Faculty of Engineering - Tanta University

Prof. Mohammed Sakr has played a pivotal role in advancing engineering education and research at Tanta University, fostering innovation and excellence in structural engineering disciplines.

Professor Sakr began his academic career at Tanta University in 1990, where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Excellent with Honors. He ranked first in his class. He holds a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from the University of Bratislava in the Slovak Republic. He progressed through academic positions until he reached the position of Professor in 2017.

Research and Practical Contributions:

Professor Sakr's research interests cover a wide range of areas in structural engineering. He has published more than 72 scientific papers in prestigious Q1 and Q2 scientific journals and has supervised 19 Master's theses and 4 Doctoral dissertations. He has also reviewed more than 80 research papers in prestigious scientific journals.

His research focuses on using innovative materials and technologies to enhance the safety and durability of infrastructure, including :

  • Strengthening and Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures:
    • Use of composite materials such as Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) and Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) to strengthen and rehabilitate beams, columns, and shear walls.
    • Use of Ultra-High-Performance-Concrete (UHPC) in strengthening and rehabilitating concrete structures and improving their seismic performance.
    • Rehabilitation of damaged concrete structures.
  • Behaviour of Concrete Structures:
    • Study the behaviour of structural elements under different loads.
    • Analysis of structural elements using the finite element method.
    • Study the impact of environmental factors on concrete structures.
  • Reinforced Concrete Structures:
    • Design and implementation of reinforced concrete structures.
    • Use of new materials in reinforced concrete structures.
  • Steel Structures:
    • Design and analysis of steel structures.
    • Use of steel structures in buildings.
  • Structural Dynamics:
    • Study the behaviour of structures under the influence of dynamic loads.
    • Develop new technologies to improve the seismic performance of structures.

 

  • Materials Engineering:
    • Study the properties of building materials.
    • Develop new building materials.
  • Construction Project Management:
    • Planning and implementation of construction projects.
    • Use of technology in construction project management.
  • Sustainability in Construction:
    • Design and implementation of sustainable buildings.
    • Use of sustainable building materials.
  • Occupational Safety and Health on Construction Sites:
    • Implementing occupational safety and health standards on construction sites.
    • Reduce accidents on construction sites.

This extensive research has refined his practical experience in designing various types of concrete and steel structures, including multi-story concrete buildings, administrative buildings, concrete and steel composite buildings, steel workshop structures, and telecommunication towers.

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