General Information

Prof. Khalid Battal Najim,  PhD, CEng

Professor in Sustainable Concrete Structures

President of University of Anbar- Iraq

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Publications

1. Rejeb,S. K. and Najim, K. B.(2002)’ Study the effect of CaSO4 salt on the concrete properties by using destructive and non-destructive tests’ Fourth scientific conference for military of housing and construction, Iraq

2. Najim, K. B.’ Modulus of elasticity and impact resistance of Chopped Worn-Out tiers concrete’ Iraqi journal of Civil Engineering (ISSN 1992-7428) , Anbar university, 2005.

3. Najim, K. B.’ Evaluation of dynamic properties of high performance steel fibers concrete by using non-destructive tests, Iraqi journal of Civil Engineering (ISSN 1992-7428), Anbar university, 2005.

4. Al-Mishhadani, S. A.  Rejeb,S. K. and Najim, K. B.’ The effect of steel fibers on the mechanical properties of high performance concrete’ Al-Rafidain Engineering Journal (ISSN 1813-0526), Musol University, 2005.

5. Najim, K. B.’ Mechanical Properties of fibers waste tires concrete’ Iraqi Journal of Civil Engineering (ISSN 1992-7428), Anbar university, 2007.

6. Al-Hadithi, A., Najim,K. B, and Thaker T.A.’ Behavior of polymer modified No-fine aggregate beams’ Iraqi Journal of Civil Engineering (ISSN 1992-7428), Anbar university, 2007.

7. Najim, K. B.’ Effect of admixture type on compressive strength and modulus of elasticity of rubber tires waste concrete’ Anbar Journal for Engineering Sciences, Anbar university, 2007.

8. Al-Khatib. A. and Najim, K. B.’ Suggested method to deal with site coarse aggregate to produce better concrete’ Anbar Journal for Engineering Sciences, Anbar university, 2007.

9. Najim, K B, and Hall MR (2010) ‘A review of the fresh/hardened properties and applications for plain-(PRC) and self-compacting rubberized concrete (SCRC)’ Construction and Building Materials Journal (ISSN: 0950-0618) (Elsevier), Vol. (24), issue (11), PP. 2043-2051

10. Al-Mishhadani, S, A., Rejeb,S. K, and Najim, K. B.(2011)’ Improving the modulus of elasticity of high performance concrete by using steel fibers’ The first engineering conference , college of engineering, Anbar University, 2011, Anbar, Iraq.

11. Najim, K B, and Hall MR (2011) ‘Fresh properties, porosity and thermo-physical properties of Self-Compacting Rubberised Concrete (SCRC). Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Non-Conventional Materials and Technologies (13 NOCMAT 2011) 22nd – 24th September, Changsha, Hunan, China.

12. Najim KB, and Hall MR (2011) ‘Thermo-physical behaviour and dynamic thermal properties of crumb rubber modified concrete for energy efficiency in buildings, in the 1st conference of Engineering sciences, Iraqi cultural attaché, 1-2 October 2011, UCL, London

13. Najim, K B, and Hall MR (2012) ‘Mechanical and dynamic properties of Self-compacting rubberized concrete’ Construction and Building Materials Journal (ISSN: 0950-0618) (Elsevier) Vol. (27), issue (1), PP 521-530

14. Hall MR and Najim, KB (2012) ‘Micro structural characterization and mechanical/dynamic properties of experimentally-optimized plain rubberised concrete (PRC), in the 14th International Conference of structural Faults + Repair, 3–5 July, Edinburgh, UK.

15. Najim KB, and Hall MR (2012) ‘Experimental validation of plain/self-compacting rubberised concrete (PRC/SCRC) mix designs for structural applications, in the 14th International Conference of structural Faults + Repair, 3–5 July, Edinburgh, UK.

16. Hall M R, Najim K B, Hopfe C J., (2012) ‘Transient thermal behavior of crumb rubber-modified concrete and implications for thermal response and energy efficiency in buildings, Applied Thermal Engineering (ISSN: 1359-4311) (Elsevier), Vol. 33-34,  PP.77-85

17. Najim, K B, and Hall MR (2012)’ workability and mechanical properties of crumb rubber concrete.in Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers ICE, construction Materials (ISSN: 1747-650X).

