Alam N. Observed damages in Pakistan due to 16 April 2013 Iran earthquake. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering 2015;13:703-724.
37) Khan RA, Kumar M, Ahmed M, Rafi MM, Lodi SH. Earthquake Damage Assessment of Bridges in Karachi. NED University Journal of Research 2015;XII(3):45-61.
38) Rafi MM, Lodi AH, Effendi MA. Mitigation of road traffic crash hazard in Pakistan. Disaster Prevention and Management 2014;23(5):567-585.
39) Rafi MM, Nadjai A. Analytical Method of Temperature Prediction in Reinforced Concrete Beams. Journal of Structural Fire Engineering 2014;5(4):367-380. https://doi.org/10.1260/2040-2317.5.4.367
40) Rafi MM, Nasir MM. Experimental Investigation of Chemical and Physical Properties of Cements Manufactured In Pakistan. ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation 2014;42(3):774-786.
41) Rafi MM, Nadjai A. Parametric Finite Element Analysis of FRP Reinforced Concrete Beams in Fire and Design Guidelines. Fire and Materials 2014;38(3):293-311.
42) Rafi MM, Qadir A, Ali, S, Siddiqui SH. Performance of Hot Mix Asphalt Mixtures Made of Recycled Aggregates. ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation 2014; 42(2):357-367.
43) Rafi MM, Lodi SH, Nizam A. Chemical and Mechanical Properties of Steel Rebars Manufactured in Pakistan and Design Implications. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE 2014; 26(2):338-348.
44) Rafi MM, Nadjai A. Numerical Modelling of Carbon Fibre-Reinforced Polymer and Hybrid Reinforced Concrete Beams in Fire. Fire and Materials 2013;33(5):374-390.
45) Rafi MM, Lodi SH, Hasan NM. Corruption in Public Infrastructure Service and Delivery: The Karachi Case Study. Public Works Management & Policy 2012;17(4):370-387. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087724X12450642
46) Rafi MM, Wasiuddin W, Siddiqui SH. Assessment of Fire Hazard in Pakistan. Disaster Prevention and Management 2012;21(1):71-84. https://doi.org/10.1108/09653561211202719
47) Rafi MM, Nadjai A. Comparison of Numerical Behaviors of FRP Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Three Smeared Crack Models. Materials and Structures 2012; 45(1-2):93-106.
48) Rafi MM, Nadjai A. Fire Tests Of Hybrid And CFRP Bar Reinforced Concrete Beams. ACI Materials Journal 2011;8(3):252-260.
49) Rafi MM, Nadjai A, Ali F, O’ Hare P. Evaluation of Thermal Resistance of FRP Reinforced Concrete Beams in Fire. Journal of Structural Fire Engineering 2011;2(2):91-107.
50) Rafi MM, Nadjai A. A Suggested Model for European Code to Calculate Deflection of FRP Reinforced Concrete Beams. Magazine of Concrete Research 2011;63(3):197-214.
51) Rafi MM, Nadjai A. Behavior of Hybrid (Steel-CFRP) and CFRP Bar Reinforced Concrete Beams in Fire. Journal of Composite Materials 2011; 45(15):1573-1584.
52) Rafi MM, Qadir A, Siddiqui SH. Experimental Testing of Hot Mix Asphalt Mixture Made of Recycled Aggregates. Waste Management & Research 2011; 29(12):1316-1326. https://doi.org/10.1177/0734242X10370379 (This paper was on the top of the list of Top 20 articles published on the topic during December 2011-July 2013)
53) Rafi MM, Nadjai A. Analytical Behaviors of Steel and CFRP Reinforced Concrete Beams in Fire. Journal of ASTM International 2010;7(8):1-21.
54) Rafi MM, Nadjai A. Evaluation of ACI deflection model for FRP reinforced concrete beams and suggested modification, ACI Structural Journal 2009;106(6):762-771.
55) Rafi MM, Nadjai A. Experimental behaviour of carbon FRP reinforced concrete beams at ambient and elevated temperatures. Journal of Advanced Concrete Technology 2008;6(3):431-441. https://doi.org/10.3151/jact.6.431
56) Rafi MM, Nadjai A, Ali F. Finite element modeling of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer reinforced concrete beams under elevated temperatures, ACI Structural Journal 2008;105(6):701-710.
