Yahya_Nazhat

Dr. Yahya Nazhat

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Instructor - The University of British Columbia

  • None specified

Academia-Professor

  • Soil Dynamics In-Situ Shallow Foundations Shaft Foundations Retaining Walls Deep Dynamic Compaction Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) Standard Penetration Testing (SPT)
    Pressuremeter Dilatometer Borehole Logging Laboratory Testing Pile Foundations

Educational Background

  • PhD or Equivalent
    • Geotechnical Engineering - University of Sydney : 01/01/2009 - 01/01/2012
  • BSc or Equivalent
    • Geotechnical Engineering - University of Sydney : 01/01/1999 - 01/01/1999
  • MSc or Equivalent
    • Environmental Engineering - University of Baghdad : 01/01/1988 - 01/01/1990
  • BSc or Equivalent
    • Civil Engineering - University of Mosul : 01/01/1979 - 01/01/1983

Honors & Awards

  • The Australian Postgraduate Research Award - Doctorate Scholarship (2010-2012) Australian Government,
  • University of Sydney, Civil Engineering Foundation Governors The Engineering Foundation - School of Civil Engineering - University of Sydney,
  • University of Sydney Grant-in-Aids, James Kentley Memorial Scholarship (2010) University of Sydney,

Work Experience

  • The University of British Columbia : ( 01/08/2014 - Present )
    • Instructor

    • Term 1CIVL 311 Soil Mechanics IICIVL410 Foundation Engineering ICIVL445 Engineering Design and Analysis ITerm 2CIVL446 Engineering Design and Analysis IICIVL447 Environmental Engineering Design and Analysis
  • AECOM Middle East Limited : ( 01/03/2014 - 01/05/2014 )
    • Principal Geotechnical Engineer

    • Project manage a range of geotechnical investigations and geotechnical analyses including foundations analyses and design, landslide analyses and stabilization designs, retaining wall analyses and design.Prepare reports, drawings, and specifications for foundations, earth retention systems, slopes and embankments, tunnels, pipelines and dams.Prepare geotechnical reports, tender documents, analysis of shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures and earthworks.Key Projects:
  • University of Sydney : ( 01/07/2009 - 01/11/2013 )
    • Causal academic
  • Avopiling Pty Ltd : ( 01/03/2007 - 01/03/2009 )
    • Engineering Design Manager

    • Penrith Government Office Building Sydney Desalination Plant, Kurnell
  • Aurecon : ( 01/09/2004 - 01/03/2007 )
    • Senior Geotechnical Engineer

    • Major Projects:Rock face stability and vibration monitoring- Neutral Bay, NSW, AustraliaLane Cove View Development, NSW, Australia
  • Douglas Partners Pty Ltd : ( 01/07/2003 - 01/09/2004 )
    • Senior Geotechnical Engineer
  • JK Geotechnics : ( 01/02/2002 - 01/07/2003 )
    • Senior Geotechnical Engineer
  • Vibropile Pty Ltd : ( 01/08/1997 - 01/02/2002 )
    • Projects

    • Upgrading of the Pacific Highway , Taree Bypass Bridges, NSW, Australia Sydney International Terminal (Sydney Airport 2000), Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Federal Airports Corporation. Domestic Terminal Upgrading, Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Federal Airports Corporation. Kings Street Wharf Development, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia. Adelaide Convection Centre, Adelaide, Australia.

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Arabic High High High
English High High High

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