18. Najim, KB and Hall MR  2013‘Crumb rubber aggregate coatings/ pre-treatments and their effects on interfacial bonding, air entrapment and fracture toughness in self-compacting rubberised concrete (SCRC)’Materials and Structures Journal (ISSN:1359-5997) (Springer)Vol. (46), issue 12, p. 2029-2043.

19. Najim, KB and Al-jumaily I, 2013’Thermo-physical behavior and Mechanical properties of experimentally enhanced Rubberised Concrete Block’ BOND21 – Joint International Confernce on Nanoscience, Engineering, and Management Bayview Beach Resort, BatuFerringhi, Penang, Malaysia, 19-21 August 2013

20. Najim, KB and Mahmod ZS ’Using of cement kiln dust as a mineral admixture to produce sustainable Self-compacting concrete’ 6th international conference on developments in system engineering, 16th to 18th December 2013, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

21. Khalid B. Najim, Zaher Shaker, Abdul-Khaliq Maraee Atea (2014) ‘Experimental investigation on using Cement Kiln Dust (CKD) as a cement replacement material in producing modified cement mortar, Construction and Building Materials Journal (ISSN: 0950-0618) (Elsevier) Vol. (55), PP5-1

22. Khalid B. Najim(2014) ‘External load-bearing walls configuration of residential buildings in Iraq and their thermal performance and dynamic thermal behavior, Energy and Buildings, 84(2014), 169-181.

23. Matthew Hall and Khalid B. Najim(2014) ‘Structural behavior and durability of steel-reinforced structural Plain/Self-Compacting Rubberised Concrete (PRC/SCRC) Construction and Building Materials Journal, 73 (2014), 490-497.

24. Khalid B. Najim and Obaid T F(2015) ‘Assessing and improving the thermal performance of reinforced concrete-based roofing systems in Iraq, Energy and Buildings.

25. Khalid B. Najim, Ibrahim AL-Jumaily, Abdulkhaliq M Atea (2016)''Characterization of sustainable high performance self-compacting concrete produced using CKD as a cement replacement material'' Construction and Building Materials 103, 123-129.

26. Khalid B. Najim (2016) ' Can image processing technique be used as a non-destructive test in predicting concrete compressive strength?' IEC2016 2nd International Engineering Conference on Developments in Civil & Computer Engineering Applications, February 20-21, Ishik University.

27. Khalid B. Najim (2016) 'Examining the use of image processing technique as a non-destructive test in evaluating concrete compressive strength' 9th International Concrete Conference, 4 – 6 July, Dundee, Scotland, UK

28. Khalid Najim, Abdulrahman Saeb, Ibrahim A. Al-Jumaily 'Mechanical strength and structural behavior of recycled steel fiber Self-compacting concrete' 2nd International Conference on Architecture, Materials, and Construction, 4-6 December 2016 Dubai, UAE.

29. Khalid Najim (2017) 'Strength evaluation of concrete structures using ISonReb linear          regression models: Laboratory and site (case studies) validation, Construction and Building Materials 149, pp 639-649

30. Khaleel Younis, Harith Sabah Naji, Khalid Najim (2017) 'Cracking Tendency of Self-Compacting Concrete Containing Crumb Rubber as Fine Aggregate, Key Engineering Materials Journal 744(3):55-60

31. Khaleel Younis, Harith Sabah Naji, Khalid Najim (2017) 'Rheological behavior of self-compacting concrete incorporating crumb rubber particles as fine aggregate' 3rd International Engineering Conference on Developments in Civil & Computer Engineering Applications IEC2017, At Ishik University & Erbil Polytechnic University, Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq

32. Khaleel Younis, Harith Sabah Naji, Khalid Najim (2017) 'Cracking tendency of self-compacting concrete containing crumb rubber as fine aggregate' Conference: The International Symposium     on Materials Science and Engineering ISMSE, At kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

33. Khalid B. Najim (2018), self - compacting concrete reinforced with steel fibers from scrap tires: Rheological and mechanical properties '' in the fourth international engineering conference (IEC2018) which was held on February 26-27/2018 in Erbil, Iraq by Ishik university and Erbil polytechnic university

34. Khalid B.Najim, Abdulrahman Saeb,Zaid Al-Azzawi (2018),(structural behavior and fracture  energy of recycled steel fiber self-compacting reinforced concrete beams) ,College of Engineering University of Anbar, Iraq.

