Dr. MOHAMED DEHBEEL ALDHAMARI
University of Science and Technology
Department of Civil Engineering
Sana’a – Republic of Yemen
+ 1 967-773-426-767
SUMMARY
Dr. Aldhamari brings over 25 years of comprehensive teaching and research experience from renowned institutions such as Colorado State University, the University of Science and Technology, and Sana’a University. His expertise lies in Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Irrigation and Drainage Engineering. As a forward-thinking department head, Dr. Aldhamari has demonstrated leadership by defining strategic priorities and implementing innovative approaches to elevate existing academic programs. His initiatives have effectively addressed the evolving needs of local, regional, and international markets. Dr. Aldhamari also provided civil and environmental engineering support and expertise to the Water Resources Division of the National Park Service (NPS) in the state of Colorado, Nevada, and North Dakota.
EDUCATION
Ph.D.: Civil and Environmental Engineering May 2002
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
M.Sc.: Irrigation Engineering June 1988
Department of Agricultural and Irrigation Engineering
Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA
B.Sc.: Agricultural Engineering June 1980
Department of Agricultural and Irrigation Engineering
University of Basra, Basra, Republic of Iraq
WORK EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering 2013 – Present
Head of the Department of Civil Engineering – Engineering Faculty 2014 – 2016
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Science and Technology
- Defined department objectives and vision by creating innovative research and academic curriculum according to market needs.
- Led the academic accreditation and quality assurance of higher education official meetings and participated in several workshops and seminars. Prepared and improved the specifications for several civil and environmental engineering courses.
- Taught courses on surveying theory and practice, fluid mechanics, hydraulics, environmental engineering, and scientific research methods for engineering students in the department of civil engineering.
- Supervised graduating seniors on their senior final projects providing mentorship, guidance, and final evaluation.
- Initiated and spearheaded the establishment of the Petroleum Engineering program at the University of Science and Technology, coordinating and managing workshops with oil industry professionals.
Faculty Associate June 2002 – Nov. 2012
Department of Civil Engineering
Colorado State University
- Taught and tutored undergraduate courses including statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, soil mechanics, hydrology, and hydraulics, alongside related laboratory sessions.
- Provided guidance and consultations for undergraduate senior projects and participated in tutoring programs for undergraduate classes.
- Served in graduate committee for Master’s and Doctorate candidates, offering research proposals and consultations for senior-level students.
- Authored project proposals spanning groundwater engineering, water supply, sanitation, water resources reuse, and irrigation and drainage projects.
- Participated in training programs addressing groundwater contamination issues caused by petroleum hydrocarbon, conducted at the Engineering Research Center (ERC), Colorado State University.
Research Scientist Aug. 1998- May 2002
Engineering Research Center
Colorado State University
- Designed and managed research studies on increased groundwater pumping’s impact on stream flow, overseeing field studies on water supply and land conservation.
- Served as a research associate in porous media and groundwater labs, applying modeling for groundwater flow and contaminant transport.
- Conducted diverse hydrology and hydrogeology research, focusing on water quantity/quality, with proposals and studies on contaminant transport and water resource development.
- Applied groundwater modeling to assess hydrological processes and interactions, contributing to rainwater harvesting and aquifer storage methods.
- Led quantitative hydrology research, presenting findings through technical reports, and utilized computational modeling for aquifer analysis and statistical reporting.
SKILLS/TOOLS
- Programming languages: FORTRAN, C++, Mathcad, Matlab
- Statistics and Graphic Software: SPSS, Surfer, and AutoCAD
- GIS Software: ArcGIS, Arc/Info, ArcView, and Remote Sensing.
- Water and Environmental Software: WaterCAD, SewerCAD, SWMM, Modflow, and AquaChem.
- Communication: Fluent in English and Arabic; Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills.
MEMBERSHIPS
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- American Water Works Association (AWWA)
- National Ground Water Association (NGWA)
REFERENCES
Available upon request
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