Dr. Wahid Ali, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Balochistan University of IT, Engineering and Management Sciences

Quetta

Research Expertise

Rock Mechanics and Engineering Geology
Structural Geology
Finte Element Modelling
Slope Stability Analysis

About

Dr. Wahid Ali is a highly educated and experienced civil engineer with a specialization in mining engineering. He obtained his BSc in Mining Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar in 2010, followed by an MSc in Mining Engineering from the same university in 2014. He then pursued his doctoral degree in Civil Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, which he completed in 2022. Dr. Ali has a diverse range of experience in both academia and industry. He has worked as an Assistant Professor at Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, where he taught courses related to mining engineering and conducted research in the field. He has also worked as a Tunnel Engineer at Geoconsult-Typsa JV, where he was involved in various tunnel projects and gained hands-on experience in the field. Dr. Ali's research interests include rock mechanics, tunneling, and slope stability. He has published several papers in reputable journals and presented his research at international conferences. He is also a member of various professional organizations, such as the International Society for Rock Mechanics and the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration. With his strong academic background and practical experience, Dr. Ali is a valuable asset to the field of civil engineering.

Publications

Review of Rock-Mass Rating and Tunneling Quality Index Systems for Tunnel Design: Development, Refinement, Application and Limitation
Applied Sciences
2018
Numerical evaluation of new Austrian tunneling method excavation sequences: A case study
International Journal of Mining Science and Technology
2020
Support design for the diversion tunnel of Diamer Basha Dam, Pakistan, considering the recent developments in empirical systems
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
2019
Classification of Factors Affecting the Performance of Fully Grouted Rock Bolts with Empirical Classification Systems
Applied Sciences
2019
An expeditious approach for slope stability assessment using integrated 2D electrical resistivity tomography and unmanned aerial vehicle survey
Journal of Applied Geophysics
2022
Recognition of boulder in granite deposit using integrated borehole and 2D electrical resistivity imaging for effective mine planning and development
Bulletin of the Geological Society of Malaysia
2019
Weightage Effect during Back-Calculation of Rock-Mass Quality from the Installed Tunnel Support in Rock-Mass Rating and Tunneling Quality Index System
Applied Sciences
2019
Water-saturated zone recognition using integrated 2D electrical resistivity tomography, borehole, and aerial photogrammetry in granite deposit, Malaysia
Arabian Journal of Geosciences
2022
TOPOGRAPHY INDUCED STRESS AND ITS INFLUENCE ON TUNNEL EXCAVATION IN HARD ROCKS – A NUMERICAL APPROACH
International Journal of GEOMATE
2022
An Empirical Approach for Tunnel Support Design through Q and RMi Systems in Fractured Rock Mass
Applied Sciences
2018
The effect of scanline direction and extent of rock exposure on assessment of geometrical properties of discontinuities in rock mass
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
2019
Simulating the topography induced stresses using 3D numerical modeling
The Evolution of Geotech - 25 Years of Innovation
2021

Education

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Doctor of Philosophy, Civil Engineering / November, 2022

Johor Bahru

University of Engineering and Technology

MSc , Mining Engineering / February, 2014

Peshawar

University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar

BSc, Mining Engineering / October, 2010

Peshawar

Experience

Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences

Assistant Professor / March, 2014Present

Geoconsult-Typsa JV

Tunnel Engineer / January, 2011March, 2014

Key responsibilities: • Contract management during the execution stage of the tunneling project. • Review and respond to the contractor’s Non-Conformance Report, Request for Information and Field Change Reports. • Review and evaluate contractor’s claims for geological overbreak as per approved criteria. • Making plans to optimize the tunnel support system. • Resolved the blast-induced overbreak problem by interpreting the rock mass and stress conditions and using suitable blasting pattern. • • Review and interpret tunnel convergence monitoring reports and advise action if it exceeds the allowable tolerance. Ensure the daily activity reports are collected, reviewed and submitted on time. • Implementation of ES&H plan. • Providing guidance and technical advice to the field engineers, contractors and lead the review meetings.

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