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Faculty of Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering is one of the first faculties that were established at Albaha University. The Faculty has five scientific departments: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture and Computer Engineering. Each department has a program that grant a bachelor's degree in engineering. The Faculty seeks to provide its students with a distinctive learning environment that contributes to the preparation of highly qualified engineers to contribute to the development of the Kingdom.

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Department of Civil Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering

Overview

The Civil Engineering Department was established after the foundation of the Faculty of Engineering in 1426/1427 AH to contribute to meeting the Kingdom's need for civil engineers. The civil engineering program qualifies students according to a study plan that extends for five academic years, during which the department works to build a scientific base that includes many engineering skills and knowledge in the fields of civil engineering, such as land and aerial surveying and all of its field applications, theories of structural analysis, in addition of traffic and transportation engineering applications and road networks design, as well as branches of irrigation, hydraulics, water resources, hydrology, water supply networks, sewage, sanitary and environmental engineering.

More information : Civil Engineering Department Handbook
VEDIO: VEDIO CIVLE ENGINEERING 

Message from the Head of Civil Engineering Department

We are delighted to have you join us as we embark on each new academic year. Our department provides students with the highest quality education in civil engineering, and we are proud of our commitment to excellence. Our faculty and staff are passionate about their work and strive to create an environment that encourages learning, innovation, and collaboration.

As a student in our department, you will have access to a wide range of courses and research opportunities. We offer courses in structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, water resources engineering, transportation engineering, construction management, environmental engineering, and more. Our faculty members are experts in their fields and will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in your chosen career path.

In addition to our course offerings, we also provide students with numerous research opportunities. Our faculty members are actively engaged in research projects that span a variety of topics related to civil engineering. We encourage students to participate in these projects as they gain valuable experience while making meaningful contributions to the field.

We also offer several student organizations that provide opportunities for networking and professional development. These organizations host events throughout the year such as guest lectures from industry professionals, panel discussions with alumni, field trips to local construction sites, and more.

Finally, our department is committed to providing students with the resources they need for success both inside and outside of the classroom. We look forward to having you join us! If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out – we’re here for you.

 

Dr. Abdulaziz Alzahrani

Assistant Professor and Head of Civil Engineering Department             

 

Academic Programs

The department offers one undergraduate program and offers post-graduate programs toward the Master of Science:

Admissions: Explore our comprehensive guide detailing the application process for both national and international students. Whether you're just starting your research or are ready to apply, this guide will answer your questions and guide you through the admissions process. (Link to Admission Guide)

Mission

Providing sophisticated academic education to graduate qualified civil engineers to meet the needs of the labor market, contribute to community service, and keep up with the professional development through self-learning and scientific research.

Objectives

The objectives of the civil engineering program are summarized as follows:

  • Prepare graduates to become qualified engineers in the field of civil engineering.

  • Prepare graduates to work and communicate professionally and ethically with stakeholders in the labor market.

  • Prepare qualified graduates to be admitted to postgraduate programs.

Code of Ethic

Al-Baha University values personal integrity. As a student at the Civil department, you are committed to respecting the faculty members, staff, and workers of the university's employees, and not exposing them to harm by word or deed in any way whatsoever. Also, you must commit to respecting the rules and arrangements related to the conduct and attending lectures. The student is committed to honesty, not attributing the work of others to himself, and avoiding cheating or participating in it by any way. The Code of Ethics of Al-Baha University may be found at:

Supporting Your Academic Journey

Students' Rights & Responsibilities: Understanding your rights and responsibilities as a student is essential. This section provides a detailed overview to ensure you are informed and prepared for a successful and enriching learning experience. (Link to Students Duties & Rights)

Student Complaints & Grievances: If you encounter any academic or non-academic concerns, this section outlines the process for submitting complaints and appeals. We are committed to fostering a fair and transparent environment, and this resource will guide you through the resolution process. (Link to Students Complaints & Grievance)

We encourage you to explore these resources and contact our dedicated staff with any questions you may have.  We are here to support your success!

