Curriculum Vitae

Dr Abdolhossein Naghizadeh
Position
Senior Lecturer
Department
Office of the Dean: Natural Sciences
Address
27B B11
Department Engineering Sciences
IB 44
UFS
Telephone
0514017671
Office
Engineering Sciences Building B11
Information

Short CV

Academic Positions 

3/2022 - Present 

Acting Head of Department:

Engineering Sciences 

11/2020 – Present
Lecturer at the University of the Free State
Teaching structural engineering subjects.
Supervising postgraduate students.
Conducting research projects mainly on construction materials.
Collaborating with editorial boards of International Journals and conferences.
Collaborating with other universities as a research associate and external examiner for postgraduate thesis. 

2019 – 2020

Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Johannesburg
Conducting a research project on 3D printing of concrete.
Teaching civil engineering subjects.
Supervising masters thesis.

2015 – 2020

Contract Lecturer at the University of Johannesburg 
Teaching civil engineering subjects in both course-based postgraduate and undergraduate levels.  
Supervising masters thesis.
Conducting research projects mainly on construction materials.
Collaborating with editorial boards of International Journals and conferences.

 

Industrial Experience

2007 - 2013 Professionally Registered Civil Engineer, Ilrah Azerbaijan (Pty.) Ltd., Iran 
Executive positions in national construction projects including:
Shahid Madani Airport’s Runway Construction, Tabriz, Iran
Ghordian Gravity Dam and Channel Construction, Hadishahr, Iran
Milad Residential Town Land Preparation, Marand, Iran
Gholfaraj Gravity Dam Construction, Jolfa, Iran


2004 - 2007 Civil Engineer, Garagum (Pty.) Ltd., Iran

Working as a site engineer in residential building constructions

Quality control manager in concrete ready-mix and aggregate production lines 


Education: 

 Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Johannesburg (2015 - 2019)

 Thesis title: “Mix design and behaviour of fly ash geopolymer binders under exposure to alkaline environment” (Supervisor: Prof. S.O. Ekolu)

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering – Structures, Azad University, Iran (2011 - 2013)

Thesis title: “Effects of crushed aggregate percentage on mechanical and physical properties of concrete” (Supervisors: Prof. Y. Farzan, Prof. B. Farahmand Azar)


 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Azad University, Iran (1999 - 2004)

 

Membership:

  • Iran Construction Engineering Organization (IRCEO) - Professional Engineer 

    (Membership No. 133007521)

     

  • Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) – Candidate Engineer
  • Cement and Concrete institute of South Africa (CCSA) – Academic Member

     

  • Institute of Standards & Industrial Research of Iran, Tabriz, Iran

  Registered Professional Inspector

 

  • South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers (SAIAE) - Member

 

 

Materials

Alternative Cements and Concretes 
Durability of Concrete
Geopolymer Binders
Microstructural Analysis
Analytical Studies and Characterization of Materials


Structures

Nonlinear Analysis of Structures
Seismic Analysis and Design of Structures
Pushover Analysis
Performance-based Improvement of Existing Buildings
3D Printing of Concrete Structures



 

Publications (Short List)

 A. Naghizadeh and S.O. Ekolu (2022) Activator - related effects of sodium hydroxide storage solution in standard testing of fly ash geopolymer mortars for alkali – silica reaction, Materials and Structures, 55 (22) 1 – 16. https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-021-01875-8

R. C. Kaze, A. Naghizadeh, L. Tchadjie, A. Adesina, J. N. Y. Djobo, D. J. G. Nemaleu, E. Kamseu, U. C. Melo, B. A. Tayeh (2022) Lateritic soils based geopolymer materials: A review, Construction and Building Materials, Volume 344 (15) 128157, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.128157

F.I. Aneke and A. Naghizadeh (2022) Utilization of Plastic Waste Material in Masonry Bricks Production Towards Strength, Durability and Environmental Sustainability: Strength, Durability and Environmental Sustainability, Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering, 1 (30) 2022, 121-141, DOI 10.5755/j01.sace.30.1.29495

A. Naghizadeh, S. Ekolu, F. Solomon, Challenges and problems of geopolymer brick masonry: A Review, Key Engineering Materials, 916:136-144, doi:10.4028/p-68r15a.

E.A. Ohemeng, S.O. Ekolu, H. Quainoo, A. Naghizadeh (2022) Economical and eco-friendly masonry mortar containing waste concrete powder as a supplementary cementitious material, Case Studies in Construction Materials, e01527, 1-18.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2022.e01527

F.I. Aneke and A. Naghizadeh (2022) Valorization of Plastic Waste for Masonry Bricks Production: A Novel Construction Material for Sustainability, Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series A, Published online 2 July 2022, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40030-022-00649-x

S. Ekolu, F. Solomon, A. Naghizadeh, Abandoned mine tailings and coal ash industrial wastes for sustainable production of geopolymer brick masonry: South African Case Study, Key Engineering Materials, 916: 130-135, doi:10.4028/p-v13b28.

F.I. Aneke and A. Naghizadeh (2022) Conversion of auxiliary wastes for production of masonry bricks: towards conservation of naturalclay,International Journal of Applied Science and Engineering, 19 (2) 2021154, https://doi.org/10.6703/IJASE.202206_19(2).008

A. Naghizadeh, S. Ekolu, Effect of different mixture parameters on the setting time of fly ash/rice husk ash-based geopolymer mortar, MATEC Web of Conferences, Vol. 361, (2022), Proceedings of Concrete Solutions Conference, 11-13 July 2022, Leeds UK, DOI:10.1051/matecconf/202236105001.

