Associate Professor · Consultant Structural Engineer

Dr. Ahmed Attia
Mahmoud Drar

Advancing structural engineering through research, education and practice — from fatigue analysis of reinforced concrete bridges to the supervision of landmark public infrastructure across Egypt.

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Portrait of Dr. Ahmed Attia Mahmoud Drar

Ph.D. Structural Engineering
Hokkaido University, Japan

About

Engineering education, research & practice — in one career

Associate Professor and Consultant Engineer in Civil & Structural Engineering with 17 years of academic, research, and professional consulting experience. Specialized in reinforced concrete structures, fatigue analysis, structural design, quality control, soil investigation, and construction project supervision.

Committed to advancing engineering education, applied research, and sustainable infrastructure through innovative teaching, high-quality publications, and practical engineering solutions.

  • Reinforced Concrete Design
  • Fatigue Analysis
  • Finite-Element Modeling
  • FRP / FRCM Strengthening
  • Bridge Engineering
  • Geotechnical Investigation
  • Quality Control
  • Construction Supervision
  • SAP2000 · SAFE · ETABS
  • Marc/Mentat · Fortran
2013 – 2016

Ph.D. Structural Engineering

Hokkaido University, Japan

Fatigue analysis of RC slabs with plain bars and FRP strengthening based on the bridging stress degradation concept — computational fatigue-life prediction under moving loads using Marc/Mentat and Fortran.

2008 – 2012

M.Sc. Structural Engineering

Assiut University, Egypt

Thesis: Shear behavior of high-strength fiber-reinforced concrete corbels.

2002 – 2007

B.Sc. Civil Engineering

Assiut University, Egypt

Graduated with Distinction with Honors — ranked 1st in the Civil Engineering Department. Graduation project: Reinforced Concrete Structures (Excellent).

Career

Experience

Academic & Teaching

2023 – Present

Associate Professor, Civil Engineering

Sohag University, Egypt

Teaching and assessing undergraduate courses with emphasis on practical design skills and theoretical foundations in Reinforced Concrete Design and Structural Analysis.

2016 – 2023

Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering

Sohag University, Egypt

Core civil/structural instruction and curriculum development; published research on RC behavior, finite-element analysis, structural strengthening, and steel girder stability.

2011 – 2016

Teaching Assistant, Civil Engineering

Sohag University, Egypt

Taught reinforced concrete design until receiving the Ph.D. scholarship to Hokkaido University, Japan.

2007 – 2011

Demonstrator, Civil Engineering

Assiut University, Egypt

Assisted in teaching reinforced concrete design while completing M.Sc. research.

Professional Consulting

2019 – 2025

CEO & General Manager

El-Watany Engineering Consulting Office

Leading a full-service civil engineering consulting office — design, analysis, construction project management, and technical documentation.

2019 – 2024

Engineering Consultant to the Governor

Governorate of Sohag

Engineering consultation for governmental buildings, fire stations, urban markets, parking facilities, bridges, and infrastructure — compliance, cost effectiveness and quality.

2016 – Present

Civil Engineering Consultant

Engineering Consulting Office, Sohag University

Supervised hundreds of construction projects across the full lifecycle — geotechnical investigations, cost estimation, on-site quality control, and contract compliance.

2007 – 2010

Engineering Software Trainer

JELCOM Training Center, Assiut

Trainer for the CSI structural suite (SAP2000, SAFE, ETABS) — in-class and online delivery.

Portfolio

Selected Projects & Key Assignments

Over 200 supervised projects across residential, commercial, institutional and infrastructure sectors — including 36 projects delivered with the Armed Forces under the national Haya Karima (Decent Life) initiative in Sohag.

Aerial view of the General Governmental Services Complex in Sohag
Government

General Governmental Services Complex — Sohag

Construction of major governmental buildings delivered under the direction of the Governor of Sohag.

Entrance of Akhmim Correctional and Rehabilitation Center
Institutional

Akhmim Correctional & Rehabilitation Center

Engineering supervision and quality control for the new correctional and rehabilitation facility in Sohag.

School building constructed under the Haya Karima initiative
Haya Karima

36 Haya Karima Projects with the Armed Forces

Design and supervision of schools and public buildings across Sohag — Al Maraghah, Gerga, Tima, Al Minshah, Al Balyana and Akhmim.

Modern entrance structure of a public facility in Sohag
Public Facilities

Fire Stations, Markets & Parking Facilities

Design and supervision of 8 fire stations, 5 urban markets and 7 parking facilities in cities across Sohag — plus full design of El-Foaad International Language School.

Soil boring rig performing geotechnical investigation
Geotechnical

Soil Investigation — Armed Forces Authorization

The authority approved by the Egyptian Armed Forces to carry out soil boring works for Haya Karima projects in Sohag.