 

Faculty of the Civil Engineering Department

The department has 28 faculty members, including 6 Saudis employed by the department and 5 Saudis enrolled in master's or doctoral programs. The remaining 17 faculty members are non-Saudis on a contract basis.

Staff Directory

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Name

Information

Web page

1

Abdulaziz S. Alzahrani

  • Head of Civil Engineering Department
  • Assistant Professor
  • Water Resources and Environmental
  • Contact: aseidan@bu.edu.sa

https://bu.edu.sa/web/aseidan

2

Ahmed M. El-Sheikh

https://bu.edu.sa/web/aelsheikh

3

Jamil A. Almaqtari

https://bu.edu.sa/web/jnaji

4

Osman M. Najjar

https://bu.edu.sa/web/onajjar

5

Brahim M. Bousalem

https://bu.edu.sa/web/embousalem

6

Nagi Z. Mohammed

https://bu.edu.sa/web/nzomrawi

7

Amr B. Mohamed

https://bu.edu.sa/web/d.amro

8

Ahmed E. Elsaied

https://bu.edu.sa/web/a.elzoghby

9

Mohamed M. Elshemy

  • Coordinator of the Faculty Registration Department
  • Associate Professor
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Contact: melshemy@bu.edu.sa

https://bu.edu.sa/web/melshemy

10

Ahmed M. Abdelbaki

https://bu.edu.sa/web/aa.ahmed

11

Khalid A. Alkhuzai

  • Dean, Faculty of Engineering
  • Associate Professor
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Contact: kalkhuzai@bu.edu.sa

https://bu.edu.sa/web/kalkhuzai

12

Abbas M. Alshahari

  • Graduation Projects Committee
  • Assistant Professor
  • Structural Engineering
  • Contact: aalshehari@bu.edu.sa

https://bu.edu.sa/web/aalshehari

13

Saif E. Eldeen

https://bu.edu.sa/web/sayousef

14

Salih Y. Arbab

  • Summer training coordinator
  • Assistant Professor
  • Differential Geometry
  • Contact: sarbab@bu.edu.sa

https://bu.edu.sa/web/sarbab

15

Abusamra A. Yousif

https://bu.edu.sa/web/ayousif

16

Sami H. Tagalwi

https://bu.edu.sa/web/shassan

17

Babikir A. Mobarak

https://bu.edu.sa/web/bmobarak

18

Raed N. Alahmadi

 

19

Ahmed A. Elbarbary

https://bu.edu.sa/web/aelbarbary

20

Mohanned A. Alghamdi

  • Vice Dean of the Deanship of Quality and Development for Quality and Accreditation Affairs
  • Assistant Professor
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Contact: m.ghamdi@bu.edu.sa

https://bu.edu.sa/web/m.ghamdi

21

Moustafa H. Saad

  • Assistant Professor
  • Reinforced Concrete Structures Design
  • Contact: M.saad@bu.edu.sa

https://bu.edu.sa/web/m.saad

22

Abdulelah S. Aljohani

  • Vice Dean of Engineering College for Postgraduate Studies, Research and Innovation
  • Assistant Professor
  • Construction Project Management
  • Contact: aaljohani@bu.edu.sa

 

23

Mohammed A. Sulaiman

https://bu.edu.sa/web/msulaiman

 

Other Teaching Staff

At the beginning of the academic year 1445 AH, there were five scholarship students at Civil engineering department, four of whom were pursuing a doctoral degree and one of whom was pursuing a master's degree.

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Name

Subspecialty

Degree

Rank

1

Nami A. Alsalami

Transportation and Traffic Engineering

PhD

Lecturer

2

Youssef R. Almaliki

Water Resources Engineering

PhD

Lecturer

3

Sultan M. Alessa

Structural Engineering

Master

Teaching Assistant

4

Mohammad S. Alshehri

Water Resources Engineering

PhD

Teaching Assistant

5

Ali H. Alghamdi

Structural Engineering

PhD

Teaching Assistant

laboratories

Civil Engineering Department has 6 educational laboratories that allow the student to have practical applications, and thus the student is sufficiently qualified for any practical application of the materials that he studied theoretically. So, besides the theoretical portion, the students are qualified to perform selected laboratory experiments in different laboratories of the Department. These laboratories include a Computer Lab, Surveying Lab, Hydraulic Lab, Soil Mechanics Lab, Strength of Materials and Concrete Lab, and Traffic and Transportation Lab.

