Dr Tariq Umar

Personal statement:

As a Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng) and member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE), I have over 18 years of international experience in academia and industry. My research focuses on construction management, renewable energy, engineering sustainability, and STEM education. I have published over 90 research papers in reputable journals and secured more than £6 million in funding from various national and international agencies. I frequently review funding applications for organizations such as EPSRC, ESRC, and the British Council. I am also a STEM ambassador, organizing events to motivate young people, particularly women, in STEM fields.

Key topic areas of research or interest:

My research encompasses several key areas:​

• Construction Management: Exploring efficient project delivery methods and innovative management strategies.​
• Construction Materials: Investigating sustainable and durable materials to enhance building performance.​
• Renewable and Sustainable Energy: Focusing on integrating renewable energy solutions within the built environment.​
• Engineering Sustainability: Promoting eco-friendly practices and sustainable engineering solutions.​
• Safety and Health in Construction: Enhancing occupational safety and health standards on construction sites.​
• Waste and Resource Management: Implementing effective waste reduction and resource optimization strategies.​
• Construction 4.0: Adopting digital technologies to revolutionize construction processes.​
• STEM Higher Education and Profession: Advancing STEM education and professional development.​

Collaboration opportunities:

I am actively seeking collaboration opportunities in the fields of construction management, renewable energy, engineering sustainability, and STEM education. I welcome partnerships with academic institutions, industry professionals, and research organizations to advance these areas. Additionally, I am open to consultancy roles, media engagements, and participation in policy development initiatives. As a Chartered Civil Engineer and member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, I bring over 18 years of international experience in academia and industry. For further information or to discuss potential collaborations, please contact me via email at Tariq.Umar@uwe.ac.uk

Publications:

Solar-integrated biogas reactor for efficient kitchen waste conversion to biogas
Journal Article, 2025. https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/10.1680/jensu.23.00034

Barriers to achieving satisfactory dropped objects safety performance in the UK construction sector​
Journal Article, 2024. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024134445

How engineering and technology sectors are derailed by legislations: A case study of Pakistan​
Journal Article, 2024. https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/abs/10.1680/jmapl.24.00004?mobileUi=0

Literature review: Industry 5.0. Leveraging technologies for environmental, social and governance advancement in corporate settings​
Journal Article, 2024. https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/cg-11-2023-0502/full/html

Innovative methods to improve the seismic performance of precast segmental and hybrid bridge columns under cyclic loading​
Journal Article, 2024. https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/6/1594

Automated code compliance checking through building information modelling​
Journal Article, 2023. https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/10.1680/jstbu.22.00214

Automated progress measurement using computer vision technology in UK construction​
Journal Article, 2023. https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/full/10.1680/jsmic.22.00026

An experimental study on non-destructive evaluation of the mechanical characteristics of a sustainable concrete incorporating industrial waste​
Journal Article, 2022. https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/15/20/7346

For a comprehensive list of my research outputs, please visit my UWE Bristol Research Repository profile. https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/person/8175683/user/outputs