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Nasim Uddin
Uddin in 2025
Born (1963-06-13) June 13, 1963 (age 63)
Chittagong, Bangladesh
EducationBangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
University of Oklahoma
University at Buffalo
Known forInfrastructure resilience, bridge engineering, structural health monitoring
AwardsFellow, American Society of Civil Engineers
Scientific career
FieldsCivil engineering
InstitutionsUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham


Nasim Uddin
Born (1963-06-13) June 13, 1963 (age 63)
Chittagong, Bangladesh
EducationBangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (B.Sc.)
University of Oklahoma (M.S.)
University at Buffalo (Ph.D.)
OccupationsProfessor, researcher
Known forBridge engineering, disaster-resilient infrastructure, structural health monitoring, transportation digital twins, smart sensing systems
AwardsPresident's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2023)
Fellow, American Society of Civil Engineers (2006)
Fulbright Scholar (2006)
Dean's Excellence in Mentorship Award (2017)
Scientific career
FieldsCivil engineering, structural engineering, infrastructure resilience, structural health monitoring
InstitutionsUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Evansville

Nasim Uddin (born June 13, 1963) is a Bangladeshi-born American civil engineer and academic. He is Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering and Graduate Program Director at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).[1]

Uddin's research has focused on structural engineering, infrastructure resilience, structural health monitoring, bridge engineering, disaster mitigation, and advanced composite materials. He has served as principal investigator or co-principal investigator on multiple research projects funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), including projects on bridge health monitoring, cyber-physical systems, and intelligent infrastructure.[2]

He is a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Natural Hazards Review, an ASCE peer-reviewed journal covering natural hazards, disaster mitigation, and resilient infrastructure.[3]

Uddin has edited or authored several books on infrastructure resilience, disaster risk reduction, and composite materials. His research has also been featured by UAB News and other media outlets, including reporting on bridge inspection technologies and infrastructure resilience.[4]

Early life and education

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Nasim Uddin was born on June 13, 1963, in Chittagong, Bangladesh.[5]

He received his bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). He later earned graduate degrees in civil engineering in the United States, including a master's degree from the University of Oklahoma and a doctorate from the University at Buffalo, State University of New York.[6]

Before joining the faculty at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Uddin held academic appointments at the University of Evansville, where he taught and conducted research in structural engineering and infrastructure systems.[7]

Career

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Uddin joined the faculty of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where he became Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering. He has also served as Graduate Program Director for the department, overseeing graduate education and research programs.[8]

His research has focused on structural engineering, bridge engineering, infrastructure resilience, structural health monitoring, and advanced composite materials. He has led multidisciplinary research projects supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the U.S. Department of Transportation, the U.S. Department of Energy, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the World Bank.[9][10]

In 2025, Uddin completed a U.S. Department of Transportation-funded project to inspect the historic John Coffee Memorial Bridge spanning the Tennessee River. The project evaluated the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, infrared thermography, and robotic inspection systems to assess bridge conditions while reducing disruption to traffic and improving inspector safety.[11]

Uddin has collaborated with researchers in the United States, Ireland, the United Kingdom, China, Japan, and other countries on projects related to infrastructure monitoring, resilient construction, and intelligent transportation systems. Several of these collaborations have been supported through international research partnerships funded by the National Science Foundation and partner agencies abroad.[12]

He is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of New York.[13]

Research

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Uddin's research has focused on structural engineering, infrastructure resilience, structural health monitoring, bridge engineering, disaster mitigation, and advanced composite materials. His work has included the development of sensing technologies, cyber-physical systems, digital twins, and data-driven methods for monitoring the condition and performance of transportation infrastructure.[14]

A significant portion of Uddin's research has been supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). He has served as principal investigator or co-principal investigator on projects involving bridge monitoring, intelligent infrastructure, wireless sensing, advanced composite materials, and disaster-resilient construction.[15]

Among his NSF-supported projects is SYN-Bridge (NSF Award #2547787), an international collaborative project investigating synchronized mobile and stationary sensor networks for real-time bridge health assessment in partnership with researchers in Ireland and the United Kingdom.[16]

He also led MARS-FLY (NSF Award #1645863), a project that investigated robotic and mobile sensing technologies for bridge network resilience through international collaboration.[17]

