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Prof. Dr. Manthar Ali Keerio, Dean, Faculty of Engineering Technology (FoET)

Dear students, faculty members, and esteemed visitors,

Welcome to the Faculty of Engineering Technology, the Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University of Technology and Skill Development (BBSUTSD), Khairpur Mirs. We provide a comprehensive and exceptional educational experience in the field of engineering technology. Our faculty comprises a team of distinguished professors, experienced researchers, and dedicated support staff who are committed to nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and promoting excellence in teaching and research.

We provide state-of-the-art facilities, well-equipped labs, and access to the latest technological resources to facilitate hands-on learning and practical application of theoretical concepts. Additionally, we emphasize a student-justified approach, focusing on individual growth, personal development, and holistic education, and we encourage students to engage in co-curricular activities, internships, and industry collaborations to gain real-world experience and enhance their professional competencies.

As Dean, I am here to support and guide you throughout your academic journey. My aim is to create an inclusive and vibrant learning environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. I encourage you to take full advantage of the opportunities available at our faculty, participate actively in academic and research endeavors, and embrace the challenges that lie ahead.

I invite you to explore our website to learn more about our programs, faculty members, research initiatives, and student achievements. Whether you are a prospective student, a current student, a faculty member, or an industry partner, we are here to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary for success in the dynamic field of engineering technology.

Together, let us embark on a transformative educational journey that will shape the future of technology and empower us to make a positive impact in the world.

Prof. Dr. Manthar Ali Keerio

Dean, Faculty of Engineering Technology (FoET)

Biography

Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering Technology and Dean, Faculty of Engineering Technology, the Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University of Technology, and Skill Development (BBSUTSD), Khairpur Mirs, Sindh, Pakistan.

He did Ph.D in Civil Engineering from Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology (QUEST), Nawabshah. M.E in Hydraulics & Irrigation from Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), Jamshoro. Dr. Keerio did B.E in Civil Engineering from Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering Science and Technology (QUEST), Nawabshah, with 1st class, 1st Position (Silver Medalist). He has more than 20 years of field, teaching, and research experience.

Before joining the Academics, Dr. keerio was Executive Engineer in Water Wing WAPDA and worked in Mega Projects of Irrigation and Drainage Projects like RBOD project Larkana and Neelum-Jhelum Hydro-Power projects, Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir.

Dr. Keerio published more than 43 research papers in International Repute Journals and presented more than 25 papers at National and International conferences. Dr. Keerio has supervised 02 PhDs and (02 PhDs are in progress) and more than 12 master’s students. He remained Professor and Head of Department of Civil Engineering in QUEST, Campus Larkana.

