Rami khatib

A talented materials engineer with 11 years of successful experience in formulating and developing high- performance materials for construction and rehabilitation of infrastructure. Knowledgeable in applying materials science fundamentals to developconstruction materials for rehabilitation of concrete infratstructure, and improve structural performance, durability, and service life of reinforced concrete structures. Skilled in major project management, offshore and heavy construction, for both steel andconcrete structures.

Extensive experience in mix design & optimization of different types of advanced construction andrepair materials including high-performance concrete, mass concrete, self-consolidating concrete, and specialty grouts

·    Long-distance pumping and under water placement;

·    Slip-form operations

·    Outsourcing raw materials and additives

·    Planning concrete production and placement, technical and testing requirements, applicable codes, industry standards and best practices

·    Offshore batch plants operations and raw materials handling

·    Repair and rehabilitation strategies ofmarine infrastructure

·    Use of industrial by-products and recycled aggregate in concrete

·    Non-destructive testing for concrete structures, condition assessment, and health monitoring of

structures

Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Concrete Science                                       November 2009 – December 2013

University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada

THESIS - Analysis and Predictionof Pumping Characteristics of High-Strength Self-Consolidating

Concrete

Master of Science, Civil Engineering, Concrete Science                        January 2008 – November 2009

University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada

THESIS - High-Strength, Steam-Cured Self-Consolidating Concrete for Precast, Prestressed Elements