Biography
Dr. Shazim Ali Memon holds a Ph.D. in Civil and Architectural Engineering from City University of Hong Kong and has been working as a faculty member at Nazarbayev University since 2016. He was nominated as Technical Expert (Civil Engineering) by the Prime Minister of Pakistan Inspection Committee. His name appears in Who’s Who in the World published by Marquis Who’s Who, Global Young Scientists Directory published by National Research Foundation of Singapore, and Directory of Productive Scientists of Pakistan published by Pakistan Council for Science and Technology. He has received Research Productivity Award (2016-17) announced by Pakistan Council for Science and Technology and is the only civil engineer of Pakistan whose name appears in this list. He has received several awards including the Outstanding Academic Performance Award, The College of Science and Engineering student Research Excellence Award, the Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies Scholarship, etc. As far as his research is concerned, he has an impressive SCI Journal Publication record of over 80 Journal articles having a cumulative impact factor of more than 250. Dr. Memon is known worldwide for his pioneering work on the environmentally friendly utilization of agricultural and industrial waste ashes in self-compacting sustainable concrete. His work on the development of structural-functional integrated concrete for thermal energy storage is a novel and innovative research work with high scientific esteem and valuable contribution to environment. His research indicators are as follows:
Google Scholar Citation indices (Citations 3260 as of 8 February 2021; h-index 28; i10-index 58)
Cumulative Impact factor of SCI Journal Publications = (over 250)
Papers published in Q1 category (Top 25% Journals within the subject category) = 81.96
Papers published in Top 15% Journals within the subject category = 62.29%
Education
Ph.D., Civil and Architectural Engineering
City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
M.E., Structural Engineering
Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
B.E., Civil Engineering
Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan
Research Interests
Energy efficient buildings,
Impact of climate change in PCM integrated building,
Net zero energy buildings,
Development of sustainable cement based composites,
Application of Industrial and agricultural wastes in cement based composites,
Development of high performance cement based composites,
Utilization of nanomaterials in cement based composites,
Sensing and monitoring techniques for structural health monitoring,
Post-elevated temperature performance of cement based composites
Honors & Awards
Nominated as Technical expert in Prime Minister of Pakistan Inspection Committee
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Pakistan (2015)
Name appears in Who’s Who in Science and Engineering 2016-2017 (12th Edition)
Marquis Who’s Who, an American publisher
Name appears in Who’s Who in the World 2014, 2015 & 2016 (31st, 32nd & 33rd Editions)
Marquis Who’s Who, an American publisher
Name appears in Global Young Scientists Directory (2014)
Global Young Scientists Summit organized by National Research Foundation, a department within the Prime Minister’s office, Singapore
Name appears in Directory of Productive Scientists of Pakistan (2016-17)
Pakistan Council for Science and Technology, Pakistan
Name appears in List of Young Scientists (under 40 years of age) (2016-17)
Pakistan Council for Science and Technology, Pakistan
Research Productivity Award (2016-17)
Pakistan Council for Science and Technology, Pakistan (Only Civil Engineer whose name appear in this list)
Gold and Silver Medalist (First Position from First to Final year, B.E. Civil Engineering)
Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan (2001)
Scholarship under AIT/HEC Fellowship Program
Higher Education Commission, Pakistan (2003-2005)
Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies Scholarship
City University of Hong Kong (2012-2013)
Outstanding Academic Performance Award
City University of Hong Kong (2012-2013)
The College of Science and Engineering Student Research Excellence Awards
City University of Hong Kong (2013-2014)
Research Productivity Award
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Pakistan (2015-2016)
Experimental and numerical study of flexural behavior of novel oil palm concrete filled steel tube exposed to elevated temperatureJaved, M., Ramli Sulong, N., Memon, S., Rehman, S., Khan, N.,
2018 In : Journal of Cleaner Production. 205, p. 95-114
