Dr. Muhammad Babur

• A.International Journals
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• Mahmood, S., Khan, A. U., Babur, M., Ghanim, A., Al-Areeq, A. M., Khan, D., … & Gamil, Y. Divergent Path: Isolating Land Use and Climate Change Impact on River Runoff. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 12, 1338512.
• Abdullah, G. M., Ahmad, M., Babur, M., Badshah, M. U., Al-Mansob, R. A., Gamil, Y., & Fawad, M. (2024). Boosting-based ensemble machine learning models for predicting unconfined compressive strength of geopolymer stabilized clayey soil. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 2323.
• Kumar, M., Mansoor, A., Cancino, E. C., Babur, M., Ahmad, O., Devi, J., … & Mushtaq, M. (2023). NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT IN VITAMIN D DEFICIENT CHILDREN GROUPS IN FEDERAL AREA OF PAKISTAN. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 30(17), 1901-1911. HEC Category: IF: 0.35.
• Namdev, M., Jayasundar, S., Babur, M., Vidhate, D. A., & Yerasuri, S. (2023). Enhancing Security in Cloud Computing with Anomaly Detection Using Machine Learning. Tuijin Jishu/Journal of Propulsion Technology, 44(3), 1923-1931.
• Saha, Gonesh Chandra, Babur, M., Jahanzeb, Khan M., Saha, H., Kumar D., Avinash. (2023). “Integrative Analysis of Multi-Omics Data with Deep Learning: Challenges and Opportunities in Bioinformatics.” Tuijin Jishu/Journal of Propulsion Technology 44.3 (2023): 1384-1392.
• Masood, M., Amin, M. S., Nabi, G., Azhar, A. H., & Babur, M. (2021). Utilization of Reverse Slope to Increase Full Supply Level in Small Irrigation Channels. Technical Journal, 26(3), 9-17.
• Muhammad Masood,, Ghulam Nabi, Muhammad Babur, Aftab Hussain Azhar, Muhammad Kaleem Ullah , Disintegration of uncertainties associated with real-time multi-satellite precipitation products in diverse topographic and climatic area in Pakistan , Journal of Mountain Science volume , vol: 18, pages716–734(2021) , pages: 716–734(2021) , HEC Category ,IF: 1.550 , publisher: Springer
• Saifullah, M., Liu, S., Adnan, M., Zaman, M., Muhammad, S., Babur, M., … & Wu, K. (2021). Assessment of Spatial and Temporal Pattern of Hydrological Droughts in the Upper Indus Basin, Pakistan. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, 30(5), 4633-4645.
• S. Shrestha, H. Sattar, M. S. Khattak, G. Wang, M. Babur , Evaluation of adaptation options for reducing soil erosion due to climate change in the Swat River Basin of Pakistan , Ecological Engineering , vol: 158 , issue: 1 December 2020 , pages: 106017 , HEC Category:W ,IF: 3.512 , publisher: Elsevier ,
• M. Babur*, S. Shrestha, B. Bhatta, A. Datta, H. Ullah , Integrated assessment of extreme climate and landuse change impact on sediment yield in a mountainous transboundary watershed of India and Pakistan , Journal of Mountain Science , vol: 17 , pages: 624-640 , HEC Category:W ,IF: 1.550 , publisher: Springer
• Sangam Shrestha, Naditha Imbulana, Thanapon Piman, Somchai Chonwattana, Sarawut Ninsawat, Muhammad Babur , Multimodelling approach to the assessment of climate change impacts on hydrology and river morphology in the Chindwin River Basin, Myanmar , CATENA , vol: 188 , HEC Category:W ,IF: 4.333 , publisher: Elsevier
• M. W. Trinugroho, B. Bhatta, M. Babur** , The seawater intrusion under dam failure in the Cimanuk River Estuary, Indonesia , Regional Studies in Marine Science , vol: 36 , HEC Category:W ,IF: 1.462 , publisher: Elsevier
• H. Tansar, M. Babur, S. L. Karnchanapaiboon , Flood inundation modeling and hazard assessment in Lower Ping River Basin using Mike flood , Arabian Journal of Geosciences , vol: 13 , HEC Category:X ,IF: 1.327 , publisher: Springer
• Muhammad Babur, Mukand Singh Babel , Sangam Shrestha , Akiyuki Kawasaki , Nitin K. Tripathi , Assessment of Climate Change Impact on Reservoir Inflows Using Multi Climate-Models under RCPs—The Case of Mangla Dam in Pakistan , Water , vol: 8 , pages: 389 , HEC Category:W ,IF: 2.544 , publisher: MDPI

