Abdulaziz Ibrahim Al-Negheimish, Ph.D

Associate Professor

Civil Engineering Department, College of Engineering

King Saud University

Date of Birth:                      1377  H  (1955 )

Marital Status:                    Married with 5 children

Education:

-          B.S.C.E (Honor)./Structural Engineering, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.(1980)

-          M.S.C.E./Structural Engineering, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. (1981)

-          Ph.D. in Civil/Structural Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin. (1988)

Employment History:

-          Lecturer, Civil Engineering Department,  KSU,. 1981 - 1984

-          Ph.D. Student, Civil Engineering Department The University of Texas, USA   1984 - 1989

-          Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Department, KSU,          1989 - 2004

-          Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Department, KSU          2004 - present

Honors, Recognition and Achievement:

-          Shield for top ten high school students in the Kingdom, 1975.

-          Government’s scholarship for studying engineering in the USA.

-          BSCE with Magna Cum Laude honor from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, USA.

-          Scholarship by King Saud University for studying PhD in the USA

-          Received King Abdul Aziz Al-Saud  Legion of Honor Medal for the first degree for Scientific patent, based on the Royal Directive Decision Patronized by H.R.H. Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz in 1425H (2004G)

Academic Activities:

-          Member of the college examination committee for the academic years (1989/90,           1990/91).

-          Member of the college Council for the academic years (2003/2004)

-          Review Research Proposals and progress reports for KACST, and scientific papers for local papers and conferences.

-          Member of the services committee in the Department of Civil Engineering., KSU for the academic years (1989/90, 1990/91).

-          Member of the student affairs committee in the Department of Civil Engineering., KSU for the academic years (1983/94, 1994/95).

-          Convenor of the committee responsible for the Structural and Material Laboratories in the Dept. (1994-2001).

-          Member of the Department of Civil Engrg Laboratories Committee.

-          Member of the Scientific Committee of the Symposium on Buildings Deterioration in the Arab World and Methods of Repairs, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 29 Feb.- 3 March, 1992.

-          Presented a lecture at the Ministry of Communication titled "Evaluation of ready-mix concrete in Riyadh", 31 July, 1991.

-          Member of the committee formed by the Dept. to give a short course requested by the Civil Defense Authorities on the design of civilian shelters, 1992.

-          Coordinator of a short course given by the Engineering Committee of the Saudi Commerce on the design of civilian shelters, 1993.

-          Coordinator of a short course given by the Engineering Committee of the Saudi Commerce on Computer Aided Structural Design, 1995.

-          Member and active participant in the activities of the local saudi chapter of the American Concrete Institute (ACI-SAC)

-          Committee for the Structural Evaluation of Saudi Consulate Building in Paris (1999)

-          Structural Evaluation of School Buildings in Riyadh (Specialized team).  Arriyadh Higher Development Authority, Riyadh (2002).

-          Structural Committee, Saudi Building Code (2003-present).

-          Adminstrative Committee, Saudi Building Code (2005-present).

-          Code Implemetation Committee,  Saudi Building Code (2006-present).

Research and Publications:

-         Supervised two M.S. Thesis.

-          Supervised seven Funded Projects.

-          Published 21 technical papers.

-          Published 14 technical  reports.

-          Hold two Patents:

1.      Al-Sugair, F.H., Al-Negheimish, A.I. and Al-Zaid, R.Z. “Use of Electric Arc Furnace By-Products in Concrete,” U.S. Patent No. 5,557,031 dated Sept. 17, 1996.

2.       Al-Sugair, F.H., Al-Negheimish, A.I. and Al-Zaid, R.Z. “Use of Electric Arc Furnace By-Products in Concrete,” European  Patent No. EP 0 780 347 B1, dated 03.05.2000.

Membership of Professional Associations:

-          Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society

-          Engineering Committee, Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce.

-          American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

-          American Concrete Institute (ACI).

-          American Concrete Institute, Saudi Chapter (ACI-SAC)

Invention Summary

Abstract:

Electric arc furnace dust (EAFD) is produced by Saudi Iron & Steel Company – HADEED factory in Jubail as a by-product during steel making process in the electric arc furnace at the rate of more than 20,000 tons per year.  The dust is classified by international standards as an environmental hazard; therefore, finding a safe-way to dispose of the dust contributes to cleaner environment.

The use of byproducts from Sabic’s Steel Industry (Hadeed) factory in concrete was studied in a two-phase research project between SABIC and the College of Engineering at King Saud University.  Phase 1 lasted for 19 months from 1/6/1413 to 1/1/1415H and Phase 2 lasted for 18 months from 1/6/1415 to 1/12/1416H.  The results from these investigations revealed that the BHD could be used as an effective set retarder in concrete with enhanced concrete properties.  Two patents on the use of EAFD in concrete were granted, one by the American Patent Office in 1996G and the other by the European Patent Office in 2000.