Mohannad Al-Durgham

Ph.D., The University of Toronto, CanadaExpected 2012

Major: Civil Engineering (Geosciences)
Minor: Computer Graphics and GIS

M.Sc., The University of Calgary, Canada2007

Major: Geomatics Engineering
Minor: Digital Imaging Systems

B.Sc., Albalqa` Applied University, Jordan2005

Major: Digital Photogrammetry
Minor: Geographic Information Systems

• Ability to develop customized GIS plugins and stand-alone applications
• Sound knowledge of ArcGIS software packages acquired through working for ESRI products’ distributer
• Participated in nationwide GIS projects such as providing support for Jordan’s first land tenure GIS database

• Ten years experience in .NET framework and programming using C#, recent tasks include implementing:
  • A parallel solution for the registration of laser scanning data
  • A software package for visualizing and interacting with laser and aerial imagery using DirectX and OpenGL graphical libraries
  • Quality control software for evaluating LiDAR data accuracy
  • Several mathematical libraries such as libraries for vector operations in the homogeneous coordinates and binary data structure (KdTree)
  • Assorted programs for managing three dimensional vector datasets
  • A photogrammetric bundle adjustment software

• Developed, implemented, and published multiple algorithms on the post processing and quality control of LiDAR data
• Experience in photogrammetric mapping, camera calibration and stability analysis

The University of Toronto Senior Researcher, Canada 2008-present

• Developed an algorithm for the registration of laser scans
• Developed a toolbox for the classification of LiDAR data
• Developed an algorithm for the extraction of building outlines from LiDAR
• Developed an algorithm for monitoring vibrations within a structure using GPS

The University of Calgary Researcher, Canada 2006-2007

• Developed a quality control software for evaluating the accuracy of LiDAR systems
• Implemented a camera calibration software package
• Implemented a photogrammetric bundle adjustment software

Information & Graphics Systems Consultants (InfoGraph)

GIS developer and technical support, Jordan 2005

• Understand the clients’ technical needs and develop GIS solutions
• Perform regular visits to the clients’ workplaces to ensure the integrity of their GIS databases

The Royal Jordanian Geographic CenterIntern, Jordan 2004

• Trainee at the GIS and remote sensing departments

• Chair at the membership drive committee, the Americas Petroleum Survey Group (APSG), Canada Chapter2012

• E.I.T. candidate, the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA), Canada2012

• Member in the American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote
  Sensing, USA
  2011 - present

• Member in The Jordanian Engineers Association (JEA), Jordan2005 - present

• Research Scholarship – PhD track, the department of Civil Engineering, University of Toronto, Canada2008-2012

• Best presentation award (out of 34 speakers), The International Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) Conference, Canada2011

• Research Scholarship – MSc track, the department of Geomatics Engineering, University of Calgary, Canada2006-2007

• Best Presentation Award (out of 70+ speakers), The Third Annual Schulich School of Engineering Graduate Student Research Conference, University of Calgary, Canada2006

• Graduate Research Scholarship (three times), GRS Award Competition, University of Calgary, Canada2006-2007