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ALI ZOHERY,
Ph.D.
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http://www.zohery.com/ali_zohery.htm
P. O. BOX 71632 WASHINGTON, D.C.
20024 ali@zohery.com
(202) 437-1295
EDUCATION
- BA, Archaeology, Egyptology,
Cairo University, 1981
- Graduate level courses,
Egyptology, Cairo University, 1983-85
- Graduate level courses,
Anthropology, The American University, Washington, D.C. 1988/90
- Graduate level courses,
Anthropology, University of Maryland, College park, 1990
- Graduate level courses,
International Management, University College, University of Maryland,
1991
- Travel & Tourism Diploma,
ATI Institute, Falls Church, Virginia, 1992(Honors)
- MBA, Int'l Management,
Southeastern University, Washington, D.C.1998 (Honors)
- Ph.D. Mass Communication,
Howard University, Washington, DC, 2004
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Alda Sightseeing Service,
General Partner and Tour Guide, 1990-1991
- Social Services Consultant for
evacuees from Kuwait, Fort Mead, MD, (part time), 1990 to 1991
- Gold Line Tours, Tuxedo, MD,
Tour Guide, 1990
- Old Town Trolley Tours,
Washington, D.C., Tour Guide, 1989
- Engineering Science, Inc.,
Washington, D.C., Archaeologist, 1987 to 1989
- Catskill's Deli, Washington,
D.C., Assistant Manager, (part time), 1985 to 1990
- Ministry of Culture,
Department of Antiquities, Pyramid District, Cairo, Egypt,
Archaeologist, 1983 to 1985
- Military Service, Solider,
1982 to 1983
DISSERTATION
A
Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of HOWARD
UNIVERSITY for the degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Department of
Communication and Culture Washington, DC, August 2004
PUBLICATIONS
IN PROGRESS
-
Prophet
Muhammad (PBUH) Leadership and Ethics
-
Encyclopedia
of Ethics from an Islamic Perspective
-
Encyclopedia
of Washington, DC
LECTURES, PRESENTATIONS AND
RESEARCH PAPERS
-
-
Prophet
Muhammad’s Patterns of Peaceful Communication,
at Howard University, Fall 2001
-
The
prophet Muhammad Pattern of Communication Toward Women, at Howard
University, Fall 2001
-
Prophet
Muhammad Pattern of Communication towards Children,
at Howard University, Fall 2000
-
Prophet
Muhammad Models of Educational Communication,
at Howard University, Fall 2000
-
Prophet
Muhammad Models of Political Communication,
at Howard University, Summer 2000
-
-
-
-
Theorizing
the Public Sphere:
Notions
of Public Space in Washington DC,
at Howard University,
-
"Ethnography,
Participant Observation and Case Study" at Howard University,
Spring 2001
- "The Revival of the
Ancient Library of Alexandria-Egypt" for the DC Area Phi Beta
Kappa Association, at the Egyptian Embassy in Washington, DC,
September, 2000
- "The new International
Manager" at Howard University, Fall 2000
- "Ethics in Business
Communication" at Howard University, Fall 2000
- "Communication and
Culture Perspective" at Howard University, Fall 2000
- "Ethics in the Tourism
industry" at Howard University, Summer 1999
- "Media
Coverage of Tourism in Egypt"
at Howard University, Spring 1999
- "Culture
and Historical Linguistic in Ancient Egypt
" at Howard
University, Fall 1999
-
Tourist
Investment and Development Plans in Egypt,
at SEU, Spring 1998
- "Sightseeing
in Washington, DC and the Vicinities"
at Southeastern University, Fall 1998
- " Who built the Pyramids
in Ancient Egypt" for the Egyptian American Cultural Association,
at Carnegie institution of Washington, 1998
- "The
Wonders of Teamwork: A Study of Process and Dynamism"
at Southeastern University, Fall 1998
- "Egyptian Treasures: A
Slide Presentation" for the Egyptian American Cultural
Association, at Carnegie institution of Washington, 1997
- "A
Comparative Study Between the Tourism Industry in Washington, DC and
Cairo" at SEU,
Wash., DC
- "Strategic Marketing
Techniques in the Tourism Industry" at Southeastern University,
Wash., DC 1997
- "Tourism
Marketing Ethics"
at Southeastern University, Washington, DC, Spring 1997
- "Tourism
in Egypt and its Impacts on the National Economy"
at Southeastern University, Winter 1996
- "Tourism in Washington,
DC and its Impacts on the Local Economy" at SEU, Spring 1997
