Fayaz Sofi Structural Engineering; Finite Element Analysis
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I am Dr. Fayaz A. Sofi, Assistant Professor in Department of Civil Engineering at National Institute of Technology Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. I specialize in Structural Engineering and teach core courses including Structural Analysis (basic, intermediate and advanced courses), Engineering Mechanics, Finite Element Analysis, Bridge Engineering, Steel Design (Basic and Advanced), etc. My research is focused on finite element analysis of Structures using ANSYS (APDL); bridge engineering (steel girder bridges); hybrid double-skin tubular columns (behavior and mechanics); machine learning applications in civil engineering.
Prior to joining academic, I have worked in construction industry for about 6-years and have executed building projects, including both design and construction.
I welcome students to reach me for any help in any of my expertise teaching, research and professional experience areas.

Subjects

  • Machine Learning Beginner-Intermediate

  • Steel Design Beginner-Expert

  • Structural analysis Beginner-Expert

  • ANSYS APDL Beginner-Expert

  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Beginner-Expert

Experience

  • Assistant Professor (Structural Engineering) (Oct, 2018–Present) at National Institute of Technology Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
    I am Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering with specialization in Structural Engineering at National Institute of Technology Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. I have taught courses including Structural Analysis (Basic, Intermediate and Advanced courses), Engineering Mechanics, Finite Element Analysis, Steel Design, Bridge Engineering, etc. My research expertise is in nonlinear finite element analysis, composite structures, steel girder bridges, hybrid FRP-concrete-steel double skin tubular columns. Kindly, visit my webpage for more details: https://nitsri.ac.in/Pages/FacultyProfile.aspx?nEmpID=ege&nDeptID=c
  • Graduate Research / Teaching Assistant (Jan, 2014–Dec, 2017) at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA
    As Teaching Assistant (TA), I was associated with teaching of Structural Analysis courses at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, NE (USA). I conducted classes for B.S. (Civil Engineering) students. In addition, performed my Ph.D. research on composite Steel girder bridges using ANSYS (APDL) computational Finite element software.
  • Assistant Executive Engineer (Project Manager) (Jan, 2008–Dec, 2013) at Public Works Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir
    Executed construction of building construction projects and supervised multi-discipline teams from inception to completion. Prepared detailed project reports, bill of quantities for work tenders and contractor bill settlements. Collaborated with clients, designers and Architectural engineers on projects to arrive at mutually beneficial decisions.
  • Design Engineer (Material Application Lab.) (Jun, 2006–Jul, 2007) at General Electric Bangalore
    Performed CAE finite element analysis for Thermoplastic (PC/PBT - Polycarbonate/ Polybutylene Terephthalate) material for Vehicle Energy Absorbers. Performed nonlinear finite element analysis of energy absorbers for vehicle to vehicle and vehicle to pedestrian impacts to meet automotive regulations, and performed crashworthy impact simulations in LS-DYNA.

Education

  • Ph.D. (Structural Engineering) (Jan, 2014–Dec, 2017) from University of Nebraska at Lincoln–scored 4.0 / 4.0
  • Master of Technology (Structural Engineering) (Jul, 2004–Jun, 2006) from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai–scored 9.8/10
  • Bachelor of Technology (Civil Engineering) (Jan, 1998–Dec, 2002) from National Institute of Technology Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir

Fee details

    $20/hour (US$20/hour)

    Project or Assignment-wise, I charge fee. Teaching is my passion fee comes only after ensuring students are helped first.

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