Ahmed Akl, Ph.D., P.E.
Senior Engineer
775.359.3333
technicalsupport@dis-inc.com
Country of Origin:
Egypt
Senior Engineer
775.359.3333
technicalsupport@dis-inc.com
Country of Origin:
Egypt
EDUCATION:
• Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from University of Nevada, Reno
• M.S. in Structural Engineering from Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
• B.S. in Civil Engineering from Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
EXPERIENCE:
• Design of seismic isolation systems in accordance with AASHTO, and ASCE 7
• Structural analysis and design of several projects in Africa, Middle East, and USA, including commercial
tourism, healthcare and education facilities
• Computational modeling and finite element analysis of buildings and bridges
• Seismic analysis, evaluation and detailing of structures
using ASCE 7, ASCE 41, IBC, ACI, AISC, AASHTO and Caltrans Seismic Design Criteria
• Structural forensics investigations, property loss consulting,
and renewal of several projects including bridges, residential, commercial,
education, and industrial structures
• Postgraduate experimental, field and analytical studies on
reinforced concrete structures and prestressed bridges
• Construction supervision of residential and commerical projects in Egypt
• Taught structural analysis, steel and concrete design courses at El Shorouk Academy, Egypt
• Authored and reviewed papers in the structural and bridge engineering
REGISTRATION:
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California (#84452)
• Post-disaster Safety Evaluator, California Emergency Management Agency (#80928)
• Registered Civil Engineer in the Engineers Syndicate of Egypt (#1449/27)
AFFILIATIONS:
• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
• Structural Engineering Association of California (SEAOC)
INTERESTS:
• Soccer, Tennis, Travel, playing with my three children, and watching comedy shows
• Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from University of Nevada, Reno
• M.S. in Structural Engineering from Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
• B.S. in Civil Engineering from Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
EXPERIENCE:
• Design of seismic isolation systems in accordance with AASHTO, and ASCE 7
• Structural analysis and design of several projects in Africa, Middle East, and USA, including commercial
tourism, healthcare and education facilities
• Computational modeling and finite element analysis of buildings and bridges
• Seismic analysis, evaluation and detailing of structures
using ASCE 7, ASCE 41, IBC, ACI, AISC, AASHTO and Caltrans Seismic Design Criteria
• Structural forensics investigations, property loss consulting,
and renewal of several projects including bridges, residential, commercial,
education, and industrial structures
• Postgraduate experimental, field and analytical studies on
reinforced concrete structures and prestressed bridges
• Construction supervision of residential and commerical projects in Egypt
• Taught structural analysis, steel and concrete design courses at El Shorouk Academy, Egypt
• Authored and reviewed papers in the structural and bridge engineering
REGISTRATION:
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California (#84452)
• Post-disaster Safety Evaluator, California Emergency Management Agency (#80928)
• Registered Civil Engineer in the Engineers Syndicate of Egypt (#1449/27)
AFFILIATIONS:
• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
• Structural Engineering Association of California (SEAOC)
INTERESTS:
• Soccer, Tennis, Travel, playing with my three children, and watching comedy shows