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Share Your Feedback!

Civil Engineering Students, we invite you to participate in a survey by clicking the following link:

Also, Graduates and stakeholders, we invite you to participate in a survey and we will be happy to hear your feedback by clicking the following link:

NEWS

- posted on Nov. 1, 2023

Congratulations

The Department of Civil Engineering is pleased to extend its warmest congratulations to Dr. Khalid A. Alkhuzai on the renewal election as Dean of the College of Engineering. The department wishes Dr. Khalid continued success in continuing his academic and administrative career.

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- posted on Dec. 5, 2023

Honored

On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, the Department of Civil Engineering held a meeting to recognize several faculty members for their significant contributions to the department’s ongoing development.

The department chair commended the faculty members' dedication and expressed the department's commitment to achieving full academic accreditation. The chair also encouraged all faculty members to continue their efforts in support of this important goal.

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- posted on Dec. 21, 2023

Congratulations

The Department of Civil Engineering is honored to congratulate Dr. Mohammad A. Sulaiman on his recent assigned as a consultant to the University Vice President and supervisor of the operational departments. The Department of Civil Engineering extends our warmest wishes to Dr. Suleiman for continued success in his new role.

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- posted on Feb. 21, 2024

Congratulations

Dr. Mohanned A. Alghamdi received the prestigious Engineer Tarek Al-Kasabi Award for Excellence in Civil Engineering in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, specifically for his contributions to the field of environmental engineering.

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- posted on Mar. 07, 2024

Announcement 

Al-Baha University, represented by the Deanship of Admission and Registration, announces the schedule of lectures during the blessed month of #Ramadan for the year 1445 AH in the link below:

https://x.com/BahaUniversity/status/1765758700768113073?s=20

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- posted on Mar. 11, 2024

Congratulations

The Civil Engineering Department extends its deep congratulations to Dr. Saif E. Eldeen on his well-deserved selection as a member of the Permanent Committee for the Support of Institutional and Programmatic Accreditation Projects. Dr. AEldeen's expertise makes him an invaluable asset to this committee, and we are confident that he will make significant contributions to its important work.

The department wishes Dr. Eldeen all the best in his new role and looks forward to his continued success.

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- posted on Mar. 25, 2024

Event

The Civil Engineering Department cooperated with the Deanship of Student Affairs and the Partnerships and Social Responsibility Agency in Al Baha Municipality, in an event called “Saudi Day for Social Responsibility” at the Ramadan Nights Festival in the central area of ​​Al Baha City. The Department of Civil Engineering extends our thanks to student: Abdulaziz for participating in this event.

https://twitter.com/bahauniversity/status/1772297641419809061?s=12

 

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- posted on Apr. 30, 2024

Congratulations

The Department of Civil Engineering is pleased to announce that Dr. Abdulaziz Alzahrani has been selected as a member of the Permanent Committee for Endowments and AWQAF Investments for the year 2024. The Department of Civil Engineering extends our warmest wishes to Dr. Alzahrani for continued success in his new role.

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- posted on May 17, 2024

Event

Mr. Mohammed Al-Shehri, a scholar from the Department of Civil Engineering at Al-Baha University, participates as a judge in the Earth and Environmental Sciences category of the [ISEF] global competition for research in Los Angeles, which is supported by [Google]. 
 More information about the event can be found on the  Society for Science website.

Events and important dates

  • Final deadline to drop a class or course (Event Date: 07/05/2024)
  • Start of final exams (Event Date: 28/05/2024)
  • End of final exams (Event Date: 10/06/2024)
  • Start of end-of-year break (Event Date: 10/06/2024)
  • Start of receiving requests for internal and external transfer (Event Date: 30/06/2024)
  • End of receiving requests for internal and external transfer (Event Date: 04/07/2024)
  • The beginning of Academic Year 1446Ah (Event Date: 18/08/2024)