GENERAL INFORMATIONS NAME: Rania Omar Akkad ADRESS: AL-HOSN University, Abu-Dhabi, United Arab Emirates TELEPHONE : Office: 02-4070-506, Mobile: 050-444-9576 DATE OF BIRTH: Jan 2, 1977 PLACE OF BIRTH: Aleppo, Syria NATIONALITY: Syrian MARITAL STATUS: Married CAREER OBJECTIVE To pursue a professional career in the fields of Architectural Design, Project Construction, Materials Science and Engineering, Computer communications in Architecture and to deliver positive results. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE AND SKILLS Over 13 years of successful and comprehensive background of leadership experience and achievements in teaching design and management. Advanced user of AutoCAD (2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010). ArchiCAD, Form Z, 3D studio(max)-2010,google Sketch up, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project, Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator and a host of other software packages. Advanced user in Adobe Photoshop and Corel Illustrator. I have experience in / characterization of polymeric materials such as: 1. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) 2. Thermogravimetry (TGA) 3. Infrared spectrometry 4. Mechanical testing (tensile, compressive, impact and hardness tests) 1
EXPERIENCE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNIVERSITY SCIENTIFIC ASSISSTANT RANIA OMAR AKKAD AL-AIN, UAE 09/2000 02/2008 Teaching design studio, building construction and working drawing classes at the Department of Architectural Engineering (2000 2008). Trained Architectural Engineering students on the use of digital technology in design and drafting (AutoCAD (2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2008), ArchiCAD, Form Z, 3D studio(max)). AL-HOSN ABU-DHABI, UAE UNIVERSITY 02/2008-04/2011 ASSISSTANT INSTRUCTOR Teaching several courses such as: Computer Communications in Architecture, Components of Architecture, Communication Graphics, Introduction to Drawing, Design Communication: (Presentation & Cadd, Engineering Design and Drafting) and Architectural Design Studios (1,2 3 and 4 levels). Trained Architectural Engineering students on the use of digital technology in design and drafting (AutoCAD (2000, 2002, 2004, 2006,2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010), Photoshop, 3D studio(max)-2010). AL-HOSN UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTOR ABU-DHABI, UAE Teaching several courses such as: Computer Communications I & II in Architecture, Computer 04/2011- PRESENT Communications I & II in Interior Design, Components of Architecture, Communication Graphics, Graphic Communication for Planners and Site Planning. Trained Architectural Engineering students on the use of digital technology in design and drafting (AutoCAD (2000, 2002, 2004, 2006,2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010), Photoshop, 3D studio(max)-2010). HONOURS AND AWARDS Prize of Excellent, UAE University for superior performance in the Bachelor of Architectural Engineering (Jan 2000). 2
RANIA OMAR AKKAD Awarded an UAE University Scholarship to pursue the Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (September 2002- March 2006). Certificate in 3D Studio(MAX), JAVA Institute (2001). Certificate in Class Management skills Course, Al-Hosn University - UAE, 2009. Certificate in Self & Time Managemnet Course, Spearhead Training - UAE, 2009. PUBLICATIONS AND PARTICIPATION Research Assistant on the Project: Cost Estimating Framework for Public Healthcare, a risk assessment approach: with special reference to Abu-Dhabi (2001-02). مؤتمر),المعاصرة العربية المدينة في العمراني الحفاظ أشكالية Title: Research assistant in the research project.(2001/02) Dubai, (العمراني الحفاظ Research assistant in the research project Title: An Urban Kaleidoscope in a Globalizing World, Lake Tunis, or the Concept of the Third Center, In Planning Middle Eastern Cities: Edited by Bechir Kenzari, Y. Elsheshtawy. Routledge: London, (2004). Rania Akkad, Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Polyethylene-Polypropylene Blends. Thesis, M.Sc. in Materials Science and Engineering (March / 8 / 2006). Participate and win in design a plaque for the Chancellor s Undergraduate Research Award (CURA)- (2008). Member in the Society of Women in Engineering (SOWIE) at ALHOSN University is a professional nonprofit organization of women engineers, scientists and technologists in the UAE and the region (2009). Attend the first conference on ARAB WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: Empowerment for the Development of the Arab world, Dubai-UAE, 2009. Recognition of Participation in Adult CPR, AED & Basic First Aid, American Safety & Health Institute, 2009. Participate with ALHOSN s Society of Women in Engineering and exploring a vital role of women engineers in construction MEED summit, Abu-Dhabi- UAE, 2010. Attend the Building SMART s annual conference which was taking place on 28th & 29th November at Yas Island, Abu-Dhabi- UAE, 2010. 3
Participate in designing and building the BDP lounge at Cityscape, Abu Dhabi 2010. Participate in the Emirates Volunteer conference & Arab volunteer forum that was held in Abu Dhabi in January 31, 2012. REFERENCES Dr. Ramy El Diasty, Ph.D. Professor and Chair of Architectural Engineering, UAE University. Phone : +971-3-7051784 Email: Diasty@uaeu.ac.ae Dr. Sameera Al-Zarooni, Ph.D. Assist. Prof., AE, and Assist. Dean for Female Students, Architectural Engineering, UAE University. Phone : +971-3-7051788 Email : Sameera.Z@uaeu.ac.ae Dr. Khaled Al-Sallal, PhD. Assist. Prof., AE, Director, Unit of Research Support and Services, UAE University. Phone : +971-3-7051794 Email : K.Sallal@uaeu.ac.ae Dr. Abdel Hamid Ismail Mourad, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering. UAE University. Phone : +971 3 7133574 Email : ahmourad@uaeu.ac.ae Dr. Mohamad Kashef Assistant Professor & Chair of Architectural Engineering, Al Hosn University. Phone: +9712 407 0511 Email : m.kashef@alhosnu.ae 4
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