57) Rafi MM, Nadjai A, Ali F, Talamona D. Aspects of behaviour of CFRP reinforced concrete beams in bending. Construction and Building Material 2008;22:277-285. (This paper was on the top of the list of Top 25 hottest articles for Construction and Building Material during January-March 2008)
58) Rafi MM, Nadjai A, Ali F. Experimental testing of concrete beams reinforced with carbon FRP bars. Journal of Composite Materials 2007;41(22):2657-2673.
59) Rafi MM, Nadjai A, Ali F. Analytical modeling of concrete beams reinforced with carbon FRP bars. Journal of Composite Materials 2007;41(22):2675-2690.
60) Rafi MM, Nadjai A, Ali F. Fire resistance of carbon FRP reinforced concrete beams. Magazine of Concrete Research 2007;59(4):245-255.
61) Talamona D, Ali F, Nadjai A, Rafi MM. Material properties of normal strength concrete with poly prophylene fibers under normal and high temperatures. Journal of Applied Fire Science 2006;13(3):191-201.
C) Discussion
1) Rafi MM (Discussion). High-temperature properties of concrete for fire resistance modeling of structures. Paper by Venkatesh K. R. Kodur, M. M. S. Dwaikat and M. B. Dwaikat. ACI Materials Journal 2009;106(4):390-392.
D) Conference Papers
1) Ahmed M, Lodi SH, Rafi MM. A Suggested Seismic Zoning Map of Sindh, Pakistan. In: First South Asia Conference on Earthquake Engineering (SACEE’19), Karachi, Pakistan, 2019, 102-113.
2) Sabetta F, Waseem M, Khan NA, Lodi SH, Rafi MM, Asif M, Briseghella B, Nuti C. A Proposal for a New Formulation of the Pakistan Seismic Design Action. In: First South Asia Conference on Earthquake Engineering (SACEE’19), Karachi, Pakistan, 2019, 154-163.
3) Mohammad AF, Khalid F, Basit A, Rafi MM. Performance Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Buildings with SMRF and BRB Framed Structural Systems. In: First South Asia Conference on Earthquake Engineering (SACEE’19), Karachi, Pakistan, 2019, 282-288.
4) Rafi MM, Aziz T. Fire Hazard Assessment of Library Building – Design Fire Curve. In: First South Asia Conference on Earthquake Engineering (SACEE’19), Karachi, Pakistan, 2019, 332-345.
5) Rafi MM, Aziz T. Fire Hazard Assessment of Library Building – Evacuation Analysis. In: First South Asia Conference on Earthquake Engineering (SACEE’19), Karachi, Pakistan, 2019, 346-355.
6) Rafi MM, Aziz T, Lodi SH. Mathematical Modelling of Post-Earthquake Fire Spread in Karachi, Pakistan. In: First South Asia Conference on Earthquake Engineering (SACEE’19), Karachi, Pakistan, 2019, 356-363.
7) Rafi MM, Aziz T. Residual Properties of Concrete Under Post-Fire Conditions. In: First South Asia Conference on Earthquake Engineering (SACEE’19), Karachi, Pakistan, 2019, 364-371.
8) Rafi MM, Aziz T, Lodi SH. Design of an Indigenous Information System for Disaster Management. In: First South Asia Conference on Earthquake Engineering (SACEE’19), Karachi, Pakistan, 2019, 464-483.
9) Rafi MM, Lodi AH, Qazi SA, Kumar A, Verjee F. Shaking table testing of reduced scale stone masonry building. In: International Conference of Structural Engineering (ICSE 2015), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2015.
10) Ahmed M, Lodi SH, Rafi MM, Ali SS, Alam N. Seismic Risk Assessment of Built Environment in Pakistan. In: SECED 2015 Conference: Earthquake Risk and Engineering towards a Resilient World, Cambridge, UK, 2015.
11) Kodur VKR, Agrawal A, Rafi MM. An approach for ascertaining residual capacity of reinforced concrete beams exposed to fire. International Workshop on Emerging Trends in Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics (SEC 2014), New Delhi, India, 2015.
12) Rafi MM, Ahmed AR, Lodi SH, Kumar A, Verjee F. Numerical Modelling and Seismic Retrofit Design for Historical Vazir House. In: PROTECT 2015-Fifth International Workshop on Performance, Protection & Strengthening of Structures under Extreme Loading, Michigan, USA, 2015.
13) Rafi MM, Murtaza M, Farooqui RU, Kashif M. Suggested Formula to Predict Concrete Compressive Strength. In: Seventh International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-VII) - Challenges in Innovation, Integration and Collaboration in Construction & Engineering, Bangkok, Thailand, 2013.