• D. Adnan, Jamshaid H., M. Babur (2021), Energy Optimization of Residential Building Using Building Information Modelling: A Review,3rd Conference on Sustainability in Civil Engineering (2021), CUST, Islamabad (Accepted and to be published)
• Muhammad B., Saif H., Ahmed K. B., Shah S. M. S., Faisal H. (2019). Hydrology of Hunza River Basin. International Conference on Sustainable Development in Civil Engineering, MUET, Pakistan. ICSDC-2019 Proceedings Volume-I, pp. 1-18
• Conference Abstract
  Babur, M. & Shrestha, S., (2019). Climate change impact on the hydrology and the water balance of the 3S River Basin. The Vietnam Water Cooperation Initiative (VACI) March 22-25, 2019 Hanoi, Viet Nam

• Distinguished Guest Speaker: Delivered numerous compelling “Guest Speaker Talks” on various platforms between 2018 and 2023, sharing expertise and insights with diverse audiences.
• Esteemed Journal Reviewer: Served as a Reviewer for prestigious journals specializing in climate change and water resources manuscripts from 2017 to 2023, contributing to the rigorous evaluation and publication of cutting-edge research.
• Professional Engineering Achievement: Earned the prestigious title of “Professional Engineer” from the Pakistan Engineering Council, a recognition held from 2020 to 2025.
• Supervisory Excellence: Awarded the esteemed title of “HEC Recognized Supervisor for PhD” by the Higher Education Commission, Pakistan, demonstrating excellence in supervising doctoral research during two distinct periods, from 2018 to 2021 and again from 2021 to 2024.
• High-Impact Research Publications: Published five groundbreaking research papers in high-impact factor journals in the year 2020, contributing significantly to the advancement of knowledge in the field.
• Key Role in World Bank Funded Projects: Made substantial contributions as a vital team member to multiple World Bank-funded projects in Sindh, Pakistan, during the years 2018 to 2021.
• Grant Acquisition Expertise: Played an instrumental role in securing various successful grants as an integral part of a dynamic team from 2018 to 2021.
• Coveted Postdoctorate Position: Secured a highly competitive Postdoctorate Position in Water Engineering and Management at the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand. This position was part of the project “Connecting Climate Change, Hydrology, and Fisheries for Energy and Food Security in the Lower Mekong Basin,” funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) during 2018-2019.
• Academic Excellence: Distinguished as the winner of the Academic Olympiad held at AIT in January 2013.
• Scholarship Achievement: Attained a 90% HEC-Overseas Scholarship for pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Water Engineering and Management at the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, from 2012 to 2016.
• Top Honors in M.Sc. Hydropower Engineering: Graduated with a Gold Medal, securing the 1st position out of 60 students, from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan, during the period of 2007 to 2009.
• Bachelor’s Degree with Honors: Completed B.Sc. in Civil Engineering with honors from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan, spanning the years 2003 to 2007.
• Academic Merit Recognition: Awarded the Merit Scholarship for pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan.

Name of assignment or Project:   Connecting Climate Change, Hydrology and Fisheries for Energy and Food Security in Lower Mekong Basin.

Year: Jan 2018 – December 2020

Location:  Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand.

Client:  United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Main Project Features:  Developed high-resolution future climate data using state-of-the-art Regional Climate Models (RCMs) and employ the associated downscaling/bias correction techniques. Furthermore, assessment of climate change impact on river flows and fish production by coupling discharge estimates generated by a physically-based hydrological model and a data-driven fish production model that translates discharge variation into future fish production. Moreover, evaluation of dam operation scenarios that optimizes the hydropower production and total fish harvest. Also, building the capacity of young professionals working in water and fisheries departments from LMB countries.

Position Held: Research staff

Activities Performed: Completed various work packages in a timely manner.

Name of assignment or Project:   Seasonal Hydrological forecasting for water resources management in Hindu Kush-Karakoram-Himalaya region and potential changes under the global warming; including the development of water scarcity management strategies based on improved understanding of snowmelt runoff mechanism

Year: Feb 2008 – Oct 2009

Location:  Pakistan and the United Kingdom

Client: National Science Foundation and Pakistan Science Foundation

Position Held: Research Associate

Main Project Features:  Climate and hydrological data collection, analysis of historical and future climate data, snowmelt runoff process, water scarcity management strategies based on improved understanding of snowmelt runoff mechanism.

Activities Performed: Completed various work packages in a timely manner.

Name of assignment or Project: “Transaction Advisory Services for Lai Expressway, Rawalpindi Under Public Private Partnership Modality”

Year: December 2021 – May 2022

Location:  Riaz Consultant, Lahore, Pakistan

Client: Riaz Consultant, Lahore, Pakistan

Main Project Features:

Financial and technical model for the project to make it technically and financially viable for Public Private partnership.

