Curriculum Vitae - Dr. Hussein Mudher Kareem Mahmood

* Major Specialization: Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering
* Academic Qualifications:
* Ph.D. in Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering (2025)
* Master's in Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering (2018)
* Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (2014)

* Professional and Teaching Experience:
* Over 10 years of comprehensive experience in the engineering field.
* Current Lecturer at the Department of Architecture and Construction, Kirkuk Engineering Technical College.
* Former External Lecturer at Kirkuk Technical Institute (2018 - 2023).
* Part-time Evening Lecturer (Contract) at the College of Engineering, University of Kirkuk (2018 - 2020).

* Technical Skills:
* Advanced proficiency in engineering design and analysis software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, ETABS).

* Research and Scientific Interests:
* Specialized expertise in lightweight concrete, conducting in-depth experiments to study its mechanical and microstructural properties under various environmental conditions.
* Studying the behavior of fiber-reinforced (glass and steel) concrete panels under bending tests, with precise analysis of failure modes.
* Investigating the impact of fires on structures: Researching the effect of high temperatures on the performance of structural elements reinforced with different types (glass fiber and steel), and evaluating their effectiveness under environmental and thermal conditions.

* Professional Development:
* Keeping abreast of the latest developments and technologies in the field of civil and structural engineering.
* Continuously developing skills in advanced engineering computer software to enhance the efficiency of design and structural analysis processes.