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Mirza Abdul Ahad is a seasoned geologist with 10+ years of experience in geological mapping, geotechnical investigations, and rock characterization. He holds a Master of Philosophy degree in Applied Geology from the University of the Punjab and has worked on various projects, including the Diamer Basha Dam Project.

Experience

    • Junior Geologist
      • Jun 2023 - Present
      • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

      Currently posted on Diamer Basha Dam Project. Responsibilities include conducting statistical analysis /evaluations of scanline & borehole discontinuity data, and lugeon test result values, and their subsequent use in rock mass classification, assessment of rock mass/discontinuity strength, and deformability parameters. In addition, it includes planning of Geotechnical Investigations, planning of Grouting along various components of the dam, preparation of Construction Drawings, writing up the Reports and Technical Memorandums, reviewing the Contractor’s submission and methodologies for Site Investigations, monitoring of site investigations data and maintaining the record of the section. Furthermore, it includes contractual correspondence with the Contractor and updating of PC-1 related to Geotechnical investigation works.

    • Junior Geologist
      • Sep 2020 - May 2023
      • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

      During the service, I was posted on Diamer Basha Dam Project.

  • THE SPATIO
    • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
    • Junior Geologist
      • Mar 2020 - Sep 2020
      • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

      Responsibilities include Geological Mapping of the project area and identification of the source for construction material, supervision of the geotechnical investigation (Test pits), and preparation of test pit logs. Moreover, it includes the preparation of cross-sections for dam and appurtenant structures and the preparation of logs of previous geotechnical investigations.Identification of different rock units and structures with emphasis on the spillway area i.e., left and right slopes of the approach channel and spillway main channel. Scanline surveys were carried out on both the slopes of the approach channel and along the spillway alignment. Further investigation includes the kinematic susceptibility of cut slopes which was assessed by Dips software. Furthermore, limit equilibrium analysis of rock slopes including plane failure analysis using RocPlane software, wedge analysis using Swedge software, and Global stability analysis using Slide software were conducted.

  • WSM Consulting Services
    • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
    • Junior Geologist
      • Oct 2018 - Mar 2020
      • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

      Responsibilities include reconnaissance survey, geological mapping, data acquisition including discontinuity survey, and rock/soil sampling. Further investigations include laboratory testing on the collected samples for the determination of geotechnical parameters. Rock characterization by empirical methods for the rock quality assessment and support design. Kinematic analysis for the evaluation of the sites prone to structurally controlled instabilities and digitization of map using ArcGIS software.

    • Intern
      • Sep 2018 - Sep 2018
      • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

      Interaction with the work environment and learned various types of Road material testing on fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, and bitumen for the assessment of their suitability as construction material for roads.

Education

  • 2018 - 2020
    University of the Punjab
    Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Applied Geology
  • 2014 - 2018
    University of the Punjab
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Applied Geology
  • 2012 - 2014
    Punjab Group Of Colleges
    Intermediate, ENGINEERING
  • 2010 - 2012
    Unique High School for Boys
    Matric, Science

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