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Muhammad Zaka Emad

Associate Profess, College of Petroleum and Minerals · King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

https://researchid.co/zakaemad
@kfupm.edu.sa
70Scopus Publications

Biography

Dr. Zaka Emad, a distinguished expert in Mining Engineering, joined the College of Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences (CPG) at KFUPM in November 2024, bringing a wealth of expertise and passion for innovation in the field. Before this, he spent a decade shaping minds at UET Lahore, focusing on underground mine design, rock mechanics, and rock fragmentation. His impressive postdoctoral research at Creighton Mine in Sudbury, Canada, explored numerical modeling of destress blasting, while his Ph.D. work delved into the dynamic performance of cemented rockfill under blast-induced vibrations. With over 19 years of teaching and research experience, Dr. Emad is a pioneer in underground mining, excavation techniques, rock mechanics, mine safety, and numerical modeling. His commitment to advancing knowledge and solving complex challenges makes him a vital asset to the CPG and the broader mining community.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering

Recent Scopus Publications

  1. Review of global lithium landscape: deposits, extraction technologies, environmental and economic considerations, and the prospects in Saudi Arabia
    Minerals Engineering, 2026
  2. Global trends and untapped potential of critical minerals for a sustainable future in the Arabian Peninsula
    Extractive Industries and Society, 2026
  3. Experimental study on optimizing explosive energy distribution for a cost-effective solution to minimize blasting hazard and improve rock fragmentation
    Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 2026
  4. Rapidly Synthesized Microwave-Sintered Geopolymer Foam Utilizing Granite Waste: A Sustainable Approach for High-Performance Construction Materials
    Sustainability Switzerland, 2026
  5. Discussion on the paper titled: “Preparation of red mud-based polyferric silicate aluminum flocculant via response surface optimization and evaluation of its performance in turbidity and fluoride ion removal” by Zhao (2026)
    Journal of Environmental Management, 2026

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