Another major project, Bridge Weigh-in-Motion (B-WIM) (NSF Award #1100742), developed methods for estimating vehicle loads and assessing bridge condition using structural response measurements collected from bridges under normal traffic.[18]

Earlier NSF-supported research examined disaster-resistant structural systems, panelized construction, fiber-reinforced polymer composites, and sustainable construction materials. These projects included studies on structural panels for natural hazard-resistant buildings, multifunctional composite systems, undergraduate research experiences in disaster mitigation, and international collaborations on composite construction technologies.[19][20]

Uddin's research has resulted in journal articles, edited books, and invited presentations on infrastructure resilience, bridge engineering, disaster mitigation, and advanced construction materials. His work has also contributed to international collaborations involving universities, government agencies, and industry partners in the United States, Europe, and Asia.[21]

In 2007, the UAB Reporter featured Uddin's NSF-funded research on multifunctional composite structural panels designed to improve the resistance of buildings to hurricanes and other extreme weather events. The article described the development of engineered construction systems intended to enhance the durability and resilience of residential structures.[22]

The World Development Report 2010: Development and Climate Change, published by the World Bank, cited Uddin's research in its discussion of accelerating innovation and technology diffusion for climate adaptation and resilient infrastructure.[23]

In 2021, a paper co-authored by Uddin on sensor-aided simulation for disaster management received the Best Conference Paper Award at the Winter Simulation Conference. The work examined the use of sensing technologies and simulation methods to improve emergency response and disaster management.[24]

In 2025, UAB News reported that Uddin completed a U.S. Department of Transportation-funded project to inspect the historic John Coffee Memorial Bridge using unmanned aerial vehicles, infrared thermography, and robotic inspection technologies to support bridge maintenance and infrastructure safety.[25]


Books and publications

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Uddin has edited and authored books on structural engineering, infrastructure resilience, natural hazards, disaster risk reduction, and advanced composite materials. His books have been published by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and Woodhead Publishing and have addressed topics including disaster mitigation, wind and storm resilience, blast protection, seismic design, and fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites.[26][27]

Among his edited books is Disaster Risk Assessment and Mitigation (2008), published by ASCE, which examines methods for evaluating and reducing risks associated with natural hazards.[28]

He edited Windstorm and Storm Surge Mitigation Construction (2010), an ASCE publication addressing engineering approaches to reducing damage from hurricanes and coastal storms. The volume includes a foreword by former U.S. President Bill Clinton.[29]

His book Blast Protection of Civil Infrastructures and Vehicles Using Composites (2010), published by Woodhead Publishing, discusses the application of composite materials to improve the blast resistance of civil infrastructure and transportation systems.[30]

In 2011, he co-edited Quantitative Risk Assessment for Natural Hazards, which presents analytical methods for assessing infrastructure risks associated with earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and other natural hazards.[31]

His later books include Developments in Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Civil Engineering (2013), Seismic Hazard Design Issues in the Central United States (2013), and Models and Metrics for Sustainability and Resilience of Systems (2017), all of which examine engineering approaches to resilient infrastructure and advanced construction materials.[32][33]

In addition to his books, Uddin has authored or co-authored more than 250 peer-reviewed publications in structural engineering, bridge engineering, disaster mitigation, and infrastructure resilience.[34]

Professional service

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Uddin has served in editorial and professional leadership roles within the civil engineering community. He is Editor-in-Chief of Natural Hazards Review, a peer-reviewed journal published by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) that focuses on natural hazards, disaster mitigation, and infrastructure resilience.[35]

He was elected a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in recognition of his contributions to civil engineering research and education.[36]

Uddin has served as Associate Editor for several engineering journals, including the ASCE–ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems. In 2023, he received the journal's Associate Editor Award for his editorial service.[37]

He has also served on research proposal review panels for the National Science Foundation and other funding agencies, including chairing the engineering grant review panel for the Louisiana Board of Regents Research Competitiveness Program in 2023.[38]

Public engagement and media coverage

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Uddin's research and engineering projects have been featured by university publications, regional news organizations, and international organizations.

