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MAHER YOUSIF

Asst. Professor



Biography

Name: Dr. Maher Bahnam AlSamaani 

Academic Title: Assistant Professor 
General Specialization: Civil Engineering
 Specific Specialization: Concrete Design and Technology 
 
Contact Details: maher.samaani@cue.edu.krd
 1977-1981, Graduated from University of Baghdad, College of Engineering, Civil Engineering Department- with B.Sc. Degree. 1984-1989, Graduated from University of Architectural and Civil Engineering- Sofia with Ph.D. Degree. 
1990-1999, Dean Assistant and Lecturer at College of Engineering, University of Babylon -Babylon. 
1999-2003, Dean Assistant and Assistant Professor at College of Engineering, University of Babylon - Babylon. 
2003-2006, Assistant Professor at College of Engineering, AlMustansyria University-Baghdad. 
2006-2018, Assistant Professor at College of Engineering, University of Salahaddin-Erbil. 
2018-2021, Assistant Professor at College of Engineering, Cihan University- Erbil. 
2021-Now, Assistant Professor at College of Engineering, Head of Civil Engineering Department, Catholic University- Erbil. 
Taught courses on B.Sc. Level: Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Building Elements, Building Finishes, Engineering Drawing, Descriptive Geometry, Building Construction, Surveying, Concrete Technology, Reinforced Concrete Design. 
Taught courses on M.Sc. Level: Advanced Concrete Technology I, Advanced Concrete Technology II, Durability of Concrete. Supervision: 1 Higher Diploma thesis, 11 M.Sc. Thesis and Large number of 4th year student’s graduation project and reports. 
Researches: 11 Research published in local Journals and presented in local and international Conferences. 
Consulting Work: Structural Design of more than 70 building projects in addition to continuous structural consultancies with the leading construction companies in the region. 
 https://sites.google.com/d/1QAS7c-BUKzHEjxjzeVSd9y5RYwt4iTBv/p/17ZLSP7F8Vyrki-or2TnGdMHdQaW-Y0_B/edit

Academic Title: Asst. Professor

General Specialization: Civil engineering

Specific Specialization: Concrete Design and

Contact Details:

Email: maher.samaani@cue.edu.krd

Phone: 7504429117

Degree University Name General Specialization Specific Specialization Country Date
PhD University of Architectural and civil engineering Civil engineering Concrete Design and Bulgaria 1989/10/17
B.Sc. University Of Baghdad Engineering College Civil Engineering Iraq 1981/06/30
Title Status Journal Name & Number Type Date
Erosion of Roller Compacted Concrete exposed to different water conditions Published INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ARCHITECTURAL AND CIVIL ENGINEERING 2020 1 (DOI Journal with DOI 2021/04/26
Investigating Alternative Modified AC Mixes and Interlayers to Reduce Reflective Cracking in Overlays of Rigid Pavements Published Proceedings of the 2nd MESAT Conference Journal with DOI 2013/07/02
impact resistance of flax and steel fiber reinforced concrete Published Journal of University of Babylon Journal without DOI 2006/01/01
Effect of Groundwater on the concrete used in the foundations of Babylon University buildings. Published Journal of University of Babylon for Engineering Science Journal without DOI 1999/01/10
Effect of addition of rice husk ash on the properties of clay bricks Published Journal of University of Babylon for Engineering Science Journal without DOI 1999/01/10
    Course Name Level Semester Department
    Concrete Design Third Spring 23 Architectural Engineering
    Engineering Mechanics Second Fall 23 Architectural Engineering
    Engineering Surveying Third Fall 23 Architectural Engineering
    Strength of Materials Second Spring 23 Architectural Engineering
      Project Title Degree Department
      Effect of cement kiln dust on some mechanical properties of concrete M.Sc. Civil Engineering
      Impact & Abrasion resistance of flax & steel fiber reinforced concrete M.Sc. Civil Engineering
      Effect of flame temperature on some mechanical properties of concrete M.Sc. Civil Engineering
      Prediction of compressive strength of cement M.Sc. Civil Engineering
      Acid resistant concrete with a view to sulphur mortar M.Sc. Civil Engineering
      Effect of finely divided materials on some properties of cement mortar M.Sc. Civil Engineering
      Reduction of reflection cracks in overlay of rigid pavement M.Sc. Transportation and Highway Engineering
      Evaluation of commercially available superplasticizers on properties of fresh and hardened concrete M.Sc. Civil Engineering
      Effect of some finely divided mineral admixtures on drying shrinkage of end restrained concrete beams M.Sc. Civil Engineering
      Effect of water flow conditions on the erosion of roller compacted concrete. M.Sc. Dams and Water Resources Engineering