Dr. Nafeesa Shaheen is serving as Assistant Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at Nutech University, Islamabad. She is an experienced researcher in the field of sustainable construction materials. Her research expertise includes Bio-influenced Self-healing cementitious systems, intrinsic self-sensing materials along with Lightweight energy efficient construction materials.
REFEREED SCI JOURNAL ARTICLES
1. A. Sultan, N. Shaheen and R.A. Khushnood “Experimental evaluation of bacterial self-healing concrete embodying Bacillus pumilus cured in normal and accelerated modes” Materials and Structures (2023): https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-023-02129-5 (IF: 4.48) [Q1]
2. K. Rashid, N. Fatima, E. Haq,A. and N. Shaheen and “Feasibility assessment of microwave-cured lightweight aggregate concrete by mineral encapsulated self-healing” Journal of Building Engineering (2023): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.107084 (IF: 6.4) [Q1]
3. N. Shaheen, R.A. Khushnood, S.A. Memon and F. Adnan. “Feasibility assessment of newly isolated calcifying bacterial strains in self-healing concrete” Construction and Building Materials (2023): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.129662. (IF:7.69) [Q1]
4. N. Shaheen, R.A. Khushnood, M.Ali and W. S. Alaloul “Self-Healing Nano-Concrete for Futuristic Infrastructures: A Review” Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering (2022):https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-022-06562-6. (IF:2.62) [Q2]
5. R.A. Khushnood, A Arif, N. Shaheen and A.G. Zafar. “Bio-inspired self-healing and self-sensing cementitious mortar using Bacillus subtilis immobilized on graphitic platelets” " Construction and Building Materials (2022): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.125818. (IF:7.69) [Q1]
6. N. Shaheen, S. A. Rizwan, R.A. Khushnood and T. A. Bier. “Mechanical and energy performance of variably cured Effective Microorganisms cementitious composite designed via Taguchi” Journal of Cleaner Production (2021): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.127350 127350. (IF:11.07) [Q1]
7. N. Shaheen, R.A. Khushnood and F. Adnan. “Isolation of alkaliphilic calcifying bacteria and their feasibility for enhanced CaCO3 precipitation in bio-based cementitious composites” Journal of Microbial Biotechnology. (2021): https://doi.org/ 10.1111/1751-7915.13752. (IF:6.575) [Q1]
8. R.A. Khushnood, Z. Ali, N. Shaheen and S. Ali. “Bio-mineralized self-healing recycled aggregate concrete for sustainable infrastructure” Science of the Total Environment (2020): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.135007 (IF: 10.753) [Q1]
9. N. Shaheen, R.A. Khushnood, W. Khaliq, H. Murtaza, R. Iqbal and M.H. Khan. "Synthesis and characterization of bio- immobilized nano/micro inert and reactive additives for feasibility investigation in self-healing concrete" Construction and Building Materials 226 (2019): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.07.202.(IF:7.69) [Q1]
10. N. Shaheen, R.A. Khushnood and S.U. Din "Bio-immobilized Limestone Powder for Autonomous Healing of Cementitious Systems: A Feasibility Study." Advances in Materials Science and Engineering (2018). doi.org/10.1155/2018/7049121. (IF: 2.098) [Q2]
11. R.A. Khushnood , S.U. Din, N. Saheen, S. Ahmad and F. Zarrar " Bio- inspired self- healing cementitious mortar using Bacillus subtilis immobilized on nano/micro additives" Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures (2018). https://doi/full/10.1177/1045389X18806401 (IF: 2.77) [Q1]
12. N. Shaheen , S. Arif, A. kahn, " Thermal Performance of Typical Residence in Karachi with Different Materials for Construction” Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology (2016).
13. N. Shaheen, A. Fatima & M. Ali “Phase Change Materials (PCMs) Application in Building Envelop- a Review” Sarhad University International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 2017-5(1), pp.49-62.
BOOK CHAPTERS
1. N. Shaheen, M.A Musarat,., I. Hassan, and W.S. Alaloul, “Economic assessments of inhibiting technologies for greenhouse gas emission”.(2024) In Advances and Technology Development in Greenhouse Gases: Emission, Capture and Conversion (pp. 311-335). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-19231-9.00003-X
2. N. Shaheen, M.A Musarat,., I. Hassan, and W.S. Alaloul, “Economic assessment and environmental challenges of CO2 storage through mineral carbonation”.(2024) In Advances and Technology Development in Greenhouse Gases: Emission, Capture and Conversion (pp. 431-451). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-19231-9.00008-9
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS & PARTICIPATION
1. N. Shaheen (2023), “Characterization of novel alkaliphilic Calcifying Bacteria for Sustainable Bio-Based concrete Self-Healing mechanism”, International Conference on Advances in Civil and Construction Engineering (ACCE), Pakistan (Presentation)
2. T. Ahmad, N. Shaheen and Majid Ali., (2023), “A Review of Sustainability Indicators for Small-Scale Construction Projects by Private Contractors” CONSTRUCTII Journal (Participation & Proceeding)
1. H. Zahoor, N. Shaheen and Majid Ali., (2023), “An Overview On Tools for Assessment of Cost Overrun Factors in Construction Projects” International Congress on Phenomenological Aspects in Civil Engineering (Participation & Proceeding)
2. A. Fatima, N. Shaheen and S. Liaqat, (2019), Impact of Lean Construction Techniques on efficiency of Time and Cost in Commercial Buildings”, Conference: 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Design and Construction at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology Jamshoro (Participation)
3. N. Shaheen, R.A. Khushnood and A. Khalid.,(2018), “Influence of bio-immobilized lime stone powder on self-healing behaviour of cementitious composites” held in Malaysia, In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 431, No. 6, p. 062002). IOP Publishing (Presentation & Proceeding)
4. A. Khalid,. R.A. Khushnood and N. Shaheen., Improving the mechanical properties of cementitious composites with graphite nano/micro platelets addition."(2018) In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 431, no. 6, p. 062005. IOP Publishing (Presentation & Proceeding)
5. S. Rizwan & N. Shaheen (2017), “Investigation of shear capacity of Pre-stressed concrete beams using Response-2000”, Presented in International Conference of Civil Engineering held in Tirana, Albania (ICCE 2017) (Conference proceeding)