
Najmadeen Mohammed Saeed
Assistant Professor
College: University Presidency
Department: Civil Engineering
Email: najmadeen_qasre@uor.edu.krd
Biography
Asst. Prof. Dr. Najmadeen Mohammed Saeed
Dr. Najmadeen is an assistant professor of civil/structural engineering in the civil engineering department and head of the engineering consulting office at the University of Raparin. He was graduated as a doctor of civil/structural engineering from Cardiff University-UK in 2014 with high honors. His Bachelor's and Master's degree are from the University of Sulaimani in Structural Engineering in 2002 and 2010, respectively. Dr. Najmadeen has 15 publications (in refereed international journals). He has experience in Force Method, Prestress Analysis, Displacement Control, Optimization, Deployable Structure, Structural Morphology, Foldable Structures, Pantographic Structures, Geometric Nonlinearity, Cable Structure, Cable Nets Structural Optimization, Shape Optimization.
https://sites.google.com/uor.edu.krd/asstprofdrnajmadeenmohammedsae
Philosophy of Teaching
Teaching Philosophy and InterestsMy teaching philosophy combines two essential beliefs: First effective communication between instructor and student is vital, and Secondly learning in engineering is an iterative process of theoretical study, application and practical. It is through these principles that I reach my teaching goal to provide an environment that allows students to take initiative in their education, and in which every student, regardless of background, comes away with an understanding of core mechanical engineering concepts.
I am interested in teaching a broad range of engineering material and have particular interest in topics related to mechanics of material, theories of structures, controlling of structures, morphing of structures, deployable of structures and computational methods. My teaching is influenced by my research work in applied mechanics, plasticity, computer aided design, and the finite element method. I have served as the instructor for Engineering Mechanics with very positive student feedback.
Communication. As an instructor, I am responsible for the clear and deliberate communication of course material. This begins with the identification of course goals, taking into account student status, background, and destination. Next is perhaps the most important stage, the thoughtful preparation of course materials. My experience has shown that careful and thorough preparation is the most important effort I can make toward a successful class experience. This involves the distillation of material from a broad set of sources into a well-organized lecture emphasizing key concepts. Well organized must not be mistaken for rigid, however. The ability to recognize the underlying nature of students’ questions, and to respond accordingly, is vital to effective teaching.
Learning as an iterative process. My lecture and exercise preparation is driven by the idea that learning in engineering is an iterative process of theoretical study and hands on application. My own understanding of engineering material stems from the cyclic process of expanding on theory in the literature and applying it to problems in computational mechanics. Modern finite element software provides an example of how this process can be applied to teaching; theoretical concepts from the classroom come to life when students apply them to solve problems with these software tools.
Specific teaching interests. I would be glad to teach a broad range of topics in mechanical engineering, with a general focus in solid mechanics and computational methods. Examples of specific undergraduate material include statics, dynamics, strength of materials, engineering design, and computational methods. I am also interested in introducing new students to engineering through classes such as Introduction to Mechanical Engineering and Introduction to Engineering Computing. My interests in teaching at the graduate level are tied to my research work in applied mechanics. Specific graduate-level teaching interests include solid mechanics, finite element analysis, and parallel-computing methods.
Certificates
Certificate | Specialization | Department | Country | Year Granted |
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PhD | Civil Engineering\ Structures | School of Engineering | United Kingdom | 2015-04-22 |
Master | Building Construction Engineering\ Structures | College of Engineering/ Building Construction Department | Kurdistan Region/ Iraq | 2010-04-20 |
Bachelor | Building Construction Engineering | College of Engineering/ Building Construction Department | Kurdistan Region/ Iraq | 2002-07-04 |
Academic Titles
Academic title | Place | Country | Year granted |
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Assistant Professor | University of Raparin | Kurdistan Region/ iraq | 2015-06-15 |
Languages
Language | Language Quality |
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English | Very Good |
Arabic | Good |
Kurdish | Mother tongue |
IT Skills
Software | Level of Use |
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Microsoft Word | Professional |
Microsoft Excel | Professional |
Microsoft PowerPoint | Professional |
AutoCAD | Professional |
STAAD-Pro | Very good |
STAAD-Pro | Very good |
STAAD-Pro | Very good |
ETABS | Good |