In 2025, UAB News reported on a U.S. Department of Transportation-supported project led by Uddin to inspect the historic John Coffee Memorial Bridge over the Tennessee River. The project evaluated the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, infrared thermography, and robotic technologies for bridge inspection and structural assessment.[39]

In 2022, WBRC interviewed Uddin regarding the structural condition of the Rainbow Bridge in Birmingham following its closure to vehicle traffic. The interview discussed engineering considerations related to bridge safety and public access.[40]

A paper co-authored by Uddin on sensor-aided simulation for disaster management received the Best Conference Paper Award at the 2021 Winter Simulation Conference. UAB News reported that the research investigated the use of sensing technologies and simulation methods to improve emergency management and disaster response.[41]

The World Development Report 2010: Development and Climate Change, published by the World Bank, discussed Uddin's research in its chapter on accelerating innovation and technology diffusion, highlighting engineering research related to resilient infrastructure and climate adaptation.[42]

In 2020, Uddin served as Resilience Training Team Leader for the World Bank-funded Establishment of Urban Resilience for the Capital City Project in Bangladesh, a program implemented through RAJUK to strengthen urban resilience planning and disaster preparedness.[43]

Earlier in his career, Uddin's research on disaster-resistant construction and advanced composite materials was featured in the Birmingham News, UAB Reporter, Mississippi Daily News, and the Evansville Courier & Press. These reports covered topics including hurricane-resistant housing, bridge rehabilitation, disaster mitigation, earthquake engineering, and resilient infrastructure research.

Uddin has been active in community outreach and interfaith activities in the Birmingham metropolitan area through the Birmingham Islamic Society (BIS), where he has served in a leadership role.[44]

In October 2023, WBRC reported that the Birmingham Islamic Society organized a community campaign to collect humanitarian relief supplies for civilians affected by the conflict in Gaza. The effort included donations of medical supplies, hygiene products, blankets, and other essential items that were shipped through established humanitarian organizations.[45]

In December 2023, ABC 33/40 featured the Birmingham Islamic Society's annual Cultural Food Festival, which introduced visitors to traditional foods, cultural exhibits, and educational displays about Islamic traditions and the diversity of the local Muslim community.[46]

Honors and awards

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Uddin was elected a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in 2006 in recognition of his contributions to civil engineering research, education, and professional practice.[47]

In 2006, he received a Fulbright Scholar Award, supporting international collaboration in engineering research and education.[48]

Uddin received the University of Alabama at Birmingham President's Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2023 for contributions to engineering education.[49]

He received the UAB Dean's Excellence in Mentorship Award in 2017 in recognition of graduate student mentoring and research supervision.[50]

In 2023, Uddin received the ASME Associate Editor Award for his editorial service to the ASCE–ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems.[51]

Earlier in his career, he received the Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award (2001) and the College of Engineering and Computer Science Dean's Teaching Award (2001) from the University of Evansville.[52]

See also

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  • Structural health monitoring
  • Bridge engineering
  • Infrastructure resilience
  • Fiber-reinforced polymer
  • Natural Hazards Review

