IBRAHIM ABIODUN RAHEEM
Student
Athens,G.A
Summary
Highly meticulous and results-oriented PhD student in Engineering specializing in Resilient Infrastructure Systems. Collaborates seamlessly with senior colleagues, excelling in conducting extensive research, analyzing data, and developing innovative solutions to optimize operations, enhance safety measures, ensure compliance, and identify opportunities for margin improvement. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for driving value, committed to making a significant impact in the field of engineering.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Fall 2024
College of Engineering, University of Georgia
06.2024 - Current
- TA for Engineering Lab Structural (CVLE3470) Fall 2024
- Safe keeping and guiding students during each lab experiment
- Developed strong rapport with students through open communication channels, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Kept accurate records of student performance to track student progress and provide feedback on performance.
- Guide and monitor students on construction and compression testing of timber bridge
- Guide and lead students through preparation of concrete mix design, casting and testing of reinforced concrete beam with 2olbs hydraulic jack
- Guide and supervised students through preparation of mix design and casting of reinforced concrete and prestress mini parking deck
Graduate Research Assistant
College of Engineering, University of Georgia
06.2023 - Current
- Perform Finite Element (FE) analysis and investigation of effect of heavy vehicle on Georgia Bridges
- Mentored undergraduate students, providing guidance on research methodologies and techniques.
- Conducted rigorous experiments using cutting-edge tools and equipment to test hypotheses and validate theories.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Spring 2024
College of Engineering, University of Georgia
01.2024 - 05.2024
- TA for Civil Engineering Materials (CVLE 3310) during spring 2024
- Assisted the instructor in coordinating laboratory, record keeping, grading of laboratory reports and pop quizzes
- Safe keeping and guiding students during each lab experiment
- Developed strong rapport with students through open communication channels, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Kept accurate records of student performance to track student progress and provide feedback on performance.
Graduate Student (MSc Program)
Laboratory of Structural and Earthquake Engineering, Hokkaido University
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Conducted structural test on steel braces with 2000 kN Hydraulic Jack
- Carried out material test such as stub columns and tension coupon test on 1000 kN University Testing Machine
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Highly experienced with Data Acquisition Systems and Instrumentations
Graduate Research Assistant
Department of Civil Engineering, Kwara State University
12.2019 - 10.2020
- Graduate assistant fellow at the centre for undergraduate research, Kwara State University
- Assisted senior lecturers in the Department of Civil Engineering in coordinating classes; organized quizzes, marking and grading of examination
- Ensuring efficient delivery of teaching programmes in accordance with the course lecturer's strategies and procedure
- Teaching assistant on Design of Steel Structure (CEE 407); taught students design of steel element covering, design of tension and compression member, lateral torsional buckling, design of steel column and design of steel base plate, tension capacity of bolts
- Organized extra moral classes to facilitate and enhance students’ performance
- Improving student’s analytical skills by introducing state-of-art computer program technologies
- Assisted faculty members in preparing grant applications by gathering relevant data and drafting supporting documents.
- Learned new laboratory techniques and applied expertise in carrying out enhanced experiments under supervision of senior lab members.
Assistant Structural Engineer
Skylinks Engineering Consult
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Carried out construction supervision of building projects, made necessary provisions and modification to architectural plans to suit structural stability
- Preparation of Bill of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation for structural drawing
- Provided technical advice to industrial personnel on design, construction and structural repairs.
- Implemented advanced software tools for efficient modeling and analysis of complex structures.
- Completed accurate engineering calculations for weights, loads, and other metrics using both manual and digital methods for 120, 000 capacity faith theatre church situated in Otta, Lagos State, Nigeria
- Assisted drafters in developing structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software.
