Engineering Engineer

Babak Nikbakhtan

*-***.**, ******/**** Natural Resources Engineering Facility, University of Alberta,

Edmonton, AB, Canada. T6G 2W2

780-***-**** / *****.**********@********.**

HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Project Management of Civil Construction Projects including Geotechnical, Roads,

Surveying, Municipal Developments, and Residential and Commercial Building Projects.

Designing of Geotechnical Projects such as Ground Improvement Techniques, Slope

Stability Analysis, Underground Heat Storage, Instrumentation, Drilling and Blasting,

and Conventional and Mechanized Tunneling Techniques in terms of Ground Settlement

and Numerical Modelling.

In depth knowledge of Geotechnical Concepts and Site Investigation Practices such as

determination of Rock, Soil, and Concrete Properties.

Proven Organizational Abilities, Management and Problem Solving Skills, Flexible and

Easily Adaptable to New Situations, Highly Motivated, Responsible, Punctual, and

Dedicated.

EDUCATION

Ph.D.: Geotechnical Engineering 2010-2014

University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada

Thesis: Development of Thermo Insulating Soilcrete using a Novel Approach of Jet Grouting

Method

M.Sc.: Mining Geotechnical Engineering 2007-2009

Science & Research Branch of IAU University, Tehran, Iran

Thesis: Development of Artificial Neural Network Model to Investigate influence of

Geotechnical Parameters on Jet Grouting

B.Sc.: Mining Engineering (Mine Exploitation) 2004-2007

Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz, Iran

Thesis: Prediction of Soilcrete Diameter in Jet Grouting using Mathematical Model

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Research Engineer 2010-2014

Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada: Jet

Grouting, Slope stability, Ground Improvement, Determination of Soil, Rock, and

Concrete Properties, Field investigations

CEO, Project Manager 2012-to date

Sonic Design & Construction, Edmonton, Canada: Design & Construction; Consultation;

General Contractor

Supervisor-Plane surveying 2013 & 2014

Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada:

Supervising 100 undergraduate students, Experienced in working with the surveying

equipment

780-***-**** / *****.**********@********.** Babak Nikbakhtan

Geothermal Modeler, Project Engineer 2011-2013

GSS Geothermal Ltd., University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada: Designing

Underground Heat Storage Systems

Consultant and Design Engineer 2008-2010

PASSILLO Consulting Engineers, Tehran, Iran: Geotechnical Designer, Drilling and

Blasting, and Tunneling in terms of Ground Settlement, Tunnel Face Stability Analysis,

Initial and Final Support Design, and Numerical Modelling.

Researcher & Teaching Assistant 2007-2009

Science & Research Branch, IAU Universit y, Tehran, Iran: Jet Grouting, Tunneling,

Slope Stability, and Rock Mechanics

Project Engineer 2007-2008

Shaloodeha-ye-Abi Construction Company, Azerbaijan, Iran: Drilling and Blasting,

Slope Stability

Contractor 2007-2008

Sahand University of Technology, Azerbaijan, Iran: Topographic Surveying

Team Lead & Manager 2006-2007

Polo Dezh Construction Company, Azerbaijan, Iran: Metal Structures of Mine Crusher in

Sofian Cement Refinery

CO-OP Student 2006

Rock Construction Company, Azerbaijan, Iran: Blasting & Geotechnical section

CO-OP Student 2005

Mahab Ghods Consulting Engineers Company & Tablihe Construction Company,

Azerbaijan, Iran: Surface Drilling & Blasting: Shahriar Dam Project

AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS

FS Chia Doctoral Scholarship, University of Alberta, Canada, 2010-2012, CAD$48,000

Provost Doctoral Entrance Award, University of Alberta, Canada, 2010-2012, CAD$17,000

Vanier scholarship, Only Engineering Student from University of Alberta, 2011-2012

Second National Innovation Festival, Effective Inventor, Iran, 2010, USD$1,000

Outstanding Researcher, Science & Research Branch IAU University, Iran, 2007-2009,

Outstanding Graduate, First rank in MSc, GPA18.39/20, Science & Research Branch of IAU

University 2009, Second rank in BSc, GPA17/20, Sahand University of Technology, Iran, 2007

Exceptional Talent Student, Sahand University of Technology, Iran, 2006

Effective Executive, Research Week Honoring, Sahand University of Technology, Iran, 2004

Outstanding Student of BSc, MSc, and PhD Program, Ministry of Energy, Iran, 2003-2007,

2007-2009, and 2010-2012

PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBER

Approved to be awarded with PENG title with APEGA

GSA Awards Selection Committee, University of Alberta, 2012-to date

General Faculties Council, University Governance, University of Alberta, 2012-to date

Council on Student Affairs, University of Alberta, 2012 till to date

International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Science, 2012

Journal of Soils and Foundation, 2012

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REFERENCES:

Prof. Derek Apel (Supervisor): School of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, University

of Alberta, 3 044 NREF, Phone: 780-***-****, Email: *****.****@********.**

Mr. Mehrdad Shoukohi, Owner, Sonic Design & Construction, Edmonton, Alberta,

Phone: 780-***-****, Email: **********@*****.***,

Dr. Yashar Pourrahimian: School of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, University of

Alberta, Phone: 780-***-****, Email: ********@********.**

Dr. Wei Victor Liu: School of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, University of Alb erta,

NREF, Phone: 780-***-****, Email: *****@********.**

Dr. K.Ahanghari (Dean): Department of mining engineering, Faculty of Engineering,

science & research branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. Email:

*****.********@*****.***

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