Rami Alsodi

Experience

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  University of Sharjah

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Teaching Assistant

  1. Support the faculty in the delivery of course material and laboratory sessions. I am responsible for grading assignments and exams, providing academic guidance to students, and holding regular office hours to address individual queries and enhance learning outcomes.2. Contribute to the creation of educational content and engage in departmental research projects.

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  Sharjah Research Academy

  Oct 2018 - Oct 2021

  1. Participate in the strategic planning, execution, and analytical review of all research initiatives at the Academy, ensuring comprehensive management and successful delivery of project outcomes.2. Prepare detailed summaries and evaluation reports of experimental research projects, playing a pivotal role in the interpretation and discussion of results.3. Oversee the management of the Academy’s financial commitments and the allocation of support funds for various projects.4. Engage in proactive communications with a diverse range of private and governmental stakeholders to establish partnerships and secure collaborative opportunities.5. Lead direct coordination and provide expert technical input on several research projects granted to the Academy, including:• Reuse of Wastewater at Al-Saja'a and Removal of Pharmaceuticals: A pioneering project in collaboration with the University of Sharjah, focused on innovative wastewater treatment technologies.• Enzyme Induced Calcite Precipitation (EICP) for Dust Mitigation in the UAE: Partnering with the University of Sharjah to develop solutions that address environmental challenges associated with dust.• Advanced Treatment Techniques for Removing Pharmaceutical Compounds from Water in Sharjah, UAE: This project, in collaboration with the University of Sharjah, aims to enhance water purification methods.• Characterization of Green Reactive Powder Concrete Using Dune Ultra-Fine Sand: A collaborative effort with the American University of Sharjah to explore sustainable building materials.• Evaluation of Mechanical and Durability Characteristics of 3D Concrete Printing in the UAE Environment: Conducted in partnership with the American University of Sharjah, this project assesses the viability of 3D printed concrete in regional climatic conditions. Show less Collaboratively worked on the project of “Using Enzyme Induced Carbonate Precipitation (EICP) to Mitigate Fugitive Dust in UAE” at Sharjah Research Academy, Government of Sharjah. (October 2018- October 2019)1. Operating a wide range of devices in the Geotechnical, Structural, Material and Pavement laboratories. Including: Triaxial Test Apparatus, Consolidation Apparatus, Direct Shear Test Machine, Atterberg Limits Apparatus, Hydrometer, Proctor Compaction Apparatus, Sieve Analysis, Unconfined Compression Tester.2. Developing a wide knowledge in the topic of EICP in terms of literature reviews, preparation of experimental specimens, and hands-on experimentation, contributing significantly to the project’s success.3. Provided training for both master's and bachelor's students, enhancing their academic and practical skills in geotechnical research.4. Led and Mentored the Winning Team in the 7th Sharjah Sustainability Award (2018-2019) to achieve 1st Place in the Outstanding Student Team Award for Applied Scientific Research.5. Participated in the judging committee for Geotechnical Senior Projects, Bachelor of Civil Engineering Program (2018-2019 Academic Year). Show less

  • Engineering Researcher

    Sept 2019 - Oct 2021

  • Research Assistant

    Oct 2018 - Oct 2019
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  Sharjah Department of Public Works

  Oct 2021 - now

  Senior Engineering Researcher

  1. Achieved notable recognitions in respected Awards, including:• Humid Bin Rashid Sustainability Award: 3rd Place• Excellence and Creative Engineering Award: Finalist• Impact Award at The Big 5: Finalist alongside Masdar and Museum of the Future2. Compiled and presented DPW's contributions to Sharjah's portfolio for the Arab Environmental Capital 2024 award, presented by the League of Arab States.3. Develop project specifications using global standards.4. Conduct environmental studies, including life cycle assessments for DPW building projects.5. Contributed to the design of an innovative mist cooling system at Al Homa Park.6. Coordinate with third-party consultants and laboratory certifications.7. Facilitate collaborative research projects, partnerships and MOU’s, with innovative companies and universities8. Contributed to the concept design of Al Ghaf Park, Sharjah's first carbon-neutral park.9. Developed a comprehensive safety framework for DPW based on field statistics and observations.10. Performed various research studies related to building projects. Show less