Ahmad Shahid

Professor Ahmad Shahid holds the position of Professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at the University at Buffalo, within the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His research focuses on dynamics of soils and foundations, vibration screening, boundary element methods, and solid mechanics. He has a Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering from the University at Buffalo (1986), an M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering (1983), and a B.E. in Civil Engineering from NED University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan (1981).

His academic contributions span experimental and computational geotechnical engineering, with a strong emphasis on soil-structure interaction and advanced numerical methods. His work has addressed challenges in foundation engineering, seismic response analysis, and infrastructure resilience. Notable research includes studies on Ediacaran fossils, drought-resistant grasses, and structural modeling of geological formations in Pakistan.

Professor Shahid has published extensively across diverse fields such as geology, fluid mechanics, poultry science, and medical physics. His interdisciplinary work reflects a commitment to solving complex technical and societal challenges. Key trends in his publications include environmental geotechnics, computational fluid dynamics applications, and agricultural sustainability.

While no specific awards are listed in the provided text, his prolific publication record and academic tenure highlight his sustained contributions to engineering and applied sciences.