معرفی
Dr. Nasim Akhtar is a Part-Time Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Kennesaw State University, where he focuses on structural engineering and computational mechanics. A licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and Structural Engineer (SE) in Georgia, he brings over two decades of experience in designing high-rise buildings and infrastructure in the US and Far East, including nuclear power plants and pressure vessel manufacturing systems.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Vanderbilt University (1989)
- M.S., Civil Engineering, Washington State University (1984)
- B.Sc., Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), 1980 (ranked 2nd in class)
His research spans Finite Element Analysis, Structural Stability, and Advanced Materials, with applications in:
- Boundary layer dynamics in concrete/steel structures
- Buckling analysis of thin-walled and asymmetrical members
- Computational modeling of reinforced concrete and steel systems
- Damping behavior in timber structures
- Nuclear power plant engineering
- Pressure vessel design for industrial applications
Recent publications highlight his work on finite element methods (p-Version/hp-Version), structural buckling, and material-specific damping, reflecting trends in computational mechanics and practical engineering design.
Scientific Awards:
- Mechanical Engineering Merit Scholarship at BUET
- Full financial support from Washington State University
- Full financial support from Vanderbilt University
Dr. Akhtar's professional background includes teaching at BUET and engineering roles in nuclear power plant consulting (Farley, Vogtle, Hatch), pressure vessel manufacturing, and iconic projects like the Four Seasons Hotel (55-story) and Bund Financial Center (47-story). His work bridges academic research with real-world structural challenges.