SAP2000 | Good |
LinPro | Professional |
Prokon | Good |
MIDAS | Average |
SPSS | Average |
Matlab | Very good |
EndNote | Professional |
Sketchup | Very good |
Working Model | Professional |
DesignFOIL | Very good |
AeroFoil | Very good |
JavaFoil | Good |
WOLFRAM MATHEMATICA | Average |
Conferences
Name of Conference | Title of Paper | Type of Presentation | Place | Country | Date |
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7th International Engineering Conference (IEC2021) | Optimum Geometry and Stress Control of Deformed Double Layer Dome for Gravity and Lateral Loads | Seminar | Tishk International University and Erbil Polytechnic University | Iraq | 2021-02-24 |
2019 International Conference on Advanced Science and Engineering (ICOASE) | Shape Restoration of Deformed Egg-Shaped Single Layer Space Structures | Seminar | University of Zakho- Duhok Polytechnic University | Iraq | 2019-04-02 |
Mobile and Rapidly Assembled Structures IV | Concepts for Morphing Aerofoil Sections Using Pantographic Structures | Seminar | Andromeda Hotel | Belgium | 2014-06-11 |
Launch of the Aerospace Research Theme | Shape Morphing and Shape Adjustment of Aerospace Structures | Scientific Poster | Cardiff University | United Kingdom | 2013-03-12 |
The 4th International Scientific Conference of Salahaddin University-Erbil | Shear Strength and Behavior of Crushed Stone High Strength Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams | Seminar | Salahaddin University-Erbil, Kurdistan Region- Iraq | Kurdistan Region- Iraq | 2011-10-18 |
Workshops and Trainings
Event Type | Title | Place | Date | Level |
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Workshop | Student Certificate of Recognition | Erbil, Kurdistan Region | 2022-06-14 | Regional |
Workshop | Jury Member in the 7th National Innovation Competition in Engineering (NICE2022) | Faculty of engineering - Tishk International University (TIU) | 2022-05-19 | Regional |
Workshop | Team Supervisor in the ACI "Egg Protection Device" | Civil Engineering Department of Tishk International University | 2022-03-29 | Regional |
Workshop | Introduction and Training For Creating the Schedule For The University Modules By aSc Timetable | Civil Engineering Department Activity Hall - University of Raparin | 2021-10-23 | Local |
Workshop | Materials for repairing and retrofitting of buildings | Civil Engineering Department- University of Raparin | 2021-07-11 | Local |
Workshop | TOWARDS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BOLOGNA PROCESS AT THE DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS | هۆڵی چالاکیەەکانی زانکۆ | 2021-06-27 | Local |
Workshop | Quick Design And check of Structural Elements | Civil Engineering Department Activity Hall | 2021-06-26 | Local |
Training | خولی ڕاهێنانی جێبەجێکردنی ثڕۆسەی بۆلۆنا و سیستەمی ECTS | University of Raparing | 2021-03-13 | Local |
Training | EndNote in the Pedagogical Training Course | Center for Pedagogical Training and Academic Development | 2020-02-23 | Local |
Workshop | EndNote Software Application for Referencing and Article Searching | کۆلێژی زانست - هۆڵی چالاکیەکانی بەشی ئەندازیاری شارستانی | 2020-02-18 | Local |
Workshop | سیستەمی ECTS و چۆنێتی پەیڕەوکردنی لە پڕۆسەی بۆلۆنیا | زانکۆی پۆلیتەکنیکی هەولێر | 2019-01-30 | Local |
Workshop | پێداجونەوەو پەرەپێدانی پڕۆگرامی خوێندنی ئەندازیاری لە زانکۆکانی هەرێمی کوردستان | شاری هەولێر هۆتێلی نێو دەوڵەتی هەولێر | 2018-09-17 | Local |
Workshop | EndNote Software Application for Referencing and Articles Searching | University of Raparin/ Faculty of Science/ Civil Engineering Department | 2017-05-31 | Local |
Training | 1st Exhibition of Civil Engineering Department 2017 | University of Raparin/ Faculty of Science/ Civil Engineering Department | 2017-05-14 | Local |
Undergraduate Teaching
Subject | Department | Stage | Academic Year |
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Structural Analysis | UoR-Civil Engineering Department | Third Stage | 2020-2021 |
Mechanics of materials II | TIU-Civil Engineering Department | Second Stage | 2020-2021 |
Earthquake Engineering | TIU-Civil Engineering Department | Third Stage | 2020-2021 |
Engineering Mechanics | UoR-Civil Engineering Department | First Stage | 2020-2021 |
Structural Analysis | Civil Engineering Department | Third Stage | 2019-2020 |
Concrete Technology (Practical) | Civil Engineering Department | Second Stage | 2019-2020 |
Engineering Mechanics | UoR-Civil Engineering Department | First Stage | 2019-2020 |
Engineering Mechanics | Civil Engineering Department | First Stage | 2018-2019 |
Construction Materials (Practical) | Civil Engineering Department | First Stage | 2018-2019 |
Structural Analysis | Civil Engineering Department | Third Stage | 2018-2019 |
Engineering Mechanics | Civil Engineering Department | First Stage | 2017-2018 |
General Mathematics | Department of Animal Resource | First Stage | 2017-2018 |
General Mathematics | Department of Horticulture | First Stage | 2017-2018 |
Engineering Mechanics | Civil Engineering Department | First Stage | 2016-2017 |
Calculus | Mathematical Department | First Stage | 2015-2016 |
Postgraduate Teaching
Subject | Department | Academic Year |
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Research Methodology | UoR-Department of Mathematics | 2020-2021 |
