Wisam Safaa Abdulateef

Senior Structural Engineer & PhD

Dedicated and detail-oriented Structural Engineer with extensive experience in designing a variety of building structures, leveraging advanced analytical skills and a strong background in computational methods to enhance engineering projects.

About Me

Wisam Safaa Abdulateef

I am a Senior Structural Engineer with a PhD in Computational Methods in Engineering from Universiti Putra Malaysia. With over a decade of experience in the field, I specialize in advanced structural design, earthquake engineering, and smart structures using fuzzy logic systems.

My expertise spans across residential buildings, commercial structures, bridges, and infrastructure projects. I have successfully led teams across multiple countries including Iraq, UAE, and Malaysia, bringing innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.

Location

Tikrit, Saladin Governorate, Iraq

Languages

Arabic (Native), English (Fluent)

Skills & Expertise

Structural Engineering

Structural Analysis Bridge Design Foundation Design Steel Structures Reinforced Concrete Earthquake Engineering

Software & Tools

ETABS STAAD Pro AutoCAD Civil 3D MATLAB Simulink FEA

Specialized Technologies

Fuzzy Logic Smart Structures Computational Methods Vibration Control Adaptive Systems

Project Management

Construction Management Quality Assurance Team Leadership Building Inspection Project Planning

Professional Experience

Aug 2023 - Present

Structural Engineer

Sada Al_Fadhaa Consultings, Tikrit, Iraq

Performing structural designs for diverse building structures including residential buildings, occasion halls, schools, hospitals, hotels, and malls.

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

Engineer

Roads and Bridges Directorate, Iraq

Led project teams in managing timelines, budgets, and resources to deliver quality engineering solutions. Prepared detailed technical reports and documentation.

Jul 2017 - Sep 2023

Head of Building Inspection Department

Albatayeh Municipality, UAE

Implemented quality assurance protocols, conducted training sessions for inspection staff, oversaw evaluation of structural drawings, and prepared comprehensive inspection reports.

Feb 2014 - Apr 2014

Lecturer

Samaraa University, Iraq

Taught undergraduate students in the Architecture Department and supervised laboratory tests in civil engineering.

Nov 2013 - Jul 2014

Structural Engineer

Al Fadhaa Bureau, Iraq

Supervised construction of residential units, designed various projects including schools and reading halls, and prepared quantity schedules and bills of quantities for bridge construction projects.

Education

PhD

Computational Methods in Engineering

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Oct 2020 - Aug 2024

Master's Degree

Structural Engineering

University of Tikrit

Jan 2011 - Dec 2014

Bachelor's Degree

Civil Engineering

Tikrit University

Jan 2007 - Dec 2013

Research Publications

Adaptive Real Time Efficient Control Algorithm for Buildings Under Wind and Earthquake Forces

International Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 22, pp. 2193–2231 (2024)

Co-authored with Farzad Hejazi. DOI: 10.1007/s40999-024-00990-1

Fuzzy Logic Based Adaptive Vibration Control System for Structures Subjected to Seismic and Wind Loads

Structures, Volume 55, 2023, Pages 1507-1531

Co-authored with Farzad Hejazi. DOI: 10.1016/j.istruc.2023.06.108

Heat Resistance of Nano Cement Mortar

European Conference on Renewable Energy Systems

Istanbul, Turkey, June 25, 2018

Get In Touch

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Email

wiss.s.abdulateef@gmail.com

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Phone

+964 750 186 3669

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Location

Tikrit, Saladin Governorate
Iraq 34001