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    1. JA Siddique, A Kumar, JA Keryio, Keerio M.A, R Kumar (2024) “Investigating the use of calcined clay of Sindh, Pakistan, on mechanical properties and embodied carbon of concrete “Journal of Building Pathology and Rehabilitation 9 (1), 44, category “Y”
    2. Jamali, M. Z., Solangi GS, Keerio M.A. "Assessing and mapping the groundwater quality of Taluka Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan, using water quality indices and geospatial tools." International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (2023): 1-14, I.F. 3.0 Category “W”
    3. Rid ZA, Shah SN, Memon MJ, Jhatial AA, Keerio MA, Goh WI. Evaluation of combined utilization of marble dust powder and fly ash on the properties and sustainability of high-strength concrete. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2022;29(19):28005-19. I.F. 5.8, Category “W”
    4. SA Shaikh, SA Mangi, SH Buriro, Keerio M.A, FA Soomro (2022) “Recycling of Waste Glass as Partial Replacement to Fine Aggregate and Rice Husk Ash as Partial Replacement of Cement in Concrete Production “Journal of Structural Monitoring and Built Environment 2 (1), 42-48
    5. Keerio, M.A, et al. "Effect of local metakaolin developed from natural material soorh and coal bottom ash on fresh, hardened properties and embodied carbon of self-compacting concrete." Environmental Science and Pollution Research 28 (2021): 60000-60018. I.F. 5.8, Category “W”
    6. Bheel , Montasir Osman Ahmed Ali , Tafsirojjaman , Shabir Hussain Khahro & Keerio M.A. "Experimental study on engineering properties of cement concrete reinforced with nylon and jute fibers." Buildings 11.10 (2021): 454 I.F. 2.7, Category “W”
    7. Bheel , Montasir Osman Ahmed Ali , Tafsirojjaman , Shabir Hussain Khahro & Keerio M.A "Experimental study on fresh, mechanical properties and embodied carbon of concrete blended with sugarcane bagasse ash, metakaolin, and millet husk ash as ternary cementitious material." Environmental Science and Pollution Research 29.4 (2022): 5224-523. I.F. 5.8, Category “W”
    8. Abdullah Saand · Keerio, M.A · Daddan khan bangwar, "Development of metakaolin as a pozzolanic material from local natural material, soorh." Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering 41 (2016): 4937-4944. I.F. 2.7, Category “W”
    9. Nariandas Bheel, Keerio M.A, Aneel Kumar, Jam Shahzaib, Zohaib Ali, Mouzzam Ali, Samiullahsohu "An investigation on fresh and hardened properties of concrete blended with rice husk ash as cementitious ingredient and coal bottom ash as sand replacement material." Silicon (2021): 1-12. I.F. 2.8, Category “W”
    10. Keerio, M.A, et al. "The effect of local metakaolin developed from natural material soorh on selected properties of concrete/mortar." Silicon (2021): 1-10. I.F. 2.8, Category “W”
    11. Keerio, M.A, et al. "Effect of silica fume as cementitious material and waste glas as fine aggregate replacement constituent on selected properties of concrete." Silicon 14.1 (2022): 165-176. I.F. 2.8, Category “W”
    12. Qureshi, Muhammad Asif, Samiullah Sohu, and Keerio.,M.A "The impacts of operational risks in the supply chain of construction projects in Malaysia." Tehnički vjesnik 27.6 (2020): 1887-1893. I.F. 1.0.
    13. Alaskar, A., Shah, S. N. R., Keerio, M. A., Phulpoto, J. A., Baharom, S., Assilzadeh, H., ... & Mohamed, A. M."Development of Pozzolanic material from clay." Advances in concrete construction 10.4 (2020): 301-310. Category “X”
    14. Saand, A., Zardari, M. A., Keerio, M.A., Shaikh, S. H., & Bangwar, D. K. "Suitability of brick kiln waste as a stabilizer for clayey soils." Scientia Iranica 27.5 (2020): 2258-2263. I.F. 1.4, Category “X”
    15. Bangwar, D. K., Saand, A., Keerio, M.A., & Zardari, M. A "A new approach to improving durability of rice husk ash blended concrete with re-dispersible polymer powder." Scientia Iranica. Transaction A, Civil Engineering 27.4 (2020): 1858-1865. I.F. 1.4, Category “X”
    16. Bangwar, D. K., Saand, A., Bhutto, M. A., Zardari, M. A., & Keerio, M. A "Reducing the Effect of Carbonation and Corrosion in Rice Husk Ash Concrete by Incorporating Polymer." Tehnički vjesnik 26.3 (2019): 881-884. I.F. 1.0.
    17. Keerio M.A, Saand Adullah, Aneel Kumar & Narian Das "Effect of metakaolin developed from natural material Soorh on fresh and hardened properties of self-compacting concrete." Innovative Infrastructure Solutions 6 (2021): 1-10. I.F. 2.3, Category “W”
    18. Saand, Abdullah, Keerio M.A, and Daddan khan bangwar. "Effect of metakaolin developed from local natural material soorh on workability, compressive strength, ultrasonic pulse velocity and drying shrinkage of concrete." Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment 10.2 (2017): 115-122. Category “Y”
    19. N ul karim Bhatti, N., Samo, S. R., Keerio, M. A., Ahsan, A., & Ansari, A. A. "An analysis of diurnal air temperature range change and its components in shaheed benazir abad sindh." Civil Engineering Journal 2 (2019). Category “Y”
    20. Saand, A., Ali, T., Keerio, M. A., & Bangwar, D. K.. "Experimental study on the use of rice husk ash as partial cement replacement in aerated concrete." Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research 9.4 (2019): 4534-4537, Category “Y”
