Umar Ahmad Noor
Incoming PhD candidate at University of Southern California
MS Structural Engineering, NUST, Pakistan
unoor@usc.edu (active)
unoor.ms24nice@student.nust.edu.pk (active)
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“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” — Steve Jobs, from his Commencement Address at Stanford University, June 2005.
About Me
About Me
Hello! I am an incoming PhD student in Civil Engineering at the University of Southern California (USC), starting in Fall 2026. I am currently in the final stage of my MS in Structural Engineering at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan. I completed my BS in Civil Engineering from COMSATS University Islamabad in August 2023, where I was awarded a Gold Medal for academic excellence in my final year.
Alongside my graduate studies at NUST, I am working as a Research Associate at the Earthquake Engineering Center, University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Peshawar, Pakistan.
Publication Metrics & Research Highlights
Publication Metrics & Research Highlights
Total Articles Published/Accepted: 15+
As First & Corresponding Author: 15+
Highest Impact Factor: 12.1 (Single Author – Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering)
Cumulative Impact Factor: 65.0+
Citations: 120+
h-index: 7
i10-index: 5
Research Interest (RI) Score: 200+
ResearchGate Reads: 22k+
🗓️ 2026
🗓️ 2026
Feb. 2026 Our technical report titled '29 July 2025 Kamchatka Mw 8.8 Earthquake: A Detailed Examination' has been accepted by Journal of Dynamic Disasters.
Feb. 2026 Our technical report titled '29 July 2025 Kamchatka Mw 8.8 Earthquake: A Detailed Examination' has been accepted by Journal of Dynamic Disasters.
Jan. 2026 Our paper titled 'Seismic Performance Assessment of ECC and Conventional Concrete Shear Walls: A Numerical and Comparative Study' has been accepted by Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures [Paper].
Jan. 2026 Our paper titled 'Seismic Performance Assessment of ECC and Conventional Concrete Shear Walls: A Numerical and Comparative Study' has been accepted by Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures [Paper].
🗓️ 2025
🗓️ 2025
Dec. 2025 Our book chapter, titled 'From Risk to Resilience: A Framework for Enhancing Seismic Preparedness in Cities,' has been accepted.
Dec. 2025 Our book chapter, titled 'From Risk to Resilience: A Framework for Enhancing Seismic Preparedness in Cities,' has been accepted.
Nov. 2025 My research publications have now accumulated over 50 citations. [Google Scholar] [ResearchGate]
Nov. 2025 My research publications have now accumulated over 50 citations. [Google Scholar] [ResearchGate]
Sep. 2025 Our paper titled 'Seismic Response of Hybrid Shear Walls: The Role of ECC in Structural Resilience' has been accepted by Innovative Infrastructure Solutions (IF=2.4). [Paper]
Sep. 2025 Our paper titled 'Seismic Response of Hybrid Shear Walls: The Role of ECC in Structural Resilience' has been accepted by Innovative Infrastructure Solutions (IF=2.4). [Paper]
Aug. 2025 My review titled 'Advances in Machine Learning for Structural Seismic Response Prediction: A Comprehensive Review' has been accepted by Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering (IF=12.1). [Paper]
Aug. 2025 My review titled 'Advances in Machine Learning for Structural Seismic Response Prediction: A Comprehensive Review' has been accepted by Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering (IF=12.1). [Paper]
Aug. 2025 Our paper titled 'Embodied Carbon in Masonry Units: A Comparative Analysis of Brick and Concrete Block Production in Pakistan and the UK' has been accepted by Energy & Buildings (IF=7.1). [Paper]
Aug. 2025 Our paper titled 'Embodied Carbon in Masonry Units: A Comparative Analysis of Brick and Concrete Block Production in Pakistan and the UK' has been accepted by Energy & Buildings (IF=7.1). [Paper]
Aug. 2025 Our paper titled 'Comparison of the Seismic Performance of Beam Column Connections Cast with Normal Strength Concrete, High-Strength Concrete and ECC' has been accepted by Innovative Infrastructure Solutions (IF=2.4). [Paper]
Aug. 2025 Our paper titled 'Comparison of the Seismic Performance of Beam Column Connections Cast with Normal Strength Concrete, High-Strength Concrete and ECC' has been accepted by Innovative Infrastructure Solutions (IF=2.4). [Paper]
Jul. 2025 My review titled 'Machine Learning Innovations in Revolutionizing Earthquake Engineering: A Review' has been accepted by Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering (IF=12.1). [Paper]
Jul. 2025 My review titled 'Machine Learning Innovations in Revolutionizing Earthquake Engineering: A Review' has been accepted by Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering (IF=12.1). [Paper]
Jul. 2025 Our paper titled 'Seismic Performance of Damaged Crumb Rubber Concrete Frames Retrofitted with CFRP' has been accepted by Structures and Buildings - Proceedings of the ICE (IF=1.4).
