Noor Zainab Habib

About

Dr Noor Zainab Habib joined Heriot -Watt University in 2016 as an Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering in the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society at Heriot-Watt University. She completed her Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) in Civil Engineering and Master of Science (MSc) in Transportation Engineering from N.E.D University of Engineering and Technology Karachi, Pakistan. She was awarded a PhD degree in Civil Engineering in 2013 from Univiersiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia for her completion of her research in rheological and morphological analysis of polymer modified bituminous mixes and their effect on asphalt mix properties. Noor’s research interest of civil engineering materials includes pavement materials, sustainable and green building materials, and effective utilization of waste generated from local and industrial sources as a constructive building material. Noor’s research work of utilization of waste vegetable oil as an effective building binder for the construction of roofing tiles which totally eliminated the use of any kind of cementitious binder or water during its production and manufacturing. This research was awarded a Gold Medal in the category of Invention at the 28th International Invention, Innovation and Technology exhibition (ITEX) 2017 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Dr Noor is an active researcher with research collaboration outside U.A.E. She has been working as an external foreign research collaborator since 2016 with Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia, and various universities. She is also working on Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia Grant Funding. Her research outputs to date includes 25 peer-reviewed journal articles and two book chapters. Based on Dr Noor’s research expertise in pavement and green building material she has been appointed as a grant evaluator for Chile Ministry of Science for the funding of FONDECYT-CHILE, 2021. She also serves as a reviewer for the international journals such as Construction and Building materials, Cleaner Materials, and International Journal of Pavement Technology.

Work

Heriot-Watt University

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Heriot-Watt University Dubai

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Assistant Professor

United Arab Emirates

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Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

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Assistant Professor

Malaysia

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Education

Heriot-Watt University

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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PGCAP

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

Malaysia
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PhD

Publications

Fly Ash as Sustainable Modifier, Using RSM as Modelling and Optimization Tool

2024 International Conference on Sustainable Technology and Engineering (i-COSTE)

conference-paper

Soft computing applications in asphalt pavement: A comprehensive review of data-driven techniques using response surface methodology and machine learning

Journal of Road Engineering

journal-article

Predictive modelling of volumetric and Marshall properties of asphalt mixtures modified with waste tire-derived char: A statistical neural network approach

Journal of Road Engineering

journal-article

Predicting the Influence of Pulverized Oil Palm Clinker as a Sustainable Modifier on Bituminous Concrete Fatigue Life: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals through Statistical and Predictive Analysis

Sustainability

journal-article

Mixture Design-Based Performance Optimization via Response Surface Methodology and Moisture Durability Study for Palm Oil Clinker Fine Modified Bitumen Asphalt Mixtures

International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology

journal-article

Predicting the Influence of Pulverized Oil Palm Clinker as a Sustainable Modifier on Bituminous Concrete Fatigue Life: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals through Statistical and Predictive Analysis

Sustainability

journal-article

Bioeconomy for Sustainable Building and Construction Practices

Bioeconomy for Sustainability

book-chapter

Sustainable production of eco-friendly roofing tile using methyl ester residue as the alternative binder – A preliminary study

Construction and Building Materials

journal-article

Feasibility Evaluation of Waste Palm Oil Clinker Powder as a Fillers Substitute for Eco-Friendly Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement

International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology

journal-article

Predicting the Influence of Pulverized Oil Palm Clinker as a Sustainable Modifier on Bituminous Concrete Fatigue Life: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals through Statistical and Predictive Analysis

Sustainability

journal-article

Predictive modeling of fatigue and rutting parameters for asphalt cement modified with pretreated oil palm clinker using artificial neural network algorithms to enhance pavement performance

Discover Civil Engineering

journal-article

A Comprehensive Review of Biochar Utilization for Low-Carbon Flexible Asphalt Pavements

Sustainability (Switzerland)

journal-article

Optimizing biochar-based geopolymer composites for enhanced water resistance in asphalt mixes

Journal of Engineering and Applied Science

journal-article

A Comprehensive Overview of the Utilization of Recycled Waste Materials and Technologies in Asphalt Pavements

Processes

journal-article

Modeling and optimization of asphalt content, waste palm oil clinker powder and waste rice straw ash for sustainable asphalt paving employing response surface methodology: A pilot study

