Dr. M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed

A. Educational Qualification

B. Work Experience

C. Teaching

1. Lecture Courses Taught

• Advanced Concrete Technology
• Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Structures
• Advanced Steel Structures
• Design of Bridges
• Experimental Techniques and Model Analysis
• Corrosion of Steel in Concrete
• Design of Steel Structures
• Estimation & Costing
• Materials Testing Laboratory
• Strength of Materials Laboratory

2. Project / Thesis Guidance

3. Membership in Professional Organizations (for Knowledge and skill upgradation)

• Senior Member – RILEM
• Member – National Ass. of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)
• Affiliated Member – American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
• Life Member – Indian Concrete Institute (ICI)
• Active Member – Society for Advancement of Electrochemical Science and Technology (SAEST)

4. Details of Technical Lectures Delivered (Knowledge Dissemination)

• Delivered a webinar talk in the topic “Avoidable Errors in Building Construction : Some Thoughts” organized by Flat Promoters Association, Chennai South (May 2021)
• Presented a lecture on “Corrosion Prevention and Protection Strategies for Service Life Extension of RC Structures” in the AICTE sponsored STTP on “Life Cycle Assessment and Structural Health Monitoring of Structures” organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Chennai. (November 2020)
• Presented a lecture on “Prevention and Control of Corrosion in RC Structures : Preparedness to avoid major Disasters” in the AICTE sponsored STTP on “Disaster Mitigation: A Shift from Disaster Management towards Disaster Preparedness” organized by Department of Civil Engineering, School of Infrastructure, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai. (November 2020)
• Delivered a lecture in the UJAY Lecture series (No.6) on “Corrosion Control in Reinforced Concrete Structures” organized by Department of Civil Engineering, UNIVERSITAS ATMA JAYA YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia. (October 2020)
• Presented a webinar on “Corrosion Control of Steel Reinforcement Rods in Concrete” organized by Builders Association of India : Southern Centre. (August 2020)
• Delivered a lecture in the webinar series organized by Kerala Highways Research Institute (KHRI) in the topic “Galvanized Steel Rebars for Enhanced Corrosion Resistance in RC Structures” (July 2020)
• Delivered a lecture on “Performance of Galvanized Rebars for Use in Concrete Construction” in the webinar series on Construction Materials organized by iSTEEL XLS, Chennai. (June 2020)
• Delivered a technical lecture on “Performance Evaluation of Galvanized Rebars used in Concrete : Experimental Results and Thoughts” in the National Seminar on Galvanized Rebars in RCC – Life Cycle Advantages organized by India Lead Zinc Development Association (ILZDA) and IIT Madras. (January 2020)
• Delivered an invited lecture on “Performance of Galvanized Rebars and Protective Coatings for Steel” in the 3rd One Day Seminar on Corrosion Control in Concrete Structures (C³S) organized by NIGIS – SZ and IIT Madras. (June 2019)
• Acted as a resource person and delivered a lecture on “Innovative Technologies and Methods for Durable Infrastructure and Sustainable Environment” in the International Seminar on Sustainable Environment organized by Department of Chemistry, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai. (December 2018)
• Presented invited lectures in the topics “Corrosion Inhibitors & Coated Rebars : Practical Challenges” and “Principles of Structural Repiar” in the 3day Training Programme on “Advanced Concrete Technology – Tips on Practical Implementation” organized by Kerala Highways Research Institute (KHRI), Government of Kerala. (November 2018)
• Delivered a technical lecture on “Coatings and Cathodic Protection in Concrete Structures” in the two day workshop on “Electrochemical Corrosion Techniques : Theory and Hands on Training” organized by B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology in Association with NACE International Gateway India Section (SZ). (September 2018)
• Delivered a lecture course on “Protective Coating on Steel Rebars for Corrosion Protection” in the Two Weeks FDP on “Advanced Concrete Technology” organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam, Cochin. (December, 2017)
• Delivered a guest lecture on “Durability of RCC Structures : Current Issues and Practical Solutions” organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Jamia Millia Islamia – A Central University, New Delhi. (September 2016).
• Delivered an invited lecture on “Overview of Coatings for Steel Reinforcement and Performance Evaluation Tests” in the National Workshop on Corrosion Control of Concrete Structures (C3S) organized by NACE International Gateway India Section (NIGIS) at IIT, Madras (August 2016)
• Delivered a Technical Lecture in the Six day National Workshop on Impact of Climate Change on Durability of RCC Structures in the topic “Methods for Corrosion Protection of Steel Rebars in Concrete : Practical Issues and an Eco-friendly Solution”, B.S. Abdur Rahman University (April 2016)
• Delivered invited lecture on “Corrosion Protection of Steel Rebars used in Construction” in the National Symposium on Combating Corrosion, VIT University, Chennai Campus. (March 2015)
• Technical Lecture delivered in the National Workshop on Innovative Concepts for Seismic Response Control of Structures (ICSRCS’15) in the topic “PSWC – Bars for Improved Seismic Performance of RCC Structures”, B.S. Abdur Rahman University (February 2015)
• Invited lecture delivered on “Influence of Bond Strength Between Steel-Concrete on Reliable Seismic Performance of RCC Structures” in the National Workshop on Aspects of Earthquake Disaster Mitigation and Management (AEDM’13), B.S. Abdur Rahman University (April, 2013)
• Delivered Lecture in the topic “Protective Coatings and Corrosion Inhibitors for Corrosion Control of Steel in Concrete” in the Indo-Japan workshop organized by Hiroshima University, Japan and Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (September 2011)
• Delivered lecture in the topic “Corrosion of Steel in Concrete – Mechanism, Causes, Consequences and Control Measures” at Sastra University, Tanjore, Tamil Nadu (April, 2010)

