Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Yahya Hakeem | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Yahya Hakeem | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award | Associate Professor | Najran University | Saudi Arabia 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Yahya Hakeem is a highly accomplished scholar and Associate Professor of Structural Engineering, Building Materials, and Concrete Technology at Najran University, Saudi Arabia, where he has made significant contributions to civil and environmental engineering education and research. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia, where his doctoral research focused on developing sustainable and high-performance concrete materials. His academic foundation includes an M.Sc. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from KFUPM and a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Aden University, Yemen, both earned with high distinction and multiple honors. Over the years, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Yahya Hakeem has built an impressive professional career marked by excellence in teaching, research, and institutional leadership. He currently serves on several key committees at Najran University, including the Supreme Standing Committee for Renewing Institutional Accreditation, the Standing Committee for Program Accreditation, and the Executive Committee for Monitoring the Quality of Teaching and Learning. His professional expertise encompasses structural design, ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), sustainable construction materials, fiber-reinforced composites, and the use of industrial and agricultural waste for green concrete development. His active research projects—funded by national and institutional bodies—focus on eco-friendly, high-strength concrete formulations, advancing environmental sustainability in the construction sector. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Yahya Hakeem has demonstrated remarkable research skills in experimental design, finite element modeling, and materials characterization, complemented by his leadership as Principal Investigator in more than twenty funded projects. His strong publication record includes articles in high-impact journals indexed in Scopus, IEEE, and other prestigious databases, alongside patented innovations such as the “Flexural Hybrid Span Beam” and developments in sustainable ultra-high-performance concrete. His international collaborations with institutions like KFUPM and partnerships with industrial entities such as SABIC reflect his ability to integrate research, application, and innovation effectively. Recognized among the Top 2% World Scientists in Construction by Stanford University, Dr. Hakeem has also served as a certified academic reviewer for the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation (NCAAA). His numerous academic honors, leadership positions, and professional memberships underscore his ongoing commitment to academic excellence, sustainability, and research-driven education. In conclusion, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Yahya Hakeem stands out as a visionary academic leader whose sustained research productivity, innovative contributions, and institutional service continue to influence the global field of structural and materials engineering, promoting environmentally responsible construction practices and advancing engineering education standards worldwide.

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Featured Publications 

1. Hakeem, I. Y. (2025). Date palm fibers (from Najran city) as reinforcement in UHPC: Design, performance, and microstructural analysis. AIP Advances.

2. Hakeem, I. Y. (2025). Flexural performance and ductility of UHPC incorporating Najran City’s lathe waste powder (LWP) for substitution of cement. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions.

3. Hakeem, I. Y. (2025). Sustainable high strength polymer concrete with high ratios of recycled aggregate from different decades under heat curing. Revista Materia.

4. Hakeem, I. Y. (2024). Corrigendum to “Experimental investigation and analytical verification of buckling of functionally graded carbon nanotube-reinforced sandwich beams.” Heliyon, 10(8), e28388.

5. Hakeem, I. Y. (2023). Application of waste ceramic powder as a cement replacement in reinforced concrete beams toward sustainable usage in construction. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 19, e02444.

6. Hakeem, I. Y. (2023). Effects of glass fiber on recycled fly ash and basalt powder-based geopolymer concrete. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 19, e02659.

7. Hakeem, I. Y. (2014). Ultra-high performance concrete reinforcement bars. U.S. Patent Publication No. US20140190113A1.