Mohammed A. Al-Osta

Professor Mohammed A. Al-Osta is an internationally recognized scholar, researcher, and academic leader whose contributions have significantly advanced the fields of construction materials, structural engineering, sustainable infrastructure, and innovative construction technologies. As Director of the Interdisciplinary Research Center for Construction and Building Materials (IRC-CBM) at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), he has played a pivotal role in shaping national research priorities aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 and strengthening the Kingdom’s position in advanced construction technologies and sustainable development. Since assuming leadership of the IRC-CBM in 2021, Professor Al-Osta has successfully established the Center’s scientific vision, strategic research themes, and grand challenges, creating a multidisciplinary platform that integrates academia, industry, and government stakeholders. Under his leadership, multiple state-of-the-art research laboratories have been established, including facilities dedicated to advanced construction materials, durability assessment, materials characterisation, structural health monitoring, sustainability, digital construction technologies, and emerging construction methods such as 3D concrete printing. Professor Al-Osta has secured and successfully completed more than 20 funded research projects as Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Investigator (Co-I), while currently leading and participating in more than four active funded projects. His research portfolio spans advanced sustainable construction materials, ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), nanomaterials, molecular-level material simulations, smart and self-sensing materials, structural strengthening, durability engineering, carbon sequestration technologies, recycling of industrial and construction waste, energy-efficient construction systems, and sustainable infrastructure solutions. His scholarly productivity is exceptional. He has authored and co-authored more than 80 peer-reviewed journal publications in leading international journals following promotion to Associate Professor, in addition to numerous conference publications and presentations. His research has attracted more than 8,350 citations, resulting in an outstanding h-index of 50, demonstrating the significant global impact and influence of his work on the scientific community. Professor Al-Osta has been recognized among the Stanford University Top 2% of World Scientists in 2022, 2023, and 2024, reflecting the international visibility, quality, and impact of his research contributions. His Scopus metrics include an h-index exceeding 50 and a field-weighted citation impact substantially above the global average, underscoring the excellence and influence of his scholarly work. In graduate education and human capital development, Professor Al-Osta supervised and mentored numerous graduate researchers. He is currently supervising four M.S. students and three Ph.D. students and has successfully supervised more than nine M.S. theses and several Ph.D. dissertations. His students have contributed significantly to advancing research in sustainable materials, structural engineering, durability, smart infrastructure, and advanced computational modelling. Professor Al-Osta is widely recognized for successfully bridging fundamental scientific research and practical engineering applications. His work has generated innovative solutions for enhancing infrastructure resilience, sustainability, durability, and performance while supporting technology transfer and local content development. His pioneering research efforts include introducing Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) applications into the construction sector, opening new opportunities for rapid characterization and assessment of construction materials and infrastructure systems.

• Title: Director, Interdisciplinary Research Center for Construction & Building Materials, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
• Nationality: Yemeni
• Marital status: Married

• Excellence in Research Award, KFUPM
• High Impact Paper Award, KFUPM
• Distinguished Teaching Award, College of Design and Built Environment, KFUPM

• Title: Director, Interdisciplinary Research Center for Construction & Building Materials, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
• Nationality: Yemeni
• Marital status: Married

• Excellence in Research Award, KFUPM
• High Impact Paper Award, KFUPM
• Distinguished Teaching Award, College of Design and Built Environment, KFUPM