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Khalid Abunaouf , Graduate Member

Khalid Abunaouf

Graduate Member·American Society of Civil Engineers

Saudi Arabia

Doctorate, Civil Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 13 years, 5 months

Graduate Member

January 2025 - Present

American Society of Civil Engineers

Abilene, United States

January 2025 - Present

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy

Concrete Researcher (PhD Student)

November 2018 - Present

University of Khartoum

Khartoum, Sudan

November 2018 - Present

• Conduct research on various concrete materials and their properties.
• Evaluate and test new materials, simulating their effects on concrete performance.
• Engage in departmental duties, including teaching and supervising theses.
• Concrete mix design.
• Experimental work.
• Fresh concrete properties test.
• Engineering properties test.
• Long-term properties test.
• Analysis of data.
• Writing and publishing papers.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Scientific Researcher

November 2018 - Present

University of Khartoum

Khartoum, Sudan

November 2018 - Present

• Conduct cutting-edge research on concrete material properties, focusing on self-compacting concrete (SCC) for
sustainable construction in hot climates.
• Develop experimental designs and concrete mix formulations using Sudanese local materials, enhancing cost
efficiency and durability.
• Perform fresh concrete, engineering properties, and long-term durability tests to evaluate performance under
different conditions.
• Collaborate with academic teams on supervising student projects, lecturing, and guiding research theses.
• Publish multiple research papers in international journals and conferences, contributing to advancements in
concrete technology.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Research and Development

Graduate Member

January 2017 - Present

Sudanese Society of Civil Engineers

Khartoum, Sudan

January 2017 - Present

Company industry:
Civil Engineering

Graduate Member

June 2022 - July 2023

Institution of Structural Engineers

London, Great Britain (UK)

June 2022 - July 2023

Company industry:
Civil Engineering

Concrete Quality Control

October 2019 - October 2022

OUF for ready mixed concrete

Omdurman, Sudan

October 2019 - October 2022

• Carrying out testing on concrete and raw material, compiling test reports .
• Preparing mix designs and conducting trial mixes.
• Overlooking the laboratory and manage the technicians.
• Design optimization of plant layout to meet high performance mixes and meeting high productivity
• Establishing laboratory facilities & practices to fulfill test requirements & train laboratory technician to meet project quality plan
• Managing Customer communication for technical and Commercial submittals
• Analysis of Data
• Writting reports

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Concrete Quality Control Engineer

October 2019 - October 2022

Ouf Ready Mixed Concrete

Omdurman, Sudan

October 2019 - October 2022

• Designed and implemented custom concrete mixes, balancing strength, durability, and cost-efficiency for
residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
• Managed laboratory setup, ensuring equipment calibration and technician training aligned with International
standards.
• Supervised on-site concrete testing, overseeing slump tests, compressive strength analysis, and curing
procedures.
• Led customer-facing technical meetings to resolve concrete performance issues and optimize mix adjustments.
• Created detailed data reports, analyzing test results and field performance to refine formulations for high
performance concrete.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Quality Control

Civil Project Engineer

August 2017 - August 2019

OUF Brothers for Construction

Khartoum, Sudan

August 2017 - August 2019

Scheduling engineering projects and monitoring project delivery
Managing compliance with quality assurance policies, standards, and project specifications
Interacting with clients to understand their objectives and represent their best interests in sourcing, commissioning, or providing recommendations
Handling overall quality inspections, including budgets, planning, and on-site progress, with regular project reports
Assigning tasks and duties within a project team and providing consultative and mentoring advice
Liaising with project management teams and other stakeholders to assist, provide technical expertise, or suggest appropriate methods
Reviewing wider project deliverables and interpreting designs, budgets, and schedules to recommend corrective changes or revisions

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Civil Project Engineer

August 2017 - August 2019

Ouf Brothers for Construction

Khartoum, Sudan

August 2017 - August 2019

• Managed construction projects from design to completion, ensuring adherence to quality standards, timelines,
and budgets.
• Developed and maintained project schedules, ensuring on-time delivery of residential and commercial buildings.
• Oversaw quality control inspections, ensuring structural integrity and safety throughout construction phases.
• Coordinated with clients, architects, and subcontractors to resolve issues and align goals.
• Produced comprehensive project reports detailing progress, cost analysis, and technical evaluations.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Quality Control Engineer

May 2017 - August 2018

Dr.

