Professor Sheikh has made outstanding contributions to engineering education, research and practice that are recognized worldwide. His achievements include development of new materials, rational procedures for the design of concrete structures under extreme loads and environment, innovative techniques for life extension of existing structures and the application of structural engineering research in practice with the goal of creating sustainable infrastructure. He has also made extensive contributions to the design codes in North America and around the world. He has trained excellent engineers, researchers and professors who are working in different parts of the world.