14) Rafi MM, Lodi SH, Varum H, Alam N, Ahmed M, Silveira D. Assessment of Seismic Performance of Adobe Structures in Pakistan and Portugal. In: 15 World Conference on earthquake Engineering, Lisbon, Portugal, 2012.
15) Rafi MM, Lodi SH, Varum H, Alam N. Estimation of Losses for Adobe Buildings in Pakistan. In: 15 World Conference on earthquake Engineering, Lisbon, Portugal, 2012.
16) Ahmed M, Lodi SH, Rafi MM, Alam N. Transforming Census Data in Pakistan into Spatial Database for Earthquake Loss Estimation Models In: 15 World Conference on earthquake Engineering, Lisbon, Portugal, 2012.
17) Rafi MM, Qadir A, Siddiqui SH, Ali S. Use of Recycled Aggregates in Hot Mix Asphalt Mixture. In: Third International Conference on Construction in Developing Countries (ICCIDC–III)-Advancing Civil, Architectural and Construction Engineering & Management, Bangkok, Thailand, 2012.
18) Rafi MM, Nadjai A. Thermal Behaviours of FRP and Hybrid RC Beams In Fire-Experimental Study. In: 7th International Conference on Analytical Models and New Concepts in Concrete and Masonry Structures (amcm2011), Krakow, Poland, 2011.
19) Rafi MM, Nadjai A. Thermal Behaviours of FRP and Hybrid RC Beams In Fire-Numerical Study. In: 7th International Conference on Analytical Models and New Concepts in Concrete and Masonry Structures (amcm2011), Krakow, Poland, 2011.
20) Lodi SH, Rafi MM. Roadmap for Earthquake Mitigation at National Level in Pakistan. In: International Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (ICEES 2011), NUST, Islamabad, Pakistan, 2011, 269-275.
21) Rafi MM, Ali MS, Siddiqui SH. Assessment of Rehabilitation Need of People in the 2005 Kashmir Earthquake Affected Areas. In: 3rd Asia Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Bangkok, Thailand, 2010, 1-9.
22) Rafi MM, Nadjai A. Experimental Evaluation of Fire Resistance of FRP and Hybrid RC Beams- Part I. In: Proceedings of Urban Habitat Constructions under Catastrophic Events, Naples, Italy, 2010, 783-788.
23) Rafi MM, Nadjai A. Analytical Evaluation of Fire Resistance of FRP and Hybrid RC Beams- Part II. In: Proceedings of Urban Habitat Constructions under Catastrophic Events, Naples, Italy, 2010, 775-781.
24) Rafi MM, Lodi SH, Rafeeqi SFA. An Indigenous Model of Seismic Retrofit of Stone Masonry Structures. In: Proceedings of Urban Habitat Constructions under Catastrophic Events, Naples, Italy, 2010, 919-924.
25) Rafi MM, Siddiqui SH. Study of Variations of Execution Methods From Standard Specifications – A Local Perspective. In: Proceedings of Second International Conference on Construction In Developing Countries (ICCIDC–II) “Advancing and Integrating Construction Education, Research & Practice”, Cairo, Egypt, 2010, 326-336.
26) Rafi MM, Lodi SH, Rafeeqi SFA. Contribution of NED University in Earthquake Disaster Management and Related Capacity Building. In: Proceedings of Third International Symposium on Infrastructure Engineering in Developing Countries (IEDC-2010) and 1st International Conference on Sustainable Transportation and Traffic Management, Pakistan, 2010.
27) Rafi MM, Rafeeqi SFA, Lodi SH, Siddiqui SH. Earthquake Performance of RC Structures - Lessons To Be Learnt. In: Proceedings of Third International Symposium on Infrastructure Engineering in Developing Countries (IEDC-2010) and 1st International Conference on Sustainable Transportation and Traffic Management, Pakistan, 2010.
28) Rafi MM, Nadjai A, Ali F, Talamona D. The use of CFRP Bars as Reinforcing Material Part I: Experimental Study. In: Proceedings of Eighth International Conference on Computational Structures Technology (CST 2006), Civil-Comp Press, Stirlingshire, UK, paper 17, 2006.
29) Rafi MM, Nadjai A, Ali F. The use of CFRP Bars as Reinforcing Material Part II: Analytical Modelling. In: Proceedings of Eighth International Conference on Computational Structures Technology (CST 2006), Civil-Comp Press, Stirlingshire, UK, paper 18, 2006.
