Management Engineering

SUHAIL ZOKAIB

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Surrey, BC, V3W 0R4

Profile:

Six years of field experience in water resources, hydrology, meteorology and soil erosion.

Worked as Consultant (Hydrologist) for 4 years

Designed and established Hydro-meteorological and erosion plot network for Forest and Soil

Degradation Project

Planned, supervised and implemented water resource, hydrological and soil conservation activities at

the watershed level

Conducted water related field surveys

Extensive experience working with government sectors and International Non-Governmental

Organizations (NGO)

Presented research work in different international workshops/conferences

Areas of professional experience in water resources include: watershed hydrology, meteorology, soil

erosion and conservation, water quality, watershed management, data analysis and report writing

M.A.Sc in Civil Engineering (Water Resources Engineering) from University of British Columbia

MSc (Hons) in Water Management from Agricultural University Peshawar-Pakistan

Published 4 research papers on hydrology, meteorology and soil erosion in different international

journals

Able to work on own initiative and good team player with strong analytical and problem solving skills

with ability to handle a range of tasks and coordination with multidisciplinary. Proven leadership skills

involving managing, developing and motivating teams to achieve objectives

Professional Experience:

Teaching Assistant Sep to Dec, 2010-2011

School of Engineering, University of British

Columbia, Okanagan

Hydro-Meteorologist 2000- 2006

International Centre for Integrated Mountain

Development (ICIMOD) / People and Resource Dynamics

Project- (PARDYP)

Hydrologist (Consultant) 2002- 2006

Forest and Soil Degradation Project (FDSPP)

Supervisor (Tree Plantation) May to Aug. 06

May to Aug. 08

Khaira Enterprises Ltd. Surrey

Experience Highlights:

• Site selection, design and establishment of the hydro-meteorological and erosion plot

network

• Monitored hydrometric research network

• Data organization and analysis

• Conducted water related field surveys

• Report writing (Progress reports, Yearbooks and Research papers).

• Participated in regional workshops and meetings

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• Trained field staff

Academic Qualifications / Education:

M.A.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Water Resources Engineering)

2011

University of British Columbia, Canada

M.Sc. (Hons.) in Water Management

2000

Agricultural University Peshawar, Pakistan

Research Experience:

M.A.Sc thesis University of British Columbia

“Rainfall, Runoff and Soil Degradation in the Hindu Kush-Himalayas” A thesis submitted to

Master of applied science at UBC

https://circle.ubc.ca/bitstream/handle/2429/36646/ubc_2011_fall_zokaib_suhail.pdf.pdf?sequence=1

M.Sc thesis Agricultural University Peshawar -Pakistan

“Study of Runoff, Erosion Losses and Local Water Harvesting Practices at Hilkot

Watershed”

Research Publications:

1. Zokaib, S and Naser, B. 2012. “A study on rainfall, runoff, and soil loss relationships at different land

uses – A case study in Hilkot watershed in Pakistan”. International Journal of Sediment Research.

Vol.27, No. 3, pp 388-393.

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1001627912600432 (Data analyzed and UBC)

2. Zokaib, S and Naser, B. 2011. “Impacts of land use on runoff and soil degradation in Hilkot watershed

in Pakistan”. International Journal of Sediment Research. Vol. 26, No.3, pp 343-352.

(Data analyzed and UBC)

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S100162791160098X

3. Zokaib, S., Jehangir, M., Shah, H., Merz, J and White, R. 2005. “Measurement and distribution of runoff

and soil losses from the selected watersheds in the Hindu-Kush Himalayan region” Journal of the

Aquatic Ecosystem Health and Management Society (AEHMS). Volume 8, Number 3, p. 235-241, (2005)

http://www.aehms.org/journal/8_3.html

4. Zokaib, S and Naser, B. 2011. “ A new approach on modeling soil erosion and surface runoff in a

watershed”. Submitted for publication to the International Journal of sediment Research. Under review,

submitted in Dec, 2011.

(A model developed at UBC)

5. Jehangir, M., Zokaib, S., and Shah, H . 2004. “Assessment of runoff and soil losses from the selected

watersheds in the Hindu-Kush Himalayan region”. Proceeding of for the International Conference on

Hydrology of Mountain Environments Berchtesgaden, Germany, 27 September - 1 October 2004. .

Computer Literacy

MS Office, HYMOS, Arc View, Tool Book, BoxCar Pro

Professional Training/Courses:

• Hydrological and Meteorological Equipments Installation and Calibration

• Solar Water Disinfection (SODIS) and Water Quality Testing Training

• Hydrology, meteorology and soil erosion analysis software (HYMOS)

• Technical Report Writing

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• Flow measurements in streams

Workshops and Presentations:

Workshop or Presentation Organizations

Regional Synthesis of Water Resources ICIMOD--Nepal

Cross Watershed Workshop ICIMOD-Nepal

International Conference on Great Himalayas: Climate, Health, Ecology, AEHMS Canada,

Management and Conservation Katmandu University, Nepal

Sustainable Water Resources Management in Changing Environment of United Nation University, Japan

Monsoon Region and National Water Secretariat -

Sri Lanka

Farmer’s Day Workshop PFI Pakistan / PARDYP- Pakistan

References:

Excellent professional and educational references on demand

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