    21. Soomro, M. A., Bangwar, D. K., Soomro, M. A., & Keerio, M. A.. "3D Numerical Analysis of the Effects of an Advancing Tunnel on an Existing Loaded Pile Group." Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research 8.1 (2018): 2520-2525. Category “Y”
    22. Samo, S. R., Saand, A., Keerio, M. A., & Bhuriro, A. A. "Ground Water Quality Assessment of Daur Taluka, Shaheed Benazir Abad." Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research 8.2 (2018): 2785-2789. . Category “Y”
    23. Samo, S. R., Bhatti, N., Saand, A., Keerio, M. A., & Bangwar, D. K.. "Temporal analysis of temperature and precipitation trends in Shaheed Benazir Abad Sindh, Pakistan." Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research 7.6 (2017): 2171-2176. . Category “Y”
    24. Bangwar, D. K., Saand, A., Keerio, M. A., Soomro, M. A., & Laghari, A. N. "Replacement of coarse aggregate with locally available brick aggregate." Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research 7.6 (2017): 2266-2267. Category “Y”
    25. Saand, Abdullah, Keerio Manthar Ali, and Daddan Khan Bangwar. "Effect of soorh metakaolin on concrete compressive strength and durability." Engineering Technology & Applied Science Research 7.6 (2017): 2210-2214.Category “Y”
    26. Bangwar, D. K., Saand, A., Keerio, M. A., Soomro, M. A., & Bhatti, N. "Development of an amorphous silica from rice husk waste." Engineering, Technology and Applied Science Research 7.6 (2017): 2184-2188. . Category “Y”
    27. Soomro, Mukhtiar Ali, Keerio M.A, and D. K. Bangwar. "3D centrifuge modeling of the effect of twin tunneling to an existing pile group." Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research 7.5 (2017): 2030-2040.Category “Y”
    28. Khan, J. S., Khoso, S., Iqbal, Z., Sohu, S., & Keerio, M. A. "An outlook of ozone air pollution through comparative analysis of artificial neural network, regression, and sensitivity models." Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research 8.5 (2018): 3387-3391.Category “Y”
    29. Soomro, M. A., Memon, K. F., Soomro, M. A., Memon, A., & Keerio, M. A."Single Pile Settlement and Load Transfer Mechanism due to Excavation in Silty Clay." Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research 8.1 (2018): 2485-2492. Category “Y”
    30. Memon, N. A., Memon, M. A., Lakho, N. A., Memon, F. A., Keerio, M. A., & Memon, A. N. "A review on self-compacting concrete with cementitious materials and fibers." Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research 8.3 (2018): 2969-2974.Category “Y”
    31. Keerio, M. A., Lakhiar, M. T., & Sohu, S. Comparative Study on Flexural Performance of Foamed Concrete Beam Containing Plastic Fibres. International Journal of Sustainable Construction Engineering and Technology, (2019). 10(1).
    32. Dahri, A., Saand, A., Bhangwar, D., Keerio, M., & Mastoi, A. (2022). Experimental Study of Effects of Efflorescence Control Admixture in Cement Mortar. Quaid-E-Awam University Research Journal of Engineering, Science & Technology, Nawabshah., 20(02), 71-76.
    33. GSS Solangi, GKS Sahito, Keerio M.A (2021) “The Effects of Coir Fibers on Workability and Strength Properties of Concrete” Neutron 20 (2), 143-148.
    34. A Abro, A Kumar, M.A Keerio, N Bheel (2021)“An investigation on compressive strength of concrete blended with groundnut shell ash” Neutron 20 (2), 123-127.
    35. MZ Jamali, GS Solangi, MA Keerio (2020) “Assessment of Groundwater Quality of Taluka Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan” International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research 11 (5), 795-797.
    36. A Soltani, S Khoso, MA Keerio, A Formisano (2019) “Assessment of physical and mechanical properties of concrete produced from various Portland cement brands” Open Journal of Composite Materials 9 (04), 327
    37. S Khoso, MA Keerio, AA Ansari, JS Khan, KD Bangwar (2017) “Effects of rice husk ash and recycled aggregates on mechanical properties of concrete” International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research 8, 1832-1835
    38. MA Keerio, S Sohu, SA Mangi, NK Bhatti, K Ullah “Significant causative factors of delay in road construction projects in Pakistan” Engineering Science and Technology International Research Journal 1 (2), 59-63
    39. MA Keerio, S Khoso, JS Khan, AA Ansari, NK Bhatti “The effect of Waste Glass as Partial Replacement of cement on Properties of Concrete” Engineering Science and Technology International Research Journal 1 (1), 59-63
    40. Keerio M.A, Sajjad Ali Mangi, Samiullah Sohu, QadirBakhsh Jamali “Major Factors of Budget Overrun in Construction of Road Projects of Sindh Province, Pakistan” Engineering Science & Technology international research Journal 1 (2), 28-32
    41. A Saand, MA Keerio, R Juj, S Khoso, DK Bangwar “Utilization of waste glass as partial replacement of fine aggregate in concrete” Engineering Science and Technology International Research Journal 1 (1), 28-32
    42. DK Bangwar, A Saand, MA Keerio (2017) “Rice Husk Ash as a Potential Supplementary Cementing Material” DK Bangwar, A Saand, MA Keerio (2017) “Rice Husk Ash as a Potential Supplementary Cementing Material” Engineering Science and Technology International Research Journal 1 (1), 72-76

