Associate Professor of Civil Engineering · University of Prince Mugrin
Reinforced concrete · Seismic response · Sustainable construction · AI in engineering education
Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Prince Mugrin, Medina. Head of the College of Engineering Curriculum Committee and the Department Quality Assurance Committee; former Head of the Civil Engineering Department (2017–2024). Over three decades in structural engineering — from governmental engineering service in Egypt to academia across Egypt, Libya, and Saudi Arabia — with a research focus on the seismic behaviour of RC buildings on sloped terrain, projectile-resistant concrete, and structural strengthening.
01 — About
Dr. Mohamed Laissy is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Prince Mugrin (UPM) in Medina, Saudi Arabia, and the former Head of the Civil Engineering Department (2017–2024). He currently chairs the College of Engineering Curriculum Committee and the Department Quality Assurance Committee. His career spans more than thirty years across structural engineering practice and academia — including fifteen years of governmental engineering service in Egypt, rising to a senior engineering role, followed by academic appointments in Egypt, Libya, and Saudi Arabia.
His research centres on the seismic behaviour of reinforced concrete buildings — particularly on sloped terrain in Saudi Arabia — the design of projectile-resistant concrete using ceramics, fibres, and high-toughness materials, and the strengthening and preservation of existing structures such as the historic Makhet Castle on the Hejaz Railway.
As former department head (2017–2024) and a member of UPM's University Council, he leads curriculum design, program-level assessment, and academic accreditation — chairing the College of Engineering Curriculum Committee and the Department Quality Assurance Committee, serving as an internal auditor and NCAAA accreditation reviewer, and contributing to the institutional accreditation UPM was awarded in 2022.
02 — Research
A cohesive program studying how reinforced concrete buildings behave under seismic and impact loads, how existing structures can be preserved and strengthened, and how construction and education can be modernized through digital and AI tools.
Comparative studies of concrete slab systems, shear walls with openings, bracing systems, and thermal effects on multistory RC buildings on sloped terrain — published in Civil Engineering Journal and Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research.
Experimental and numerical investigation of concrete blocks reinforced with ceramics, fibres, Teflon sheets, and high-toughness energy-absorbing layers to resist high-velocity projectile penetration.
Strengthening of existing RC school buildings in Medina and structural & cultural restoration of the historic Makhet Castle on the Hejaz Railway — bridging engineering practice with heritage preservation.
Emerging construction technologies — 3D printing for building infrastructure and sustainable restoration practices — presented at ICSDI 2024 (Riyadh) and applied in Saudi road-project time-overrun studies.
Applying artificial intelligence and digital tools to teaching, formative assessment, and program evaluation — including ChatGPT-augmented instruction, digital assessment, and Moodle-based blended learning.
Program-level assessment, self-evaluation, and curriculum design aligned with ABET and NCAAA — as NCAAA internal auditor, Head of the College of Engineering Curriculum Committee, and reviewer for King Saud University's Master of Urban Design.
03 — Publications
Peer-reviewed journal articles and international conference papers on seismic response, structural strengthening, projectile-resistant concrete, and sustainable construction. A full list is available in the CV or on ResearchGate.
Selected publications from the past six years. The full record is available in the downloadable CV and on Google Scholar.
04 — Experience
From governmental engineering service in Egypt to faculty appointments in Egypt, Libya, and Saudi Arabia — currently leading the Civil Engineering Department at UPM.
University of Prince Mugrin (UPM), Medina, Saudi Arabia. Head of the College of Engineering Curriculum Committee and the Department Quality Assurance Committee. Promoted following the decision of the Scientific Council of Taibah University (March 2024).
University of Prince Mugrin, KSA. Led the Civil Engineering Department for seven years. Member of University Council since 2017.
Omar Al-Mukhtar University, Libya.
Al Zawiya University, Al Zawiya, Libya.
Modern University for Technology and Information, Egypt.
Governmental engineering service, Egypt. United Nations Medal for peace service, UN Mission in Sudan (UNMIS), 2005.
Governmental engineering service, Egypt. Registered engineer with the Egyptian Council of Engineers (ECE) since 1993.
05 — Teaching
Teaching bridges Dr. Laissy's research and departmental leadership. Courses emphasize first-principles mechanics, code-based design (SBC 302, ACI, Eurocode), and the engineering judgement students need on real projects — reinforced by digital tools, formative assessment, and ABET/NCAAA-aligned learning outcomes.
Undergraduate courses taught in the Civil and Architectural Engineering departments at the University of Prince Mugrin.
Deterioration mechanisms, condition assessment, non-destructive testing, and repair & strengthening techniques for concrete structures. UPM · 2021–present
Flexure, shear, bond, serviceability, and detailing of beams, one-way slabs, and columns per ACI 318 and SBC 304. UPM · 2023–present
Second phase of the senior capstone: detailed design, analysis, code compliance, documentation, and project defense. UPM · 2018–present
First phase of the senior capstone: problem definition, literature review, conceptual design, and project planning. UPM · 2018–present
Determinate and indeterminate structures, influence lines, energy methods, and matrix stiffness formulation. UPM · 2018–2021
Stress, strain, torsion, bending, shear, combined loading, beam deflections, and column buckling. UPM · 2016–present
Force systems, equilibrium of rigid bodies, trusses, frames, centroids, moments of inertia, and internal forces in structural members. UPM · 2016–present
Combined foundations of statics and particle/rigid-body dynamics for engineering students across programs. UPM · 2016–present
Courses previously taught at Omar Al-Mukhtar University (Libya), Al-Zawiya University (Libya), Modern University for Technology and Information (Egypt), and El-Oubour High Institute of Engineering (Egypt).
Omar Al-Mukhtar University · 2015–2016
Omar Al-Mukhtar University · 2015–2016
Omar Al-Mukhtar University · 2014–2015
Al-Zawiya University, Libya · 2013–2014
Modern University for Technology & Information, Egypt · 2012–2013
Modern University for Technology & Information, Egypt · 2012–2013
Modern University for Technology & Information, Egypt · 2012–2013
Modern University for Technology & Information, Egypt · 2011–2013
El-Oubour High Institute of Engineering, Egypt · 2012–2013
06 — Service & Recognition
2025 · UPM Excellence Awards — 6th Session
Awarded in the Academic Heads category for strategic leadership of the Civil Engineering program at the University of Prince Mugrin — including successful ABET accreditation, integration of AI into the curriculum, participation in the Makhet Castle restoration in cooperation with the Madinah Municipality, and consistent structured team leadership that delivered measurable operational impact.
Certified programs in academic quality, accreditation, and AI-enabled teaching — the operational backbone behind UPM's ABET accreditation and continuous-improvement work.
Certified Programs · ETEC
Certified Programs · IAU
Continuous Learning
07 — Contact
Interested in reinforced concrete, seismic response, sustainable construction, structural strengthening, or engineering-education partnerships? Get in touch.