D. Research and Consultancy

1. Areas of Research Interest

• Sacrificial Anode Cathodic Protection (SACP) for Corrosion Protection of Steel Rebars.
• Service Life Extension of Corroding Prestressed Concrete Systems using Sacrificial Anode Cathodic Protection (SACP).
• Protection of Reinforced Concrete Structures from Microbial Induced Corrosion (MIC).
• Development of Anticorrosive Coating System for Corrosion Control of Steel Rebars used in Concrete.
• Development of Cost effective Inhibitor for Corrosion Protection of Steel in Concrete.
• Study on PSWC bars for Enhanced Structural and Durability Performance of RCC Elements.
• Influence of Surface Configuration and Modification on Bond Strength and Flexural Behaviour of RCC Elements.
• Polymer Modified Mortar / Concrete for Repair and Rehabilitation works.
• Improving Durability Performance of Glass Fibre Reinforced Gypsum (GFRG) Panel – Concrete Composite.

2. Details of Scholars under Guidance with their Area of Research

3. Doctoral Committee Member for Research Scholars

Serving as Doctoral Committee Member for Research Scholars of various Universities such as Anna University, VIT University, SRM University, Hindustan University and Sathyabama University.

4. Centre for Prevention and Control of Corrosion in Concrete Structures (PC3S)

• Established Centre for Prevention and Control of Corrosion in Concrete Structures (PC3S) in March 2020 and acting as Director.
• This centre is functioning under the ambit of Crescent Innovation and Incubation Council (CIIC), a section 8 company with an objective of carrying out cutting edge research in fields of corrosion related to concrete and offer testing & consultancy services to Industries, Government and Private agencies. So far created facilities worth 20 lakhs exclusively for the centre in addition to common instrumentation facilities worth 1.2 crore of CIIC.

