Jamal Kakrasul

Dean Of Faculty of Engineering at Soran University
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(386) 825-5501
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Lawrence, Kansas, United States, US
Languages
  • English -
  • Kurdish -
  • Arabic -
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Credentials

  • Highway Slope Maintenance and Slide Restoration course
    FHWA National Highway Institute
    Mar, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Human Resources Management
    University of St Mark & St John
    Nov, 2012
    - Oct, 2024
  • Safety Management Plan
    USACE-Erbil office , Erbil -Kurdistan Region –Iraq
    Jul, 2007
    - Oct, 2024
  • Quality Control and Assurance Plan
    USACE-Erbil office, Erbil -Kurdistan Region –Iraq
    Jul, 2007
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Soran University
    • Iraq
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Dean Of Faculty of Engineering
      • Aug 2021 - Present
  • The University of Kansas
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Adjunct Researcher
      • Mar 2018 - Mar 2022

    • Research Assistant
      • Sep 2017 - Feb 2018

      Worked for Kansas University Transportation Research Program Prepared a fact sheet on Superpave for local road officials in Kansas Prepared a fact sheet on pavement preservation for local road officials in Kansas

    • Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant
      • May 2016 - Aug 2017

      • Taught and managed Soil Mechanics lab sessions independently for two semesters • Reviewed literature and state-of-arts on soil stabilization in the US • Performed in-situ Geotechnical testing on three construction sites in Kansas • Conducted most of the Geotechnical lab tests on the lab prepared and in-situ soil samples • Prepared and wrote a research report for the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT).

    • Course Grader
      • Jan 2016 - May 2016

      Graded Dynamics and Vibrations' course assignments

    • Director of Engineering and Construction Management Department
      • Aug 2010 - Aug 2013

      • Managed all aspects of construction projects run by the department • Supervised more than twenty construction projects of the various complexity (e.g., educational, residential and transport buildings, hydraulic projects and roadways) • Approved and accepted planned, designed and completed projects • Contributed in the structural and Geotechnical designs of the most of the projects (e.g., the entire infrastructure of the a new university campus) • Mentored staff of various skills… Show more • Managed all aspects of construction projects run by the department • Supervised more than twenty construction projects of the various complexity (e.g., educational, residential and transport buildings, hydraulic projects and roadways) • Approved and accepted planned, designed and completed projects • Contributed in the structural and Geotechnical designs of the most of the projects (e.g., the entire infrastructure of the a new university campus) • Mentored staff of various skills and personalities, including both technical staff and other managers • Offered training courses for the staff of the department • Prepared monthly report on the department activities for the University Council

    • Head of Residential Engineering Office (Project Manager)
      • Apr 2010 - Dec 2012

      • Managed construction a new Campus in Soran University (e.g., 5 large educational buildings, a student-housing complex, 5 Km roadways, parking garages, water supply projects, a recreational pond, etc.) • Supervised four on site engineers • Accepted contractor’s daily plan, and prepared weekly reports for the projects • Performed quality control review of proposals written by engineers of the projects. • Evaluated complex laboratory and field data for inclusion in the weekly… Show more • Managed construction a new Campus in Soran University (e.g., 5 large educational buildings, a student-housing complex, 5 Km roadways, parking garages, water supply projects, a recreational pond, etc.) • Supervised four on site engineers • Accepted contractor’s daily plan, and prepared weekly reports for the projects • Performed quality control review of proposals written by engineers of the projects. • Evaluated complex laboratory and field data for inclusion in the weekly reports

    • Lecturer
      • Sep 2010 - May 2012

      Taught and prepared materials for the following courses: - Computer Architect - System Analysis, - Computer Programming

  • http://epu.edu.krd/en/page/institute/shaqlawa_technical_institute
    • Adjunct Faculty
      • Sep 2008 - May 2010

      Teaching, Engineering Mechanics, Calculus I &II, Descriptive Engineering, and Fundamental of Civil Engineering. Teaching, Engineering Mechanics, Calculus I &II, Descriptive Engineering, and Fundamental of Civil Engineering.

  • Erbil Municiplaities
    • Staff City Engineer
      • Oct 2005 - Dec 2009

      • Prepared annual construction and development plan for the small cities Developed long range planning on multiple major projects including tracking and budgeting • Supervised and managed several roadway construction projects of various complexity (e.g., paved and unpaved roads in mountainous area and in areas with swelling clay) • Performed in-situ and laboratory testing of the roadway construction materials • Prepared annual construction and development plan for the small cities Developed long range planning on multiple major projects including tracking and budgeting • Supervised and managed several roadway construction projects of various complexity (e.g., paved and unpaved roads in mountainous area and in areas with swelling clay) • Performed in-situ and laboratory testing of the roadway construction materials

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    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Designer and Construction Estimator (Self-business, part-time and weekend hours)
      • Aug 2004 - Dec 2009

      • Conducted structural and hydraulic design for several residential and commercial buildings • Estimated cost of construction for a lot of residential units and rural roadways • Performed site visiting and offered advice on construction aspects • Designed complex water supply projects for rural and urban areas • Conducted structural and hydraulic design for several residential and commercial buildings • Estimated cost of construction for a lot of residential units and rural roadways • Performed site visiting and offered advice on construction aspects • Designed complex water supply projects for rural and urban areas

Education

  • The University of Kansas
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Civil Engineering
    2013 - 2018
  • Zankoy Salahaddin
    Master of Science (MSc), Civil Engineering - Structures
  • University of Duhok
    Bachelor of Science (BSc), Civil Engineering (Water Resources Engineering Specialization Area)
    2000 - 2004

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