- "Egypt, The Cradle of
Civilization", at Strathmore Hall Arts Center, Bethesda, MD, 1996
- " Seeking Justice in the
Nation’s Capital" for the Egyptian American Society of
Maryland, September, 1993
- "Asarco, Inc. in the
Copper Industry" at University of Maryland, 1991
- "Umine: General Motors
and Toyota Joint Venture", at University of Maryland, 1991
- "The Role of
Intercultural Communications in Arab/American Relations from a
Political Perspective." at University of Maryland, 1990
- "Health and the Human
Condition", at University of Maryland, 1989
- "A Cross
Cultural Comparison of Death in Arabic and American Cultures",
at American University, 1989
- "The First
Decentralization in the Ancient Egyptian Civilization: Social and
Political Perspectives" at American University, 1989
- "Rock Creek
Cemetery" and "The Food Crisis in Prehistory" at
American University, 1988
- "Mummification In Ancient
Egypt" at Cairo University, 1983
- "Ship Building in Ancient
Egypt" at Cairo University, 1983
- " Hunting in Ancient
Egypt" at Cairo University, 1982
- "Abu Simbel Temple of
Ramsis II" at Cairo University, 1981
- "Ethics in Ancient
Egypt" at Cairo University, 1980
- "Rivalry
for Power in Ancient Egypt"
at Cairo University, 1979
- "Tracing evidence for
communication and connections between the old civilizations in Egypt
and Iraq", at Cairo University, 1978.
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119
Pierce Street, NW
Washington DC 20001
(202) 391-8192
EDUCATION
·
Ph.D., Structural
Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park,
2002,
·
M.S., Structural Engineering, Howard
University/George Washington University/the Catholic University of America,
Washington DC, 1998,
·
B.S., Civil Engineering, Alexandria University,
Egypt, 1991
PROFESSIONAL
REGISTRATIONS:
·
EIT, Engineering in Training, District of Columbia, 1996,
·
PE, Professional Engineer, District of Columbia,
No.901057
PROFESSIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS – MEMBERSHIP:
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Society of Engineering Education
American Concrete Institute
Prestressed Concrete Institute
National Society of Professional Engineers
ACADEMIC
EXPERIENCE:
·
Adjunct Faculty Member,
Civil Engineering Department, Howard University, 2005-2007.
·
Taught Concrete Design
(CE 435), Howard University, Spring 2004
·
Taught Structures I
(CE314), Howard University, Spring 2003
·
Postdoctoral
Research Fellow, University
of Maryland, College Park, 2002
·
Research Fellow,
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), McLean, 1998-2002
·
Instructed and managed
soil mechanics lab experiments (CE434 Soil mechanics), Howard University, Fall
1997
·
Research Fellow,
Northwestern University, Chicago, 1997
·
Wrote research problem
statements, funded by IBCP (Innovative Bridge Construction Program), 2005
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
·
Engineering Materials
·
Structural Engineering
RESEARCH
AWARD:
·
Participated in the 30th
Conference on Our World in Concrete & Structures - Engaging the Future
in Singapore and received the M.C. Bauchemie Award 2005 for best paper.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTS, CERTIFICATES:
Professional Grant Writing
Leadership Principles and Practices
Project Management
Management Dynamics
Performance Based Budgeting Systems
Thinking
Ethical Decision-making
Writing for the Professional
Human Resource I&II
Procurement/Contracting Officer Technical, COTR
SKILLS
IN ANALYSIS AND DESIGN:
·
Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete and Metallic
Structures;
·
Bridges, Tunnels, Traffic Structures, and Roadways;
·
Transportation, Harbor, and Sanitary Engineering;
·
Soil mechanics and Foundation;
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE:
Supervisory Civil Engineer, D.C. Department of
Transportation (DDOT), Infrastructure Project Management Administration (IPMA),
(August 2003-
Present)
·
Civil Engineering Project Manager,
Manage, coordinate, direct, monitor and evaluate of the design and completion of
million dollar transportation projects, from design through construction.
