Summary Dr. Ghanim Kashwani, UAE National, who got his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Heriot-Watt University, Scotland, UK, is the first Emirati to become Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng) (MICE) from Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), UK. Additionally, Kashwani is a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) (MSSE) and a Chartered Manager (CMgr) (MCMI), where he received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering from American University of Sharjah (AUS). Kashwani has an industrial experience with major companies as he works as Team leader in Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) for several years. Moreover, as Chartered Scientist (CSci) and GradI-OSH member, UK, Kashwani works as academic in international universities such as New York University (NYU) and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He publishes many papers in international journals in which his research interests include construction materials, safety engineering, and fire engineering. In 2019, Kashwani was inducted to the Wall of Fame of American University of Sharjah (AUS) Alumni. Dr Kashwani was appointed as the first president in Council of Young Arab Researchers in 2021. DEGREE & DESIGNATIONS Academic Qualifications 2014-2017 Heriot Watt University (HWU), Scotland, UK, (Engineering Council Accreditation, UK) Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) Thesis entitled: “Enhancing the Implementation of Safety Engineering Systems in Oil and Gas Construction Projects in the UAE” Available Here Major area: Safety and Sustainable Construction Advisor: Dr Yasemin Nielsen/ Dr Assem Al-Hajj 2010-2012 American University of Sharjah (AUS), United Arab Emirates Master of Science in Civil Engineering (M.Sc.) (GPA 3.57) (Cum Laude) (ABET Accreditation, USA) Thesis entitled: “Sustainability of composite columns under repeated load and harsh environment” Available Here Major area: Safety and Sustainable Construction Advisor: Prof. Adil Al Tamimi 2006-2010 American University of Sharjah (AUS), United Arab Emirates (ABET Accreditation, USA) Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.Sc.) Advisor: Prof. Adil Al Tamimi Achievement: Inducted as Wall of Fame in 2019 Available Here Ghanim Kashwani, Ph.D., CEng, MICE, CEnv, CSci, CMgr, GradIOSH UAE National; Married; Children: 2; Born in October 4, 1987 Contact Information: P.O.Box: 129188 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Mobile/WhatsApp: (00971) 50 990 4227 National Service: Served (Completed) E-mail: [email protected]Website LinkedIn Google Scholar Skype: ghanim.kashwani2
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Dr. Ghanim Kashwani, UAE National, who got his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Heriot-Watt University, Scotland, UK, is the first Emirati to become Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng) (MICE) from Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), UK. Additionally, Kashwani is a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) (MSSE) and a Chartered Manager (CMgr) (MCMI), where he received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering from American University of Sharjah (AUS). Kashwani has an industrial experience with major companies as he works as Team leader in Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) for several years. Moreover, as Chartered Scientist (CSci) and GradI-OSH member, UK, Kashwani works as academic in international universities such as New York University (NYU) and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He publishes many papers in international journals in which his research interests include construction materials, safety engineering, and fire engineering. In 2019, Kashwani was inducted to the Wall of Fame of American University of Sharjah (AUS) Alumni. Dr Kashwani was appointed as the first president in Council of Young Arab Researchers in 2021.
DEGREE & DESIGNATIONS
Academic Qualifications
2014-2017 Heriot Watt University (HWU), Scotland, UK, (Engineering Council Accreditation, UK)
Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) Thesis entitled: “Enhancing the Implementation of Safety Engineering Systems in Oil and Gas Construction Projects in the UAE”
Available Here Major area: Safety and Sustainable Construction Advisor: Dr Yasemin Nielsen/ Dr Assem Al-Hajj
2010-2012 American University of Sharjah (AUS), United Arab Emirates
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (M.Sc.) (GPA 3.57) (Cum Laude) (ABET Accreditation, USA)
Thesis entitled: “Sustainability of composite columns under repeated load and harsh environment” Available Here
Major area: Safety and Sustainable Construction Advisor: Prof. Adil Al Tamimi
2006-2010 American University of Sharjah (AUS), United Arab Emirates (ABET Accreditation, USA) Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.Sc.) Advisor: Prof. Adil Al Tamimi Achievement: Inducted as Wall of Fame in 2019 Available Here
Ghanim Kashwani, Ph.D., CEng, MICE, CEnv, CSci, CMgr, GradIOSH UAE National; Married; Children: 2; Born in October 4, 1987 Contact Information: P.O.Box: 129188 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
2019 Engineering New Zealand, New Zealand Chartered Member – (CMEngNZ) #1159602
2018 The Institution Of Environmental Sciences (IES), London, UK Chartered Scientist (CSci) (MIEnvSc) #IES/66283
2018 Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), Wigston, UK (Grad IOSH),#199639
2018 The Society of Environmental Engineer (SEE), London, UK Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) (MSEE),#102568
2018 Chartered Management Institute (CMI), London, UK Chartered Manager (CMgr) (MCMI) # P04578791
2017 Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), London, UK Chartered Civil Engineer Member (CEng) (MICE) # 74439740 Achievement: The first UAE national to become Chartered Civil Engineer:
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Committee and Board Memberships
2017- Present Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), London, UK Mentor and Committee Member in United Arab Emirates (UAE) Chapter. Available Here 2017-Present Energy Institute (EI), London, UK Honorary Professional Development Officer in United Arab Emirates (UAE) Branch.
