Tarek Ragab

Dr. Tarek Ragab is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Associate Director of the Civil Engineering program at Arkansas State University (A-State). He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University at Buffalo (SUNY), an M.Sc. in Structural Engineering from Alexandria University, and a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Alexandria University. His research focuses on computational mechanics and nanomechanics, with specialties in nanomaterial characterization, carbon-based nanomaterials, and structural mechanics.

Dr. Ragab’s academic contributions span teaching courses such as Structural Analysis, Reinforced Concrete Design, and Statics. His research explores advanced topics like interfacial shear strength of nanomaterials, thermal conductivity of nanocomposites, and defect analysis in graphene nanoribbons. He has published extensively in high-impact journals, with a strong emphasis on computational modeling and nanostructure behavior.

His work bridges computational methods with practical engineering challenges, particularly in nanoscale materials and their applications in structural systems. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his prolific publication record underscores his scholarly impact. He is affiliated with the College of Engineering and Computer Science at A-State and can be contacted at tragab@AState.edu.