5. Publications

5.1. Salient Research Publications

• Md Muheeb Ahmed, Mohd Umar, Ahmed Abdul Ahad and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (2021), “Optimisation of Mix Proportion for Repair Mortar Modified with Mineral and Chemical Admixtures” Journal of Structural Engineering (JoSE). (Accepted for Publication in June-July 2021 edition)
• S.Shafeer Ahamed, J. Sherin Mariya, V. Roopa and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (2021), “Corrosion Inhibiting Admixture for Corrosion Prevention in Small Scale Reinforced Concrete Structures”, Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 95, No.4, pp. 38 – 51.
• S.B. Wani and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (2021), “Study of Bond Strength of Plain Surface Wave Type Configuration Rebars with Concrete : A Comparative Study”, International Journal of Engineering, Vol. 34, No.02, pp.326-335.
• M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and V. Roopa (2020), “Performance of Galvanized Steel Rebars in Concrete”, Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 94, No.11, pp. 81-91.
• Shoib Bashir Wani, Junaid Ahmed, M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, Tahir Hussain Muntazari and Nusrat Rafique (2020), “Influence of Nano-Modification on Mechanical and Durability Properties of Cement Polymer Anticorrosive Coating”, Challenge Journal of Concrete Research Letters, Vol. 11, No.4, pp. 92-104.
• Ahmed Abdul Ahad, Adapala Sunny Suprakash, Md Muheeb Ahmed and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (2020), “Influence of Aggregate Gradation and Mineral Admixture on Strength and Durability Properties of Self Compacting Concrete”, Journal of Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, Vol. 12, No. 4, pp. 208-224. (ISSN 1006-7930).
• Umar Mohd, Fathima Naheetha, M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and S. Hemalatha (2019), “Modified Cement Composites for Protection against Microbial Induced Concrete Corrosion of Marine Structures”, Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, Vol.20, pp.1-7. (ISSN 1878-8181). Cite Score: 2.26
• Manu Harilal, V.R. Rathish, B. Anandkumar, R.P. George, M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, John Philip  and G. Amarendra (2019), “High Performance Green Concrete (HPGC) with Improved Strength and Chloride Ion Penetration Resistance by Synergistic action of Fly ash, Nanoparticles and Corrosion Inhibitor”, Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 198, pp. 299-312. (ISSN No.0950-0618) I.F.: 3.485.
• V.Roopa, A. Thamimul Ansari and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (2019), “Influence of Polymer Modificaton on Strength Properties of Ferrocement Panels”, Proceedings of the 5th National Convention on Innovations in Ferrocement – Acceptance in Construction Sector (FS 2019), pp. 11-20, Ferrocement Society, Nashik, India. (ISBN 9788193551561)
• Ahmed Abdul Ahad, S. Raghavendran and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (2018), “Influence of Surface Modification and Surface Configuration of Steel Rebars on Flexural Performance of RCC Beams”, 5th International Corrosion Prevention Symposium for Research Scholars (CORSYM 2018), 117-118, IIT Madras, Chennai.
• M.Mohamed Ibrahim, Dyana Joselin and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (2017), “Strength, Durability and Thermal Performance of Ferrocement Panels for use in Secondary Roofing”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol. 12, No. 17, pp. 6758-6768. (ISSN No. 0973-4562)
• Sherin Mariya and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (2017), “Performance of Corrosion Inhibitor Admixed Slag Cement Mortar Exposed to Aggressive Corrosion Environment”, NACE East Asia and Pacific Area Conference (CORCON 2017), RRC23, NACE International India Section, Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai, India.
• Mohammed Rayyan, C. Jeelan Basha and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (2016), “Performance Study on Ternary Blended Self Compacting Concrete for Use in Repair Works”, Structural Engineering Convention (SEC 2016), SEC-792, CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai.
• M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and G.M. Samuel Knight (2016), “Influence of Coating Damage on Performance of Coated Rebars under Accelerated Corrosion Conditions”, International Conference and Expo on Corrosion (CORCON 2016), RC-15, NACE  International India Section, The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, Delhi, India.
