Sadiyya Al Rahaman

Pursued a BEng Civil Engineering (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University, Dubai. Dedicated to academic success and driven by a passion for challenging roles that foster critical thinking and collaboration. Eager to contribute to impactful projects with dynamic teams focused on excellence and sustainable development.

• Graduated from Heriot-Watt University with a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Civil Engineering, achieving First Class Honours. (2021-2024)
• Heriot Watt Deputy Principal Award. (2022)
• Membership coordinator for ICE. (09/2022 - 06/2023)
• Awarded with the High Achiever Certificate in recognition of outstanding results in the international GCSE examinations. (2019)

Dissertation - Transportation Dynamics And Urban Heat Islands: Jeddah and  Doha Case Study 

The primary focus of the study is on the objectives listed below: 

• Evaluate the spatial and temporal occurrences of UHIs concerning transportation routes.
• Classify the primary factors influencing the interplay between UHIs and transportation, accounting both natural process and human activities.
• Determine whether traffic congestion contributes to temperature rise in Doha and Jeddah by examining its effects on the UHI to achieve a better interpretation of the microclimatic changes associated with new development in these cities.
• Examine Landsat imagery in detail to see how traffic volume, terrain, and Land Surface Temperature (LST) are related to generate maps illustrating the connection shared in between.
• Explore how urban planning and design can alleviate UHI effect and recommend sustainable approaches to incorporate measures for minimizing the impact.

Highway Engineering - SMBZ Road Design  

 An alternative geometric design (horizontal and vertical) route between the  E311/D63 (Umm Suqeim Street) and E311/E66 (Dubai-Al Ain Road) interchanges  was developed. The designs were based on UK standards and involved  considering economic factors, construction practicality, buildability, and local  environmental/sustainability factors. The project components included: 

• Foundation design
• Pavement design
• Brief specifications for each material used
• Geometric design adhering to layout constraints
• A thorough review of the design methods

Design Project - 10-Story Residential Building Design  

The objectives of the course project included: 

• Performed load calculations, stress analysis, and optimized structural components for safety and efficiency.
• Employed SAP2000 for thorough structural analysis and design, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Developed detailed structural drawings with AutoCAD.
• Addressed complex design challenges by balancing cost, safety, and functionality, evaluating multiple design options, and implementing innovative solutions.
• Applied LINPRO for linear programming and optimization, minimizing material costs and construction time while ensuring structural integrity and safety.

• Research Work
• Volunteering
• Videography