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2019-Present Emirates National Accreditations System (ENAS), Abu Dhabi, UAE Technical Expert (TE) in Construction Technology and Materials. 2019-Present Centre of Excellence in Smart Construction (CESC), Dubai, UAE Board Member. Available Here
2021-Present Arab Youth Center (AYC), Council of Young Arab Researchers President and Board Member
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2021-Present Society of Engineers (SOE), UAE Advisor and Board Member
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2021-Present Mohammed bin Rashed Academy of Scientists (MBRAS), UAE Youth Affiliate Membership
WORK EXPERIENCE
New York University (NYU) Abu Dhabi/New York Academic Researcher in the Engineering Division, Civil Engineering (Full Time) (Feb 2018- Present)
Working on Co2 storage via mineral carbonation of the concrete product
Designing Green Construction Materials
Utilizing Supplementary Cementing Materials to recycle concrete wastes
Working on cementing proprieties for Oil and Gas drilling operations
Working on Martian concrete design. Achievement:
Winning the Scientific Ambassador title for advancing the benefits of post-graduate education in UAE, 2019 Available Here
Winning the transformation Meastro in Civil Engineering award for 2019 Available Here
Selecting as one of the best Green Start up in Abu Dhabi 2002 Available Here
Contributing to Wetland Exhibition Research Project. National Pavilion UAE – La Biennale di Venezia. Available Here Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Dubai/New York Adjunct Research Professor, Civil Engineering (Part Time) (April 2021- Present) Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Abu Dhabi Team Leader HSE Engineering /Drilling Function (Full Time) (Oct-2013- Jan 2018)
Conduct frequent audits and inspections to ensure the effectiveness of HSE
Promote safe working systems and procedures. Monitor and advice on proper application of “Permit to Work”
Participate as a member of an emergency situation team, providing first line decisions concerning containment of emergency
Managing Waste Management program to collect, store, transport and disposal for the oil rigs
Managing environmental impact assessments studies (EIA) for new onshore oil rigs
Participate in investigating environmental accidents/incidents and in eliminating pollution sources to a practicable minimum
Supervising and managing end-users’ contractors safety performance in the rigs
Achievement: For four years, our team succeed to reduce Vehicle Accident Frequency (VAF) from 0.43 to 0.10 for onshore fields Dept. of Culture and Information, Directorate of Antiquities Sharjah Safety Engineer - (Full Time) (Mar 2012-Sep 2013)
Analyzing historical materials buildings by X-ray Fluorescence techniques (XRD and XRF)
Ensure the health and safety of the archaeological sites
Preparing the Safety plans for the rehabilitation projects
Giving Safety Inductions and campaigns for the staff and foremen
Designing the rehabilitation mix to be applied at the historical buildings against the harsh environment factors.
Achievement: Establishing buffer zones for the historical sites for the first time for Sharjah city to ensure the health and safety of the archaeological sites Available Here
PUBLICATIONS /GRANTS
Books:
Sustainability of Composite Columns under Repeated Load and Harsh Environment, 2012.
Available Here
Safety Engineering Systems in Oil and Gas Construction Projects in the UAE, 2017.
Available Here
I am Civil Engineer, and I am Proud. 2021.
Available Here
Public Talks, Podcasts and Recorded Lectures:
Dubai Future Academy’s Ramadan Pioneer Series 2019 – Materials from Future Available Here
Shabab Show Podcast 2019 – Scientific Research Culture in UAE Available Here