Jul. 2025 Our paper titled 'Seismic Performance of Damaged Crumb Rubber Concrete Frames Retrofitted with CFRP' has been accepted by Structures and Buildings - Proceedings of the ICE (IF=1.4).
Jun. 2025 Our paper titled 'Seismic Capacity Assessment of Lightweight Precast Concrete Infill Wall Panels with Textile Waste Core in Reinforced Concrete Frame Structures' has been accepted by Structures (IF=4.3). [Paper]
Jun. 2025 Our paper titled 'Seismic Capacity Assessment of Lightweight Precast Concrete Infill Wall Panels with Textile Waste Core in Reinforced Concrete Frame Structures' has been accepted by Structures (IF=4.3). [Paper]
May. 2025 Our paper titled 'Seismic vulnerability assessment of buildings in high-risk areas: A modified rapid visual screening approach in Pakistan' has been accepted by Journal of Dynamic Disasters. [Paper]
May. 2025 Our paper titled 'Seismic vulnerability assessment of buildings in high-risk areas: A modified rapid visual screening approach in Pakistan' has been accepted by Journal of Dynamic Disasters. [Paper]
May. 2025 Our technical report titled 'In the wake of the March 28, 2025 Myanmar earthquake: A detailed examination' has been accepted by Journal of Dynamic Disasters. [Report]
May. 2025 Our technical report titled 'In the wake of the March 28, 2025 Myanmar earthquake: A detailed examination' has been accepted by Journal of Dynamic Disasters. [Report]
Apr. 2025 Our paper titled 'Comparative study of seismic performance in polyvinyl alcohol engineered cementitious composite beams with shear and flexural analysis' has been accepted by Scientific Reports (IF=3.9).
Apr. 2025 Our paper titled 'Comparative study of seismic performance in polyvinyl alcohol engineered cementitious composite beams with shear and flexural analysis' has been accepted by Scientific Reports (IF=3.9).
Mar. 2025 My review titled 'Experimental and Numerical Approaches for Evaluating Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Joints: A State-of-the-Art Review' has been accepted by Advances in Structural Engineering (IF=2.6). [Paper]
Mar. 2025 My review titled 'Experimental and Numerical Approaches for Evaluating Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Joints: A State-of-the-Art Review' has been accepted by Advances in Structural Engineering (IF=2.6). [Paper]
Feb. 2025 Our paper titled 'Seismic capacity assessment of eco-friendly fly ash brick masonry structures after retrofitting' has been accepted by Innovative Infrastructure Solutions (IF=2.4). [Paper]
Feb. 2025 Our paper titled 'Seismic capacity assessment of eco-friendly fly ash brick masonry structures after retrofitting' has been accepted by Innovative Infrastructure Solutions (IF=2.4). [Paper]
Jan. 2025 Our paper titled 'Seismic behavior of semi-confined vs. confined brick masonry structures: An experimental analysis' has been accepted by Structures (IF=4.3). [Paper]
Jan. 2025 Our paper titled 'Seismic behavior of semi-confined vs. confined brick masonry structures: An experimental analysis' has been accepted by Structures (IF=4.3). [Paper]
🗓️ 2024
🗓️ 2024
Sep. 2025 Our paper titled 'Comparative study of RC and ECC beam-column connections with shear deficit spacing under quasi-static conditions' has been accepted by Journal of Structural Integrity and Maintenance (IF=3.1). [Paper]
Sep. 2025 Our paper titled 'Comparative study of RC and ECC beam-column connections with shear deficit spacing under quasi-static conditions' has been accepted by Journal of Structural Integrity and Maintenance (IF=3.1). [Paper]
Aug. 2025 I have started my MS in Structural Engineering at the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Islamabad Campus (ranked 1st in Pakistan and 3rd in South Asia)
Aug. 2025 I have started my MS in Structural Engineering at the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Islamabad Campus (ranked 1st in Pakistan and 3rd in South Asia)
Aug. 2025 My paper titled 'Non-linear finite element analysis of SFRC beam-column joints under cyclic loading: enhancing ductility and structural integrity' has been accepted by Scientific Reports (IF=3.9). [Paper]
Aug. 2025 My paper titled 'Non-linear finite element analysis of SFRC beam-column joints under cyclic loading: enhancing ductility and structural integrity' has been accepted by Scientific Reports (IF=3.9). [Paper]
Education
Education
National University of Sciences & Technology, Department of Structural Engineering, Pakistan
M.S. in Structural Engineering (2024 – Present)
COMSATS University Islamabad, Department of Civil Engineering, Pakistan
B.S. in Civil Engineering (2019 – 2023)
Abbottabad Public School, Abbottabad, Pakistan
Higher Secondary School (2017 – 2019)
Research Areas & Interests
Research Areas & Interests
Structural & Earthquake Engineering
Resilient Infrastructure Under Extreme Hazards
Multi-Hazard Resilient Infrastructure Design
Structural Stability & Optimization
Computational Structural Mechanics
Engineering Applications of Deep Learning (ML) and Computer Vision (CV)
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