References

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  1. ↑ "Nasim Uddin – Faculty Profile". University of Alabama at Birmingham. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
  2. ↑ "NSF Award Search". National Science Foundation. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
  3. ↑ "Natural Hazards Review Editorial Board". American Society of Civil Engineers. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
  4. ↑ "Uddin completes DOT contract to inspect historic Tennessee River bridge". UAB News. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
  5. ↑ "Nasim Uddin – Faculty Profile". University of Alabama at Birmingham. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
  6. ↑ "Nasim Uddin – Faculty Profile". University of Alabama at Birmingham. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
  7. ↑ "Nasim Uddin – Faculty Profile". University of Alabama at Birmingham. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
  8. ↑ "Nasim Uddin – Faculty Profile". University of Alabama at Birmingham. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
  9. ↑ "NSF Award Search". National Science Foundation. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
  10. ↑ "Nasim Uddin – Faculty Profile". University of Alabama at Birmingham. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
  11. ↑ "Uddin completes DOT contract to inspect historic Tennessee River bridge". UAB News. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
  12. ↑ "NSF Award Search". National Science Foundation. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
  13. ↑ "Nasim Uddin – Faculty Profile". University of Alabama at Birmingham. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
  14. ↑ "Nasim Uddin – Faculty Profile". University of Alabama at Birmingham. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
  15. ↑ "NSF Award Search". National Science Foundation. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
  16. ↑ "NSF Award #2547787: NSF-VINES Track 1: Synchronized Mobile and Stationary Sensor Networks for Real-Time Bridge Health Assessment (SYN-Bridge)". National Science Foundation. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
  17. ↑ "NSF Award #1645863: CPS: Breakthrough—Mobile Automated Rovers Fly-By (MARS-FLY) for Bridge Network Resiliency". National Science Foundation. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
  18. ↑ "NSF Award #1100742: Developing Bridge Weigh-in-Motion (B-WIM) Health Monitoring Systems for Bridge Infrastructure Safety". National Science Foundation. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
  19. ↑ "NSF Award #0825938: Structural Panels for Natural Hazard-Resistant Structures". National Science Foundation. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
  20. ↑ "NSF Award #0533306: Multifunctional Composites for Panelized Construction". National Science Foundation. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
  21. ↑ "Nasim Uddin – Faculty Profile". University of Alabama at Birmingham. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
  22. ↑ "Researcher develops material to withstand the elements". UAB Reporter. 2007.
  23. ↑ "Chapter 7: Accelerating Innovation and Technology Diffusion". World Development Report 2010: Development and Climate Change. World Bank. 2010.
  24. ↑ "Engineering paper on sensor-aided simulation in disaster management wins Best of Conference Award". UAB News. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  25. ↑ "Uddin completes DOT contract to inspect historic Tennessee River bridge". UAB News. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  26. ↑ "Books by Nasim Uddin". American Society of Civil Engineers. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  27. ↑ "Developments in Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Civil Engineering". Woodhead Publishing. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  28. ↑ "Disaster Risk Assessment and Mitigation". American Society of Civil Engineers. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  29. ↑ "Windstorm and Storm Surge Mitigation Construction". American Society of Civil Engineers. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  30. ↑ "Blast Protection of Civil Infrastructures and Vehicles Using Composites". Woodhead Publishing. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  31. ↑ "Quantitative Risk Assessment for Natural Hazards". American Society of Civil Engineers. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  32. ↑ "Developments in Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Civil Engineering". Woodhead Publishing. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  33. ↑ "Models and Metrics for Sustainability and Resilience of Systems". American Society of Civil Engineers. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  34. ↑ "Nasim Uddin – Faculty Profile". University of Alabama at Birmingham. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  35. ↑ "Natural Hazards Review Editorial Board". American Society of Civil Engineers. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
  36. ↑ "ASCE Fellows". American Society of Civil Engineers. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
  37. ↑ "ASME Associate Editor Award". American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
  38. ↑ "Nasim Uddin – Faculty Profile". University of Alabama at Birmingham. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
  39. ↑ "Uddin completes DOT contract to inspect historic Tennessee River bridge". UAB News. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  40. ↑ "Experts say Rainbow Bridge still safe for foot traffic despite being closed to vehicles". WBRC. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  41. ↑ "Engineering paper on sensor-aided simulation in disaster management wins Best of Conference Award". UAB News. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  42. ↑ "Accelerating Innovation and Technology Diffusion". World Development Report 2010: Development and Climate Change (PDF). World Bank. 2010.
  43. ↑ "Establishment of Urban Resilience for the Capital City Project". Urban Resilience Unit, Government of Bangladesh. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  44. ↑ "Talk of Alabama: Birmingham Islamic Society Cultural Food Festival". ABC 33/40. Retrieved 10 July 2026.
  45. ↑ "Birmingham Islamic Society gathering relief items for Gaza". WBRC. Retrieved 10 July 2026.
  46. ↑ "Talk of Alabama: Birmingham Islamic Society Cultural Food Festival". ABC 33/40. Retrieved 10 July 2026.
  47. ↑ "ASCE Fellows". American Society of Civil Engineers. Retrieved 10 July 2026.
  48. ↑ "Nasim Uddin – Faculty Profile". University of Alabama at Birmingham. Retrieved 10 July 2026.
  49. ↑ "President's Award for Excellence in Teaching". University of Alabama at Birmingham. Retrieved 10 July 2026.
  50. ↑ "Dean's Excellence in Mentorship Award". University of Alabama at Birmingham. Retrieved 10 July 2026.
  51. ↑ "ASME Associate Editor Award". American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Retrieved 10 July 2026.
  52. ↑ "Nasim Uddin – Faculty Profile". University of Alabama at Birmingham. Retrieved 10 July 2026.
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