Asst. Prof. Dr. Nahla Naji Hilal Hmash

Vice President for Scientific Affairs

Civil Engineering

Construction Engineering

Education
  • Earned a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering – Construction Materials in 2016 from Gaziantep University, Turkey
  • Earned his Master's Degree in Civil Engineering - Construction Materials in 2005 from Anbar University, Iraq
  • Earned his Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering in 1994 from Anbar University in Iraq
Experience
  • Finite element analysis of wave barriers used to reduce Tran induced vibrations. Doctoral thesis, University of Basra, 2021
  • Dynamic Response of Barrel Vault Space Structures. Master’s Thesis, University of Basra, 2020
  • Effect of Nano-clay on behavior and some mechanical properties of lightweight self-compacting concrete. Master's thesis, Anbar University, 2021
  • Optimum design of steel barrel vaults. Master's thesis, University of Basra, 2022
  • The Effect of Halloysite Nano Clay on Chloride Penetration in Concrete. Master's thesis, University of Babylon, 2023
  • Performance assessment of self-compacting concrete comprising high-volume calcined kaolin clay blended with waste materials and limestone powder. Master's thesis, University of Babylon, 2024
  • The Effect of Magnetic Field on the Properties of High Strength Concrete. Master's thesis, University of Babylon, 2025

Training Courses

  • Latex course, University of Fallujah, 2024
  • Legal skills course within the University Leadership Program, University of Fallujah, 2024
  • Financial skills course within the University Leadership Program, University of Fallujah, 2024
  • Computer skills and scientific platforms course, University of Fallujah, 2024
  • Strategic Thinking Mechanisms Course, University of Fallujah, 2024
  • Administrative skills course within the University Leadership Program, University of Fallujah, 2024
  • Course on confiscating weapons in the hands of the state, University of Fallujah, 2024
  • Community Peace Course, Tikrit University, 2024
  • Brainstorming course; multiple online courses on scientific publishing (2020–2024)
  • Summer course on Student-Centered Learning, Maastricht University, July 2022
  • E-Learning Training, IREX, May-June 2020
  • Research Management and Leadership Training, IREX, June-July 2021
  • Strategic Focus Roadmap Training, University of Fallujah & University of Pennsylvania, 2020
  • Creative Media for Education, NUFFIC & Luminus Technical University College, Amman, 2021
  • Introduction to Virtual Teaching, NUFFIC & Luminus Technical University College, Amman, 2022
  • Cybersecurity Training, IREX, March–June 2022
  • Sustainable Administrative Leadership Techniques Course, Al-Rasekh Technical Association, 2023
  • Leading Teams, University of Michigan (Coursera)
  • Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications, University of Illinois (Coursera), 2022
  • Importance of corrosion in reinforced concrete structures, Anbar University (Lecturer), 2010
  • Social Media Security, Fallujah University (Lecturer), 2022
  • Data and information protection, Fallujah University (Lecturer), 2022
  • Adopting ISO 2002 standard specifications in laboratories, Anbar University, 2010
  • Teaching Methods Course, Anbar University, 2006
  • Computer course, Computer Center, Anbar University, 2010
  • Arabic Language Safety and Official Correspondence Course, Anbar University, 2018

Messages Participated in Discussion Membership

  • The Effect of Halloysite Nano Clay on Chloride Penetration in Concrete, University of Babylon, 2023
  • Fibrous Gypsum Board: Properties and Durability with Different Types of Fibers, University of Babylon, 2024
  • The behavior of reinforced concrete beams incorporating various wastes as powder and subjected to elevated temperatures, Anbar University, 2025

