Usama Asif
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I'm Usama Asif

Graduate Research Assistant

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About

About Me

PhD student and researcher with over three years of experience in sustainable construction materials, machine learning and life cycle Assessment focusing on the development of eco-friendly solutions and AI-driven methods to enhance infrastructure performance. Currently engaged in monitoring and analyzing geohazards using advanced sensing technologies and AI/ML techniques, aiming to support climate-resilient and sustainable engineering solutions.

Research Interests

Sustainable Construction Materials Machine Learning Geohazard Monitoring Computational Modeling Concrete Optimization AI in Civil Engineering

Technical Proficiencies

SimaPro GIS Python GeoStudio COMSOL AutoCAD Revit MATLAB GeneXpro Mathematica Origin Pro ETABS Abaqus

Publications

Publications

Selected publications in sustainable construction materials, LCA and AI.

Interpretive predictive modeling of cement-based composites

Asif, U., & Memon, S. A. (2025)

Construction and Building Materials, 473, 140924

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Optimizing Plastic Waste in Paver Blocks

Asif, U., & Javed, M. F. (2024)

Journal of Cleaner Production

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Predicting Mechanical Properties of Plastic Concrete

Asif, U., et al. (2024)

Case Studies in Construction Materials

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Experience

Professional Experience

PhD researcher with experience in sustainable construction materials and machine learning applications in civil engineering.

2025-Present

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Maryland

  • Focusing on monitoring of geohazards using advanced sensing technologies and AI/ML techniques
  • Developing predictive models for infrastructure resilience

Fall 2024

Visiting Lecturer

COMSATS University Islamabad

  • Taught "Strength of Materials" course covering stress, strain, and mechanical behavior

2022-2024

Research Assistant

Nazarbayev University

  • Developed machine learning models for concrete optimization
  • Conducted experimental investigations on SCMs

2021-2022

Research Assistant

COMSATS University Islamabad

  • Investigated incorporation of solid waste products in concrete
  • Conducted Life Cycle Assessment and cost analysis

2021

Trainee Site Engineer

Bahria Town Karachi

  • Interpreted architectural and structural drawings
  • Prepared bar bending schedules and supervised construction

2021

Trainee Site Engineer

AbulQasim Builders

  • Supervised construction sites and implemented drawings
  • Estimated quantities and costs of materials

Projects

Research Projects

Research projects in sustainable construction materials and computational modeling.

Master's Thesis

Integration of experimental and computational techniques for green concrete.

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Bachelor's Thesis

Strengthening Plastic-Sand Paver Blocks with additives.

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FEM-based Simulations

Structural behavior analysis of concrete materials.

Structural Design

Multistory building design using ETABS and SAFE.

Slope Stability

Slope stability and seepage analysis.

Education

Academic Background

My educational journey in civil engineering and research.

2025-Present

PhD in Civil Engineering

University of Maryland

Research focus on geohazard monitoring and sustainable materials

2022-2024

MS Civil Engineering

Nazarbayev University

Graduated with distinction | Dean's List

2018-2022

BS Civil Engineering

COMSATS University Islamabad

Campus Gold Medalist | Departmental Gold Medalist

Contact

Contact Me

Feel free to reach out for research collaborations or discussions.

Address

College Park, Maryland, USA

Contact Number

+1 (929) 340-9091

Email Address

uasif@umd.edu

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