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Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih, Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr.

Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih

Associate Professor

Department of Civil Engineering

College of Engineering

03-89212020 (Ext: 6348)

Academic Qualifications

  • PhD Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (2013)
  • MSc Environmental Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia (2005)
  • BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering, Omdurman Islamic University (2000)

Working Experience

Position Place of Work Start End
Associate Professor Universiti Tenaga Nasional 2023 Present
Senior Lecturer Universiti Tenaga Nasional 2013 2023
Specialist CH Konsult 2013 2013
Research/Graduate Assistant Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS 2009 2013
Executive/Technical Manager SEECO Engineering for Sewerage and Environmental 2006 2009

Research Projects

  • National Greenhouse Gas Inventory for Energy Sector and Industrial Processes for 2011
  • Analysing and Measuring the Effectiveness of Biomedia for River of Life Project (ROL)
  • Tertiary Wastewater Treatment Using Aquatic Plant as a Green Alternative
  • Research and Development for Reducing Geo-Hazard Damage in Malaysia Caused by Landslide and Flood
  • Monitoring and predicting water quality parameters
  • Smart Water Quality Monitoring System Using Internet of Things
  • Evaluation and Prediction of Sediment Load: Monitoring and Modeling Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Circular Economy of Urban Wastewater Treatment
  • Colufnas Geotextile Leachate Treatment
  • Water Quality Real-time Streaming Predictive Analytics using Machine Learning Approach
  • Gross Pollutant Characteristic Using Economic Analysis For Stormwater Treatment Alternatives Decision Making In Tropical Climate Change
  • Investigation of Bioball installation for clogging prevention through caging and physical modifications
  • Development of the Mitigation Analysis Chapter (including emissions projection) of the Third National Communication (NC3)
  • BIOFIL TECHNOLOGY with Cosmoballs Biomedia
  • National Greenhouse Gas Inventory for Energy Sector and Industrial Processes for 2012

Courses Taught

  • Hydrology & Hydraulic Engineering Laboratory
  • Hydrology Engineering
  • Introduction to Environmental Engineering
  • Mechanics of Fluids Laboratory
  • Solid Waste Management
  • Water & Wastewater Engineering

Professional Associations

  • Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT): Normal Member (2024)
  • Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT): Normal Member (2023)
  • Malaysian National Committee on Large Dams (MYCOLD): Normal Member (2023)
  • Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT): Normal Member (2022)
  • Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT): Member (2021)
  • Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT): Engineering (2020)
  • Engineering Council, UK: Engineering (2019)
  • Board of Engineers (BEM): Normal Member (2018)
  • Institute of Research Engineers and Doctors, USA (IRED): Member (2015)
  • International Association of Engineers, Hong Kong (IAENG): Normal Member (2014)
  • The Institution of Engineering and Technology IET: Engineering (2014)
  • The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM): Engineering (2014)
  • The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET): Normal Member (2014)
  • The Institution of Engineers (IEM): Normal Member (2014)
  • The Engineering Council: Graduate Engineer (2002)
  • The Engineering Council, Sudan (SEC): Engineering (2002)
  • Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM): Engineering (0)

Recent Notable Publications

1.

Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih. Improve Quality Of Cement Plants In Kurdistan Region Of Iraq By Statistical Quality Control Tools And Techniques. The 6Th Scientific Conference For Postgraduate Engineering Research (Scper) 2024 (Feb 2026). Conference Proceeding. Cited: SCOPUS

2.

Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih. Development Of A Support Vector Machine-Based Predictive Model For Bored Pile Productivity In Residential Construction Projects In Iraq. Dyna Journal (Feb 2026). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

3.

Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih. Ensemble Machine Learning Prediction Of Multi-Pollutant Removal Efficiency In Biochar-Based Adsorption Systems. International Journal Of Environmental Research (Dec 2025). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

4.

Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih. Evaluation Of Bridge Projects In Iraq Using International Performance Evaluation Standards (Usaid). Al-Nahrain Journal For Engineering Sciences (Sep 2025). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

5.

Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih. Optimizing Project Management: Planning, Scheduling, And Cost Estimation Using Microsoft Project . Journal Of Applied Science, Engineering, Technology, And Education (Aug 2025). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

6.

Fathoni Usman; Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih. Evaluation Of Eco-Friendly Nano Clay In Concrete Mix Design. Civil And Environmental Engineering (Jun 2025). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

7.

Mohd Hafiz Bin Zawawi; Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih. The Development Of A River Quality Prediction Model That Is Based On The Water Quality Index Via Machine Learning: A Review. Processes (Mar 2025). Journal. Cited: ISI

8.

SIVADASS A/L THIRUCHELVAM; Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih. Impact Of Project Innovation On Performance In Oman's Construction Industry: A Narrative Review. Journal Of Information Systems Engineering And Management (Feb 2025). Journal. Cited: Indexing In Progress

9.

SIVADASS A/L THIRUCHELVAM; Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih. Impact Of Project Innovation On Performance In Oman's Construction Industry: A Narrative Review. Journal Of Information Systems Engineering And Management (Feb 2025). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

10.

Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih. Ensemble Stacking Of Machine Learning Models For Air Quality Prediction For Hyderabad City In India. Iscience (Feb 2025). Journal. Cited: ISI

11.

Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih. Ensemble Stacking Of Machine Learning Models For Air Quality Prediction For Hyderabad City In India. Iscience (Feb 2025). Journal. Cited: Indexing In Progress

12.

Fathoni Usman; Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih. Assessment Of Thermal And Mechanical Attributes Of Eco-Conscious Concrete Incorporating Recycled Plastic. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions (Jan 2025). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

13.

Mohd Hafiz Bin Zawawi; Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih. Water Quality Index Classification Of Southeast, South And West Asia Rivers Using Machine Learning Algorithms . Journal Of Ecohumanism (Nov 2024). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

14.

Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih. Utilizing Artificial Neural Networks For Predictive Kpi Analysis In Bridge Projects. Journal Of Computational Analysis And Applications (Sep 2024). Journal. Cited: None

15.

Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih. Assessment Of Ornamental Plant Ruellia Simplex And Bio-Adsorbent For Removal Of Amoxicillin And Ciprofloxacin – A Preliminary Test For Constructed Wetlands. Journal Of Ecological Engineering (Sep 2024). Journal. Cited: ISI

16.

Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih. Urban Identity Explored: Architecture And Arts In Cities . Advances In Science, Technology & Innovation (Aug 2024). Research Book . Cited: Indexing In Progress

17.

Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih. Comparative Evaluation Of The Dubinin-Radushkevich Isotherm And Its Variants. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research (Aug 2024). Journal. Cited: ISI

18.

Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih. Boyd’S Film Diffusion Model For Water Contaminant Adsorption: Time For An Upgrade?. Journal Of Molecular Liquids (Jul 2024). Journal. Cited: ISI

19.

Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih. Production And Modifications Of Biochar To Engineered Materials And Its Application For Environmental Sustainability: A Review. Biochar (Jun 2024). Journal. Cited: ISI

20.

Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih. Rectifying Inaccuracies In Adsorption Modeling. Comment On “Amino- And Sulfur-Containing Poss For Highly Efficient And Selective Extraction Of Platinum Group Elements From Acidic Solution”. Journal Of Cleaner Production (Jun 2024). Journal. Cited: ISI