1. Flow estimation and forecasting
2. Design of Chanel with at least three different options
3. Design of sewerage facility
4. Design of Expressway
5. Design of Utilities
6. Level 6 plan of various activities
7. Layout of the land
8. Urban Regenerations to cover the cost and earn profit
9. Estimation of cost of the whole project
10. Road Work 14km (Line-1 & Line-2) Both Side
11. Lai Expressway Channel R.C.C
12. Lai Expressway Channel MSE Wall
13. Surface Drainage and Sewerage (Line-A & Line-B Along Both Sides of Lai)
14. Structures and Bridges
15. Financial model

Position Held: Independent Consultant

Activities Performed:  Completed various work packages in a timely manner.

Name of assignment or Project: “Transaction Advisory Services for Lai Expressway, Rawalpindi Under Public Private Partnership Modality”

Year: June 2021 – December 2021

Location:  The Urban Unit, Lahore, Pakistan

Client: The Urban Unit, Lahore, Pakistan

Main Project Features:

To review Feasibility Report titled “Transaction Advisory Services for Lai Expressway, Rawalpindi under Public Private Partnership Modality” by NESPAK with respect to Hydrological Study, Hydraulic Design and Surface Drainage design. Following tasks were carried out by the Consultant:

1. Review of all report including all designs, plans drawings, sections, etc.
2. Carry out site visits as required.
3. Identify the gaps in assumptions, discharge capacity, flood mitigation plan, return period, hydrological study, hydraulic design, structures, etc.
4. Provide a model and section on the existing right of way of the expressway and Lai Nallah for appropriate flood control.
5. Provide Conceptual design including plan, sections, channel width, flow depth, scour depth, etc. considering the option of the fully wetted perimeter of Lai Nullah and expressway act as discharge channel for 100 years flood return period.
6. Review of MMP and JICA reports of previous studies.
7. Submit a report with analysis and proposal.
8. Present findings to various forums as required by the client.

Position Held: Independent Consultant

Activities Performed:  Completed various work packages in a timely manner.

Name of assignment or Project:   Hydro-Meteorological Hazard Assessment of Sindh Province.

Year: December 2019 – May 2020

Location:  Sindh Province, Pakistan

Client:  Project Management Team (PMT), Sindh Resilience Project (SRP), Sindh Irrigation Department

Main Project Features:

Comparing of existing hydro-meteorological network with the available data

Hazard assessment report for Sindh province regarding hydro-meteorological conditions that characterize the hydro-meteorological hazards such as floods and droughts.

The detailed final report which contains the hydro-meteorological hazard maps, hydro-meteorological hazards assessment and action plan to deal with the hydro-meteorological hazards.

Position Held: Hydraulic Modeler

Activities Performed: Comparing of existing hydro-meteorological network with the available data.

Name of assignment or Project: 

Capacity Building through Curriculum Development, Conduct Various Training for Provincial and District Disaster Management Authorities and Line Department Government Officials.

Year: June 2019 – December 2020

Location:  Sindh Province, Pakistan

Client:  Sindh Provincial Disaster Management Authority (Pakistan)

Main Project Features:

Scoping Exercise

Training Toolkit Development

Conduct Training

Delivery of at least Five International Training Courses for government officers/officials from PDMA, DDMA, and line departments

Delivery of Provincial Level Trainings for Provincial-level Government officers/officials from PDMA and Line Departments

Delivery of Five Thematic Training Courses for PDMA and District Level Government officials identified in the fields specified in the capacity assessment report and refined after scoping exercise

Delivery of twenty-nine training courses on Disaster Risk Reduction with each of three days’ duration at the district level for DDMA and District Government Officials

Exposure and Study Visits

Delivery of three international knowledge exchange/exposure and study visits

Knowledge Dissemination

Reporting

Position Held: Sector Specialist and co-representative

Activities Performed: Completed scoping exercise and submitted inception report.

Name of assignment or Project: Nai Gaj Dam Project, Sindh

Year: 2010

Location: National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK), Pakistan

Client: Government of Pakistan

Position Held: Junior Engineer

Main Project Features: The design of stilling basin and design of canal off taking from the dam.

Activities Performed: Completed various work packages in a timely manner.

Name of assignment or Project: Kotli Hydro Power Project, Pakistan

Year: 2010

Location: National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK), Pakistan

Client: Government of Pakistan

Position Held: Junior Engineer

Main Project Features: Survey of the proposed dam site to check the adequacy of the site for the construction of the dam, availability of nearby spillway and evaluation of other consultant design.

Activities Performed: Completed various work packages in a timely manner.

Name of assignment or Project: Evaluation of different small and medium-sized dams in Pakistan

Year: 2010

Location: National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK), Pakistan

Client: Government of Pakistan

Position Held: Junior Engineer

Main Project Features: Evaluation of different small and medium-sized dams in Pakistan

Activities Performed: Completed various work packages in a timely manner.

• Member of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
• Professional Engineer with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).
• Serving as Reviewer for UCP Journal of Engineering and Information Technology.
• Serving as reviewer for many high impact factor Journals
• Part of team successfully organized at least ten conferences on a national and international level