Mohd Ahmad Syed

Geotechnical engineer with over 20 years of consulting, research, design and project-delivery experience across the UK, India and the Middle East. Specialist in foundations; seismic and static design of retaining structures, including quay walls; advanced numerical modelling (PLAXIS 2D/3D, FLAC3D, GeoStudio, MIDAS GTX and COMSOL Multiphysics); and climate-resilient geotechnical design, with a focus on sustainability, and geotechnical design to Eurocodes, British Standards, DNV and AASHTO. Experienced in forming and leading interdisciplinary teams, mentoring engineers and engaging clients and stakeholders through design, review and approval stages.

Strong track record in digital innovation, including the development of AI-enabled tool that automates site screening report preparation workflows.

• Reviewing and approving design calculations to international standards • Tunnel stability analysis • Client and stakeholder engagement during progress, reviews and approvals
• Use of international design codes (e.g., Eurocodes, British Standards, DNV, AASHTO) • Mentoring junior engineers • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Ground investigation planning and interpretation • Waterfront retaining structures • Foundation and retaining-wall design

PhD in Geotechnical Engineering – Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) (2005 – 2009)

MTech in Geotechnical Engineering – Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) (2001 – 2003)

BTech in Civil Engineering – Aligarh Muslim University (1997 – 2001)