Dr Imad Dagher

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Imad Dagher
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About

With a background in Civil Engineering and an MBA, I have successfully completed my PhD in Civil Engineering, showcasing my commitment to in-depth research and technical expertise. I am highly detail-oriented and possess a strong aptitude for grasping new concepts swiftly. My enthusiasm, coupled with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, drives my motivation to excel in the field. As a results-oriented engineer, I specialise in developing innovative applications and products, contributing to intellectual property creation, and offering effective technical solutions. My unique strength lies in my ability to rapidly acquire new knowledge and seamlessly adapt to varying situations. This adaptability and my penchant for continuous learning are important assets for developing and delivering a resilient construction curriculum to meet existing and future needs of industry.

Academic responsibilities

Lecturer in Construction Management

Qualifications

  • PhD in Civil Engineering 2021 London South Bank University – London, UK Thesis title:
  • MSc Civil Engineering 2016 London South Bank University – London, UK Thesis title: Comparison of Measures to promote walking around three London underground stations.
  • MBA: Master of Business Administration 2011 Cardiff Metropolitan University – Cardiff, UK Thesis title: Is GDP a good indicator of economic growth?
  • BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering 2009 London South Bank University – London, UK Dissertation: Clay Slopes.
  • PGCE in Higher Education 2020 University of Cumbria

Teaching and learning

My duty requirements involve planning and delivering the above modules within the curriculum in civil engineering department. I aim to regularly evaluate and update content to reflect modern environments present in students' lives today. Examples associated with these notions involve, sharing international case studies and connecting them to real life scenarios via companies such as, Mace and Morgan-Sindall, in aim that this will promote employability rates and introduce new measures to achieve sustainable construction methods. 

 

  • Served as an Industry Education Consultant, specializing in the field of Construction and Built Environment.
  • Applied diverse teaching strategies, including the utilization of virtual and immersive technologies with the latest industry applications, to facilitate high-quality learning and engagement.
  • Civil/Construction Engineering department team leader, this involved good relationship between industry and academic sector to design and customize educational programs to match the industry requirements with the University.
  • Actively participated in marketing and promotion of the civil engineering and the Construction and Built Environment sector. Contributions included advertising and engagement in recruitment activities, such as representing the college at industry events like the Grand Design Exhibition in May 2023.
  • Provided valuable academic and pastoral support to Construction and Built Environment students and their companies.

Qualifications and expertise

  • • Construction Drawing Interpretation: Proficiently reading and interpreting construction drawings to gain a deep understanding of project requirements.
  • • Coordination for Setting Out: Coordinating construction drawings to facilitate precise setting out procedures, including transforming global grid references into local contexts for accurate construction alignment.
  • • Site Reporting and Documentation: Developing the ability to create comprehensive site reports, meticulously documenting setting out activities and monitoring project progress.
  • • Health and Safety: Embracing the paramount importance of adhering to rigorous health and safety protocols on construction sites, fostering a secure work environment.
  • • Client Collaboration: Collaborating closely with clients to identify and assess project requirements, ensuring alignment with their objectives.
  • • Site Surveys and Setting out: Conducting thorough site surveys and evaluations, guaranteeing accurate and reliable data collection for project planning, design, and production. Worked on various construction projects setting out/positioning of structures, surveying and checking using levels, total stations and modern surveying technology such as GNSS and Laser scanning.
  • • Technical Proficiency: Utilizing industry-standard software for structural analysis and design, contributing to the technical aspects of project development.
  • • Documentation Expertise: Preparing detailed project reports, specifications, and technical drawings, providing comprehensive project support and documentation.
  • • Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, including architects and contractors, to ensure effective teamwork and seamless project execution.
  • • Project Management: Successfully managing project budgets and timelines, consistently delivering on project goals and objectives.

Undergraduate courses taught

Postgraduate courses taught

Research

  • Ghoussayni, F., Ali, A., Bayyati, A., Dagher, I. and Bayyati, I. 2020. The constructability of Cheops Pyramid. Results in Engineering, 6, p.100134.
  • Imad Dagher 1, Amer Ali 2,  Ali Bayyati 3,  Rabee Shamass. 2019. 4 Effect of Temperature on Concrete Pavements Using Finite Element Modelling, City Street Three. Lebanon.