35. Khaleel Younis, Harth S. Naji, and Khalid Najim (2017) 'Cracking tendency of self-compacting concrete containing crumb rubber as fine aggregate' Key Engineering Materials, vol. 744, p. 55.

36. Khaleel Younis, Fatima Sh. Ahmed, Khalid Najim, (2018) Self-Compacting Concrete Reinforced with Steel Fibers from Scrap Tires: Rheological and Mechanical Properties, 4th International Engineering Conference on Developments in Civil & Computer Engineering Applications, 1Ishik University, Erbil-Iraq 2018.

37. Khalid Najim, Abdulrahman Saeb, Zaid Al-Azzawi (2018), Structural Behavior and Fracture Energy of Recycled Steel Fiber Self-Compacting Reinforced Concrete Beams, Journal of Building Engineering 17, 174–182.

38. Ahmed Mouthanna, Hamad M. Hasan, Khalid Najim, (2018) 'Nonlinear Vibration Analysis of Functionally Graded Imperfection of Cylindrical Panels Reinforced with Different Types of Stiffeners, 11th International Conference on the Developments in eSystems Engineering(DeSE), Special Session: Sustainable Engineering and Environmental Technologies, 2nd – 5th September 2018, At: Cambridge, England, UK (IEEE).

39. Khaleel Younis, Fatima Sh. Ahmed, Khalid Najim, (2018) Effect of Recycled-Steel Fibers on   Compressive Strength and Shrinkage Behavior of Self-Compacting Concrete, 11th International Conference on the Developments in eSystems Engineering (DeSE), Special Session: Sustainable Engineering and Environmental Technologies, 2nd – 5th September 2018, At: Cambridge, England, UK (IEEE).

40. Khalid Najim, Saif Ibrahim, (2018) 'The effect of incorporation recycled concrete aggregate on the rheological properties of SCC using Taguchi approach, 11th International Conference on the Developments in eSystems Engineering(DeSE), Special Session: Sustainable Engineering and Environmental Technologies, 2nd – 5th September 2018, At: Cambridge, England, UK (IEEE).

41. Younis,k.H. Ahmed,F.S. Najim,k.B.(2019) Effect of recycled-steel fibers on compressive strength and shrinkage behavior of self-compacting concrete, proceedings –international conference on Developments in eSystems Engineering, DeSE.

42. Mouthana, A,Hassan,H.M. Najim,k.B.(2019) ,Nonlinear vibration  analysis of functionally graded imperfection of cylindrical panels reinforced with different types of stiffeners , Proceedings-International Conference on Developments in eSystems Engineering,DeSE.

43. Najim, k.B, Mohammed, S, I. (2019) The effect of incorporation recycled concrete aggregate on the rheological properties of SCC using taguchi approach, proceedings –international conference on Developments in eSystems Engineering,DeSE

44. Mohammed, S.I, Najim,K,B. Mechanical strength ,flexural behavior and fracture energy of recycled concrete Aggregate self-compacting concrete,(2020) structure.

Conferences

Symposia:

1. the Iraqi Legal Blog. of Construction (Nov. 20, 2013)

2.Anti- Desertification Symposium  held on Dec. 23, 2015 .

3.Applying the Techniques of the Sustainable Engineering in the Reconstruction of Anbar University March 3, 2016 .

4. For a Safe Future of Arab Youth held on March 15 , 2016 .

5. Applying the Techniques of Tooth Implant and the Stem cells   held at the Faculty of Medicine , University of Anbar on April 13, 2016 .

6.Information, Skills and Acquired Experiences of the Delegates Abroad  held at the Faculty of Physical Education on April6, 2017 .

7. The 2nd  Specialized Symposium entitled (Faculty of Dentistry is an Permanent and Research a Bestowal ) held at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Anbar on April 27 , 2017 .

8. The American Foreign Policy Towards Iraq during Trump's Reign held at the Faculty of Law and Politics on April 27, 2017

9. The Electronic Governance a Way to Re-build State Institutions and their Security held at the Faculty of Computer and Information Technology on April 25 , 2017 .

10. Projects of Watering in the Western Desert held at the Faculty of Engineering April 25, 2017 .

11. The Role of Press Media in Confronting Terrorism , held at the Faculty of Arts on April 11, 2017 .

12. The 1st Scientific Symposium of the Faculty of Applied Sciences / Heet entitled (The Environment and Health of Anbar's Community – Present & Future ) held on May 5 , 2017 .

