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19. Anwar, G. A.*, and Akber, M. Z., (2025). Multi-agent deep reinforcement learning for resilience optimization of building structures considering utility interactions for functionality. Computers and Structure, 107703.  

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18. Nawaz, M., Khan, S., Daud, M., Asim, M., Anwar, G. A., Shahid, A. R., ... & Yuan, W. (2025). “Improving Autonomous Vehicle Cognitive Robustness in Extreme Weather with Deep Learning and Thermal Camera Fusion.” IEEE Open Journal of Vehicular Technology.

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17. Anwar, G.A.*, Akber, M.Z.*, Ahmed, H.A., Hussain, M.,..(2024), “Life-Cycle Performance Modeling for Sustainable and Resilient Structures under Structural Degradation: A Systematic Review.” Buildings, 14, 3053.

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16. Akber, M. Z., Anwar, G. A., Chan, W. K., & Lee, H. H. (2024). TPE-xgboost for explainable predictions of concrete compressive strength considering compositions, and mechanical and microstructure properties of testing samples. Construction and Building Materials, 457, 139398.

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15. Akber, M.Z.*; Chan, W.-K.; Lee, H.-H.; Anwar, G.A.* (2024), “TPE-Optimized DNN with Attention Mechanism for Prediction of Tower Crane Payload Moving Conditions.” Mathematics, 12, 3006.

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14. Anwar, G. A., and Zhang, X.* (2024), "Deep reinforcement learning for intelligent risk optimization of buildings under hazard”. Reliability Engineering and System Safety, 180, 110118.

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13. Anwar, G. A.* (2024), "Life-cycle performance enhancement of deteriorating buildings under recurrent seismic hazards”. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 180 (2024): 108600.

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12. Anwar, G. A., Dong, Y.*, and Ouyang, M. (2023), "Systems thinking approach to community buildings resilience considering utility networks, interactions, and access to essential facilities”. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 21, 633–661.

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11. Anwar, G. A., Dong, Y.*, and Khan, M.A.. (2023), "Long-term sustainability and resilience enhancement of building portfolios”. Resilient Cities and Structures, 2, 13-23.

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10. Anwar, G. A.*, Hussain, M., Akber, M. Z., Khan, M.A., and Khan, A. A (2023) "Sustainability-oriented optimization and decision-making of community buildings under seismic hazard”. Sustainability, 15(5), 4385.

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9. Anwar, G. A., Dong, Y.* (2022), "Multi-objective surrogate-based optimization and decision-making of community building portfolios under uncertain consequences and risk attitudes”. Engineering Structures, 268, 114749. 

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8. Zhou, Z., Anwar, G. A.*, and Dong, Y.,. (2022). “Performance-based bi-objective retrofit optimization of building portfolios considering uncertainties and environmental impacts”. Buildings, 12, 85.

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7. Anwar, J., Khan, M., Farooq, M. U., Khan, T. F., Anwar, G. A., Qadeer, A., ... & Subhani, T. (2022), Effect of B4C and CNTs’ nanoparticle reinforcement on the mechanical and corrosion properties in rolled Al 5083 friction stir welds. Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, 1-10.

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6. Khan, M. A., Khan, A. A.*, Anwar, G. A., Usmani, A. (2021),” Framework for fire risk assessment of bridges.” Structures, 33, 523-532.

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5. Anwar, G. A., Dong, Y.*, and Li, Y. (2020), "Performance-based decision-making of buildings under seismic hazard considering long-term loss, sustainability, and resilience." Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 17 (4), 454-470.

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4. Anwar, G. A., and Dong, Y.* (2020), "Seismic resilience of retrofitted RC buildings." Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Vibration, 19(3), 561-571.

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3. Anwar, G. A., Dong, Y.,* and Zhai, C., (2020), "Performance-based probabilistic framework for seismic risk, resilience, and sustainability assessment of reinforced concrete structures." Advances in Structural Engineering, 23(7), 1454-1472.

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2.  Zheng, Y., Dong, Y.*, Chen, B., and Anwar, G. A. (2019), "Seismic damage mitigation of bridges with self-adaptive SMA-cable-based bearings." Smart Structures and Systems, 24(1), 127-139.

