Mohammad Faysal is a Ph.D. candidate in Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington, with a focus on geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering. He has over 5 years of experience in geotechnical engineering projects, research, and analysis. His research at UT Arlington involves evaluating recycled materials for pavement bases and determining in-situ properties. He has published several papers on his research findings. Faysal holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology and is a certified Engineer in Training in Texas.

1. MOHAMMAD FAYSAL, EIT
604 Causley Avenue, Apt-122, Arlington, Texas 76010
+1817-715-6406
Email: faysalm038@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammadfaysal1
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Geotechnical Software gINT, Geo-studio Geo-slope (Seep/W, Slope/W, Sigma/W), GSTABL, DRIVEN,
PLAXIS, LPILE, Spectrapave, FB-Multipier
Lab Testing Resilient modulus test, Triaxial test, Unconfined compressive strength test, Direct
shear test, Atterberg limit test, Consolidation test, Indirect tensile strength test
Field Testing Dynamic cone penetrometer (DCP), Geogauge, Slab Impulse response (SIR), Sonic
Echo/ Impulse Response (SE/IR), Resistivity imaging
Surveying Theodolite, Inclinometer, Moisture sensor, Tensiometer, Pressure cell,
Temperature sensor
Structural Software ETABS, SAFE, SAP 2000, Structural Point Series, GRASP
Others AutoCAD (2D, 3D), Microsoft Office Suite
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
Concentration: Geotechnical & Geo-Environmental Engineering
The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
Expected Completion
December 2016
B.S. in Civil Engineering
Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh
April 2012
EMPLOYMENT
Graduate Research Assistant
The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
Aug 2013 - Present
• Evaluate strength and stiffness characteristics, and effectiveness of recycled crushed concrete aggregate
and reclaimed asphalt pavement materials as pavement base materials (TxDOT Project)
• Determine In-situ strength and stiffness parameter for pavement sections at horseshoe project and I-35,
Dallas, Texas (TxDOT project)
• Instrumentation and monitor moisture variation in subgrade soil and associated displacement of
pavement at SH 342, Lancaster, Texas, and FM 2757, Kaufman County, Texas. (TxDOT project)
• Geotechnical exploration, field supervision, logging and classification, slope stability analysis and reinforce
highway slopes using recycled plastic pin (RPP) over I-35 near Mockingbird road, Dallas, Texas and SH 183,
Fort Worth, Texas. (TxDOT project)
• Worked on research project with City of Denton Landfill on characterizing fresh municipal solid waste,
monitoring fugitive methane emission
• Write annual reports, give presentations, and communicate with TxDOT personnel
Assistant Engineer
Axis Design Consultants Ltd., Dhaka, Bangladesh Oct 2012 – July 2013
• Performed structural analysis, engineering calculations and design of multi storied residential,
commercial, hotel and hospital buildings
• Geotechnical analysis and design of shallow and deep foundation, and retaining wall of multi storied
residential, commercial, hotel and hospital buildings

2. Project Engineer
Ventura Properties Ltd., Dhaka, Bangladesh May 2012 – September 2012
• Planning, scheduling, coordinating the technical and management aspect of a building construction
project
• Budget monitoring, client/contractor meeting and resolving issues
• Performed construction observation and supervised the work of subcontractors, and quality control
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) – Texas Board of Professional Engineers
https://account.ncees.org/rn/1510936-717488-1f21e31
RELEVANT COURSES
• Foundation Analysis & Design
• Theoretical Soil Mechanics
• Experimental Soil Mechanics
• Advanced Foundation Design
• Application with Geosynthetics
• Design of Earth Structure
• In-Situ Testing
• Design of Earth Dam
• Computational Geotechnics
PUBLICATIONS
Faysal, M., Mahedi, M., Aramoon, Al., Thian, B., Hossain, M.S., Khan, M.A., Khan, M.S. (2016). “Determination
of Structural Coefficient of Different Combinations of Cement Treated / Untreated Recycled Base Materials.”
Geotechnical and Structural Engineering Congress 2016.
Faysal, M., Mahedi, M., Aramoon, Al., Thian, B., Hossain, M.S., and Khan, M.S. (2016). “Strength
Characterization of Untreated and Cement Treated Recycled Flex-Base Materials.” Geotechnical and Structural
Engineering Congress 2016.
M. Khan, M.S., Hossain, M.S., Ahmed, A. and Faysal, M., (2015) “Investigation of Shallow Failure of a Highway
Slope Constructed Over Expansive Soil” Transportation Research Board (TRB), 94th
Annual Meeting (15 – 5481).
Hossain, M.S., Khan, M.S., Faysal, M., Ahmed, A., Mahedi, M., Khan, M. A., (2015).”Evaluation of Modulus of
Subgrade Reaction for Pavement Section at Horseshoe Project and I-35” Annual Research Report for TxDOT
Hossain, M.S., Khan, M.S., Ahsan, A.N., Faysal, M., Mahedi, M., Ahmed, A., (2014).”Evaluation of Modulus of
Subgrade Reaction for Pavement Section at Horseshoe Project and I-35” Annual Research Report for TxDOT
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES & HONORS
Geo-Institute –Graduate Student Organization (GI-GSO) Member (Jan 2016 – Present)
Tau Beta Pi - National Engineering Honor Society Member (Jan 2016 – Present)
American Society of Civil Engineers Student Member (Nov 2013 – Present)