Teaching several courses in Civil Engineering and Construction Science Departments.

• Studied impact of freeze and thaw on various types of prestressed concrete railroad ties.• Analyzed the effects of different element sizes on the freeze-thaw durability of prestressed saw-cut concrete.• Investigated the effect of vibration and rheology on the air-entrainment of concrete.• Performed testing in various concrete manufacturing facilities in the US in order to link their manufacturing processes to the freeze-thaw durability.• Actively participated as part of the team that developed a software to perform the hardened air void analysis.• Mentored undergraduate students.

• Analyzed and tested natural fibers as an environmentally friendly reinforcing material in cement mortar and concrete.• Simulated the effects of fiber reinforcement in concrete using a finite element model with different fiber arrangements.• Performed a sensitivity analysis and study to improve the FRP-reinforced concrete deflection calculation for the ACI 440 committee.• Utilized neural networks to predict the deflection of CFRP reinforced concrete beams with different structural properties. • Mentored undergraduate students as part of the Fulbright Research Experience.

• Performed material calculations for concrete railroad ties.• Completed structural calculations for concrete railroad ties. • Assisted with production management.• Tested concrete for quality control.

• Prepared detailed drawings for steel and concrete structures for Kuwait International Airport.• Performed structured calculations for beams, columns, and footings for Terminal 1 Expansion at Dubai International Airport.• Assisted with preparing contract documents for Kuwait International Airport.• Planned and designed sections of Abu Dhabi-Tarif Road (United Arab Emirates Highway E-11) which were constructed starting in 2010.• Helped senior engineers prepare progress reports for these construction sites.