Dr. Faiaz Khaled CV

Faiaz Khaled, Ph.D.
 

Assistant Professor

Texas Tech University (TTU)

Faiaz.khaled@ttu.edu

2252520858

 

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy, Civil Engineering (Structural) August, 2017-August, 2022

Master of Science (Non-thesis), Civil Engineering (Structural)

Louisiana State University (LSU), Baton Rouge, LA, USA

·         Dissertation title: “Aerodynamics of Low-Rise Buildings: Large-Scale

(Open Jet) Testing and CFD Simulation”

·         Supervisor: Dr. Aly Mousaad Aly

·         Committee members: Dr. Clinton Willson, Dr. Barry D. Keim, Dr. Steve

C.S. Cai

Synopsis (Research):

§  CFD simulation of wind flow over low-rise buildings to investigate computational efficiency of LES and Hybrid RANS-LES models (used OpenFOAM and high-performance computing (HPC))

§  Predicting scouring around bridge piers using CFD simulations (used Ansys Fluent).

§  Estimation of mean and peak wind loads on large-scale Silsoe cube model (1:10 and 1:5 scale).

§  Estimation of mean and peak wind loads on large-scale Texas Tech University (TTU) flat-roof building model (1:10 and 1.7.5 scale).

§  Aerodynamic testing of a large-scale tall building.

Related coursework: Advanced Fluid Mechanics, Aerodynamics, Wind Engineering, Structural Control, Advanced Concrete Theory, Limit States and Plastic Design, Advanced Bridge Engineering.

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering March, 2011-March, 2016
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS
 

Research Avenues

·         Building aerodynamics

·         Enhancing the safety and comfort of buildings during extreme wind events

·         Wind characterization based on near-ground measurement of extreme wind events

·         Understanding the effects of climate change on the built environment

·         Harnessing wind energy in urban areas

Expertise

·         Aerodynamic experiments in the boundary layer wind tunnels and open jet facilities

·         Numerical simulation (Standalone CFD and integration of CFD and Machine learning)

·         Field measurements of extreme wind events

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENT
 

Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University (TTU) September 2024-Present

·         Teaching ‘Introduction to Atmospheric Science’

·         Capturing the features of non-stationary winds in straight line wind simulators (proposal preparation and publication)

Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign (UIUC) Sept. 2022-August 2024

·         Supervisor: Dr. Franklin Lombardo

Research Thrust Areas:

·         Developing a facility to study the combined effects of powerful winds and waves (NICHE-MsRI project funded by NSF)

·         Creating tornado-like flow in straight-line wind simulators using CFD simulations

·         Large-scale aerodynamic experiments in wind tunnels and open jet facilities

·         Field investigation of hurricanes, tornadoes, and dust devils

·         Post-disaster damage survey and forensics Graduate Research Assistant, LSU

·         Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation of wind-flow

o   Experience with using OpenFOAM to improve the prediction of aerodynamic loads on low-rise buildings in realistic flow conditions.

o   Addressing the issue of higher computational cost associated with CFD simulations in building aerodynamics at higher Reynolds numbers.

·         Aerodynamic testing of large-scale buildings in the LSU open-jet facility August, 2017-August, 2022

o   Building aerodynamic models, and instrumenting models with sensors.

o   Experience with velocity and pressure measuring instrumentation.

o   Analyzing experimental data.

·         Investigating scouring around bridge piers using Ansys Fluent.

 

 

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
 

Book chapter
·         Aly Mousaad Aly, Md Faiaz Khaled, Hamzeh Gol-Zaroudi. “Aerodynamics of Low-Rise Buildings: Challenges and Recent Advances in Experimental and Computational Methods.” Aerodynamics, Accepted, InTech, 2020. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.92794a.

Peer-reviewed journal (Published)
·         Faiaz Khaled, Franklin T. Lombardo, Kurtis Gurley, Modeling of vortices in straight-line wind simulators, Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, Volume 257, 2025, 105992, ISSN 0167-6105, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jweia.2024.105992

·         Khaled, M.F., Aly, A.M., Elshaer, A. (2021), "Computational Efficiency of CFD Modeling for Building Engineering: An Empty Domain Study," Journal of Building Engineering, 102792.

·         Khaled, M.F., Aly, A.M. Assessing aerodynamic loads on low-rise buildings considering Reynolds number and turbulence effects: a review. Adv. Aerodyn. 4, 24 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s42774-022-00114-0

·         Aly Mousaad Aly, Md Faiaz Khaled, Ryan Clancy,Large-Scale Open-Jet Testing: A new frontier in structural wind Engineering, Engineering Structures, Volume 266, 2022, 114567, ISSN 0141-0296, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.114567.