    Conference Research papers

    1. Mir Zafarullah Jamali1,*, Samiullah Sohu1, Ahmed Faraz Abro1, Salim Khoso1, Manthar Ali Keerio2, Sadam Hussain Jakhrani2, Ayaz Ali Mandan2, Jabir Ali Keryio2 (2024)“Assessment of chemical properties of groundwater quality of larkana city” 2nd International Multidisciplinary Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering Technology-2024(2nd IMCEET-2024)6–8th March 2024, BBSUTSD, Khairpur.
    2. Manthar Ali Keerio1*, Muhammad Safdar2, Janib Ali Shah2, Jabir Ali Keryio (2024)“ Suitability of soorh natural material as a soil stabilizer for loamy soil” 2nd International Multidisciplinary Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering Technology-2024(2nd IMCEET-2024)6–8th March 2024, BBSUTSD, Khairpur.
    3. Manthar Ali Keerio1,*, Sadam Hussain Jakhrani1, Jabir Ali Keryio1, Ayaz Ali Mandan1, Noman Sial1(2024)“ Effect of local metakaolin on the properties of no fine concrete” 2nd International Multidisciplinary Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering Technology-2024(2nd IMCEET-2024)6–8th March 2024, BBSUTSD, Khairpur.
    4. Manthar Ali Keerio1,*, Fatiha Batool1, Jabir Ali Keryio1, Sadam Hussain Jakhrani1, Bilawal Ali1, Waseem Shahid1, Umair Ali11(2024)“ Effect of marble dust on stability of soil” 2nd International Multidisciplinary Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering Technology-2024(2nd IMCEET-2024)6–8th March 2024, BBSUTSD, Khairpur.
    5. Manthar Ali Keerio1,*, Fatiha Batool1, Jabir Ali Keryio1, Sadam Hussain Jakhrani1, Bilawal Ali1, Waseem Shahid1, Umair Ali11(2024)“ Effect of marble dust on stability of soil” 2nd International Multidisciplinary Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering Technology-2024(2nd IMCEET-2024)6–8th March 2024, BBSUTSD, Khairpur
    6. S Sohu, HB Mari, MA Keerio, NUK Bhatti, SA Mangi, SA Abbasi “Causes of Delay in Construction of Dams In Pakistan” Proceedings of First International Conference on Industrial Engineering and …
    7. S Sohu, HB Mari, M Ali, ZA Sohu, AH Abdullah, S Nagapan “A theoretical review of the critical factors of cost overrun in Pakistan construction projects” Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Industrial Engineering and …
    8. Keerio, M. A et al (2023) “ Effect of silica fume on the compressive strength of mortar against fire” presented in 1st IMCEET, BBSUTSD, Khairpur 9-11th May 2023.
    9. Keerio, M. A et al (2023) “ Effect of waste glass on the compressive strength of mortar against fire” presented in 1st IMCEET, BBSUTSD, Khairpur 9-11th May 2023.
    10. Keerio, M. A et al (2023) “ Combined effect of silica fume and waste glass on the compressive strength of mortar against fire” presented in 1st IMCEET, BBSUTSD, Khairpur 9-11th May 2023.
    11. Keerio, M. A et al (2023) “Assessing the chemical properties of drinking water of UC Ratokot of Taluka Larkana Sindh Pakistan using water quality index (WQI) model and Geo spatial tools” presented in 1st IMCEET, BBSUTSD, Khairpur 9-11th May 2023.