Teaching Assistant
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Prepared lectures and class activities focusing on application of indeterminate structures; application of influence line diagrams for shear and moments reactions, and deflections
- Advanced moment distribution method, sway effects and modified stiffness method with finite element analysis for about 150 to 185 students
- Assisted senior lecturers in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in coordinating classes; organized quizzes, marking and grading of examination
- Taught students reinforced concrete structures, covering design, and detailing of structural steel elements, tension and compression members, beams, girder and column, Design of connections and joints etc
- Taught students designed of timber structure covering design of flexural members, bending stress, lateral torsional buckling, shear and deflection
- Planned and prepared lectures in line with subject schemes of work, using appropriate teaching methods and resources
- Marked and monitored students' projects, providing constructive oral and written feedback, and setting targets for students
- Identified student individual and collective learning needs
- Planned, prepared, and delivered instructions designed to capture student interest and maximise individual learning
Intern
Index Engineering Consult
01.2015 - 06.2015
- I learned detail analysis and design of reinforced concrete structure
- Assisted in quality control test and construction supervision of Ilorin/Egbejila deck on pile bridge
- On-site consultant engineers during construction of University of Ilorin faculty of science Phase IV and V
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
Education
Ph.D. - Engineering, Resilient Infrastructure Systems
College of Engineering, University of Georgia
Athens, GA 05.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Structural Engineering
Hokkaido University
Hokkaido, Japan 05.2020 - 09.2022
B. Eng. - Civil Engineering
Kwara State University
Malete, Kwara State 06.2013 - 05.2017
National Diploma - Civil Engineering
Kwara State Polytechnic
Ilorin, Kwara State 10.2009 - 11.2011
Skills
Computer Programing: PYTHON, MATLAB
Microsoft Office Suite
CAD software: AutoCAD, Sketchup
Finite Element Software
DIANA FEA, ATENA FEA
SAP2000, CSIBridge, Etab
Affiliations
- Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Graduate Member, 06/01/17, Present
- Architectural Institute of Japan (AIJ), Graduate Member, 11/01/20, Present
Conferencepresentations
- Cyclic Loading Behavior of Squat Steel Braces-Part 1 Test program and results, Raheem Ibrahim Abiodun, Matsui Ryota, Dias Ilanildo, Okazaki Taichiro, 2022, Architectural Institute of Japan (AIJ) Convention
- Cyclic Loading Performance of Steel Braces-Part 1 Test program and results, Raheem Ibrahim Abiodun, Matsui Ryota, Dias Ilanildo, Okazaki Taichiro, 2022, Architectural Institute of Japan (AIJ) Regional Convention, Hokkaido Branch
Honorsandawards
- Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship, 2020-2022
- Best Graduating of Department of Civil Engineering, Kwara State University, 2016/2017
- Kwara State University Certificate of Honour as the Overall Best Graduating Student at the College of Engineering, 2016/2017
- Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) Merit award as the Best Graduating Student in Engineering, 2016/2017
Publications
- Experimental investigations of cyclic loading performance of stubby steel braces, Ryota Matsui, Yoshihiro Abe, Ibrahim Raheem, Naoki Sadanaga, Ilanildo Dias, Taichiro Okazaki, 2024, STESSA 2024
- Numerical study on the effect of different column shapes on punching shear behavior of flat slabs, M.A Akinpelu, D.S Gabriel, A.M. Salman, I.A Raheem, 2023, Result in Engineering, 19, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2023.101345
- Experimental Cyclic Loading Behavior of Squat Steel Braces, Raheem Ibrahim Abiodun, Matsui Ryota, Dias Ilanildo, Okazaki Taichiro, 2022, In progress to be submitted
- Evaluation of Mechanical Properties and Chemical Composition of Some Selected Steel Reinforcements Used in Nigeria, Mutiu A. Akinpelu, Ash-Shu’ara M. Salman, Ibrahim A. Raheem, 2021, Journal of Materials and Engineering Structures, 8, 123–13
- Evaluation of Variations of Coarse Aggregate types on Hardened Properties of Concrete, Ash-Shu’ara Marafa Salman, Mutiu Adelodun Akinpelu, Gobir Abdullahi Ahmed, Ibrahim A. Raheem, 2021, Journal of Materials and Engineering Structures, 8, 301–311
- Potential Use of Groundnut Shell Ash as Soils Strength Enhancer, Salman, A. M., Akinpelu, M. A., Katibi, K. K., and Raheem, A. I, 2021, LAUTECH Journal of Civil and Environmental Studies, 6, 1, 10.36108/laujoces/1202.60.0190
- Effects of Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregate with Quarry Dust on Concrete Properties, Ajamu S. O., Raheem I. A., Attah S. B., and Onicha J. O., 2020, LAUTECH Journal of Civil and Environmental Studies, 4, 1, 10.36108/laujoces/0202/40(0130)
Certification
Certified [Graduate Member], [Nigeria Society of Engineering] - [2017 - Present]
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Fall 2024
College of Engineering, University of Georgia
06.2024 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Spring 2024
College of Engineering, University of Georgia
01.2024 - 05.2024
Graduate Research Assistant
College of Engineering, University of Georgia
06.2023 - Current
Ph.D. - Engineering, Resilient Infrastructure Systems
College of Engineering, University of Georgia
05.2023 - Current
Graduate Student (MSc Program)
Laboratory of Structural and Earthquake Engineering, Hokkaido University
10.2020 - 09.2022
Master of Science - Structural Engineering
Hokkaido University
05.2020 - 09.2022
Graduate Research Assistant
Department of Civil Engineering, Kwara State University
12.2019 - 10.2020
Assistant Structural Engineer
Skylinks Engineering Consult
01.2018 - 01.2019
Teaching Assistant
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
11.2017 - 11.2018
Intern
Index Engineering Consult
01.2015 - 06.2015
B. Eng. - Civil Engineering
Kwara State University
06.2013 - 05.2017
National Diploma - Civil Engineering
Kwara State Polytechnic
10.2009 - 11.2011
Certified [Graduate Member], [Nigeria Society of Engineering] - [2017 - Present]
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