·         Aly Mousaad Aly, Md. Faiaz Khaled; Open-jet testing: Investigating turbulence and geometric scale effects on surface pressures in the atmospheric boundary layer. Physics of Fluids 1 December 2024; 36 (12): 125141. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0231093

·         Khaled, Md. F, Aly, A.M. (2023), "Augmenting external surface pressures’ predictions on isolated low-rise buildings using CFD simulations," Wind and Structures, 37(4), 255-274. https://doi.org/10.12989/was.2023.37.4.255

·         Aly, A. M., & Khaled, F. (2023). Optimizing Pier Design to Mitigate Scour: A Comprehensive Review and Large Eddy Simulation Study. Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, 16(7), 1296-1315. doi: 10.47176/jafm.16.07.1691.

Peer-reviewed journal (Under review/in preparation)
·         Mohammad Abid Hasan, Faiaz Khaled, Franklin Lombardo, “Generation of tornado-like vortices (TLVs) in straight-line wind simulators using moving louvers in large eddy simulations (LES)”.

·         Faiaz Khaled, Franklin Lombardo, “Induced loading from vortex generated in a straight-line wind tunnels”

 

Peer-reviewed conference abstracts and papers
·         Faiaz Khaled, Franklin Lombardo, (2024), “Generating tornado-like vortices in straight-line wind simulators”, 9th International Colloquium on Bluff Body Aerodynamics and Applications, University of Birmingham, UK.

·         Faiaz Khaled, Guangzhao Chen, Franklin Lombardo, (2023), “An innovative computational approach to generate tornado-like vortices using large eddy simulation (LES)”, 16th International Conference on Wind Engineering, Florence, Italy.

·         Khaled, M.F., Aly, A.M., (2021), “On the computational efficiency of LES and hybrid RANS-LES models in building aerodynamics”, 6th American Association for Wind Engineering Workshop (online), Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA.

·         Aly, A.M., Khaled, M.F., (2021), “Aerodynamics of low-rise buildings: large-scale open-jet testing to address Reynolds number effects”, 6th American Association for Wind Engineering Workshop (online), Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA.

·         M.M.Sifat1, M. F.Khaled1, A.B.Emon2, S.Iffat2 (2015) “Lateral deflection of shear-wall frame structure: a parametric study with component stiffness method and finite element method”. UKIERI (UK-India Education and Research Initiative) concrete congress 2015.

 

SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS
 

·         Dr. Faiaz Khaled, Dr. Franklin T. Lombardo. (August, 2023). “Modeling of Tornado-Like Vortices in Straight-Line Wind Simulators.” Presented at Tornado Hazard Wind Assessment and Reduction Symposium (THWARTS, 2023), Champaign, Illinois.

·         Dr. Faiaz Khaled, Dr. Guangzhao Chen, Dr. Franklin T. Lombardo. (August, 2023). “Proposing an alternate computational approach to generate tornado-like vortices using large eddy simulation (LES).” Presented at 16th ICWE International Conference on Wind Engineering, Florence, Italy.

·         Faiaz Khaled, Suvash Chapain, Dr. Aly Mousaad Aly. (April, 2019). “Wind Engineering for Resilient, Smart and Eco-Friendly Infrastructure.” Presented at 2019 Annual Spring Meeting & Conference, Shreveport, Louisiana.

·         Md Faiaz Khaled, Dr. Aly Mousaad Aly. (March, 2018). “Challenges Associated with Predicting Impact of Wind on Low Rise Buildings.” Presented at 7th Annual Graduate Student Research Conference, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

 

INVITED TALKS
 

·         Dr. Faiaz Khaled, Dr. Franklin T. Lombardo. (October, 2023). “Unconventional techniques to model vortex characteristics of transient wind events.” Presented at Eighth SIAM Central States Section Annual Meeting, Lincoln, Nebraska.

 

WORKSHOP INVITATIONS
 

·         “Advancement in Computational Wind Engineering” – Workshop Report NIST Grant Contractor Report – NIST GCR 23-047 (https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.GCR.23-047)

·         “Mid-scale RI-EW: Concepts for a Tornado-Downburst-Gust Testing Facility to Study

Wind/Debris Impact on Civil Infrastructure”- Funded by NSF

 

AWARDS
·         Awarded with CEE graduate student enrichment stipend for 5 years at LSU.

 

FUNDING
Startup fund at TTU

·         Generous startup fund awarded from TTU to develop independent research program, and support graduate students.

Postdoctoral research project

·         National Full-Scale Testing Infrastructure for Community Hardening in Extreme Wind, Surge, and Wave Events (NICHE) project; funded by NSF (award no. 2131961).

·         Role: Postdoctoral researcher

·         Tasks:

o   Developing a facility to study the combined effects of powerful winds and waves (NICHE-MsRI project funded by NSF)

o   Creating tornado-like flow in straight-line wind simulators using CFD simulations

o   Collaborated with the University of Florida Wind tunnel team to conduct experiments to validate CFD results.

Doctoral research project

·         Funded by Louisiana Board of Regents (LEQSF (2022-25)-RD-B-02, LEQSF (2021-22)-RD-A-

30) and LSU NSF I-Corps.