Identify funding opportunities and write work statements for our projects to be
funded. Provides technical and administrative guidance to the team members and
support staff on matters involving design and construction of bridges, tunnels
and roadway projects. Prepares accurate work estimates and project scopes for
assigning work, effectively quantifying project risks, and accurately assessing
stakeholder interests and presenting findings to the Transportation Program
Manger. Maintains an up-to-date status on all projects assigned to the Civil
Engineering Project Manager team. Measures and monitors projects Progress to
ensure milestones, commitments and schedules of all parties involved are on
schedule. Reviews all requests for changes to the assigned projects and
ascertains whether authorization to implement scope and change is required.
Initiate justification and corresponding to obtain approval and funds as
required.
·
Construction Manager, Work
includes oversight, inspect, and monitor construction operations and project
progress. Evaluate, redistribute and assigns work and resources to achieve the
most effective deployment of resources to complete each project on time and
within budget. Providing technical assistance and presenting findings to project
teams that construct and rehabilitate bridges, streets, alleys, tunnels and
other transportation related projects. Recommends changes to contract
requirements to ensure project deliverables are completed and technical
standards are met. . Ensure that projects are completed according to
DC’s and FHWA’s specifications and ensure construction and job sites are in
compliance with all legal, regulatory policies, standards and code.
Insure all procurement’s requirements for bidding and awarding the contracts
are met
Civil Engineer,
Ministry of Electricity, Egypt, 1991 -
1994
·
Reviewed and approved design and construction of structural part
of electricity station that was prepared by Siemens, West German Company.
Performed design and cost analysis for apartment buildings, office buildings,
highways, roadways and foundations for electrical generators. Reviewed and
evaluated civil/structural designs including calculations, drawings and
specifications, while reducing costs and improving quality. Testing and
certification of concrete, soils, aggregates and other materials used in
construction of road and structures. Approved the civil engineering work of many
electricity stations.
RESEARCH
PUBLICATIONS:
Azzam, A., “Chloride
Permeability study of concrete and the Influence of Mix Water Conditioner (MWC)”,
M.E. Thesis, Howard University, 1998
Azzam, A., “Delayed
Ettringite Formation,
the Influence of Aggregate Types, Curing Conditions, Exposure Conditions, Alkali
Content, Fly ash, and Mix Water Conditioner (MWC)”, Ph.D.
Dissertation, University of Maryland, 2002
Sabnis, G.M. and Azzam,
A., “Elements of Concrete Design”, Textbook under publication,
2007, 400 pages
Azzam, A., and Sabnis,
G.M., A., “Influence of Mix Water Conditioner on Chloride Permeability
of Concrete”, The Indian Concrete Journal
Azzam, A., Amde, A. and Livingston, R., “Characterization
of Damage and Development of Accelerated Test Method for Delayed Ettringite
Formation", Proceedings of the 30th
Conference on OUR WORLD IN CONCRETE & STRUCTURES, August 2005, Singapore
Azzam,
A., Amde, A. , Livingston, R. and Sabins, G., “The Effects of Mix Water
Conditioner on Internal Sulfate Attack in Concrete”,
Istanbul
,
Turkey
, the
Seventh International Congress on Advances in Civil Engineering (ACE),
2006
COMPUTER
SKILLS: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Matlab, AutoCAD,
ANSYS
(GUI)
53, Microsoft Excel, Mathcad, STAAD. Pro2002, Microstation, and GEOPAK
119 Pierce Street, NW
Washington DC 20001
(202)
391-8192
REFERENCES
- Dr.
Gajanan Sabnis, Professor,
Department
of Civil Engineering
Howard University, NW, Washington, DC
20059
gsabnis@Howard.edu/gms@sabnis.com
202-806-6580/240-988-6050
- Dr.
