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Omar Hamdi Jasim (Assistant Lecturer)
MSc in Geotechnical Engineering
Lecturer
Center of Desert Studies - Research Centers
omar.hamdi@uoanbar.edu.iq
Biography
Omar Hamdi Jasim
Lecturer | Geotechnical Engineer | Researcher
Omar Hamdi Jasim is a lecturer and experienced geotechnical engineer specializing in soil improvement, slope stability, numerical modeling, and environmental geotechnics. He holds both M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Geotechnical Engineering from Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey. He is also certified in Construction Management from the University of Huddersfield, UK.
He serves as a lecturer at the University of Anbar - Center of Desert Studies and engineering college. His academic and research interests focus on innovative ground improvement techniques, including the use of geogrid-encased stone columns, nano-materials, and recycled materials in soil stabilization.
He has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed journal articles in Q1 and Q2 indexed journals, covering topics such as finite difference and discrete element modeling, shear strength behavior of improved soils, the environmental application of locally sourced materials, and artificial intelligence in geotechnical design.
He is also proficient in advanced geotechnical software such as PLAXIS 2D/3D, FLAC3D, PFC3D, GEO5 and DEEPEx, and has led/ involved in multiple consultancy projects related to embankment stability, foundation design, and excavation support systems in UAE, Qatar, Iraq, KSA and Turkey. His recent projects include numerical modeling of riverbank slope rehabilitation, evaluation of construction materials, and the application of AI for predicting soil behavior.
Fluent in Arabic, English, and Turkish,and actively collaborates with international researchers and aims to bridge practical engineering challenges with academic solutions.
Publication
Jasim, O.H., Khaleel, F., Khaleel, D., Fattah, M.Y., Alfahad, A.A., AbdUlameer, A.H. and Afan, H., 2025. Predicting the factor of safety in embankments improved by geogrid-encased stone columns using various neural network architectures. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 11(6), p.438.
Mustafa, Y.M.H., Al-Hashemi, H.M., Al-Amoudi, O.S.B. and Jasim, O.H., 2025. Three-Dimensional Discrete Element Modeling for the Angle of Repose of Granular Materials: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Approach. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 50(11), pp.8663-8686.
Ouda, S.A., Al-lahaibi, A.F., Mohammed, M.I. and Jasim, O.H., 2024. Assessing the Efficiency of Injana Clay for Cadmium Sorption: Implications for Environmental
Sustainability. The Iraqi Geological Journal, pp.13-25.
Jasim, O.H. & Tonaroglu, M., 2023. Using geogrid encased granular columns for embankment’s slope protection: 3D-finite difference analysis. Applied Sciences, 13(4), p.2448.
Jasim, O.H. & Çetin, D., 2020. Effect of the time on the undrained shear strength and permeability of clay-wooden sawdust mixtures used to improve landfills liner. Key Engineering Materials, 857, pp.311–318.
Jasim, O.H., 2016. The effect of the usage of sawdust and quicklime on shear strength behaviour of clayey silt soil. [online] Available at: https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.15202.71369 [Accessed 5 Apr. 2025].
Jasim, O.H. & Çetin, D., 2016. Effect of sawdust usage on the shear strength behavior of clayey silt soil. Sigma Journal of Engineering and Natural Sciences, 34(1), pp.31–41.
Mustafa, Y.M.H., Al-Hashemi, H., Al-Amoudi, O.S.B. & Jasim, O.H., 2025. Three-Dimensional Discrete Element Modeling for the Angle of Repose of Granular Materials: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Approach. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, pp.1–24.
Ouda, S.A., Al-lahaibi, A.F., Mohammed, M.I. & Jasim, O.H., 2024. Assessing the efficiency of Injana clay for cadmium sorption: implications for environmental sustainability. The Iraqi Geological Journal, pp.13–25.
Al-Hashemi, H.M.B., Mustafa, Y.M.H., Kourdey, A., Jasim, O.H. & Alzayani, N.J., 2023. Characterization and numerical analysis of the utilization of iron mill scale in soil improvement: a case study from the Kingdom of Bahrain. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 16(11), p.608.
Ahmed, Z., Wang, S., Jasim, O.H., Xu, Y. & Wang, P., 2020. Variability effect of strength and geometric parameters on the stability factor of failure surfaces of rock slope by numerical analysis. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 13, pp.1–12.
Khan, A., Jasim, O.H. & Umar, D., 2020. Effect of sawdust-lime and sawdust ash-lime on the geotechnical properties of an expansive clayey soil. In: 2nd Conference on Sustainability in Civil Engineering (CSCE’20), Islamabad, Pakistan.
Mahmoud, A.S., Khaleel, Y.T. & Jasim, O.H., n.d. Development of normal strength concrete from crushed Al-Ma'mora stones.
Lectures
Academic certificates
1. Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering - College of Civil Engineering, University of Anbar, Iraq - Graduation Year 2012-2013
Graduation Project Title: (Development of Normal Strength Concrete from Crushed Maamoura Stones)
Supervised by Prof. Dr. Akram Shaker Mahmoud Al-Hiti
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2. Master's Degree in Civil Engineering - Geotechnical Engineering - Civil Engineering Department - Yildiz Technical University - Turkey - Graduation Year 2016
Master's Thesis Title: (The Effect of Using Sawdust and Quicklime on the Shear Strength Behavior of Loamy Soils)
Supervised by Asst. Prof. Dr. Do?an Çetin
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3. Ph.D. in Civil Engineering - Geotechnical Engineering - Civil Engineering Department - Yildiz Technical University - Turkey - Graduation Year 2024
Doctoral Thesis Title: (The Effect of Lateral Loads on Stone Columns)
Supervised by Asst. Prof. Dr. Murat Tunaro?lu
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