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LEARN ABOUT ME

I’m thrilled to invite you to explore my work, skills and professional experience, and get to know a bit more about me. A born go-getter. I give 100% to every new project I take on. It’s my firm belief that a good challenge is a great way to develop and improve, which is why I make a point of seeking out challenges in the professional realm as well as in my personal life. Take a moment to look around, and contact me directly to learn more.

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Professional Outlook

Where I Am. Where I’m Going.

I approach each challenge with the same enthusiasm, desire to learn, and positive attitude you would expect to find in any star of the industry. It is this, combined with my strong skill set and experience, that I think would make me a valuable addition to any company. Be sure to browse through my CV site, so that you get a better idea of what I can offer you.

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Patents, Patents Applications, and Invention Disclosures

“Fly ash-based geopolymer binders and activating solutions for use in forming a concrete as well as methods for forming concrete including the binders are described. The fly ash-based geopolymer binders include a combination of fly ash, silica fume, and sodium hydroxide as well as an amount of Portland cement. Concretes formed of the binders can exhibit excellent compressive strength and fuel energy characteristics as well as being more cost efficient as compared to other concretes. The inclusion of an amount of Portland cement in the binders can allow for a decrease in sodium hydroxide and silica fume content while maintaining desirable compressive strength characteristics.

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Up Close & Personal

My Professional Profile

There are so many people in the world who never have the opportunity to pursue the career they love. I’m not one of them. I love what I do and since starting my career in Iraq, I’m thrilled to say that I’ve learned from so many trained professionals in my field. I know that I still have so much to learn from others in the industry. I’m a hard worker, a team player and excited to see what projects could benefit from my unique skill set.

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Work Experience

My Career

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Lecturer at Al-Mustaqbal University College

October 2019 - current

I am working as a professor, teaching reinforced concrete design and analysis, and concrete technology classes. In addition, I am involving in research evaluation in the university as well as funding project preparations.

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Postdoctoral Scholar, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of South Carolina-Columbia

2018 - current

Focuses on the sustainable concrete, geopolymer concrete, Portland cement properties’ developments, Nano materials amendments in Portland cement, and non-destructive structural health monitoring; specifically, working on a project with NASA.

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Associate Engineer II/6A, Engineering-District 1, Lexington Construction B, SC Department of Transportation (SCDOT)

2018 - 2019

Monitors highway and bridge construction projects for compliance with plans, specifications and standards. Notifies the contractor and RCE of deficiencies and verifies that those issues are resolved appropriately. Ensures construction inspection and sampling and testing requirements are met or exceeded by qualified inspectors. Resolves construction conflicts to keep assigned projects on time and on budget. Ensures work zone safety and traffic control requirements are met on assigned projects and work is in accordance with environmental regulations and permits. Supervises and develops subordinate engineers and inspectors. Assists the RCE with performance (EPMS) reviews of subordinate employees. Ensures subordinate inspectors are well trained and receive technical assistance, guidance and coaching as needed. Maintains satisfactory RCE score on assigned projects measured by cost, schedule, QMT and closeout factors included in the evaluation. Ensures that construction projects are safe for the Contractor, SCDOT personnel and the traveling public. Serves as the Departments representative when dealing with the contractors, general public, property owners, utility company representatives, etc.

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Engineer Associate, Laurens Maintenance, SC Department of Transportation (SCDOT)

2017 - 2018

Trains in the management of all phases of highway and bridge maintenance programs. Trains in the use of typical equipment used for maintenance. Trains in the management of highway and bridge maintenance programs and contracts. Trains in the use of HMMS. Trains in the review and coordination of encroachment permit applications. Trains in the performance of traffic engineering related duties such as access management. Trains in Mileage Entry.

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Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of South Carolina-Columbia

2014 - 2018

PhD material and structural: Focused on the sustainable concrete, geopolymer concrete, Portland cement properties’ developments, Nano materials amendments in Portland cement, and non-destructive structural health monitoring

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Assistant Professor, Laboratory, Technical Institute/ Samawa, Iraq

2011 - 2012

I have taught estimating quantity class. In addition, I worked as Laboratory in the materials lab and field tests for the concrete, soil, pavement, and bricks

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Engineering Assistant, Ministry of Municipality Affairs and Urban Planning, Al Muthanna, Iraq

2010 - 2011

Supervised some multistory buildings, bridges, and highways’ constructions in Basrah and Al-Muthanna cities in Iraq. Part of the core team involved with the construction of four concrete bridges. Supervised all concreting aspects of the project. Actively involved in planning, testing and monitoring the construction of piles, piers, and abutment of bridges.

Courses Taught

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Concrete Technology, Al-Mustaqbal University College

2019 - Present

Teaching a concrete technology class for junior students. This class involves teaching concrete behaviors at fresh and hardening state. In addition, lab testing procedures are taught.

Analysis and Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures, Al-Mustaqbal University College

2019 - Present

Teaching senior students by focusing on how to design a flat slab, yield line, and shear in slab system.

Prestressed concrete

2016-2017

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Reinforced concrete (analysis & design)

2016-2017

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Estimating quantity

2011

Technical Institute/ Samawa, Iraq

Surveying technique

2011

Technical Institute/ Samawa, Iraq

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Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

I have worked with SEM for five years. I used SEM imaging to explore concrete, paste, and geopolymer microstructure.

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ANSYS: Structure analysis

ANSYS was used to analyze the reinforced concrete corner joint. Shear stresses were plotted and identified using this program.

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Acoustic emission technique and analysis

I used acoustic emission in several applications such as monitoring hydration process, existing structures, and bridges. Awin and NIOSES application were employed to interpret acoustic emission data.

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Educational Experience

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Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of South Carolina-Columbia

2014 - 2018

I had investigated fly ash-based geopolymer concrete properties and improved some of mechanical properties such as compressive strength, absorption, and early and final compressive strength while I was doing my PhD study. The improved properties including; but not limited to using external heat, may be limited using geopolymer concrete in precast/prestressed applications, sucrose for extending final and initial setting, fly ash source effects, etc.

M.Sc., Engineering management, University of South Carolina-Columbia

2015-2017

Focused on the optimizing cost and fuel usage (thermal energy) of geopolymer concrete. Marketing, and communication plans were introduced, based on that five cities and two countries were suggested to start the geopolymer concrete business.

M.Sc., Civil Engineering\ structure, University of Basrah

2008-2011

Reinforced concrete corner joints were analyzed theoretically using ANSYS program. With several reinforcement details, the effect of reinforcement details at the corner joint is studied for commonly used detailing systems, and the nonlinear response is traced throughout the entire load range up to failure.

BSc, Civil engineering/University of Basrah

2005-2008

I graduated with BSc degree in civil engineering. I took most of civil engineering classes in my university

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