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Dr. Kazem Najm is a highly accomplished professional in the field of Rock Mechanics Engineering. With a Ph.D. in Rock Mechanics Engineering from Hokkaido University in Japan, he has established himself as a leading expert in various areas, including Rock Mechanics, Rock Dynamics, Instrumentation & Monitoring in Geomechanical Projects, Back Analysis of Monitoring data, Stability analysis, and Optimization of Methods of Excavation and support systems in underground excavations.
As the Chief Executive and Managing Director of Bistun Rock Mechanics Services Co. (BRMS) and Managing Director of Najm Engineering and Monitoring Co. (NEM), Dr. Najm has been instrumental in revolutionizing the industry in Iran. He has dedicated his career to providing expertise and innovative solutions for geomechanical projects.
Dr. Najm’s academic and research achievements are extensive, with numerous publications in international journals and conferences. He has supervised multiple Ph.D., M.Tech., and B.Tech. research theses, nurturing the next generation of experts in the field.
With a strong background in academia, Dr. Najm served as an Assistant Professor at AmirKabir University of Technology in Tehran, Iran. He held various academic positions, including Vice Dean of Research, Supervisor of the Petroleum Engineering Department, and Supervisor of the Rock Mechanics Engineering Department. He has also contributed to national committees and organizations, serving as a member of the Mining Engineering Committee and the Rock Mechanics Committee.
Dr. Najm’s dedication and expertise have been recognized through various awards and accolades, including the 20th Century Award for Achievements in Rock Mechanics. His innovative approach and commitment to quality have driven the development and manufacturing of advanced monitoring instruments for dams and tunnels, setting new standards in the Middle East.
As the founder of BRMS, Dr. Najm’s vision and leadership have paved the way for the company’s success. His passion for geomechanics, combined with his vast experience and deep understanding of the field, continue to inspire the entire team at BRMS.
Dr. Najm’s profound knowledge and experience make him a trusted authority in the field of geomechanics. His dedication to delivering excellence and his commitment to advancing the industry continue to shape the success of BRMS.
1-Feasibility of application of full face Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) in Indian metalliferrous mines (1981);Najm K.; Dissertation for the degree of B. Tech.in Mining Engineering, Indian Scool of Mines (ISM), Dhanbad, India.
2-Stability analysis of rock-tunnel lining system (1989); Dissertation for M.Tech. degree in Rock Mechanics, Graduate School of Engineering, Hokkaido university, Japan.
3-Back analysis of supported excavations (1992); Dissertation for PhD. degree in Rock Mechanics, Graduate School of Engineering, Hokkaido university, Japan.
1-Tunnel instability due to lanslide, a case study (1991): Najm K. & Ishijima Y.; Journal of research Association of the Geotechnology, Muroran Institute of Technology, Hokkaido, Japan; pp. 29-30.
2-Analysis of deformation of keshwar tunnel, Iran (1992) (in Japanese); Najm k. & Ishijima Y.; Colliery Engineering, Feb.Mar.Edition, pp. 14-18.
3-Back analysis of tunnel lining deformation: Development and application of Passive Resistance Method (1993): Najm K. & Ishijima Y.; Int. journal of Rock Mech. & Rock Eng., 26(1),pp. 71-79.
4-Study of blasting vibrations in Sarcheshmeh copper mine (2002): Najm K., Javaherian A. & Amnieh H.B.; ACTA SEISMOLOGICA SINICA; Vol. 15, No. 6, pp. 683-690.
5- Development of a new mathematical model for prediction of subsidence due to inclined seam (2005): Asadi A., Shahriar K., Goshtasbi, and Najm K.; Soth African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Vol. 105, No. 1, Jan. 2005.
6- Numerical analysis of blast wave propagation (2005): H. B. Amnieh; A. Mortazavi & K. Najm; Amirkabir Jopurnal of Science and Technology, Vol. …. 1, Dec. 2005.
1-Pillar design in naturally supported stopes (1988); Najm K.; second International Mining Symposium, Kerman University, Kerman, Iran; proceedings, pp. 378 – 384.
2-Stability analysis of rock-tunnel lining system (1991); Najm K.; Third international Conferences on constitutive laws for engineering materials: Theory and Applications; Tuscon, Arizona; proceedings, pp. 747-750.
3-Graphical back analysis of slope stability, A case study (1992); Najm K. & Ishijima Y.; Regional Symposium on Rock slopes, Dec. 1992, New Dehli, India; proceedings, pp. 189194.
4-Back analysis of supported tunnels using passive Resistance Method ( PRM) (1994);Najm K. & Ishijima Y.; Fourth International Mining Symposium, Yazd University, Yazd,Iran.
5-Interpretation of convergence and displacement measurement data in tunnels (1994); Najm K.; Fourth International Mining Symposium, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran.
6- Stability analysis of diversion tunnel in Karun 3 hydroelecteric power project (1997); Najm K.; International Syposium on Rock Support, Lillehammer, Norway; June 22-25, 1997; Proc. pp 249-257.
7- Evaluation of effectiveness of supports in underground coal mines (1997); Najm K. & Ishijima Y.; International Syposium on Rock Support, Lillehammer, Norway; June 22-25, 1997; Proc. pp 765- 776.
8- Optimization of cavern excavation procedure based on the results of monitoring in Karun3 Hydroelecteric power project (1997); Najm K. & Sadaghiani M.H.; SARES’97, 1st. South African Rock Engineering Symposium; Sept. 15-16, 1997; South Africa.
9- Two Dimensional modeling and stability analysis of slopes overlaying Shahid Ragae power Plant (2007); M.S. Asadi, K. Goshtasbi & K. Najm; 4th. International Conference on Earthquake geotechnical Engineering; Thessaloniki, Greece, Proceedings.