30) Rafi MM, Nadjai A, Ali F, Talamona D. Performance of carbon FRP reinforced concrete beams. In: Proceedings of the 4th International Workshop on Structures in Fire (SIF’06), Aveiro, Portugal, 2006.
31) Rafeeqi SFA, Lodi SH, Rafi MM. Feasibility of Ferrocement Lining for Watercourses. In: National Workshop on Lining Water Channels, WAPDA House, Lahore, Pakistan, 2003.
32) Qadir A, Rafi MM, Batool F. Post disaster mitigation-Relief to human sufferings. In: International Conference on Protection of Structures against Hazards, Singapore, 2002.
E) Book Chapter
1) Tarque N, Sayın E, Rafi MM, Tolles EL. Behaviour of Adobe Construction in Recent Earthquakes. In: Varum H., Parisi F., Tarque N., Silveira D. (eds) Structural Characterization and Seismic Retrofitting of Adobe Constructions. Building Pathology and Rehabilitation 2021, vol 20. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74737-4_2.
2) Varum H, Tarque N, Silveira D, Camata G, Lobo B, Blondet M, Figueiredo A, Rafi MM, Oliveira C, Costa A. Structural behaviour and retrofitting of adobe masonry buildings. Structural Rehabilitation of Old Buildings 2014:37-75.
3) Rafi MM, Nadjai A. Applications of carbon FRP bars in reinforced concrete beams. Concrete Materials: Properties, Performance and Applications 2009:233-281.
Invited Lectures
1) Lecture entitled Crisis and Disaster Management and Disaster Risk Reduction for First Mid-Career Management Course organised by Training Management & Research Wing of Services, General Administration & Coordination Department, Government of Sindh in Karachi on 16 September 2021.
2) Lecture entitled Importance of Educating Engineers, Architects and Professionals in Fire Safety and Prevention for Webinar on Fire Hazard and Fire Fighting in Pakistan organised by Iqbal Institute of Policy Studies in Islamabad on 29 October 2020.
3) Lecture entitled Issues Related to Enhancing Disaster Resilience for Disaster Resilient Shelter Design and Construction Practices Training organised by International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Karachi on 26-30 August 2019.
4) Lecture entitled Indigenous Seismic retrofitting strategy for earthen buildings for Safety and Disaster Mitigation around the Belt and Road 2019 organised by University of Science and Technology Beijing, China on 24-25 March 2019.
5) Lecture entitled Fire Risk Reduction in Pakistan for 7th Fire Safety and Security Convention organised by National Forum for Environment & Health in Karachi on 17 April 2017.
6) Lecture entitled Enhancing Disaster Resilience through Science in National Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Jamshoro on 10-12 October 2017.
7) Lecture entitled Earthquake Vulnerability in Pakistan Earthquake Hazard Mitigation in Workshop for Religious Leaders in Islamabad on 20-22 February 2017.
8) Lecture entitled Modelling of Post-Earthquake Fire Spread in Third Mini-Symposium and Workshop on Design for Fire Safety in Buildings and Built Infrastructure at American University of Sharjah, Sharjah on 13-14 March 2016.
9) Lecture entitled Spectrum of Fire Hazard Management at Fire Protection Association of Pakistan in Karachi on 12 April 2014.
10) Lecture entitled Crisis Management at National Institute of Management (NIM), Karachi to the participants of 3rd Mid-Career Management Course (MCMC) on 12 August 2008.
11) Lecture entitled Earthquake Resistant Construction at Civil Defence School in Karachi on 22 March 2013.
12) Lecture entitled Responses of Buildings to Seismic Forces for Disaster Mitigation Workshop organised by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Gilgit on 23-24 November 2011.
13) Lecture entitled Plate Tectonics, Faults and Elastic Rebound Theory for workshop organised by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Gawadar on 16-17 November 2011.
14) Lecture entitled Vulnerability Assessment of Buildings Subjected to Earthquake for workshop organised by NED University in Muzaffarabad, 6-8 July 2011.
15) Lecture entitled Strengthening & Seismic Retrofitting of Building Structures for workshop organised by NED University in Karachi on 28 May 2011.
16) Lecture entitled Structural and Non-Structural Vulnerability Assessment of Critical Buildings and Infrastructure for workshop organised by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Islamabad/Murree on 27-30 July 2010.
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