Assessment of Rheological and Piezoresistive Properties of Graphene based Cement CompositesRehman, S., Ibrahim, Z., Jameel, M., Memon, S., Javed, M., Aslam, M., Mehmood, K., Nazar, S.,
2018 In : International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials. 12, 1,
Flexural behaviour of steel hollow sections filled with concrete that contains OPBC as coarse aggregateJaved, M., Ramli Sulong, N., Memon, S., Rehman, S., Khan, N.,
2018 In : Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 148, p. 287-294
Effect of Elevated Temperatures on Mechanical Performance of Normal and Lightweight Concretes Reinforced with Carbon NanotubesBaloch, W., Khushnood, R., Memon, S., Ahmed, W., Ahmad, S.,
2018 In : Fire Technology. p. 1-37
Effective use of sawdust for the production of eco-friendly and thermal-energy efficient normal weight and lightweight concretes with tailored fracture propertiesAhmed, W., Khushnood, R., Memon, S., Ahmad, S., Baloch, W., Usman, M.,
2018 In : Journal of Cleaner Production. 184, p. 1016-1027
Environmentally friendly utilization of wheat straw ash in cement-based compositesMemon, S., Wahid, I., Khan, M., Tanoli, M., Bimaganbetova, M.,
2018 In : Sustainability (Switzerland). 10, 5,
Impact of experimental parameters on degradation mechanism and service life prediction of CFRP anode during simulated ICCP processSun, H., Liu, J., Chu, K., Memon, S., Cen, Z., Zhang, X., Li, D., Xing, F.,
2018 In : Journal of New Materials for Electrochemical Systems. 21, 2, p. 103-111
Evaluating the effect of external and internal factors on carbonation of existing concrete building structuresLi, D., Chen, B., Sun, H., Memon, S., Deng, X., Wang, Y., Xing, F.,
2018 In : Construction and Building Materials. 167, p. 73-81
Effect of calcium sulfate type and dosage on properties of calcium aluminate cement-based self-leveling mortarZhang, S., Xu, X., Memon, S., Dong, Z., Li, D., Cui, H.,
2018 In : Construction and Building Materials. 167, p. 253-262
Influence of graphene nanosheets on rheology, microstructure, strength development and self-sensing properties of cement based compositesUr Rehman, S., Ibrahim, Z., Memon, S., Aunkor, M., Javed, M., Mehmood, K., Shah, S.,
2018 In : Sustainability (Switzerland). 10, 3,
Ash blended cement composites: Eco-friendly and sustainable option for utilization of corncob ashMemon, S., Khan, M.,
2018 In : Journal of Cleaner Production. 175, p. 442-455
Development of novel composite PCM for thermal energy storage using CaCl2·6H2O with graphene oxide and SrCl2·6H2OXu, X., Cui, H., Memon, S., Yang, H., Tang, W.,
2017 In : Energy and Buildings. 156, p. 163-172
Retrofitting of Full-Scale Confined Masonry Building Using Ferro-Cement OverlayShah, S., Shahzada, K., Gencturk, B., Memon, S.,
2017 In : Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities. 31, 5,
FE modelling of the flexural behaviour of square and rectangular steel tubes filled with normal and high strength concreteJaved, M., Sulong, N., Memon, S., Rehman, S., Khan, N.,
2017 In : Thin-Walled Structures. 119, p. 470-481
3D particle size distribution of inter-ground Portland limestone/slag cement from 2D observations: Characterization and distribution evaluationSun, H., Fan, B., Memon, S., Cen, Z., Gao, X., Lin, B., Liu, B., Li, D., Xing, F., Zhang, X.,
2017 In : Construction and Building Materials. 147, p. 550-557
Recent research on cold-formed steel beams and columns subjected to elevated temperature: A reviewJaved, M., Hafizah, N., Memon, S., Jameel, M., Aslam, M.,
2017 In : Construction and Building Materials. 144, p. 686-701
Three-dimensional characterization of steel corrosion embedded in cement pasteSun, H., Zhao, D., Gu, Y., Memon, S., Ren, Z., Liu, B., Zhang, X., Xing, F., Li, D.,
2017 In : Construction and Building Materials. 143, p. 24-32
A sustainable graphene based cement compositeRehman, S., Ibrahim, Z., Memon, S., Javed, M., Khushnood, R.,
2017 In : Sustainability (Switzerland). 9, 7,
Preparation and supercooling modification of salt hydrate phase change materials based on CaCl2·2H2O/CaCl2Xu, X., Dong, Z., Memon, S., Bao, X., Cui, H.,
2017 In : Materials. 10, 7,
Corrosion induced stress field and cracking time of reinforced concrete with initial defects: Analytical modeling and experimental investigationZhang, X., Li, M., Tang, L., Memon, S., Ma, G., Xing, F., Sun, H.,
2017 In : Corrosion Science. p. 158-170
Design and preparation of carbon based composite phase change material for energy pilesYang, H., Memon, S., Bao, X., Cui, H., Li, D.,
2017 In : Materials. 10, 4,