• Dyana Joseline, Steffy Maryline W and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (2015) , “Sodium Nitrite Based Mixed Inhibitor for Corrosion Protection of Steel Rebars Used in Construction”, International Conference and Expo on Corrosion (CORCON 2015), YSF28, NACE  International India Section, Chennai Trade Centre Chennai, India.
• M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, V. Murugesan, G.M. Samuel Knight and R. Srinivasa Raghavan (2014), “Macrocell Corrrosion Studies of Coated Rebars” Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Springer, Vol.39, No.5, pp.3535-3543.
• M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and R. Srinivasa Raghavan (2013),  “Influence of Corrosion and Protective Coating on the Development of Bond Strength between Steel – Concrete” Proceedings of the International Conference on Civil Engineering and Infrastructural Issues in Emerging Economics, Sastra University, Thanjavur, India, pp. 735 – 747. (ISBN No. 978 – 93 – 5104 – 853 – 4).
• M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, G.M. Samuel Knight and R. Srinivasa Raghavan (2012), “Performance of Galvanized Rebars in Inhibited Admixed Concrete under Accelerated Corrosion Conditions”, Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 39, No.1, gpp.27-35. (ISSN No. 0970 – 0137)
• Anil K. Kar and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (2012), “Performance of Concrete Flexural Elements Reinforced with C-Bars”, Master Builder, Vol. 14, No.7, pp. 194-200. (ISSN No. 2249-1228)
• M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, G.M. Samuel Knight and R. Srinivasa Raghavan (2012), “Eco-Friendly Corrosion Protection System for Steel Rebars in Concrete”, Proceedings of the 5th Engineering Conference, ENCON 2012 – Engineering Towards Change – Empowering Green Solutions, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, pp. 98 – 107. (ISBN No. 978-983-43827-2-8)
• M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and G.M. Samuel Knight (2011), Protective Coatings and Corrosion Inhibitors for Corrosion Control of Steel in Concrete”, Proceedings of the Indo-Japan Workshop on Recent Trends in Materials and Devices” jointly organized by Hiroshima University, Japan and Anna University, India during September, 2011, pp. 119 – 144.
• M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, G.M. Samuel Knight and R. Srinivasa Raghavan (2010), “Performance of Galvanized Rebars in Inhibited Admixed Concrete under Accelerated Corrosion Conditions”, Proceedings of the Seventh Structural Engineering Convention (SEC – 2010), Chidambaram, India, Vol. 1, pp. 498 – 509. (ISBN No. 978-81-8424-647-6)
• M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and G.M. Samuel Knight, (2009) “Performance Evaluation of Inhibited Cement Slurry Coating on Steel Rebars”, in Baldevraj, U. Kamachi Mudali and S. Rangarajan (Eds.), Corrosion Prevention and Control, pp.106 – 117, Narosa Publishing House, India, and Oxford, U.K. : Alpha Science International.  (ISBN No. 13:9781842656037, 1842656031)
• M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and G.M. Samuel Knight (2008), “Performance Evaluation of Protective Coatings on Steel Rebars”, Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 35, No.2, pp.137-146. (ISSN No. 0970 – 0137)
• M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and G.M. Samuel Knight (2008), “Study on Protective  Coatings to  Steel Rebars”, Journal of Civil Engineering Research and Practice, Vol. 5, No.2, pp. 13 – 26. ( ISSN No. 1729 – 5769)
• M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and G.M. Samuel Knight (2008), “Performance Evaluation of Protective Coatings on Steel Rebars”, Civil Engineering and Construction Review, Vol. 21, No.10, pp.70 – 78. ( R N I Reg. No. R.N. 4663/88)
• M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and G.M. Samuel Knight (2008), “Performance Evaluation Nitrite Based Corrosion Inhibitor”, Proceedings of the Sixth Structural Engineering Convention (SEC – 2008), Chennai, India, Vol. 2, pp.1147-1158. (ISBN No. 81 90617 205)
• M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and G.M. Samuel Knight (2005), “Performance Evaluation of Inhibited Cement Slurry Coating on Steel Rebars”, CORCON 2005, International Conference on Corrosion, NACE  International India Section, Chennai, India.