1-State of mining in Iran (1987); Najm K.; Mining and Mineral Processing symposium of Japan, Sapporo, Japan. Autumn session proc.
2-Stress analysis of rock-tunnel lining system, using spring model for rock mass (1991): (in Japanese); Najm K. & Ishijima Y.; Mining and Mineral Processing symposium of Japan, Chiba, Tokyo, Japan. Spring session, March 28-30; Pro pp 17-18.
3- Evaluation of effectiveness of supports (1993); Najm K. & Ishijima Y.; Mining and Mineral Processing symposium of Japan, Chiba, Tokyo, Japan. Autumn session, proc.
4- Monitoring and stability analysis of water diversion and transmission tunnels in Aidughmush dam project (1998), (in Farsi); Najm K. et. al,; Fourth Tunneling Conference, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran; Proc. pp 421-430.
5- Prediction of time dependent convergence and deformation of water diversion and transmission tunnels in Aidughmush dam project (1998), (in Farsi); Najm K. & ferdowsi B. ; Fourth Tunneling Conference, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran; Proc.
pp 431-438.
6- Monitoring of convergence and displacement in tunnels and interpretation of results (1998), (in Farsi); Najm K. et. al,; Fourth Tunneling Conference, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran; Proc. pp 406-420.
7- Dynamic analysis of rock slopes (1998), (in Farsi); Najm K. & Ataii M.; Fourth Tunneling Conference, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran; Proc. pp 383 – 392.
8- Sutdy of interaction between concrete lining and surrounding rock mass in pressure tunnels, a case study in Dasht e Abbas water transmission tunnel (1998), (in Farsi); Sadaghiani M.H. & Najm K. et. al,; Fourth Tunneling Conference, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran; Proc. pp 242-251.
1- Field Report and stability Analysis of Keshwar tunnel Iran (1992); Najm K. (Supervised by Prof. Dr. Yoji Ishijima ); submitted to the Soil Mechanics Laboratory, Minstry of Roads and Transportations of Iran
2- Mathematical model study of rock-support system in underground cavern complex, Karun-3 hydroeleceteric power projrct, Iran (1996); Draft report No. C4-RS-001; Sabir dam and water works construction co.
3- Processuing and interpretation of instrumentation data in diversion tunnel, Karun-3 hydroeleceteric power projrct, Iran (1996); Draft report No. k3-C3-RS-001, 002 & 003.; Sabir dam and water works construction co.
4- Report on monitoring and stability analysis of G2M slope, Karun-3 Hydroeleceteric power projrct, Iran (1996) (in Farsi); Draft report No. RS/750309; Sabir dam and water works construction co.
5- Reports on stability analysis and design of concrete lining for Aidugmush dam water diversion and transmission tunnel (1995), (in Farsi); Draft report for East Azarbaiejan water bureau.
6- Reports on back analysis of monitored data and stability analysis of Taloon tunnel, Tehran-North highway (1998-2000), (in Farsi), Monthly draft reports, submitted to Laniz co.
7- Reports on interpretation of monitored data and stability analysis of Emamzadeh Hashem tunnel (variant 1), Haraz route (2001- …..), (in Farsi), Monthly draft reports, submitted to Hara co.
8- Reports on interpretation of monitored data and stability analysis of Khomari tunnel (Meshad – Bafgh railway route), (2002- …..), (in Farsi), Monthly draft reports, submitted to Rasa co.
9- Reports on method of statement and stability report for collapsed section of Khomari tunnel (Meshad – Bafgh railway route), (2002- …..), (in Farsi), Monthly draft reports, submitted to Rasa co.
10- Reports on method of statement and stability report for collapsed section of Pedeh tunnel (Meshad – Bafgh railway route), (2002- …..), (in Farsi), Monthly draft reports, submitted to Canivo co.
11- Reports on instrumentation, monitoring, back analysis of monitoring data , stability analysis and behavior forecast of Khomari tunnel (Meshad – Bafgh railway route), (2005- …..), (in Farsi), Monthly draft reports, submitted to Rasa co.
12- Reports on Stability Analysis of Shahid Yaaghubi dam (2003); (in Farsi), Draft reports, submitted to Khorasan Razawi Regional Bureau of Water.
13- Reports on installation, reading, processing and interpretation of monitoring instruments in Nahrain dam, Tabas, Yazd; (Aug. 2003- …..), (in Farsi), Monthly draft reports, submitted to Yazd Regional Bureau of Water.
14- Reports on installation, reading, processing and interpretation of monitoring instruments in Korit dam, Tabas, Yazd; (Aug. 2003- …..), (in Farsi), Monthly draft reports, submitted to Yazd Regional Bureau of Water.
15- Reports on installation, monitoring, data processing and interpretation of monitored data and stability evaluation of Turah tunnel (Section 2, Iran western Railway), (2006- …..), (in Farsi), Monthly draft reports, submitted to Rahsazy e Iran co.
16- Reports on installation, monitoring, data processing and interpretation of monitored data and stability evaluation of Kakareza water transmission tunnel (Khorram Abad), (2006- …..), (in Farsi), Monthly draft reports, submitted to Melly e Sakhtoman co.
17- Reports on installation of monitoring instruments for Hamadan Shahid Mofatteh Power Plant, (2005- 2006), (in Farsi), Draft reports, submitted to Moshanir Consultants.
F-1) Ph.D. students dissertation supervision
24 PhD research works (finished)
5 PhD research works (in progress)
F-2) M.Tech. students dissertation supervision
More than 30 MTech. Research work (finished).
F-3) B.Tech. students dissertation supervision
More than 14 B.Tech. research work (finished).