Investigating drying behavior of cement mortar through electrochemical impedance spectroscopy analysisSun, H., Ren, Z., Memon, S., Zhao, D., Zhang, X., Li, D., Xing, F.,
2017 In : Construction and Building Materials. 135, p. 361-368
Thermal properties of cement-based composites for geothermal energy applicationsBao, X., Memon, S., Yang, H., Dong, Z., Cui, H.,
2017 In : Materials. 10, 5,
Degradation of carbon fiber reinforced polymer from cathodic protection process on exposure to NaOH and simulated pore water solutionsSun, H., Memon, S., Gu, Y., Zhu, M., Zhu, J., Xing, F.,
2016 In : Materials and Structures/Materiaux et Constructions. 49, 12, p. 5273-5283
Energy and economic analysis of building integrated with PCM in different cities of ChinaMi, X., Liu, R., Cui, H., Memon, S., Xing, F., Lo, Y.,
2016 In : Applied Energy. 175, p. 324-336
One dimensional equivalent linear ground response analysis - A case study of collapsed Margalla Tower in Islamabad during 2005 Muzaffarabad EarthquakeMahmood, K., Rehman, Z., Farooq, K., Memon, S.,
2016 In : Journal of Applied Geophysics. 130, p. 110-117
Nondestructive test methods for concrete bridges: A reviewKashif Ur Rehman, S., Ibrahim, Z., Memon, S., Jameel, M.,
2016 In : Construction and Building Materials. 107, p. 58-86
Manufacturing of sintered lightweight aggregate using high-carbon fly ash and its effect on the mechanical properties and microstructure of concreteLo, T., Cui, H., Memon, S., Noguchi, T.,
2016 In : Journal of Cleaner Production. 112, p. 753-762
Recycling of carbon fibers from carbon fiber reinforced polymer using electrochemical methodSun, H., Guo, G., Memon, S., Xu, W., Zhang, Q., Zhu, J., Xing, F.,
2015 In : Composites - Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 78, p. 10-17
Microstructure, hydration and nanomechanical properties of concrete containing metakaolinBarbhuiya, S., Chow, P., Memon, S.,
2015 In : Construction and Building Materials. 95, p. 696-702
Erratum: Effect of rice husk ash fineness on porosity and hydration reaction of blended cement (Construction and Building Materials (2015) 89 (90-101))Xu, W., Lo, Y., Ouyang, D., Memon, S., Xing, F., Wang, W., Yuan, X.,
2015 In : Construction and Building Materials. 93, p. 1249
Development of structural-functional integrated concrete with macro-encapsulated PCM for thermal energy storageMemon, S., Cui, H., Lo, T., Li, Q.,
2015 In : Applied Energy. 150, p. 245-257
Development, mechanical properties and numerical simulation of macro encapsulated thermal energy storage concreteCui, H., Memon, S., Liu, R.,
2015 In : Energy and Buildings. 96, p. 162-174
Effect of rice husk ash fineness on porosity and hydration reaction of blended cement pasteXu, W., Lo, Y., Ouyang, D., Memon, S., Xing, F., Wang, W., Yuan, X.,
2015 In : Construction and Building Materials. 89, p. 90-101
Development of carbon nanotube modified cement paste with microencapsulated phase-change material for structural–functional integrated applicationCui, H., Yang, S., Memon, S.,
2015 In : International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 16, 4, p. 8027-8039
Experimental study on the influence of water absorption of recycled coarse aggregates on properties of the resulting concretesCui, H., Shi, X., Memon, S., Xing, F., Tang, W.,
2015 In : Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering. 27, 4,
Utilization of macro encapsulated phase change materials for the development of thermal energy storage and structural lightweight aggregate concreteMemon, S., Cui, H., Zhang, H., Xing, F.,
2015 In : Applied Energy. 139, p. 43-55
Properties of chemically combusted calcium carbide residue and its influence on cement propertiesSun, H., Li, Z., Bai, J., Memon, S., Dong, B., Fang, Y., Xu, W., Xing, F.,
2015 In : Materials. 8, 2, p. 638-651
Influence of ultrafine 2CaO·SiO2 powder on hydration properties of reactive powder concreteSun, H., Li, Z., Memon, S., Zhang, Q., Wang, Y., Liu, B., Xu, W., Xing, F.,
2015 In : Materials. 8, 9, p. 6195-6207
Development of composite PCMs by incorporation of paraffin into various building materialsMemon, S., Liao, W., Yang, S., Cui, H., Shah, S.,
2015 In : Materials. 8, 2, p. 499-518
Anticorrosion behaviour of VE/GF coatings on mild steelBarbhuiya, S., Choudhury, I., Memon, S.,
2014 In : International Journal of Materials Research. 105, 12, p. 1227-1229
The performance of Fly ash and Metakaolin concrete at elevated temperaturesNadeem, A., Memon, S., Lo, T.,
2014 In : Construction and Building Materials. 62, p. 67-76
Phase change materials integrated in building walls: A state of the art reviewMemon, S.,
2014 In : Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 31, p. 870-906
