Dr. Ramla Qureshi

Professor

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Biography

Ramla Qureshi’s research centers on enhancing structural resilience against extreme hazards, such as earthquakes, fire, and blasts. Her expertise encompasses advanced methodologies like experimental mechanics and real-time hybrid simulation, focusing on risk assessment, uncertainty modeling, and reliability analyses for performance-based design. Dr. Qureshi founded Women Engineers Pakistan (WEP) in 2013, dedicated to promoting gender inclusivity in STEM. Her work emphasizes fortifying buildings through robust engineering practices and conducting substantial research to understand material behavior under severe conditions. She actively contributes to the field through large-scale simulations and finite element modeling to evaluate structural responses to critical loads. Supported by grants from NSERC and other organizations, Dr. Qureshi aims to innovate within civil/structural engineering while mentoring graduate students.

Research Interests

Awards

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Fulbright Scholarship

2020-01-01
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AAUW Doctoral Fellowship

2020-01-01

Courses

Introduction to structural design in steel

Requirements for McMaster University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related area
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

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