University of Illinois Masters student in Civil Engineering (Structures) with minor in Engineering Management and Mathematics.

1. Education
Masters of Science in Civil Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Specialization: Structural Engineering
May 2016
GPA: 3.86/4.00
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
American University of Beirut (AUB)
Graduated with Distinction
Minor: Engineering Management, Mathematics
May 2014
GPA: 85.24/100
(3.65/4.00)
Work Experience
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Illinois
Graduate Research Assistant
Urbana, Il
January 2015 - Present
 Analyze, design, simulate, and model probabilistic loads (Wind, Snow) on structures
 Collect data on hurricanes and snow storms and their effects on structures
 Research the effect of climate change on probabilistic loads
Dar Al-Handasah, Shair and Partners
Trainee – Structural Department
Beirut, Lebanon
Summer 2013
 Worked on designing a tower in Kuwait, a medical clinic, and a university in Angola
 Performed simulations and Operations Research (OR) tasks for a Metro project in the Gulf
 Analyzed and designed reinforced concrete buildings, slabs, columns, and foundations
 Proficient with programs: SAFE, Etabs, SAP 2000, MATLAB, Revit Structure, etc.
Honors and Professional Memberships
 Tau Beta Pi: The Engineering Honor Society (2015-present)
 Chi Epsilon: The Civil Engineering Honor Society (2014-present)
 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) (2014-present)
 Red Cross: (2012-2014)
o AUB Red Cross Youth Department, Media subcommittee, and LRC Newsletter
o Completed a certified first-aid training workshop
 Youth Exchange and Study Alumnus (YES): Full scholarship for an academic year in a US high school
(sponsored by the Department of State and AMIDEAST) (2008)
Skills and Qualifications
 Experience using CAD and software such as SAP 2000, Revit, AutoCAD, SAFE, Primavera, and Arena
 Knowledge in prestressed concrete, reliability analysis, risk assessment, and data-based modeling
 Knowledge in Microsoft office and programming languages (MATLAB, C++, VBA)
 Design and analysis of probabilistic loads: wind, earthquake, blast, impact loads, etc.
 Management skills with insight on micro-economics, optimization, Operations Research, and simulations
 Knowledge in Building Information Modeling (BIM) usages
 Languages: Fluent in English, French, and Arabic
GEORGES ABDALLAH
Address: 29 E Green St Unit 523,
Champaign, IL 61820
Telephone number: (217) 979-5628
Email address: abdallh2@illinois.edu