Mr. Shaik Mohammad Abrar Taha is an accomplished academic administrator, Civil Engineering faculty member and researcher with extensive experience in examination administration, departmental leadership, accreditation coordination, teaching and sustainable construction materials research. He is currently serving as Additional Controller of Examinations (ACE) and HOD & Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Siddartha Educational Academy Group of Institutions, Tirupati (September 2020–Present), where he oversees examination planning, evaluation coordination and academic processes across B.Tech, M.Tech and MBA programmes.

Previously, he completed his M.Tech in Structural Engineering from Siddartha Educational Academy, Tirupati (2020) and B.Tech in Civil Engineering from Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Sciences, Tirupati (2015). His academic progression reflects a strong commitment to both teaching excellence and advanced research pursuits.

Research & Publications

Mr. Taha is pursuing his Ph.D. at Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, focusing on the experimental investigation of sustainability of geopolymer concrete mixed with fly ash for marine environments. His research explores Class F fly ash, CaCO₃ modification, GGBS, and sodium hydroxide/sodium silicate activation for pavement-grade geopolymer concrete applications. He employs rigorous methodologies including Taguchi design, ANOVA, optimization and durability assessment.

His research output includes multiple peer-reviewed journal publications addressing mechanical performance optimization, durability studies on concrete with treated foundry sand, chloride penetration effects on concrete, flexural behaviour of reinforced concrete beams, and experimental studies on fibre-reinforced concrete. His work has been published in journals including Environmental Science and Pollution Research, International Journal of Pavement Engineering and International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR). His research visibility is demonstrated through his Google Scholar profile with 18 citations, h-index 2 and i10-index 1 as of September 2026.

Conference Presentations

Mr. Taha has presented his research at prestigious national conferences, including the Third International Conference on Construction Materials and Structures (ICCMS 2025) at IIT Tirupati (3–5 July 2025) and the 14th Structural Engineering Convention (SEC-2024) at NIT Tiruchirappalli (12–14 December 2024), where he presented on the experimental investigation of geopolymer concrete sustainability for marine environments.

Teaching & Academic Contributions

Mr. Taha maintains a comprehensive teaching portfolio spanning Civil Engineering and emerging technology domains. In Civil Engineering, he teaches Structural Analysis, Concrete Technology, Bridge Engineering, Finite Element Methods, Geotechnical Engineering, Water Resources Engineering and Environmental Engineering. He also contributes to Building Technology and Cost-Effective Housing Techniques. Demonstrating interdisciplinary commitment, he teaches Quantum Technology and Quantum Computing, including "Introduction to Quantum Technology and Applications" for undergraduate students, covering qubits, quantum states, quantum gates, tensor products and quantum algorithms. He supervises practical courses in Strength of Materials and Surveying.

Faculty Development & Professional Engagement

Mr. Taha demonstrates continuous professional development through multiple Faculty Development Programmes and Certifications. His professional development includes certifications in Design of Building Using ETABS (SDFDP-10596, October 2024), Coastal Engineering and Management FDP (September 2–6, 2024), Fundamentals of Geotechnical and Structural Engineering for Sustainable Infrastructural Development (August 30–September 3, 2021), and Contemporary Technologies for Sustainable Road Construction (October 1–5, 2021). He holds certifications in AutoCAD, Revit Architecture and Primavera, and has completed NPTEL Certification in Maintenance and Repair of Concrete Structures (2020) and UDEMY Certification in Architectural Design.

Leadership & Institutional Contributions

As HOD of Civil Engineering, Mr. Taha undertakes departmental academic planning, faculty coordination, subject allocation and student mentoring. In his role as Additional Controller of Examinations, he manages examination planning, confidential examination processes, question-paper and evaluation coordination, seating and room planning, invigilation, stationery management and examination-cell documentation. He serves as NAAC Criterion 4 Coordinator, providing infrastructure and learning-resource documentation to support institutional accreditation efforts. His administrative responsibilities extend to Finance Committee participation and institutional planning and development initiatives.

Technical & Research Skills

Mr. Taha possesses strong technical proficiency in Civil/Structural Software including AutoCAD, Revit Architecture, STAAD.Pro, ETABS and MS Project. His research methodologies include Taguchi Design, ANOVA, experimental concrete testing and sustainable materials research. He is competent in Quantum Computing platforms including Qiskit, IBM Quantum platform, quantum circuits and OpenQASM concepts. His academic administration skills encompass Examination Cell Operations, Evaluation Coordination, Seating Plans, Academic Scheduling, NAAC Documentation and BOS Coordination.

Eligibility for Innovative Researcher of the Year

Mr. Shaik Mohammad Abrar Taha demonstrates strong credentials as an innovative researcher through his focused investigation of sustainable geopolymer concrete for marine applications, employing advanced experimental and statistical methodologies. His peer-reviewed journal publications, conference presentations at prestigious institutions, rigorous research methodology incorporating Taguchi optimization and ANOVA, combined with his research visibility and citation impact, collectively reflect meaningful contributions to materials science and sustainable construction research. His integration of emerging quantum technology education with traditional civil engineering demonstrates innovative thinking across disciplinary boundaries.

Based on the achievements and credentials provided, Mr. Shaik Mohammad Abrar Taha is eligible for consideration for the Innovative Researcher of the Year in Scientific Laurels, particularly in recognition of his contributions to sustainable materials research, experimental investigation methodologies and advancement in geopolymer concrete technology for marine environments.