Other Activities

  • Holds Stanford University’s ranking of the top 2% of world scientists (2022, 2023, 2024)
  • Received the Al Ain University Award for the first researcher at the University of Fallujah (academic year 2022–2023)
  • Member of the editorial board of Al-Anbar Journal of Engineering Sciences
  • Member of the editorial board of Samarra Journal of Engineering Sciences and Research
  • Editor board member at Discover Civil Engineering
  • Member of the Iraqi Engineers Syndicate
  • Permanent resident reviewer for journals indexed in Scopus
  • Supervised over 20 undergraduate graduation research projects
  • Member of the Academic Accreditation Committee
  • Member and head of several committees at University of Anbar and University of Fallujah (2006–2023)
  • Member of scientific and preparatory committees for various local and international conferences
  • Chairman of the Scientific Committee for the Engineering Axis at the Third International Conference on Science and Informatics, 2023
  • Member of the Committee for Regulating the Status of Experienced Professors
  • Member of the committee for determining quorum standards for teachers
  • Member of the committee preparing the improvement plan for institutional accreditation
  • Chairman of the Scientific Research Ethics Committee
  • Chairman of the Subspecialty Matching Committee
Publications
  1. Hamah Sor, N., Hilal, N., Alabdulhady, M. Y., Jagadesh, P., & Naser, K. Z. (2024). SEM analysis, durability and hardened characteristics of eco-friendly self-compacting concrete partially contained bentonite and waste walnut shells. European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, 1-30.
  2. Al-Kerttani, O. M. G., Hilal, N., Hama, S. M., Sor, N. H., Banyhussan, Q. S., & Tawfik, T. A. (2024). Durability and hardened characteristics of cement mortar incorporating waste plastic and polypropylene exposed to MgSO4 attack. Results in Engineering, 24, 103310.
  3. Qasim, O. A., Hilal, N., Al Biajawi, M. I., Sor, N. H., & Tawfik, T. A. (2024). Studying the usability of recycled aggregate to produce new concrete. Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, 71(1), 129.
  4. Saod, W. M., Alaallah, N. J., Abdulkareem, E. A., Hilal, N. N., & AlBiajawi, M. I. (2025). Study of effective removal of nickel and cobalt from aqueous solutions by FeO@ mSiO2 nanocomposite. Results in Chemistry, 13, 101992.
  5. Mansi, A. S., Aadi, A. S., Ali, T. K. M., Abdulhameed, H. A., & Hilal, N. N. (2024, August). The Impact Resistance of Fire Shooting for Self-Compacted Concrete Slabs Containing Ceramic Powder and Reinforced by Novel Waste Nylon Fiber. In Annales de Chimie Science des Matériaux (Vol. 48, No. 4).
  6. Yildirim, A. K., Yildirim, S. T., & Hilal, N. (2024). Effect of glass and nylon fibers on drying shrinkage of alkali activated blast furnace slag mortars. European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, 1-14.
  7. Aadi, A. S., Hilal, N., Hama, S. M., Li, W., Sor, N. H., & Mansour, W. (2024, August). Mechanical performance of eco-friendly self-compacting concrete (SCC) mixtures and two-way slabs partially containing cement kiln dust as cement replacement and internally reinforced with waste plastic mesh. In Structures (Vol. 66, p. 106864). Elsevier.
  8. Hilal, N., Hamah Sor, N., Hadzima-Nyarko, M. et al. (2024). The influence of nanosunflower ash and nanowalnut shell ash on sustainable lightweight self-compacting concrete characteristics. Scientific Reports, 14, 9450.
  9. Mawlood, I.A., Saod, W.M., Al-Rawi, A.S. et al. (2024). Characterization and use of activated carbon synthesized from sunflower seed shell in the removal of Pb(II), Cd(II), and Cr(III) ions from aqueous solution. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 196, 364.
  10. Al Biajawi, M. I., Abdulrahman, M. F., Saod, W. M., Hilal, N., Embong, R., & Sor, N. H. (2023). Investigation of the effect of nano carbon tube prepared from tea waste on Microstructure and properties of cement mortar.
  11. Edan, H. H., Hilal, N., Sor, N. H., & Tawfik, T. A. (2023). Durability and hardened characteristics with SEM analysis of eco-efficient self-compacting concrete partially contained waste walnut shell particles as fine aggregate. Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering, 1-17.
  12. Al-Hadithi, A. I., Hilal, N. N., Al‐Gburi, M., & Midher, A. H. (2023). Structural behavior of reinforced lightweight self-compacting concrete beams using expanded polystyrene as coarse aggregate and containing polyethylene terephthalate fibers. Structural Concrete.
  13. Ahmed, M. A., Ibrahim, A. K., Hilal, N., Aadi, A. S., & Sor, N. H. (2023, August). Effects of Coal Ash and Walnut Shell on the Impact Resistance and Mechanical Properties of Eco-Efficient Self-Compacting Concrete. In Annales de Chimie Science des Matériaux (Vol. 47, No. 4).
  14. Jamaludin, NFA., Muthusamy, K., Nasir, MSM., & Hilal, N. N. (2023). Enhancing Mortar Properties with Crushed Palm Oil Clinker as a Partial Fine Aggregate Replacement. Construction Journal.
  15. Aadi, A. S., Mohammed, A. A., Ali, T. K. M., & Hilal, N. N. (2022, December). Ultra-Fine Treated and Untreated Walnut Shell Ash Incorporated Cement Mortar: Properties and Environmental Impact Assessments. In Annales de Chimie Science des Matériaux (Vol. 46, No. 6, p. 313).
  16. Alani, N. Y., Al-Jumaily, I. A., & Hilal, N. (2022). Performance of self-compacting concrete containing nano clay at elevated temperatures and MgSO4 attack. European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering. DOI: 10.1080/19648189.2022.2121766.