Cleaner Materials

journal-article

Modeling and optimization of asphalt content, waste palm oil clinker powder and waste rice straw ash for sustainable asphalt paving employing response surface methodology: A pilot study

Cleaner Materials

journal-article

A Comprehensive Review of Biochar Utilization for Low-Carbon Flexible Asphalt Pavements

Sustainability

journal-article

Modeling and optimization of rheological properties and aging resistance of asphalt binder incorporating palm oil mill waste using response surface methodology

Journal of Infrastructure Intelligence and Resilience

journal-article

Feasibility Evaluation of Waste Palm Oil Clinker Powder as a Fillers Substitute for Eco-Friendly Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement

International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology

journal-article

Recycling of treated alum sludge and glycerine pitch in the production of eco-friendly roofing tiles: Physical properties, durability, and leachability

Journal of Building Engineering

journal-article

Recycling of treated alum sludge and glycerine pitch in the production of eco-friendly roofing tiles: Physical properties, durability, and leachability

Journal of Building Engineering

journal-article

An Attempt to Maximize the Use of Used Cooking Oil and Fly Ash in the Production of Green Roofing Tile

International Journal of Sustainable Construction Engineering and Technology

journal-article

An Attempt to Maximize the Use of Used Cooking Oil and Fly Ash in the Production of Green Roofing Tile

International Journal of Sustainable Construction Engineering and Technology

journal-article

Comparison of Response Surface Methodology and Artificial Neural Network approach in predicting the performance and properties of palm oil clinker fine modified asphalt mixtures

Construction and Building Materials

journal-article

Comparison of Response Surface Methodology and Artificial Neural Network approach in predicting the performance and properties of palm oil clinker fine modified asphalt mixtures

Construction and Building Materials

journal-article

Mixture Design-Based Performance Optimization via Response Surface Methodology and Moisture Durability Study for Palm Oil Clinker Fine Modified Bitumen Asphalt Mixtures

International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology

journal-article

Application and circular economy prospects of palm oil waste for eco-friendly asphalt pavement industry: A review

Journal of Road Engineering

journal-article

Application of nano silica particles to improve high-temperature rheological performance of tyre pyrolysis oil-modified bitumen

Road Materials and Pavement Design

journal-article

Application of nano silica particles to improve high-temperature rheological performance of tyre pyrolysis oil-modified bitumen

Road Materials and Pavement Design

journal-article

Sustainable Production of Roofing Tiles Using Glycerine Pitch as An Alternative Binder

IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science

conference-paper

Chemical investigation and process optimization of glycerine pitch in the green production of roofing tiles

Journal of Building Engineering

journal-article

Chemical investigation and process optimization of glycerine pitch in the green production of roofing tiles

Journal of Building Engineering

journal-article

Modeling and design optimization of reclaimed asphalt pavement containing crude palm oil using response surface methodology

Construction and Building Materials

journal-article

Rutting Prevention of Bituminous Mastic Using Microencapsulation Phase Change Material

Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering

journal-article

Modeling and design optimization of reclaimed asphalt pavement containing crude palm oil using response surface methodology

Construction and Building Materials

journal-article

Rutting Prevention of Bituminous Mastic Using Microencapsulation Phase Change Material

Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering

journal-article

Investigation of Dubai Tram Safety Challenges and Road User Behavior Through Tram Driver’s Opinion Survey

Advances in Human Factors of Transportation

conference-paper

Blended waste oil as alternative binder for the production of environmental friendly roofing tiles

Journal of Cleaner Production

journal-article

Blended waste oil as alternative binder for the production of environmental friendly roofing tiles

Journal of Cleaner Production

journal-article

Investigation of Dubai Tram Safety Challenges and Road User Behavior Through Tram Driver’s Opinion Survey

Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing

book

Encapsulation of the oil-starch binder for the production of decorative floor tiles

Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Waste and Resource Management

journal-article

Encapsulation of the oil-starch binder for the production of decorative floor tiles

Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Waste and Resource Management

journal-article

A Qualitative Investigation of Professional Driver Behavior Due to Socio-Economic, Cultural, Religious Factors and Its Impact on Dubai Road Safety

Advances in Human Aspects of Transportation

conference-paper

A Qualitative Investigation of Professional Driver Behavior Due to Socio-Economic, Cultural, Religious Factors and Its Impact on Dubai Road Safety

Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing

book

Catalyzed waste engine oil as alternative binder of roofing tiles – Chemical analysis and optimization of parameters

Journal of Cleaner Production

journal-article

Catalyzed waste engine oil as alternative binder of roofing tiles – Chemical analysis and optimization of parameters

Journal of Cleaner Production

journal-article

Catalyzed waste engine oil as alternative binder of roofing tiles – Chemical analysis and optimization of parameters

Journal of Cleaner Production

journal-article

Fluxing as a new tool for bitumen rheological characterization and the use of time-concentration shift factor (ac)

Construction and Building Materials

journal-article

Fluxing as a new tool for bitumen rheological characterization and the use of time-concentration shift factor (ac)

Construction and Building Materials

journal-article

Production of environmentally friendly roofing tiles using palm oil as a binder

Green Materials

journal-article

Production of environmentally friendly roofing tiles using palm oil as a binder

Green Materials

journal-article

Production of environmentally friendly roofing tiles using palm oil as a binder

Green Materials

journal-article

International Conference on Advances in Sustainable Construction Materials & Civil Engineering Systems (ASCMCES-17)

MATEC Web of Conferences 120, 07002 (2017)

conference-paper

Investigation on the effect of phase segregation on the mechanical properties of polymer modified bitumen using analytical and morphological tools

MATEC Web of Conferences

journal-article

Investigation on the effect of phase segregation on the mechanical properties of polymer modified bitumen using analytical and morphological tools

MATEC Web of Conferences

journal-article

Investigation on the effect of phase segregation on the mechanical properties of polymer modified bitumen using analytical and morphological tools

MATEC Web of Conferences

conference-paper

Utilization of ethyl cellulose polymer and waste materials for roofing tile production

IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science

journal-article

Utilization of ethyl cellulose polymer and waste materials for roofing tile production

IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science

conference-paper

Used engine oil as alternate binder for buildings – a comparative study

Proceedings of the ICE - Waste and Resource Management

journal-article

Used engine oil as alternate binder for buildings - A comparative study

Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Waste and Resource Management

journal-article

Utilization of catalyzed waste vegetable oil as a binder for the production of environmentally friendly roofing tiles

Journal of Cleaner Production

journal-article

Utilization of catalyzed waste vegetable oil as a binder for the production of environmentally friendly roofing tiles

Journal of Cleaner Production

journal-article

Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Vege Roofing Tiles: An Innovative Bio-Composite

Materials Science Forum

journal-article

Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Vege Roofing Tiles: An Innovative Bio-Composite

Materials Science Forum

journal-article

Sustainable and eco-friendly vege roofing tiles: An innovative bio-composite

Materials Science Forum

book

Use of Graphene Oxide as a Bitumen Modifier

Advanced Materials Research

journal-article

Use of Graphene Oxide as a Bitumen Modifier: An Innovative Process Optimization Study

Advanced Materials Research

journal-article

Compatibility of Plastomeric Modified Bituminous Blends: Its Effect on the Performance Behavior of Modified Bituminous Mixture

InCIEC 2014

book-chapter

Compatibility of Plastomeric Modified Bituminous Blends: Its Effect on the Performance Behavior of Modified Bituminous Mixture

InCIEC 2014

other

Deformation Behavior of Virgin and Polypropylene Modified Bituminous Mixture

International Journal of Environmental and Ecological Engineering

conference-paper

Creep Behavior of Polyethylene Modified Bituminous Mixture

APCBEE Procedia

journal-article

Effect of Polymer Dispersion on the Rheology and Morphology of Polymer Modified Bituminous Blend

RILEM Book Series, Volume 4

book-chapter

Effect of polymer dispersion on the Rheology and morphology of polymer modified bituminous blend

RILEM Bookseries

book

Effect of Polymer Dispersion on the Rheology and Morphology of Polymer Modified Bituminous Blend

7th RILEM International Conference on Cracking in Pavements

other

The application of modern analytical techniques to study rheology and morphology of polymer modified bitumen

2011 National Postgraduate Conference - Energy and Sustainability: Exploring the Innovative Minds, NPC 2011

conference-paper

The application of modern analytical techniques to study rheology and morphology of polymer modified bitumen

2011 National Postgraduate Conference

conference-paper

Rheological properties of polyethylene and polypropylene modified bitumen

World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology

journal-article