Water infrastructure pipes being installed
Infrastructure

Water & Wastewater Distribution Systems

Design and supervision of water and wastewater distribution systems across seven cities in the Sohag governorate.

Concrete compression testing machine in a quality control laboratory
Quality Control

11+ Testing Laboratories

Management systems for materials testing and quality assurance — more than 11 testing laboratories serving Haya Karima projects in Sohag.

Structures

University & Bridge Works

Structural design and supervision of the Olympic stadium and several faculty buildings at Sohag University, and supervision of the reinforced concrete Thaqafa–Sohag bridge.

Research

Selected Academic Publications

Research addressing critical challenges in reinforced concrete behavior, fatigue analysis, and advanced material strengthening — published in journals including Engineering Structures and the Journal of Advanced Concrete Technology.

  1. Drar, A. A. M., & Matsumoto, T. (2016). Fatigue analysis of RC slabs reinforced with plain bars based on the bridging stress degradation concept. Journal of Advanced Concrete Technology, 14(1), 21–34. PDF
  2. Qureshi, A. E. K., Tohamy, S. A., Saddek, A. B., & Drar, A. A. M. (2021). Numerical study of the flange buckling behavior of trapezoidally corrugated web girders. Engineering Structures, 247, 113120. PDF
  3. Drar, A. A. M., & Matsumoto, T. (2017). Fatigue analysis of FRP strengthened RC slabs reinforced with plain bars under moving load. In Sustainable Civil Infrastructures: Innovative Infrastructure Geotechnology. Springer. PDF
  4. Tawfic, Y. R., Hassanean, Y., EL-Hamdy, M. A., & Drar, A. A. M. (2026). Fatigue performance of one-way RC slabs strengthened in flexure with NSM steel and FRP bars. Civil and Environmental Engineering. PDF
  5. Nagah, M., Arafa, A., Drar, A. A. M., & Hassanean, Y. (2020). Nonlinear finite-element analysis for RC beams strengthened with fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix. JES: Journal of Engineering Sciences, 48(4), 554–576. PDF
  6. Drar, A. A. M., Nagah, M., Arafa, A. N., & Hassanean, A. (2022). Numerical parametric study of RC beams strengthened with fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM). Sohag Engineering Journal, 2(2), 120–137. PDF
  7. Ahmed, M. M., Diab, H., & Drar, A. A. M. (2012). Shear behaviour of high strength fiber reinforced concrete corbels. JES: Journal of Engineering Sciences, 40(4), 969–987. PDF
  8. Abdelsamie, K., Drar, A. A. M., Mohamed, G. G., & Ismail, S. H. (2021). Preference of using nano silica/magnetite core-shell on enhancement mechanical and morphological properties of cement mortar. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 16(1), 53–66. PDF

Consulting Practice

El-Watany Engineering Consulting Office

A specialist building-services engineering consultancy offering a full multi-disciplinary approach to every stage of the project lifecycle — from design through construction and into operation. Dr. Drar leads the office as CEO & General Manager.

Design-Build Services

Design-Build Services

Structural design, steel structures, architectural design and interior decoration.

Infrastructure Engineering

Infrastructure Engineering

Roads and bridges, utility services, ports, and surveying works.

BIM & 3D Modeling

BIM & 3D Modeling

Revit modeling, 3ds Max visualization, analysis and calculation notes, time and cost management.

Technical Studies

Technical Studies

Structural repair, environmental studies, soil boring reports, and contractor assistance.

Building Services

Building Services

Pipe work, centralized air conditioning, fire fighting, and electrical installations.

Management & Supervision

Management & Supervision

Site supervision and coordination, feasibility studies, quality control and quality assurance.

Recognition

Achievements & Certifications

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Ranked 1st in the Civil Engineering Department, Assiut University (B.Sc., 2007)

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Fully funded Ph.D. scholarship to Hokkaido University, Japan (2013)

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Appointed Engineering Consultant to the Governor of Sohag for infrastructure assignments

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Authorized by the Egyptian Armed Forces for geotechnical investigations and quality-control activities

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Consultant Engineer certificate in the design of concrete structures

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200+ construction projects supervised across residential, commercial, institutional and infrastructure sectors

Get in Touch

Contact

Available for academic collaboration, structural consulting, design review, geotechnical investigation, and construction supervision engagements.

Academic Email ahmed.atya@eng.sohag.edu.eg Office Email attya85@yahoo.com Phone / WhatsApp +20 106 448 8102
Location Cairo & Sohag, Egypt
Google Scholar Publications & citations profile ResearchGate researchgate.net/profile/Ahmed-Drar

Academic References

Prof. Talat Ali
Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Sohag University, Egypt
Prof. Takashi Matsumoto
Laboratory of Bridge and Structural Design Engineering, Hokkaido University, Japan
Prof. Ahmed Kassem
Dean, College of Engineering, Ahlia University, Bahrain

Reference contact details available upon request.