6. Testing & Consultancy Activities

• Executed Testing / Consultancy / Training programme in Strength of Materials Laboratory; and Construction Materials & Technology Laboratory for various Government / Semi government / Private organizations.
• Issued More than 250 Testing / Consultancy Reports and generated more than 12 Lakhs during the last five years.
• Clientele includes Southern Railway, Department of Lighthouses and Lightships (Ministry of Shipping), Military Engineering Services, Maraimalai Nagar Municipality, Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Public Works Department, East Coast Construction & Industries Limited, JBM Dakshin, JBM Shelters, Buhari Builders & Contractors, Arun Excello, Tulsyan Steels, Build Pro Constructions, RDS Projects, Al-Noor Architects etc.
• Acted as team leader and executed three GFRG affordable housing facility (6000 sq.ft.) in the B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology Campus at a budget cost of 65 Lakhs during 2017-2019.

7. Core Consultancy / Testing Areas

• Condition Assessment of Distressed Buildings
• Repair and Rehabilitation of Buildings
• Mix Design of Concrete for various applications
• Performance Evaluation of Corrosion Inhibitors
• Performance Evaluation of Protective Coatings on Steel Rebars
• Durability Studies on Concrete
• Analyzing properties of Concrete Constituent Materials
• Testing of Concrete Specimens, Bricks, Hollow Block, Roof Panels etc.
• Assessing Mechanical Properties of Steel Rebars
• Validation of Rock Samples

8. Salient Consultancy Works

• Rehabilitation of Nalvar Mandapam, 85 years old Temple at Karanthai, Tanjore.
• Rehabilitation, Modification and Extension work for 120 years old Jamia Masjid, Royapuram, Chennai
• Condition Assessment and Rehabilitation Strategy for 35 years old Buhari Buildings, Chennai
• Condition Assessment, Rehabilitation Strategy & its Estimation for 30 years old Crescent Girls School, Chennai
• Rehabilitation Strategy of Leaky Terrace Slab at Men’s Hostel Mosque, BSACIST, Chennai.
• Designed Concrete Mix for Various Government and Semi Government agencies.
• Rehabilitation of heavily distressed RCC cooing tower support systems at City Centre, Chennai.
• Executed GFRG affordable housing projects Essential Staff Quarters (4200 sq.ft.); Parents Waiting Hall (1200 sq.ft.) & Meeting Hall (600 sq.ft.) in the Crescent Institute campus.

9. Ongoing Funded Projects (Government and Industry)

10. Details of Patent application

E. Recognition / Award From Government & Private

• Registered Assessor, National Accreditation and Assessment Council (NAAC), Government of India.
• Awarded “Excellent Academic Administrators of Higher Education Across India (2019)” by The Academic Council of uLektz, M/s. uLektz Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Chennai.
• Executive Committee Member – Indian Concrete Institute – Chennai Centre (2019) : Involved in Student Chapter coordination.
• Best Paper Award in the RCC Symposia of International Conference & Expo on Corrosion (CORCON 2016) organized by NIGIS, Delhi.
• Vice Chair person, RCC Symposia, NACE East Asia and Pacific Area Conference (CORCON 2017) organized by NIGIS, Mumbai.
• Vice Chair person, Symposia on Corrosion in RCC Structures, International Conference & Expo on Corrosion (CORCON 2018) organized by NIGIS, Jaipur.
• Served as Advisor, Interview Board, Staff Selection Commission, Government of India.
• Biography was published in the “Marquis Who’s Who in the World 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015 & 2016 editions, Marquis Who’sWho Publications, New Jersey, USA.

F. Extension Activities

1. Major Conference / Workshop Organized

• National Workshop on “Electrochemical Corrosion Techniques : Theory and Hands on Training” – 7-8, September, 2018, Chennai.
• National Workshop on Impact of Climate Change on Durability of RCC Structures (ICCDRS’16) – 19-24, April, 2016, Chennai.
• National Conference on Sustainable Civil Engineering Techniques & Practices (SCETP’15) – April 2015, Chennai.
• National Conference on Futuristic Innovations and Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering (FIETCE’14) – May 2014, Chennai.
• National Conference on Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Construction (ISSC’13) – May 2013, Chennai.
• National Conference on Technological Advances in Civil Engineering (TACE’11) – May 2011, Chennai.
• National Conference on Trends and Advancements in Civil Engineering (TRACE’10) – April 2010, Chennai.

G. Details of Industry Experience

Served in the Construction Industry for more than 16 years in various capacities as Field Engineer, Senior Engineer, Technical Manager and Senior Consulting Engineer. Successfully implemented various corrosion control technologies in the following prestigious projects.