13. The Legal Punishment for Juvenile Exploitationheld at the Faculty of Law  and Politics in cooperation with HIKMA House held on May 10 , 2017.

14 . A Cultivating Symposium entitled ( Duties of an Employee and his Active Role in Resisting Depravation and  Ways of treating it ) , Faculty of Law and Politics in cooperation with Hikma House (May 10 , 2017) .

15.The Strategic Planning of The Productive University held by Faculty of Administration & Economics on May 24 , 2017 .

Conferences:

1. The 4^th Scientific Conference of The Ministry of Housing & Reconstruction  in Baghdad / 2002 .

2.The 1^St Engineering Conference held by the Faculty of Engineering – University of Anbar at Habaniyah –Iraq / 2011 .

3.The 2^nd International Engineering Conference at University of Ishik/ Feb.21, 2016 .

4.The 6^th Conference of Innovation of Anbar university ' s students / May4 , 2016 .

5. The 2^nd International Conference about the Progress in the Civil and Computer Engineering Applications  in Erbil / Feb. 20, 2016 .

6.The 1^st Establishment conference of the Association of Anbar university Postgraduates / April 24 , 2017 .

7.The conference of ( the Role of Modern agricultural Techniques in Achieving the Permanent Agricultural development ) held at the Faculty of agriculture / April 13, 2017 .

8.The Conference of Fallujah university under the slogan ( Fallujah is the Embrace of Knowledge , Culture and Creativity ) and its 1^st scientific conference entitled (Fallujah Embraces the Poet Al-Rusafi and His Civilizational Role April 5 ,2017  ) .

9. The 1^st Annual conference of the Cultural Directories of the Directory of Missions and Cultural Relations / Ministry of Higher education / May 10, 2017.

10. The 7^th conference of Creativity of the Students' Researches , Presidency of Anbar university , Section of Registrar and Students' Affairs / July 15 , 2017 .

11.  The 1^st Conference of the Engineering Sciences held at Universal College of London UCL, UK 1-2 Sept. , 2011 .

12.  The 13th   International  Conference about the Untraditional and Technological Nanomaterials held at Changsha , China 22-24 Sept., 2011.

13.  The 14^th  International conference about the Errors in Bridges Designs and Re-Correction , Edinburgh , UK (3-5 July 2012 ).

14.  The Joint International Conference of Nano , Engineering and Administration held in  Penang / Malaysia 19-21 Aug., 2013 .

15.  The 6^th international Conference about the Development of Systems Engineering (held in Abu Dhabi , UAE / ) holding and participating with a research entitled ( A Special Pivot of Sustainable Engineering IEEE / 16-18 Dec., 2013 .

16.  The 19^th International Conference of Concrete held in Dundee , Scotland , UK / 4-6 July , 2016 .

17.  The 2^nd International Conference of Architects and Construction Materials /  Dubai, UAE , .

18.  Attending the Annual Conference and Fair of the National and  for  Foreign Students Association (NAFSA) held in Los Angeles ,USA  / May 28, 2017 .

 Workshops :

1.      (Mechanism of Publishing in the Globally-Authentic  Scientific Tutorials  , Proper Ways of Publishing and Abandoning Plagiarism and the Inauthentic Ones)held by the Scientific Anti-Plagiarism Committee of the university presidency .

2.      Mechanism and proper Techniques of Publishing in the Scientific Authentic Tutorials and Abandoning Plagiarism and the Inauthentic Ones held by the Scientific Anti-Plagiarism Committee of the university presidency .

3.      Manner of Reporting the Fingerprint and Its on Time Delivery , held by the Main Office of the university presidency on April 18 , 2017 .

4.      The Electronic Education to Offer the Experience of Anbar & Fallujah Universities in Rehabilitating and Reconstructing of Nineveh & Kirkuk Universities held on April 5, 2017 .

5.      Student's Profile Program held by Dept. of Registration & students' Affairs in cooperation with the Dept. of Quality Assurance and  the Academic Approbation on May 25, 2017 ..

Lectures

Other

• The number of research published in journals or conferences in the containers of Scopus and Clarivate is (19).
• The total number of citations is (600), h-index is (9), according to Google Scholar, and (7) according to Scopus.