Research Fellow | University of Sindh, Jamshoro | Pakistan
Dr. Bahadur Ali Soomro has built a strong research profile rooted in diverse technical projects, hands-on engineering experience, and well-defined research interests that span structural analysis, soil behavior, project development, safety assessment, and material performance, allowing him to integrate practical industry exposure with focused scientific inquiry. His work reflects significant involvement in structural evaluation, dynamic response assessment, and infrastructure development, particularly through participation in government-linked and field-oriented projects that strengthened his understanding of construction processes, quality control, and performance monitoring of civil engineering systems. His research interests include advanced structural modeling, geotechnical behavior under varying load conditions, sustainable construction materials, concrete performance enhancement, soil stabilization techniques, and the development of safe, efficient, and durable structural systems fit for both urban and rural applications. He has contributed to multiple research-driven activities such as analyzing structural elements, preparing project documentation, conducting materials inspection, and applying engineering standards within construction environments. His work experience further includes surveying tasks, site supervision, structural drawings, BOQ preparation, and assisting in multidisciplinary projects, all of which support his research direction by providing real-world data, practical constraints, and implementation challenges. He has explored topics such as structural capacity evaluation, performance of building components under environmental stresses, and the application of modern engineering tools for analysis and design. His research-related activities also extend to participating in technical events, contributing to seminars and workshops, and engaging with innovative engineering solutions linked to public infrastructure. With experience in project execution, safety implementation, field testing, and documentation, he continues to refine his investigative skills and aims to expand research on advanced materials, resilient infrastructures, modern construction technologies, and performance-based design methods that contribute to sustainable development and improved engineering practice.
Publications:
Soomro, B. A., & Shah, N. (2019). Determining the impact of entrepreneurial orientation and organizational culture on job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and employee’s performance. South Asian Journal of Business Studies, 8(3), 266–282.
Abdelwahed, N. A. A., Soomro, B. A., & Shah, N. (2023). Predicting employee performance through transactional leadership and entrepreneur's passion among the employees of Pakistan. Asia Pacific Management Review, 28(1), 60–68.
Shah, N., & Soomro, B. A. (2023). Effects of green human resource management practices on green innovation and behavior. Management Decision, 61(1), 290–312.
Soomro, B. A., & Shah, N. (2022). Entrepreneurship education, entrepreneurial self-efficacy, need for achievement and entrepreneurial intention among commerce students in Pakistan. Education + Training, 64(1), 107–125.
Soomro, B. A., & Shah, N. (2015). Developing attitudes and intentions among potential entrepreneurs. Journal of Enterprise Information Management, 28(2), 304–322.