Errol Noel, Chair,
Department
of Civil Engineering
Howard University, NW, Washington, DC
20059
enoel@Howard.edu
202-806-6570
- Dr.
Amde M. Amde, Professor,
301-405-1946
- Mr.
Mohamed Abdullahi
Deputy
Program Manager,
d. District
Department of Transportation
Infrastructure Project Management Administration
64 New York Avenue NE
,
Washington
,
DC
20002
abdullahi.mohamed@dc.gov
202-671-4614
119 Pierce Street, NW
Washington
DC 20001
(202) 391-8192
·
Irrigation and Hydraulics Design.
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE:
Supervisory Civil Engineer, D.C. Department of
Transportation (DDOT), Infrastructure Project Management Administration (IPMA),
(August 2003-
Present)
·
Civil Engineering Project Manager,
Manage, coordinate, direct, monitor and evaluate of the design and completion of
million dollar transportation projects, from design through construction.
Identify funding opportunities and write work statements for our projects to be
funded. Provides technical and administrative guidance to the team members and
support staff on matters involving design and construction of bridges, tunnels
and roadway projects. Prepares accurate work estimates and project scopes for
assigning work, effectively quantifying project risks, and accurately assessing
stakeholder interests and presenting findings to the Transportation Program
Manger. Maintains an up-to-date status on all projects assigned to the Civil
Engineering Project Manager team. Measures and monitors projects Progress to
ensure milestones, commitments and schedules of all parties involved are on
schedule. Reviews all requests for changes to the assigned projects and
ascertains whether authorization to implement scope and change is required.
Initiate justification and corresponding to obtain approval and funds as
required.
·
Construction Manager, Work
includes oversight, inspect, and monitor construction operations and project
progress. Evaluate, redistribute and assigns work and resources to achieve the
most effective deployment of resources to complete each project on time and
within budget. Providing technical assistance and presenting findings to project
teams that construct and rehabilitate bridges, streets, alleys, tunnels and
other transportation related projects. Recommends changes to contract
requirements to ensure project deliverables are completed and technical
standards are met. . Ensure that projects are completed according to
DC’s and FHWA’s specifications and ensure construction and job sites are in
compliance with all legal, regulatory policies, standards and code.
Insure all procurement’s requirements for bidding and awarding the contracts
are met
Civil Engineer,
Ministry of Electricity, Egypt, 1991 -
1994
·
Reviewed and approved design and construction of structural part
of electricity station that was prepared by Siemens, West German Company.
Performed design and cost analysis for apartment buildings, office buildings,
highways, roadways and foundations for electrical generators. Reviewed and
evaluated civil/structural designs including calculations, drawings and
specifications, while reducing costs and improving quality. Testing and
certification of concrete, soils, aggregates and other materials used in
construction of road and structures. Approved the civil engineering work of many
electricity stations.
119
Pierce Street, NW
Washington DC 20001
(202) 391-8192
RESEARCH
PUBLICATIONS:
Azzam, A., “Chloride
Permeability study of concrete and the Influence of Mix Water Conditioner (MWC)”,
M.E. Thesis, Howard University, 1998
Azzam, A., “Delayed
Ettringite Formation,
the Influence of Aggregate Types, Curing Conditions, Exposure Conditions, Alkali
Content, Fly ash, and Mix Water Conditioner (MWC)”, Ph.D.
Dissertation, University of Maryland, 2002
Sabnis, G.M. and Azzam,
A., “Elements of Concrete Design”, Textbook under publication,
2007, 400 pages
Azzam, A., and Sabnis,
G.M., A., “Influence of Mix Water Conditioner on Chloride Permeability
of Concrete”, The Indian Concrete Journal
Azzam, A., Amde, A. and Livingston, R., “Characterization
of Damage and Development of Accelerated Test Method for Delayed Ettringite
Formation", Proceedings of the 30th
Conference on OUR WORLD IN CONCRETE & STRUCTURES, August 2005, Singapore
Azzam,
A., Amde, A. , Livingston, R. and Sabins, G., “The Effects of Mix Water
Conditioner on Internal Sulfate Attack in Concrete”,
Istanbul
,
Turkey
, the
Seventh International Congress on Advances in Civil Engineering (ACE),
2006
COMPUTER
SKILLS: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Matlab, AutoCAD,
ANSYS
(GUI)
53, Microsoft Excel, Mathcad, STAAD. Pro2002, Microstation, and GEOPAK
119 Pierce Street, NW
Washington DC 20001
(202)
391-8192
REFERENCES
- Dr.
