Qusi I. Alqawasmeh ([email protected])
The University of Melbourne, Melbourne School of Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering Department B204b, Level 2, Building 175, Parkville, VIC, 3010 Tentative research topic: Impact of Groundwater Flow and Ground Spatial Variability on Shallow Geothermal Energy Foundation Thermal Yield Supervisors: Prof. Guillermo Narsilio, Dr. Nikolas Makasis, Dr. Monika J. Kreitmair |
Education
Awards and Scholarships
Employment
Codes and Standards of practice
Research, projects, and collaboration
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- PhD student (Civil Engineering, Geotechnical group), The University of Melbourne, Australia (2022 – present).
- MSc (Civil Engineering, Metamaterials), The University of Bologna, Italy (2014-2016).
- MSc graduate courses (Civil Engineering, Structures), The University of Jordan, Jordan (2013).
- BSc (Civil Engineering), Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan (2008 – 2012).
Awards and Scholarships
- Government Higher Education Scholarship, Australia (2022 – present).
- European Commission Horizon-2020 Research Grant, Belgium (2017).
- University of Modena and Reggio Emilia Research Fellowship, Italy (2017).
- European Commission Excellence Scholarship, Italy (2015).
- 2nd Rank RESSEPPE & SOCCESS European Invention Project, UK (2015).
- European Commission Excellence Scholarship, Italy (2014).
- Jordan Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Grant, Jordan (2013).
- French Societe Generale de Banque S.A Excellence Scholarship, France to Jordan (2008-2012).
- Distinguished Faculty of Engineering Honour List, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan (2010-2011).
- Distinguished University Honour List, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan (2008-2009).
Employment
- Research Assistant Activity, The University of Melbourne, Australia (2022- present).
- Tutoring Activity, The University of Melbourne, Australia (2022- present).
- R&D Engineer- Department of Engineering-Enzo Ferrari, Italy (2017 - 2020).
- Research Collaboration, European Commission Horizon-2020 project, Belgium & Italy (2017).
- Research Collaboration, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy (2017).
- Teaching and Research Activity, The University of Bologna, Italy (2015-2016).
- Concrete Mix Development Engineer, ECO stone International, Jordan (2012 – 2014).
- Jordan Nuclear Power Plant Project Intern, Geotechnical – DAEWOO Engineering and Construction Co., Jordan (2012).
- Geotechnical Engineering Lab Assistant (Volunteer) – Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan (2011).
Codes and Standards of practice
- Eurocode [EN 1,2,3,5,6,7,8].
- Italian National Code.
- American Concrete Institute ACI-318.
- AASHTO
- American Society for Testing and Materials – ASTM.
Research, projects, and collaboration
- [Patent submission] Design, analysis, and optimization of dissipative steel connectors for industrial use, (Italy).
- Evaluation and optimization of steel connector device considering production and assembly costs, (Italy).
- Dynamic design for steel-to-concrete and steel-to-timber connection and anchors, (Italy).
- Metamaterials – Dispersion and energy relations in periodic chains and grids (MSc thesis, Italy, collaboration with Airbus aerospace corporation).
- RESSEPPE & SOCCESS European Invention Project, UK.
- Structural modelling, analysis, and design of high-rise Arab National Bank Tower with focus on soil-structure interaction (Jordan).
This page, its contents and style, are the responsibility of the author and do not represent the views, policies or opinions of The University of Melbourne.