Khartoum, Sudan

May 2017 - August 2018

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Quality Control

Assistant Project Engineer

November 2015 - November 2016

Al-Romisa Tower

Khartoum, Sudan

November 2015 - November 2016

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Engineering

Civil Site Engineer

August 2012 - May 2015

ouf brother for construction

Khartoum, Sudan

August 2012 - May 2015

Create schedules, Travel between sites, Enforce safety protocols, Quality assurance, Solve technical issues.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Site Engineer & Concrete Inspector

May 2014 - April 2015

Central Bank of Sudan Kassala Branch

Kassala, Sudan

May 2014 - April 2015

Company industry:
Civil Engineering

Civil Site Engineer

July 2012 - April 2015

Ouf Brothers for Construction

Khartoum, Sudan

July 2012 - April 2015

• Supervised site operations, ensuring structural components were built to technical drawings and specifications.
• Conducted site surveys, setouts, and leveling to guarantee accuracy and alignment.
• Led on-site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers, maintaining project momentum.
• Identified and resolved on-site issues, ensuring minimal downtime and safety compliance.
• Conducted site inspections to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Developed and managed project budgets, timelines and resource allocations. Leaded multidisciplinary teams.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Site Engineer

August 2012 - June 2014

Kassala Reference Hospital

Kassala, Sudan

August 2012 - June 2014

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Education

University Of Khartoum

February 2026

February 2026

Doctorate, Civil Engineering

Sudan

Concrete Materials Test Fresh Self-compacting Concrete Properties Engineering Properties of Self-compacting concrete Long-term Properties of Self-compacting concrete Durability of Self-compacting concrete

University Of Khartoum

July 2017

July 2017

Master's degree, Structural Engineering

Sudan

GPA (percentage): 68.5%

GPA (percentage): 68.5%

Structural Engineering The course is designed to cover a broad and comprehensive set of topics related to steel and concrete structural engineering, using advanced analytical and numerical techniques
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Omdurman Islamic University

July 2012

July 2012

Bachelor's degree, Civil And Environmental Engineering

Sudan

GPA (percentage): 69%

GPA (percentage): 69%

The department prepares students according to a study plan that extends for five years. The plan includes basic studies such as Islamic studies, languages, science and mathematics, in addition to fine disciplines in civil engineering sciences such as construction, roads and bridges, water sciences, environment and management. and construction engineering. In addition to this, the department supervises practical training for students
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Skills

Project Engineering
Expert
Project Engineering
Expert
Civil Engineering
Expert
Civil Engineering
Expert
Quality Control
Expert
Quality Control
Expert
Concrete
Expert
Concrete
Expert
Site Engineering
Expert
Site Engineering
Expert
Civil
Intermediate
Civil
Intermediate
ETABS
Intermediate
ETABS
Intermediate
Civil Engineering
Intermediate
Civil Engineering
Intermediate
AutoCAD
Intermediate
AutoCAD
Intermediate
Computer Modeling
Intermediate
Computer Modeling
Intermediate
Inspection
Intermediate
Inspection
Intermediate
Project Management
Intermediate
Project Management
Intermediate
Site Engineer
Intermediate
Site Engineer
Intermediate
Quality Assurance
Intermediate
Quality Assurance
Intermediate
Working under pressure• Attention to details• Construction Managrement• Report Writing
Intermediate
Working under pressure• Attention to details• Construction Managrement• Report Writing
Intermediate
Cement
Expert
Cement
Expert
Assisting with Site Investigations• Management skills• Able to use computer modelling•
Intermediate
Assisting with Site Investigations• Management skills• Able to use computer modelling•
Intermediate
Sap2000/ Etabs
Intermediate
Sap2000/ Etabs
Intermediate
Design skills• Resolving and development problems• Computer skills• Organisation Skills
Intermediate
Design skills• Resolving and development problems• Computer skills• Organisation Skills
Intermediate
QC
Intermediate
QC
Intermediate
civil engineer
Intermediate
civil engineer
Intermediate
Quality Inspection
Intermediate
Quality Inspection
Intermediate
Concrete Technology
Expert
Concrete Technology
Expert
Materials
Intermediate
Materials
Intermediate
Microsoft Office
Intermediate
Microsoft Office
Intermediate
Concrete Quality control
Expert
Concrete Quality control
Expert
Management
Intermediate
Management
Intermediate
Writing skills
Intermediate
Writing skills
Intermediate
Quantity Surveying
Intermediate
Quantity Surveying
Intermediate
Testing
Intermediate
Testing
Intermediate
Planning
Beginner
Planning
Beginner
Engineering
Intermediate
Engineering
Intermediate
Site Engineering
Intermediate
Site Engineering
Intermediate
Site Supervision
Intermediate
Site Supervision
Intermediate
Quality Control
Intermediate
Quality Control
Intermediate
Structural
Intermediate
Structural
Intermediate
Construction Management
Intermediate
Construction Management
Intermediate
Construction & Property
Intermediate
Construction & Property
Intermediate
QA QC Engineering
Intermediate
QA QC Engineering
Intermediate
Structural Analysis
Intermediate
Structural Analysis
Intermediate
Structural Design
Intermediate
Structural Design
Intermediate
Steel Structures
Intermediate
Steel Structures
Intermediate
MS Project
Intermediate
MS Project
Intermediate
Revit
Beginner
Revit
Beginner

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Intermediate

Memberships

ACI

Member

December 2018

ASTM

student member

December 2018

Institute of structural engneer

Graduate member

December 2018

Training and Certifications

Training
English Course
BRITISH COUNCIL
Dec 2018
Cementitious Materials for Concrete
American Concrete Institute
Jul 2020

Hobbies

  • publishing papers
    I have got 5 published papers