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.

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.

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.

The curriculum helped in understanding the nature of complex structures, behaviour of structures under different loading conditions, modern construction materials & techniques and the associated technical and managerial problems.
 

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

Subjects covered a wide range from different branches of Civil Engineering including Structural Engineering and Construction Management, Geotechnical Engineering etc. The curriculum helped in understanding the basic concepts and applications in Civil Engineering.

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.

International Ferrocement Information and Research Center, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand.
Engineer/Assistant Manager (April 1998 to date)
· 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.

National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK) Limited, Lahore, Pakistan.
Engineer (December 1995 to August 1995)
· Involved in structural design of concrete bridges, tall buildings and warehouses.
· Supervised the construction of a highway concrete bridge in Lahore, Pakistan.

Nayyar Ali Dada and Associates, Lahore, Pakistan. (Architects, Engineers and Contractors)
Associate Engineer (September 1995 to December 1995)
· Involved in the design and construction supervision of commercial and residential buildings.

Pakistan Environmental Planning and Architectural Consultants Limited, Lahore, Pakistan.
Trainee Engineer (July 1994 to August 1994)
· Learned different phases of design and office work involved in civil engineering.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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