Mohamed Nabil Omar
Herriot Watt University
Global Scientist Day Awards is an academic recognition profile concerning Mohamed Nabil Omar, an academic affiliated with Herriot Watt University in the United Arab Emirates. The available profile information identifies Structural Engineering as the subject area and records one document in the associated Scopus author profile. Bibliographic indicators such as citations and h-index are not specified in the supplied record and are therefore not inferred here.
Abstract
Mohamed Nabil Omar is associated with research and professional activity in structural engineering, with particular relevance to foundation engineering, pile behaviour, numerical modelling, reinforced-concrete repair, and structural performance. His documented research includes comparative assessment of theoretical, practical, and numerical compression capacities of deep and long piles in Dubai, together with studies addressing the repair and strengthening of reinforced-concrete beams. [1][2][3]
Keywords
Mohamed Nabil Omar; Herriot Watt University; United Arab Emirates; Structural Engineering; Scopus; academic recognition; Global Scientist Day Awards.
Introduction
Structural engineering encompasses the analysis, design, assessment, and rehabilitation of systems required to safely resist applied actions throughout their service life. Within this broad discipline, foundation behaviour and the interaction between structures and supporting ground are important considerations, particularly for high-rise and heavily loaded construction. Omar’s documented research focuses on these engineering challenges through investigations of deep and long piles and through studies of reinforced-concrete repair and strengthening. [1][3]
Research Profile
Available scholarly records describe Omar’s academic background as including a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Suez Canal University and a master’s degree in structural engineering from the British University in Dubai. His documented research interests include structural engineering innovations and geotechnical engineering, with particular attention to pile foundations and structural performance. [1]
Research Contributions
A central theme of Omar’s research is the assessment of compression capacity in deep and long piles. His 2018 paper compared theoretical calculations with practical static load-test results and numerical analysis using PLAXIS 2D. The study considered the limitations of conventional theoretical approaches when applied to deeper pile systems and investigated numerical modelling as an additional means of evaluating pile capacity. [1]
Publications
The supplied data records one document but does not include a publication title, journal or conference name, year, co-authors, pages, or DOI. A complete publication list should therefore be retrieved directly from the linked Scopus author profile and checked against the original publisher records before being cited in an academic evaluation.[1]
Research Impact
The significance of Omar’s research lies primarily in its practical orientation. Foundation engineering requires reliable estimation of structural loads, soil response, and pile capacity. By comparing theoretical calculations, static load-test results, and numerical modelling, his work addresses a problem that is directly relevant to the engineering assessment of deep foundations. [1][3]
Award Suitability
Based on the documented research record, Mohamed Nabil Omar presents a profile relevant to recognition in the field of structural engineering. His work addresses technically significant issues involving pile foundations, numerical engineering analysis, structural capacity, and reinforced-concrete rehabilitation. These themes are closely aligned with applied research priorities in structural and geotechnical engineering. [1][2][3]
Conclusion
Mohamed Nabil Omar is presented in the supplied record as a Structural Engineering researcher affiliated with Herriot Watt University in the United Arab Emirates. The profile reports one document and provides a Scopus identifier, while further publication and impact information remains unspecified and should be verified through authoritative sources.