About
Professional Career
About
A visionary young leader, with a Ph.D in geotechnical engineering on wind turbines foundations, a master degree on tailings storage facilities, both from the prestigious Western University, Canada , and a bachelor degree in civil engineering from Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. Standing on over 12 years of experience on projects related to geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering, Dr. Yazeed makes knowledge based decisions on day-to-day business issues on tailings and the mining industry in Saudi Arabia as the director of mining closure and rehabilitation at the Saudi Mining Services Company (ESNAD), overseeing geohazards and auditing compliance of over 2300 licenses, playing a pivotal role as a highly influential leader within ESNAD and shaping future policies of the mining industry, building a sustainable mining practices to align with Vision 2030 of the kingdom. Dr. Yazeed aspirations and ambitious endeavors stem from deep rooted urge for a tangible change on SDG issues in Saudi and aboard, encouraging and educating younger generations to embrace change, change that is best of our planet earth. Dr. Yazeed manages a startup consulting business registered in the Federal Government of Canada specializing in Geotechnical Engineering. I am passionate about my work and aim to benefit my customers and the broad geotechnical community with my specialist consultations and research.
Experience
Director March 24-Now
Dr. Yazeed makes knowledge based decisions on day-to-day business issues on tailings and the mining industry in Saudi Arabia as the director of mining closure and rehabilitation at the Saudi Mining Services Company (ESNAD), overseeing geohazards and auditing compliance of over 2300 licenses, playing a pivotal role as a highly influential leader within ESNAD and shaping future policies of the mining industry, building a sustainable mining practices to align with Visin 2030 of the kingdom.
Founder Aug.23-Now
At GeoConsults, we strive to uphold the highest standard of scientific consultation and design for our clients. I have established this firm to stay and succeed.
Assistant Professor Sep.22-Now
I lead research grant projects within QU and supervise students for master degree to overcome their research issues, I direct and oversee their progress beside teaching undergraduate courses. Courses I teach include CE363 (Foundation Engineering), Senior Design Project I and II, CE 285 (Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering), Math 106 and Statics.
Ph.D Candidate Mar.19-Feb.22
I conducted a number of experiments on novel foundation option for offshore wind turbine as part of my thesis at Western University, London ON, Canada
Teaching Assistant Jan. 17-Jun22
I taught soil mechanics lab CEE3321/3322 for a number of semesters with Dr. Sadrekarimi. I also taught foundation engineering course, CEE4426 with Dr. Newson.
Lecturer Jan16-Dec.16
Taugh soil mechanics lab CE354 to undergraduate students
Master student Sep.13-Dec.15
Defended my thesis on the behavior of improved dam slope stability for tailings treated with recycled wastes
Teaching assistant Jul. 11-Dec.22
Taught soil mechanics and soil mechanics lab CE353 CE354 to undergraduate students