Gajanan Sabnis, Professor,
Department
of Civil Engineering
Howard University, NW, Washington, DC
20059
gsabnis@Howard.edu/gms@sabnis.com
202-806-6580/240-988-6050
- Dr.
Errol Noel, Chair,
Department
of Civil Engineering
Howard University, NW, Washington, DC
20059
enoel@Howard.edu
202-806-6570
- Dr.
Amde M. Amde, Professor,
301-405-1946
- Mr.
Mohamed Abdullahi
Deputy
Program Manager,
d. District
Department of Transportation
Infrastructure Project Management Administration
64 New York Avenue NE
,
Washington
,
DC
20002
abdullahi.mohamed@dc.gov
202-671-4614
325 P Street SW
apt #706
Washington
,
DC
20024
Home:202-484-7539
Cell.:
(202) 271-7119
e-mail:
mzohery@aol.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of
Surgery (With Honors)
Faculty of Medicine , Al Azhar University,
Cairo
,
Egypt
September 1991 - February 1997
RESIDENCY
Internal Medicine Department
Howard University Hospital
,
Washington
, DC
July,
2005- Current
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
- Hemodialysis Technician
Jan,2001– April,2004
Gambro
Healthcare
,
Washington
,
DC
Performing
Hemodialysis, observing patients, and management
of
any possible Complications.
- Healthcare Promoter ( volunteer)
Feb,2000– Nov,2000
Ivy
City educational center, Washington, DC
Provide education/counseling on general health in
Ivy City ,NE
Washington
.
- General Practitioner Physician
March,99-July,1999
New
Demiatt City Hospital
,
Egypt
Assembling triages and evaluating sick and wounded patients.
Examine
patients, formulate differential diagnostic plans, define and order required
diagnostic testing
Interpret
the examination findings and implement treatment plans.
- Internship
March,98-Feb,1999
Al
Hussain
University
Hospital
,
Cairo
,
Egypt
2
months of training in following fields:
-General
surgery
-Pediatrics
-Internal
medicine
-Obstetrics, Gynecology
1
month of training in the following fields:
-E.N.T
-Vascular Surgery
-Rheumatology
-Anesthesiology
·
Diagnostic yield of a positive fecal
occult blood test in hospital patients seen for consultation. How likely are we
to find a significant G.I lesion. What could it also be due to?
-
Ongoing
with Duane T. Smoot, M.D.Chief of Internal Medicine( HUH)./ Amira Ali, GI
fellow (HUH)
- Case report “Ascitic fluid Strogyloidosis as the first
manifestation of AIDS.” AGA conference held at
las Vegas
in October, 2006.with Dr, Smoot, Duane, El bedawi, Mamoon,
- Leading causes of portal hypertension in
Egypt
, Al Hussain university Hospital,
Cairo
,
Egypt
. (1997)
- Prevalence of communicable diseases in
Egypt
, Al Hussain university Hospital,
Cairo
,
Egypt
.
(1996)
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS
·
American
College
of Physicians.
·
Egyptian
Medical Syndicate.
·
Vice
president of house staff association at
Howard
University
Hospital2006/2007.
·
Assistant
chief resident of the internal medicine department @ HUH 2007/2008
LECTURES/PRESENTATIONS
·
Morbidity
and mortality conference ,HUH,2007
·
Clinical approach to diarrhea,HUH,2006
·
Syphilis ,HUH,2006
·
Hyponatremia
, HUH ,2006
·
Clinical approach to liver
cirrhosis,HUH,2006
·
Obesity,HUH,2005
·
Pneumonia ,HUH,2005
·
Viral hepatitis
,Al Azhar University,
Cairo
,
Egypt
1996
·
Rheumatic fever ,Al
Azhar University,
Cairo
,
Egypt
1995
