Civil Engineering Structural

Asmaa abo Alouk

** ******** *****, ******, **, **702, USA

Tel: : 970-***-**** Email: ********@****.***

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Objective:

Highly skilled and accomplished Civil Engineer with Ph.D. and master’s degrees in civil engineering-Structural Engineering, seeking a challenging position as a Structural Engineer. I am dedicated to applying my extensive background in structural analysis, design, and research to effectively contribute to projects, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. I am eager to leverage my academic knowledge and practical experience to join a dynamic engineering team, focusing on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions in the field of structural engineering.

Education:

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering

University of Delaware, Newark, DE Spring 2023

Research Interest: Investigation of The Performance of a Skewed Steel Bridge with and without Cross-Frames.

M.Sc. in Structural Engineering

University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq Summer 2009

Thesis: Investigation up to failure of double skin steel concrete slabs (composite material)

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq Summer 2000

Professional Experience:

Adjunct Professor

University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Teaching CIEG213 Civil Engineering Materials Laboratory for Spring 2024

Teaching CIEG213 Civil Engineering Materials Laboratory for Spring 2023

Teaching Assistant

University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Teaching computer program, STAAD Pro. For Structural Analysis class for Fall 2017 and Fall 2018.

Teaching assistant for CIEG213 Civil Engineering Materials Laboratory for Spring 2021

Teaching assistant for CIEG323 Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering Laboratory for Fall 2022.

Research Assistant

University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Analyzed data of field bridge tests, conducted Finite Element Analysis, and performed field experiments on bridges.

Professional Experience:

Structural Engineer

Ministry of Transportation, Baghdad, Iraq May 2001 - April 2015

Concrete Structural Design:

Designed the concrete structure of a multi-story restaurant (Al-Matar, Baghdad) from raft foundation to rooftop using ACI code.

Effectively developed the design for the Garage Karbala in Iraq, a multi-story concrete garage, encompassing pile foundation to rooftop.

Design Manual Development:

Developed and authored a comprehensive design manual, serving as a practical guide for new structural designers within the organization.

Leadership in Rehabilitation Projects:

Led the engineering consultancy team for the rehabilitation of buildings at the International Baghdad Airport.

Oversaw the design and inspection of project sites, including the Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology (Baghdad) and the Baghdad airport car garage with a steel shed.

Project Supervision and Monitoring:

Estimated quantities and materials, equipment, and labor costs, ensuring accurate project feasibility assessments.

Conducted site visits during construction, actively monitoring progress, and providing consultations to contractors and on-site engineers.

Supervision and Training:

Supervised a team of engineers and technicians, providing leadership and guidance in project execution.

Designed a specialized Excel spreadsheet for precise calculations of material quantities for various building structures.

Innovative Design Initiatives:

Spearheaded the design of low-cost houses in the south of Iraq, contributing to sustainable and accessible housing solutions.

Conducted a one-week session to teach the MS Project program to engineers within the ministry.

Leadership Experience:

University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Representative of the Civil and Environmental Department at “WIE (Women In Engineering group)” (Spring 2017-2019).

Chair of the iBuddy mentoring program, Mentor for international students,

Member of the “Women Support group,” Invited speaker at the “International Women's Day Panel” in 2016 and 2021, and speaker at UD events.

Ministry of Transportation, Baghdad

Invited for a seminar talk on composite construction.

Awards:

Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Student Service Award (Summer 2022)

Nominated for the College of Engineering Diversity and Inclusion Award (Summer 2021)

Student Achievement Award at the English Language Institute of the University of Delaware (Winter 2015)

Full scholarship from HCED for Ph.D. in Structural Engineering (Spring 2014)

Skills:

General Skills:

Mechanism design and analysis for concrete and steel structures.

Highly skilled in 3D and 2D Structural analysis, public works, and cost estimates.

Talkative and great communicator.

Bridges inspection.

Bilingual (English and Arabic).

Computer Skills:

ANSYS, STAAD Pro, Abaqus for structural analysis.

MS Project, AutoCAD, MicroStation, WALLAP, Microsoft Office.

Certifications:

Feasibility Studies Training, Project Management Processes, Estimation Techniques and Microsoft Project, Earned Value Management Training, ANSYS program Training, and STAAD Pro Program training.

Conference Participation:

Attended and presented in IBC (International Bridge Conference) in June 13/2018, TRB (Transportation Research Board) in January 14/2019 January 14/2023, and SAMPE Bridge in April 19/2023.

Publications:

Asmaa T. Abo Alouk, Jennifer R. McConnell, Michael J. Chajes, and Harry W. Shenton III. & Brent C. Van Lith, (2018) “Lessons Learned from Destructive Tests of a Slab-On-Steel Girder Bridge” paper submitted to the International Bridge Conference.

Husain, Husain M., Mohannad H. Al-Sherrawi, and Asmaa Taha Ibrahim. "Analysis of double skin composite slabs." Journal of Engineering 24, no. 3 (2018): 135-151.

Memberships:

ASCE, ACI, SEI, AISC.

Work Authorization:

Permanent resident

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