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1. Anwar, G. A.*, Dinu, F., and Ahmed, M. (2019), "Numerical Study on Ultimate Deformation and Resistance Capacity of Bolted T-Stub Connection." International Journal of Steel Structures, 19 (3), 970-977.​​

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1. Anwar, G. A., and Dong, Y., and Frangopol, D. M., (2023) “Life-cycle Analysis considering Reliability, Risk, Resilience, and Sustainability”. Seventh Chapter of a Book. (submitted 01-2023)

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2. Anwar, G. A., and Dong, Y., and Frangopol, D. M., (2022) “Resilience and Sustainability”. Fifth Chapter of a Book. (submitted 06-2022, revised 07-2022)

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3. Anwar, G. A., and Dong, Y., and Frangopol, D. M., (2020)“Performance-Based Engineering”. Second Chapter of a Book. (submitted 08-2020, revised 10-2020)

 

11. Anwar, G.A., and Khan, Y. (2024). “A review on fire damage assessment of reinforced concrete structures of a building” 6th Conference on Sustainability in Civil Engineering, Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan, 01 August 2024.

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10. Khan, M.A., Khan, A.A., Zhuojun, N., Anwar, G.A., Cashell, K.A., Usmani, A. (2024). “Deep learning for realistic fire response analysis of composite bridges.” 13th International Conference on Structures in Fire, University of Coimbra, Portugal, 19 to 21 June 2024.

 

9. Anwar, G. A., and Dong, Y. (2022). Probabilistic building portfolio recovery modelling under macroeconomic conditions. 13th International Conference on Structural Safety & Reliability ICOSSAR 2021-2022, Tongji University, Shanghai, China, 13-17 September 2022.

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8. Anwar, G. A., and Dong, Y. (2022). Gaussian process-based optimization framework for community building portfolios considering resilience and sustainability objectives. The International Symposium on Reliability Engineering and Risk Management (ISRERM), Hannover, Germany, 4-7 September 2022.

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7. Anwar, G. A., and Dong, Y. (2021). Socio-economic and environmental constraints-based community resilience assessment. Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference/ Probabilistic Mechanics and Reliability Conference, Columbia University, New York City, United States, 25-28 May 2021.

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6. Anwar, G. A., and Dong, Y. (2020). Restoration modelling of Water Network under seismic hazard: Role of Electrical and Power Network. 5th International Conference on Civil, Structural and Transportation Engineering (ICCSTE'20), Niagara Falls, Canada. 12-14 November, 2020.

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5. Anwar, G. A., and Dong, Y. (2019), "Economic Loss Evaluation Comparing Component and System-Level Fragility Assessment Methods." First Eurasian Conference on OpenSEES Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China, 20-21 June, 2019.

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4. Anwar, G. A., and Mwafy, A. (2018), "Impact of local retrofit in improving lateral capacity." UAE 4th Graduate Students Research Conference, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE. 21 April, 2018.

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3. Anwar, G. A., and Dinu, F. (2018), "Parametric Study on ultimate deformation and capacity of Exdended bolted T-stub connections." UAE 4th Graduate Students Research Conference, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE. 21 April, 2018.

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2. Anwar, G. A., and Mwafy, A. (2018), "Effectiveness of seismic mitigation approaches for improving the performance of buildings with varying heights." UAEU Annual Research and Innovation Conference, Al-Ain, UAE. 5-6 February, 2018.

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1. Anwar, G. A., Khan, S. A., and Ali, M. (2017), "Earthquake Risk Assessment using PSHA in ArcGIS for developing countries - An easy and quick approach." Australian Earthquake Engineering Society AEES Conference, Canberra, Australia, 24-26 November 2017.

1.  Anwar, G. A. (2022), “Seismic analysis of reinforced concrete structures in Pakistan”. Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Doctoral Thesis.

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2.  Anwar, G. A. (2017), “Ultimate deformation and resistance capacity of bolted T-stub connections under different loading conditions”. Czech Technical University, Prague and Universitatea Politehnica Timisoara. Masters Thesis.

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3.  Anwar, G. A. (2013), “Seismic analysis of reinforced concrete structures in Pakistan”. National University of Science & Technology. Bachelors Thesis.

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