·         Role: Graduate Research Assistant

·         Tasks:

o   Ensuring accurate atmospheric boundary layer flow experimentally and numerically.

o   Conducting CFD simulation of wind flow around buildings.

o   Large-scale aerodynamic testing of buildings in wind tunnels.

Travel grant

Awarded travel funding for participating in the following workshops and conferences

·         NHERI Lehigh Researcher Workshop--funded by NSF

·         “Advancement in Computational Wind Engineering” workshop--funded by NIST at ASCE headquarters

·         Eighth SIAM Central States Section Annual Meeting

Proposal submission experience (during postdoc appointment)

·         NSF Trailblazer Engineering Impact Award (TRAILBLAZER) (Ongoing proposal); PI: Dr. Franklin Lombardo.

o   Role: Postdoctoral scholar

·         Project Title: “Improving the Safety and Comfort of Pedestrians and Harnessing Wind Energy on the University of Illinois Campus”; PI: Dr. Franklin Lombardo.

o   Role: Postdoctoral scholar

·         Mistletoe Research Fellowship

·         Structural Engineers Foundation Research Grant application 2022-2023

 

AREAS OF TEACHING EXPERTISE
Confident about teaching the following topics:

·         Introduction to Atmospheric Science

·         Severe weather

·         Structural analysis

·         Concrete structure design

·         Analysis of indeterminate structures

·         Finite element method

·         Fluid mechanics

·         Steel structure design

·         Effects of climate change on the built environment

·         Structural wind engineering

·         Computational wind engineering (CFD and Machine learning)

·         Surveying

·         Building aerodynamics

·         Structural dynamics

·         Structural control

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
 

Experience as an instructor
Louisiana State University (LSU)

CE 3500 (Surveying): Instructor of lab sessions

CE 4400 (Principles of Steel Design): Guest instructor University of Illinois Urbana Champaign (UIUC)

CEE 473(Wind Effects on Structures): Guest Instructor of Computational Wind Engineering (CWE)

January, 2019- Decemeber,2021

Fall, 2023

 

Experience as a teaching assistant
Louisiana State University (LSU)

Spring, 2018-Spring, 2022

Courses: CE 4400 (Principles of Steel Design), CE 3500 (Surveying)

·         Graded exams and homework.

·         Designed homework problems.

·         Demonstrated the use of surveying laboratory instruments.

·         Designed online lab sessions by making videos.

·         Proctored mid-term and final exams.

·         Officiated discussion and brainstorming sessions.

January, 2019- Decemeber,

2021

 

MENTORING
 

Louisiana State University (LSU)

·         Ryan Clancy, Undergraduate student, CEE

o   Mentoring area: Experimental research and presentation

·         Matthew Thomas, MS student, CEE

o   Mentoring area: Experimental research

·         Nader Yousef, MS student, CEE

o   Mentoring area: Constructing building model, instrumenting, and data processing

·         Erin Dougherty, MS student, CEE

o   Mentoring area: Computational research with CFD

·         Jennifer Whipple, MS student, CEE

o   Mentoring area: Computational research with CFD University of Illinois Urbana Champaign (UIUC)

Fall, 2022-Fall, 2023

·         Youngchan Lee, MS student, CEE

·         Badi Seioshanseian, MS student, CEE

·         Mehtab Azhar, MS student, CEE

o   Mentoring area: Conducting CFD simulation for their course project.

·         Sung Min Moon, Phd Student, CEE

·         David Roegner, MS student, Atmospheric Sciences

o   Mentoring area: Providing suggestions and ideas on experimental and computational wind engineering research.

 

 

 

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
 

Technical Intern at Arcadis

·         Worked on the design of hydraulic structures (e.g., Canal Gate in a river)

·         Modeling and analysis of structures in Staad Pro

·         Writing design-related reports and calculations (using Mathcad)

·         Stability analysis of old hydraulic structures

May, 2021-August,

2021

SOFTWARE AND PROGRAMMING EXPERTISE
·         Drafting software: Autocad, Microstation, Fusion 360

·         Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations: OpenFOAM, Ansys Fluent

·         Programming Language: Matlab, Python, C++.

·         Structural Analysis and Design (Finite Element): ANSYS, ETABS, SAP, Staad Pro, Revit.

SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
·         Participation in the workshop series for the new Developing Equity-Minded Engineering Practitioners (DEEP) Center (NSF Award #2308531) to help foster equitable and inclusive teaching and learning environments for students.

o   Learning from the experiences shared by faculty members.

o   Providing ideas for improving and promoting ‘inclusive teaching’.

·         Reviewing Journal articles

o   Reviewed two journal articles from the “Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics”

o   One journal article from the “International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education”

·         Assisted in organizing the Tornado Hazard Wind Assessment and Reduction Symposium (THWARTS, 2023) conference.

·         Served as the ‘president’ and ‘general secretary’ of student organizations to promote diversity and cultural exchange on the university campus.