S. Ekolu, L. Tchadjié, A. Naghizadeh, Alkali-silica reaction resistance versus susceptibility of geopolymer binders, MATEC Web of Conferences, Vol. 361, (2022), Proceedings of Concrete Solutions Conference, 11-13 July 2022, Leeds UK, https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202236106003.

N. Kawalu, A. Naghizadeh, J. Mahachi, The effect of glass waste as an aggregate on the compressive strength and durability of fly ash-based geopolymer mortar, MATEC Web of Conferences, Vol. 361, (2022), Proceedings of Concrete Solutions Conference, 11-13 July 2022, Leeds UK, DOI:10.1051/matecconf/202236105007.

F. Sinngu, S. O. Ekolu, A. Naghizadeh, H. A. Quainoo (2022) Experimental study and classification of natural zeolite pozzolan for cement in South Africa, Journal of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering, 64(4), 2-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2309-8775/2022/v64n4a1

R. C. Kaze, A. Naghizadeh, L. Tchadjie, J. V. Metekong, L. M. Beleuk à Moungam, E. Kamseu, U. F. Chinje (2022) Development of volcanic-scoria-waste fired clay brick blended geopolymer using RHA-NaOH activator: Mechanical performance and microstructure, Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management (Under review)

A. Naghizadeh and S.O. Ekolu (2021), Effects of compositional and physico – chemical mix design parameters on properties of fly ash geopolymer mortars, Journal of Silicon, 13 (12) 4669 – 4680, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12633-020-00799-2

N. Kawalu, A. Naghizadeh, J. Mahachi, (2021) A review of material specifications for 3d printing technologies and alkali activated materials contribution, The Young Concrete Researchers, Engineers and Technologist Symposium, 13 – 14 July, Johannesburg, 151 – 159. Available on https://www.cemcon-sa.org.za/ycrets/proceedings/

A. Naghizadeh, S.O. Ekolu and I. Musonda (2020), High temperature heat - treatment (HTHT) for partial mitigation of alkali attack in hardened fly ash geopolymer binders, Case Studies in Construction Materials https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2020.e00341.

 
A. Naghizadeh and S.O. Ekolu (2021), Effects of compositional and physico – chemical mix design parameters on properties of fly ash geopolymer mortars, Journal of Silicon,13 (12) 4669 – 4680, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12633-020-00799-2

N. Kawalu, A. Naghizadeh, J. Mahachi, (2021) A review of material specifications for 3d printing technologies and alkali activated materials contribution, The Young Concrete Researchers, Engineers and Technologist Symposium, 13 – 14 July, Johannesburg, 151 – 159.

A. Naghizadeh, S.O. Ekolu and I. Musonda (2020), High temperature heat - treatment (HTHT) for partial mitigation of alkali attack in hardened fly ash geopolymer binders, Case Studies in Construction Materials https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2020.e00341.

A. Naghizadeh and S.O. Ekolu (2019), A comprehensive mix design method of fly ash geopolymer mortars, Construction and Building Materials, 202, 704-717. ISSN: ISSN: 0950-0618, Web address: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.12.185

A. Naghizadeh and S.O. Ekolu, (2019) Behaviour of fly ash geopolymer binders under exposure to alkaline media, Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, 20(6), 785-798. ISSN 1563-0854, Web address: http://doi.org/10.1007/s42107-019-00144-y

A. Naghizadeh and S.O. Ekolu (2017), Pozzolanic materials and waste products for formulation of geopolymer cements in developing countries: a review, Concrete Beton, 151, 22 - 31. ISSN: 1682-6116, Web address: https://concretesociety.co.za/

A. Naghizadeh and S.O. Ekolu (2018), Effect of mix parameters on strength of geopolymer mortars - experimental study, 6th International Conference on the Durability of Concrete Structures, 18 - 20 July, Leeds, United Kingdom, 315 - 319.

A. Naghizadeh and S.O. Ekolu (2017), Investigation of mixture factors influencing alkali - silica reaction in fly ash - based geopolymer mortars, in: 71st RILEM Annu. Week ICACMS 2017, 3 - 8 September, Chennai, India, 95 - 400.

A. Naghizadeh, S. Elolu, F. Solomon (2021) Challenges and problems of geopolymer brick masonry: a review, International Conference of Mechanics of Masonry Structures Strengthened with Composite Materials, November 24-26 2021, Bologna, Italy.

S. Elolu, A. Naghizadeh, F. Solomon (2021) Abandoned mine tailings and coal ash industrial wastes for sustainable production of geopolymer brick masonry: South African Case Study, International Conference of Mechanics of Masonry Structures Strengthened with Composite Materials, November 24-26 2021, Bologna, Italy.  

A. Naghizadeh (2013) Effects of crushed aggregate percentage on mechanical and physical properties of concrete, (Masters Thesis) Azad University, Iran.  

 

 

 

Area(s) of Interest

 

 

 

 

Courses Presented

Undergraduate:

Statics,

Mechanic of Materials,

Structural Analysis,

Concrete Technology,

Reinforced Concrete Design.

 

Postgraduate:

Dynamic Analysis of Structures,

Theory of Elastic Plates and Shells.

 

University of the Free State
Department of Engineering Sciences,
PO Box 339, Bloemfontein 9300, 
South Africa


(+27) 51 401 7671
(+27) 61 796 8093


Email: naghizadeha@ufs.ac.za

Website: www.ufs.ac.za

Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Abdolhossein-Naghizadeh

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6568-8016


 

 

 

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