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Lect. Dr. Bashar H. Ismael

Position
Division Officer

General Specialization
Civil Engineering

Subspecialty
Geotechnical

Education
  • Earned a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering – Geotechnical Engineering in 2020 from University of Manchester, UK
  • Earned his Master's Degree in Civil Engineering - Geotechnical Engineering in 2013 from Al-Nahrain University, Iraq
  • Earned his Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering in 2010 from Anbar University in Iraq
Experience
1. Assistant lecturer in geotechnical engineering
Institution: University of Manchester, United Kingdom
Period: September 2015 - April 2020
Tasks:
Teaching and assistance in subjects such as soil mechanics, surveying, and strength of materials.
Evaluating student work and grading exams.
Providing guidance and support to students.
Managing the soil mechanics laboratory, and supervising experiments such as the triaxial test, the shear box, and the Van Scheer test.
Supervising undergraduate and graduate students in the Soil Mechanics Laboratory.
2. Visiting researcher
Institution: University of Surrey, United Kingdom
Period: July 2016 - November 2016
3. Site engineer
Entity: Ministry of Education / School Buildings Department, Iraq
Period: January 2013 - January 2015
Tasks:
Supervising school construction projects in Anbar Governorate.
Review engineering plans and drawings to ensure accuracy of calculations.
Follow up on project implementation and ensure their progress according to the specified schedule and budget.
Preparing reports on deviations and modifications in the project.
Supervising workers and subcontractors, ensuring adherence to safety standards on site.
4. Head of site laboratory
Entity: Al-Nahrain University (Al-Karma Hospital Project, Iraq)
Period: January 2012 - September 2013
Tasks:
Conduct on-site soil investigations.
Ensure that all materials used conform to engineering specifications.
Review material and supplier reports related to construction and civil works.
Follow up on field tests and provide recommendations to site engineers.
Preparing weekly reports on implementation stages and construction activities.
Evaluate the impact of the project on the local community.
5. Geotechnical consultant and member of the soil studies team
Entity: Al-Raseen Engineering Consulting Group and Laboratories, Iraq
Period: January 2013 - until now
Tasks:
Implementing soil studies and investigations for various projects in Iraq.
Preparing standard geotechnical reports for various engineering projects.
Publications
Title: Geotechnical and Infrastructural Damage due to the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake Sequence
Journal: Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
Publication Year: 2018

Title: Use of Instability Curves for the Assessment of Post-Liquefaction Stability and Deformation of Sloping Grounds
Journal: Engineering Geology
Publication Year: 2019

Title: Evolutionary Polynomial Regression Model to Predict Effective Angle of Internal Friction of Fine-Grained Soils
Journal: Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology
Publication Year: 2025

Title: An Evolutionary Polynomial Computing of Pile Capacity Using the Results of High-Strain Dynamic Test
Journal: Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology
Publication Year: 2024

Title: Effect of Subbase Stabilization on the Bearing Capacity of Footing Resting on Clayey Soil
Journal: Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology
Publication Year: 2024

Title: Finite Element and Evolutionary Polynomial Regression Analyses of the Effect of a Cavity on the Bearing Capacity Factor of Strip Footing
Journal: Modeling Earth Systems and Environment
Publication Year: 2024