    12. Keerio, M. A et al (2023) “Assessing the Physico-Biological parameters of drinking water of UC Ratokot of Taluka Larkana Sindh Pakistan using water quality index (WQI) model and Geo spatial tools” presented in 1st IMCEET, BBSUTSD, Khairpur 9-11th May 2023.
    13. Keerio, M. A et al (2023) “Assessment of the Biological properties of groundwater quality of Larkana city” presented in 1st IMCEET, BBSUTSD, Khairpur 9-11th May 2023.
    14. Samo, S.R, Makhwani, K.C, Keerio, M. A, Muzzafer Ali (2023) “Assessment of Physicochemical parameters of water quality of drinking water supplied to Airport area of Sukkur Sindh.” presented in 1st IMCEET, BBSUTSD, Khairpur 9-11th May 2023.
    15. Samo, S.R, Makhwani, K.C, Keerio, M. A, Muzzafer Ali (2023) “Assessment of Physicochemical parameters of water quality of drinking water supplied to Nimaish area of Sukkur Sindh and its remedial measures.” presented in 1st IMCEET, BBSUTSD, Khairpur 9-11th May 2023.
    16. Keerio, M. A. (2023) “Assessment of Biological parameters of water quality of drinking water supplied to Nimaish area of Sukkur Sindh and its remedial measures.” presented in 1st IMCEET, BBSUTSD, Khairpur 9-11th May 2023.
    17. Keerio, M. A et al (2023) “An investigation on use of local natural material Soorh as a soil stabilizer” presented in 1st IMCEET, BBSUTSD, Khairpur 9-11th May 2023.
    18. Keerio, M. A et al (2023) “Effect of paper pin on selected properties of concrete” presented in 1st IMCEET, BBSUTSD, Khairpur 9-11th May 2023.
    19. Keerio, M. A et al (2023) “Effect of Nail fibers on selected properties of concrete” presented in 1st IMCEET, BBSUTSD, Khairpur 9-11th May 2023
    20. Keerio, M. A et al (2023) “Effect of waste glass on the compressive strength of mortar” presented in 1st IMCEET, BBSUTSD, Khairpur 9-11th May 2023.
    21. Keerio, M. A et al (2023) “Influence of fly ash on the compressive strength of mortar against fire” presented in 1st IMCEET, BBSUTSD, Khairpur 9-11th May 2023.
    22. Keerio, M. A et al (2023) “study on combined effect of fly ash  and waste glass on the compressive strength of mortar” presented in 1st IMCEET, BBSUTSD, Khairpur 9-11th May 2023.
    23. Keerio, M. A et al (2023) “study on the effect of pozzolanic material of Dadu the compressive strength of mortar” presented in 1st IMCEET, BBSUTSD, Khairpur 9-11th May 2023.
    24. Keerio, M. A et al (2023) “Assessment of the chemical properties of groundwater quality of Larkana city” presented in 1st IMCEET, BBSUTSD, Khairpur 9-11th May 2023.
    25. Keerio, M. A et al (2023) “Assessment of  the physico-biological properties of groundwater quality of Larkana city” presented in 1st IMCEET, BBSUTSD, Khairpur 9-11th May 2023
    26. Keerio, M. A et al (2023) “Assessing the Physico-Biological parameters of drinking water of UC Ratokot of Taluka Larkana Sindh using water quality indicators” presented in 1st IMCEET, BBSUTSD, Khairpur 9-11th May 2023.

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Prof. Dr. Manthar Ali Keerio
Postal Address: Office of the Dean, Faculty of Engineering Technology, BBSUTSD, Khairpur Mirs, 66020, Sindh, Pakistan.
Phone: 0243-687042
Fax: 0243-920171
E-mail: mantharali@bbsutsd.edu.pk