Salman Azhar

International Ferrocement Information and Research Center (IFIC)
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), P. O. Box 4, Klong Luang, 
Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
Phone : 662 524-5864 (O) 662 524-8167 (R)    Facsimile  : 662 524-5979
E-mail: salman@ait.ac.th, salmanx@usa.net	ICQ Pager: 10193159
Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/9751

A well-qualified Pakistani national, graduated in the field of Structural Engineering and Construction, possessing an international exposure with experience in Design and Construction supervision of complex structures; Information Technology; and Construction Planning, Scheduling and Control. Recipient of various awards for outstanding academic performance. Having special interest in computer applications related to Structural Engineering and Construction Management. Much involved in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Single, 26 years old. Creative, hard working, self-motivated, energetic and objective delivery oriented.

Areas of Specialization 

Design:  Analysis and design of reinforced concrete and steel structures, Ferrocement design and Construction, Normal and high performance concrete mix design.
Construction Management: Management of information technology in construction, Construction planning, scheduling, monitoring and control.

Education

1996 – 1998	Master of Engineering
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand.
Major: Structural Engineering and Construction	

•	Subjects covered both theoretical aspects of Structural Engineering and Construction; such as Finite Element Methods, Computer Methods of Structural Analysis, Structural Dynamics, Solid Mechanics; as well as the practical applications such as Advanced Concrete Structures, Seismic Design of Structures, Materials and Products for Construction, Experimental Methods in Structural Engineering, Procurement Management in Construction, Operational Research and Information Technology in Construction. 

1990 - 1995	Bachelor of Science in Engineering
University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan.
Major: Civil Engineering	
Academic Awards

•	Got 3rd position in Master of Engineering at the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok.
•	Got 1st position in Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and was awarded Gold Medal, Merit Certificates as well as Academic Achievement Scholarships from Govt. of Pakistan.
•	Received Dr. S. H. Duranni Scholarship for best overall performance during the year   1994-95 from the University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan.
•	Received Scholarship from the Government of Japan for Master of Engineering at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand.
•	Received AIT Alumni Association Research Grant for most suitable research topic in the field of Structural Engineering and Construction.

Professional Experience

Engineer/Assistant Manager	April 98 to date
International Ferrocement Information and Research Center, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand.

•	Involved in design and construction of innovative ferrocement structures. 
•	Coordinate in low-cost materials research and development around the world. 
•	Created and maintain IFIC databases on different construction materials and techniques. 

Engineer	Dec ’95 to Aug ‘96 National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK) Limited, Lahore, Pakistan.

•	Involved in structural design of concrete bridges, tall buildings and warehouses. 
•	Supervised the construction of a highway concrete bridge in Lahore, Pakistan.
 
Associate Engineer	Sep ’95 to Dec ‘95
Nayyar Ali Dada and Associates, Lahore, Pakistan. (Architects, Engineers and Contractors)

•	Involved in the design and construction supervision of commercial and residential buildings.

Trainee Engineer	Jul ’94 to Aug ‘94
Pakistan Environmental Planning and Architectural Consultants Limited, Lahore, Pakistan.

•	Learned different phases of design and office work involved in civil engineering.

Training/ Short Courses/ Workshops

•	Information Management in Construction: Three weeks training course; May 1998; Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand.
•	Innovative Construction Materials for Development: Four Weeks Training Course; November 1998, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand.

•	ISO 9002 for Engineering Services: One day seminar; 20 November 1998; Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand.
•	Project Management: One day seminar; 3 December 1998; Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand.
•	Programming with Visual BASIC: Three days training workshop; 9-11 December 1998; ACECOMS, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand.
•	Web Page Design and Database Management Systems: Two days training workshop; 12-13 December 1998; Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand.
•	Programming with BASIC and Turbo Pascal: Six months training course; January-June 1990; University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
•	Advanced Surveying and Leveling: Two weeks field training; July 1995; University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan.

Recent Research Work

•	Azhar, S., and Nimityongskul, P. 1999. Development of High Performance Dry Premixed Concrete. M. Engg. Thesis; will be presented in 24th Conference on "Our World in Concrete & Structures", 24-26 August, Singapore.
•	Azhar, S., and Norgay, P. 1999. Development of Low Cost Ferrocement Wash Basin. Accepted for publication in International Journal of Ferrocement 29(2), April 1999.
•	Azhar, S. 1999. YANBU: A Masterpiece of Ferrocement Technology for Architecture. ACECOMS News and Views, January 1999.
•	Azhar, S. 1995. Rating and Rehabilitation of Steel Truss Bridges. B.Sc. Civil Engineering Project, University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan. 

Skills

Computer
Software	•	General Purpose: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Harvard graphics, Visio, Corel Draw, Page Maker, Micrografix Designer
•	Structures: 	SAP-2000, PCA-FRAME, PCA-ADOS, PCA-COLUMN, GRASP, Micro FEAPS, GEAR, XETABS, STAAD-III.
•	Management: MS Project, Prima Vera, Win Cost, Win Estimate
•	Programming: Visual BASIC, Q-BASIC, Turbo Pascal, FORTRAN, HTML	
Language capability	•	English: Fluent in reading, writing and speaking
•	Urdu:    Mother tongue
•	Arabic:  Able to communicate, studied three years at school level.
•	Thai, German and French: Beginner	
Management	•	Organized two training courses and number of seminars at the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand.	
Athletics	•	Played Cricket and Hockey at university level.	

Activities/Interests

Professional

	•	Member, Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Pakistan.
•	Member, International Ferrocement Society (IFS), Bangkok, Thailand.
•	Member, Civil Engineering Research Group (CERG), Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand.
•	Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Washington DC 20005, USA.	
Volunteer	•	Chairperson, Film and Video Committee, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand.
•	Member, Micro Computer Education Committee, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand
•	Ex. Member, General Assembly, AIT Student Union, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand.	
Hobbies	•	Philately, Bank notes and Coins, Phone cards.
•	Participated in many exhibitions in Thailand and Pakistan and won prizes. 	
Interests	•	Languages, Sports and Cultures of different parts of the world.	

References

•	Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai
Dean, School of Civil Engineering
Asian Institute of Technology
Bangkok, Thailand
Phone:  +66-2-524-5535		Fax:	+66-2-524-6059
E-mail:  worsak@ait.ac.th, scedean@ait.ac.th

•	Mian Mansoor Ahmed
Vice President
National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK) Limited
Lahore-Pakistan.
Phone:  +92-42-5160500		Fax:	+92-42-5160509
E-mail: nespak@brain.net.pk

•	Prof. Faiz Ahmed Chisti
Dean, Faculty of Civil Engineering
University of Engineering and Technology
Lahore-Pakistan
Phone:  +92-42-339222		Fax:	+92-42-682-2566
E-mail: lhr01502@paknet4.ptc.pk

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