Wahid Ali

I am highly motivated Geotechnical Engineer with a PhD degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnics), and master's and bachelor's degrees in Mining Engineering. I have a good understanding of rock mechanics principles used in underground structures design. A decent user of the 3D finite element modelling software. I have worked as Tunnel engineer in a mega project and have experience of tunnelling project execution.

Tunnel Engineer

GEOCONSULT/TYPS A/EMS JV

Lowari Road Tunnel (Pakistan)

Jan 2011 - Jul 2016

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervision of tunnel construction activities and ensuring the work is carried out as per approved contract document.
• Review contractor’s NCRs, RFIs and FCRs and making prompt response to resolve it.
• Handling contractor’s request for Inspection (RFI) of the work performed and comment and approve/disapprove the work whether the work is executed as per IFC drawings and met quality standards and project specifications.
• Review and evaluate contractor’s claims for geological overbreaks as per approved criteria.
• Instruct changes in the RESS based on engineering judgment.
• Frequent review of the tunnel convergence monitoring reports. Taking measures to avoid damages in case the convergence exceeds the allowable tolerance.
• Ensure the daily activity reports are collected, reviewed and submitted on time.

Baluchistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences

Quetta, Pakistan

July 2016 - Present

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching courses related to design and construction of underground structures in rock which include, Tunnel Engineering, Rock Mechanics, Structural Geology, Underground Mine Design and Surveying.
• Conducting laboratory testing to provide input for 3D Finite Element Modelling.
• Active researcher and supervising research projects related to tunnel design and stability analysis in a variety of rock mass and stress conditions.

PH.D. CIVIL ENGINEERING (Geotechnics)

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia /Malaysia / 2022

MASTER OF SCIENCE MINING ENGINEERING

University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar / Pakistan / 2014

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MINING ENGINEERING

University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar / Pakistan / 2010