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Dr. Joseph Jabo

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Senior Consultant Geotechnical Engineer - BLE (Bunnell-Lammons Engineering)

  • Geotechnical Engineer

Researcher

  • Settlements Shear Strength of Underground Materials Seismic Slope Stability Liquefaction Engineering Soil Structure Interaction Soil Dynamics In-Situ Shallow Foundations
    Shaft Foundations Retaining Walls Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Walls Deep Excavations Deep Dynamic Compaction Stabilization Landslides Slope Stabilization Slope Stability Analysis Tunneling in Rock Tunneling in Soils Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) Standard Penetration Testing (SPT) Pressuremeter Borehole Logging Laboratory Testing Geosynthetics for Reinforcement Geofoam Groundwater Pumping Offshore Geotechnics Residual Soils Pavement Pile Foundations

Educational Background

  • PhD or Equivalent
    • Doctor of Philosophy Civil Engineering - University of Arkansas - Fayetteville : 01/01/2010 - 01/12/2014
  • MSc or Equivalent
    • Master of Science for Geotechnique and Infrastructure - Universität Hannover : 01/09/2003 - 01/09/2005
  • BSc or Equivalent
    • Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering - PSG College of Technology : 01/08/1998 - 01/04/2002
  • BSc or Equivalent
    • BACC in Mathematics and Physics - National University of Rwanda : 01/09/1995 - 01/09/1997

Work Experience

  • BLE (Bunnell-Lammons Engineering) : ( 29/07/2024 - Present )
    • Senior Consultant Geotechnical Engineer

    • Serving as a Senior Geotechnical Consultant for commercial, industrial, infrastructure, institutional, and transportation projects both regionally and locally.
  • Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department : ( 01/01/2003 - 28/06/2024 )
    • Research Engineer
  • Arkansas State Highways and Transportation Department : ( 01/02/2015 - 01/04/2015 )
    • Research Engineer

    • Research Engineer and Coordinator of Bridge and Foundations research.
  • University of Arkansas, College of Engineering : ( 01/01/2012 - 01/12/2014 )
    • Research Assistant


    • Estimating bridge foundation capacity, collecting and interpreting pile driving records
      Full-scale testing of foundations, geotechnical laboratory testing, and developing detailed hierarchical database for bridge foundations in the State of Arkansas
      Developing computer program “ReliaPile” for reliability analysis and refinement of LRFD resistance factors for bridge foundations
      Incorporating local experience and construction aspects into design of deep foundations. Developing design and acceptance protocol for pile foundation.
  • University of Arkansas, Civil Engineering : ( 01/08/2010 - 01/12/2011 )
    • Teaching Assistant

    • Undergraduate Course: Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics and Design:

      • Taught laboratory lectures and demonstrated proper lab testing techniques
      • Prepared materials and equipment for laboratory
      • Reviewed and graded students’ submitted reports and assignments 
  • C.LOTTI&ASSOCIATI : ( 01/11/2007 - 01/06/2009 )

    • Project: Supervision of the construction of the Asphalt Concrete Road. Quality Control and Materials Engineer as part of the Resident Engineer’s Team:

      Supervised the setting up, organization and layout of the various contractor’s field laboratories
      Monitored the mobilization of the testing equipment; and supervised the setting-up of the various contractor’s rock crushers and bituminous mixing plants
      Supervised the works, approved the materials and workmanship of the works, and countersigned the monthly payment certificates
  • STRABAG GmbH : ( 01/01/2007 - 01/10/2007 )
    • Materials Engineer

    • Project: Construction of the Asphalt Road:

      Coordinated geotechnical field exploration and laboratory testing
      Performed geotechnical analyses and designs, and prepared geotechnical reports
  • Faculty of Applied Sciences, National University of Rwanda : ( 01/01/2006 - 01/12/2006 )
    • Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences

    • In charge of academic affairs:

      Responsible for the management of infrastructure and physical facility
      Supported faculty and staff, and provided academic services for students
  • National University of Rwanda, Civil Engineering : ( 01/06/2003 - 01/12/2006 )
    • Lecturer


    • Taught undergraduate classes: Soil mechanics I and II, Soil Mechanics Laboratory, and Civil Engineering Materials
      Other tasks included pre-run experiments and produce detailed protocols for new experiments. Demonstrated techniques and assisted students in everyday laboratory routines. Advised undergraduate research students(10/2005-12/2006). 
      Visiting Lecturer (6/2003-9/2005)

Languages

Language Read Level Written Level Spoken Level
German Medium High Medium
French High High High
English High High High

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Greenville, SC View on map

https://www.jce-coeng.com/

+14794227420

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