Ziyad Algaboby

University Lecturer | Civil Engineer | Geotechnical Specialist

📧 Ziyad90@gmail.com |
📞 +967 771 114 224

30th street, Sana’a, Yemen

Nationality: Yemeni | Date of Birth: 08/11/1976

Personal Summary

A highly experienced University Lecturer and Civil Engineer with a strong background in Geotechnical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, and Infrastructure Design. Currently serving as an academic administrator and professional consultant, with a proven track record in both academia and large-scale construction project management.

Education

  • PhD (Thesis for Degree of Philosophy), Czech Technical University (CUT), Prague, Czech Republic (Completed 2010).
  • Master’s Degree (Very Good), Czech Technical University (CUT), Prague, Czech Republic (September 1995 – June 2002).
  • Secondary School Certificate (Excellent), Nahdhah School, Ibb, Yemen (September 1990 – July 1993).

Academic Experience

University Lecturer | March 2010 – Present

University of Science & Technology (UST), Sana’a, Yemen

  • Postgraduate Administrator, Faculty of Engineering.
  • Research Supervisor, leading Graduation Projects and Post-Graduate Theses.

Selected Research Publications

  • “Improved BPNN models based on different algorithms to predict the flexural capacity of corroded RC beams,” Structures (2025).
  • “Study on progressive collapse mechanism of RC frame structures corroded by chloride,” Case Studies in Construction Materials (2025).
  • “Cement-Stabilized Granular Volcanic Ash Materials for Construction of Low-Traffic Roads in Yemen,” Advances in Civil Engineering (2024).
  • “Cement Kiln Dust with Fine Volcanic Ash as Substitute Fillers for Hot Mix Asphalt,” Romanian Journal of Transport Infrastructure (2024).
  • “Numerical Investigation of Beam-Column Connections in Precast Concrete Buildings,” Journal of Science and Technology (2021).
  • “Behavior of Rubberized Concrete-Filled Square Steel Tube Under Axial Loading,” Journal of Science and Technology (2019).
  • “Numerical modelling of piled raft,” PhD Thesis, Czech Technical University (2010).

Professional Engineering Experience

General Manager | Feb 2012 – Present

Statika For Engineering, Sana’a, Yemen

– Oversees bidding, contracting, and a team of 25 personnel.

Geotechnical Engineer | May 2005 – Nov 2006

TOPGEO BRNO, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Civil Engineer | May 2003 – April 2005

KRR Architektura, Prague, Czech Republic

Civil Engineer | July 2001 – April 2003

AB – STAMONT s.r.o., Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

Technical Skills

  • Software: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ETABS, Abaqus, BIM, Epanet, SewerCad.
  • Expertise: Total Station surveying, Quality Control, Tendering Evaluation.
  • Digital: MS Office Suite, Photo Editing.

Languages

  • Arabic: Native
  • Czech: C2 – Proficient
  • English: B2/C1 – Proficient
  • German: A2 – Basic

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