Experimental assessment of position of macro encapsulated phase change material in concrete walls on indoor temperatures and humidity levelsShi, X., Memon, S., Tang, W., Cui, H., Xing, F.,
2014 In : Energy and Buildings. 71, p. 80-87
Thermophysical and mechanical properties of hardened cement paste with microencapsulated phase change materials for energy storageCui, H., Liao, W., Memon, S., Dong, B., Tang, W.,
2014 In : Materials. 7, 12, p. 8070-8087
Strength recovery of lightweight concrete under elevated temperatureBarbhuiya, S., Lo, T., Memon, S., Nikraz, H.,
2014 Advances in Applied Materials and Electronics Engineering III. Trans Tech Publications, 905, p. 300-305
Experimental Investigation on Use of Wheat Straw Ash and Bentonite in Self-Compacting Cementitious SystemKhushnood, R., Rizwan, S., Memon, S., Tulliani, J., Ferro, G.,
2014 In : Advances in Materials Science and Engineering. 2014,
Qualitative and quantitative analysis and identification of flaws in the microstructure of fly ash and metakaolin blended high performance concrete after exposure to elevated temperaturesNadeem, A., Memon, S., Lo, T.,
2013 In : Construction and Building Materials. 38, p. 731-741
Mechanical performance, durability, qualitative and quantitative analysis of microstructure of fly ash and Metakaolin mortar at elevated temperaturesNadeem, A., Memon, S., Lo, T.,
2013 In : Construction and Building Materials. 38, p. 338-347
Evaluation of fly ash and Metakaolin concrete at elevated temperatures through stiffness damage testNadeem, A., Memon, S., Lo, T.,
2013 In : Construction and Building Materials. 38, p. 1058-1065
Utilization of waste glass powder for latent heat storage application in buildingsMemon, S., Lo, T., Cui, H.,
2013 In : Energy and Buildings. 66, p. 405-414
Preparation, characterization and thermal properties of Lauryl alcohol/Kaolin as novel form-stable composite phase change material for thermal energy storage in buildingsAli Memon, S., Yiu Lo, T., Shi, X., Barbhuiya, S., Cui, H.,
2013 In : Applied Thermal Engineering. 59, 1-2, p. 336-347
Preparation, characterization and thermal properties of dodecanol/cement as novel form-stable composite phase change materialMemon, S., Lo, T., Cui, H., Barbhuiya, S.,
2013 In : Energy and Buildings. 66, p. 697-705
Development of form-stable composite phase change material by incorporation of dodecyl alcohol into ground granulated blast furnace slagMemon, S., Lo, T., Barbhuiya, S., Xu, W.,
2013 In : Energy and Buildings. 62, p. 360-367
Corrigendum to ''Microstructure and reactivity of rich husk ash" Construct. Build. Mater. 29 (2012) 541-547 (DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2011.11.005)Xu, W., Lo, T., Memon, S.,
2013 In : Construction and Building Materials.
Application of continuous surface temperature monitoring technique for investigation of nocturnal sensible heat release characteristics by building fabrics in Hong KongSham, J., Memon, S., Tommy, ., Lo, Y.,
2013 In : Energy and Buildings. 58, p. 1-10
Experimental investigation and development of analytical model for pre-peak stress-strain curve of structural lightweight aggregate concreteCui, H., Lo, T., Memon, S., Xing, F., Shi, X.,
2012 In : Construction and Building Materials. 36, p. 845-859
Analytical model for compressive strength, elastic modulus and peak strain of structural lightweight aggregate concreteCui, H., Lo, T., Memon, S., Xing, F., Shi, X.,
2012 In : Construction and Building Materials. 36, p. 1036-1043
Verification and application of continuous surface temperature monitoring technique for investigation of nocturnal sensible heat release characteristics by building fabricsSham, J., Lo, T., Memon, S.,
2012 In : Energy and Buildings. 53, p. 108-116
Effect of lightweight aggregates on the mechanical properties and brittleness of lightweight aggregate concreteCui, H., Lo, T., Memon, S., Xu, W.,
2012 In : Construction and Building Materials. 35, p. 149-158
Utilization of Pakistani bentonite as partial replacement of cement in concreteMemon, S., Arsalan, R., Khan, S., Lo, T.,
2012 In : Construction and Building Materials. 30, p. 237-242
Microstructure and reactivity of rich husk ashXu, W., Lo, T., Memon, S.,
2012 In : Construction and Building Materials. 29, p. 541-547
Utilization of Rice Husk Ash as viscosity modifying agent in Self Compacting ConcreteMemon, S., Shaikh, M., Akbar, H.,
2011 In : Construction and Building Materials. 25, 2, p. 1044-1048
Production of low cost self compacting concrete using bagasse ashAkram, T., Memon, S., Obaid, H.,
2009 In : Construction and Building Materials. 23, 2, p. 703-712
