PhD Researcher in engineering gives lessons in construction project management, stakeholder management, risk management and project life cycle

Mohamed's CV

EDUCATION
School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
PhD, Construction Project Management (2013 – to present).

School of the Built Environment, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK
MSc, Construction Project Management (2010 - 2011).

Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Eljabel Elgharbi, Gherian, Libya
BSc, Civil Engineering (2002 - 2007).

SUPPORTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, UK
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (March 2013).
School of Management and Languages, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK
Pre-sessional English course (May - August 2010).
Live Language School, Glasgow, UK
Intensive program of tuition in English as a Foreign Language (November 2009 - May 2010).

WORK AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Support Invigilator | University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
May 2014 – January 2017
 Contributed to the facilitation of the smooth and efficient running of the formal examination.
 Supervised the entrance of candidates, helping them to find their seat and settle down, giving them advice on appropriate examination regulations.
 Observed candidates and ensured examination regulations are followed.
 Maintained an awareness and observation of Fire and Health and Safety Regulation relevant to the role.
Demonstrator | School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
October 2014 – January 2017
 Assessed and gave feedback on student coursework and seminar presentations.
 Planned the practical work content and structure with the module leader.
 Taught on established programs under the direction of the module leader.
 Provided help and support to students where appropriate.
 Marked tests/student work and provided feedback as required.
 Ensured that materials and equipment required during classes is available.
 Supervised the work of the students where appropriate.
 Contributed to and attended departmental meetings related to the role.
 Contributed to the planning and review of the delivery of practical modules.
 Worked with other demonstrators and tutorial assistants to ensure that practical classes run effectively and according to timetable requirements.
 Recognized students who are having difficulties and referred to the appropriate parties, e.g. personal tutor.
 Contributed to Health and Safety assessments as appropriate.
 Maintained an awareness and observation of Fire and Health and Safety Regulation relevant to the role.
Megaproject Project Executive | University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
October 2014 – August 2015
In my role as the Megaproject Project Executive, I
 Conducted research, wrote and edited academic material for publication.
 Coordinated research activities, such as working group meetings, seminars, scientific missions, workshops and conferences under the direction of the Action Chair.
 Participated in research activities, such as working group meetings, seminars, scientific missions, workshops and conferences.
 Contributed to and attended departmental meetings related to the role.
 Acted as the point of contact and communicated adequately to all participants.
 Created and maintained comprehensive project documentation and reports including yearly financial reports.
 Processed participants’ reimbursement claims in accordance with COST rules for reimbursements.
 Constantly updated the MEGAPROJECT website with up-to-date reports and news stories.
Client Construction Project Manager | University of Eljabel Elgharbi, Libya
January 2007 – October 2009
 Effectively engaged with project stakeholders such as environmentalists and local communities in order to ensure project success.
 Prepared regular progress reports for project client/sponsors.
 Participated in and led on regular team meetings.
 Undertook site checks to monitor progress.
 Monitored budget reports.
 Ensured working practices are safe and comply with Health and Safety legislation.

Teaching Assistant | Faculty of Engineering, University of Eljabel Elgharbi, Libya
January 2008 – October 2009
 Maintained administrative duties including admissions and data entry.
 Taught on established programs under the direction of the module leader.
 Ensured that materials and equipment required during classes is available.
 Contributed to and attended departmental meetings related to the role.
 Maintained an awareness and observation of Fire and Health and Safety Regulation relevant to the role.
 Participated in departmental workshops and seminars.
 Provided help and support to students where appropriate.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
 English, and Arabic as a native language.

IT SKILLS
 Microsoft Office word, excel, publisher and power point.
 SPSS
 QSR NVivo 10


PUBLICATIONS
 Elmahroug, M.H., Tutesigensi, A. and Smith, N.J. 2016. A Problem Solving Approach to Identifying Civil Engineering Infrastructure Projects. In: Chan, P.W. and Neilson, C.J., eds. Proceedings of the 32th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2016, Manchester, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, pp.901-910.
 Elmahroug, M.H. and Brookes. eds. 2015. The Megaproject Portfolio, 2nd ed. Leeds, UK: University of Leeds.
 Elmahroug, M. H., Tutesigensi, A. and Brookes, N. J. 2014. Integrating external stakeholder identification and project initiation in civil engineering infrastructure projects In: Raiden, A. B. and Aboagye-Nimo, E., eds. Proceedings of the 30th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2014, Portsmouth, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, pp.935-944.

POSTERS
 Elmahroug, M. H. and Tutesigensi, A. 2015. Initiating civil engineering infrastructure projects: a new approach. [Poster]. The PGR Students' Conference 2015, 8-9 September, Leeds University Union.
 Elmahroug, M. H., Tutesigensi, A. and Brookes, N. J. 2015. If an infrastructure project is the solution, then exactly what was the problem? [Poster]. The RAEng Annual Regional Lecture and Poster Competition, 11 March, The Active Learning Laboratory, School of Engineering, Liverpool University.
 Elmahroug, M. H., Tutesigensi, A. and Brookes, N. J. 2014. The delay between project initiation and stakeholder involvement in infrastructure projects. [Poster]. The PGR Students' Conference 2014, 9-10 September, Leeds University Union.