M. Khalid Saifullah
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Graduate Research Assistant/PhD Candidate
Expertise: Earthquake Engineering, Structural Dynamics, Freestanding Structures, Precariously Balanced Rocks
khalidsaif@huskers.unl.edu
About Me
Publications
Arrowsmith, R., Chen, Z., Rodge, D., Mahalle, A., Saifullah, M., Das, J., Wittich, C., Kottke, A. R., & Madugo, C. M. (2025, 09). From Field to Simulation: 3D Segmentation of Precariously Balanced Rocks and Dynamic Simulation of Their Response to Earthquake Ground Motions. Poster Presentation at 2025 SCEC Annual Meeting. SCEC Contribution 14881
Saifullah, M., & Wittich, C. (2022, 06). Fragility of precariously balanced rocks: shake table testing and numerical modeling for a sample granitic rock. Poster Presentation at 12th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering. SCEC Contribution 13416
Saifullah, M., & Wittich, C. (2024). Uncertainty in distinct element modeling of freestanding structures considering stiffness parameters. Journal of Earthquake Engineering,. https://doi.org/10.1080/13632469.2024.2318630. SCEC Contribution 13413
Saifullah, M., & Wittich, C. (2023). Uncertainty in overturning of precariously balanced rocks due to basal contact. Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics, 52(14), 4562-4581. https://doi.org/10.1002/eqe.3970. SCEC Contribution 13415
Saifullah, M., & Wittich, C. (2022, 09). Impact of Rock Material on Precarious Rock Fragilities. Poster Presentation at 2022 SCEC Annual Meeting. SCEC Contribution 12002
Wittich, C., & Saifullah, M. (2021, 08). Shake Table Tests and Numerical Modeling for Precarious Rock Fragilities. Poster Presentation at 2021 SCEC Annual Meeting. SCEC Contribution 11646
Last updated Aug 15, 2025.
