Personal Information:
Full name : Ahmad Saad Al-Gahtani
Marital Status : Married
Specialties : Civil Engineering/Structural Engineering
Research Area : Durability of Concrete, Optimization of Structures
Educational Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering Department,
University of Iowa, U.S.A. (1986).
(Thesis Title: "Optimum Design of Welded I-Beams Subjected to Highway Bridge Loads")
M.S. in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering Department,
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran Saudi Arabia (1981).
(Thesis Title:” An Investigation of Corrosion of Steel Reinforcement in Concrete in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia")
B.S. in Civil Engineering,
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (1978).
Experience
Administrative Experience:
A. Manager, Coordination Office and Consulting Services Center,
Dhahran Techno-Valley, KFUPM,
Jan. 2007-now
B. Executive Director of Endowment Fund Office,Dec.2007- now
C. Dean of Faculty & Personnel Affairs,
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia,
1992-1996.
Responsibilities: Administration of the following departments:
- Faculty Affairs
- Staff Affairs
- Labor Affairs
- Faculty & Staff Services
- Training & Development Department
- Payroll Department
- Recreation Center
Chairman of the following related University Committees:
- Faculty Affairs Committee
- Staff Affairs Committee
- R.I. Personnel Committee
- Housing Committee
- Subcommittee for Organizing Faculty Procession for the Graduation Ceremony
- Manpower Planning Subcommittee
Member of the following:
- University Board
- University Communication Panel
- Higher Education Ministry for Drafting the New Employment Regulations
- Sixth Five Year Development Plan
D. Assistant Dean for Educational Affairs, Student Affairs,
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia,
1988-1990.
Responsibilities: Supervision of the Coop-Program affairs and the Alumni Office services. In addition, involvement in the students’ academic and social services.
Some Achievements:
1. Systemized the Coop Program registration procedure.
2. Defined the registration period for Coop/summer training on the academic calendar.
3. Organized the correspondence with participating companies.
4. Elevated the contact level with companies’ administrations.
5. Increased the collaboration between KFUPM and companies through frequent meetings and joint committees.
6. Introduced Coop seminars for Coop students about “Benefits from Coop Training”.
7. Organized Coop academic advisors’ visits for Coop-trainees.
8. Organized series of presentations by companies for job and training on site opportunities.
Teaching Experience:
Associate Professor
1994-to date
Civil Engineering Department,
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Assistant Professor
1986-1994
Civil Engineering Department,
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Lecturer
1981-1986
Civil Engineering Department,
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Graduate Assistant
1978-1981
Civil Engineering Department,
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.