Advanced reinforced Concrete Structural Design | UoS-Civil Engineering Department | 2019-2020 |
Journal Papers
- Buckling and shape control of prestressable trusses using optimum number of actuators. Scientific Reports - 2023
- Performance of cement mortar modified with GGBFS at elevated temperatures with various w/b ratios and superplasticizer dosages. Construction and Building Materials - 2023
- Optimal reshaping and stress controlling of double-layer spherical structures under vertical loadings. ARCHIVES OF CIVIL ENGINEERING - 2022
- Flexural Behavior of High Strength RC Beams Incorporating Nano-Silica and Macro-Polypropylene Fiber. UKH Journal of Science and Engineering - 2022
- Optimum number of actuators to minimize the cross-sectional area of prestressable cable and truss structures. Structures - 2022
- Nonlinear technique of prestressing spatial structures. Mechanics Research Communications - 2022
- Static Shape and Stress Control of Trusses with Optimum Time, Actuators and Actuation. International Journal of Civil Engineering - 2022
- Using Minimum Actuators to Control Shape and Stress of a Double Layer Spherical Model Under Gravity and Lateral Loadings. Advances in Science and Technology Research Journal - 2022
- Performance of Unreinforced Hollow-Block Masonry Houses During 23 August 2017 Ranya Earthquake. UKH Journal of Science and Engineering - 2022
- Optimized Stress and Geometry Control of Spherical structures under Lateral Loadings. IEEE Xplore digital library - 2022
- Non-Linear Analysis of Structures Utilizing Load-Discretization of Stiffness Matrix Method with Coordinate Update. Applied Sciences - 2022
- The Effect of Openings’ Size and Location on Selected Dynamical Properties of Typical Wood Frame Walls. Polymers - 2022
- Shape and force control of cable structures with minimal actuators and actuation. International Journal of Space Structures - 2021
- Displacement Control of Nonlinear Pin-Jointed Assemblies Based on Force Method and Optimization. AIAA Journal - 2021
- Optimum Geometry and Stress Control of Deformed Double Layer Dome for Gravity and Lateral Loads. IEEE Xplore digital library - 2021
- Optimal Shape Refurbishment of Distorted Dome Structure with Safeguarding of Member Stress. IEEE Xplore digital library - 2021
- An Approximate Linear Analysis of Structures Utilizing Incremental Loading of Force Method. The UKH Journal of Science and Engineering (UKHJSE) - 2020
- Direct Displacement Control of Deformed Double Layer Dome. The UKH Journal of Science and Engineering (UKHJSE) - 2020
- Simultaneous Force and Deformation Control of Cable Arch Stayed Bridges. Kufa Journal of Engineering - 2019
- Shape morphing and adjustment of pantographic morphing aerofoil section structure. Smart Structures and Systems - 2019
- Shape Restoration of Deformed Egg-Shaped Single Layer Space Frames. IEEE Xplore digital library - 2019
- Mechanical Behavior of Concrete with Cement Partially Replaced by Chewed Gum. Eurasian Journal of Science & Engineering - 2017
- Displacement and internal force control in cable-stayed bridges. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Bridge Engineering - 2017
- Impact of Cement Replacement Partially by Mosaic powder on Compressive Strength of Concrete. Eurasian Journal of Science & Engineering - 2017
- ADJUSTMENT FOR SHAPE RESTORATION AND FORCE CONTROL OF CABLE ARCH STAYED BRIDGES. International Journal of Computational Methods and Experimental Measurements - 2017
- Displacement and Force Control of Complex Element Structures by Matrix Condensation. Structural Engineering & Mechanics, An International Journal - 2016
- Simultaneous Displacement and Internal Force Prescription in Shape Control of Pin-Jointed Assemblies. AIAA JOURNAL - 2016
- Concepts for Morphing Aerofoil Sections Using Pantographic Structures. Mobile and Rapidly Assembled Structures IV - 2014
- Shear Strength and Behavior of Crushed Stone High Strength Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams. The 4th International Scientific Conference of Salahaddin University-Erbil - 2011
Supervising Postgraduates
Research Title | Department | Postgrad Level | Start Date |
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Mechanical Properties and Flexural Behavior of RC Beams Strengthened with NS And PPF | Civil Engineering Department, College of Engineering, university of Sulaimani | Master | 2021-11-16 |
Prestressing Of Spatial Structures with Unaltered Geometry Preservation | Civil Engineering Department, Erbil Technical Engineering College, Erbil Polytechnic University | PhD | 2021-06-29 |
Geometry and Stress Control of Spherical Structure by Direct Force Method | Civil Engineering Department | Master | 2020-11-23 |
Postgraduate Defending Sessions
Candidate Name | Department | University | Degree | Discussion Date |
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کارزان کمال احمد | Civil Engineering Department | Erbil Polytechnic University | Master | 2021-09-26 |
ساری ناصر حسێن | Civil Engineering Department | University of Sulaimani | Master | 2021-09-09 |
محمد هەڵکەوت عبدالله | Civil Engineering Department | University of Sulaimani | Master | 2020-12-22 |
الامین حامد محمد | بەشی ئەندازیاری شارستانی | زانکۆی نێودەڵەتی تیشک | Master | 2020-06-28 |
زرار صدیق عثمان | بەشی ئەندازیاری شارستانی | زانکۆی سەڵاحەدین - هەولێر | PhD | 2020-04-06 |