Instructors

Dr. Ibrahim, S.E, P.E, P.M.P, is a graduate of The University of British Columbia, with specialty in the seismic analysis and design of structures. He has more than 30 years of experience in design, construction, research and teaching in the field of structural engineering. He has also authored several technical articles in leading publications. He has been teaching CA seismic principles and SE preparation classes (Previously EET) for the last 10 years.

Prof. Nensi Lakrori, M.S, P.E, LEED AP BD+C, is a full time lecturer at SDSU specializing in construction engineering including site development, temporary structures, and project planning. She is a passionate teacher and has a renowned reputation for coaching and mentoring young professionals. Teaching PE Construction classes.

Dr. Zayati, Ph.D, S.E, P.E, graduated from University of California, Berkeley, with a doctorate degree in Structural Engineering. Dr. Zayati has more than 30 years of professional experience in research, design, and retrofit of structures. He presented several technical papers at both national and international conferences and co-authored peer reviewed journal articles on beam-column joint design, and strut-and-tie method. Dr. Zayati has been teaching SE preparation and Civil Structural Depth classes for the last 10 years.

Mr. Hegazi, M.Sc., P.E, graduated from National University of Ireland and has more than 28 years of experience in civil engineering design and construction. He has extensive experience in instructing and teaching civil engineering in both undergraduate and graduate classes in public and private universities. He provided several technical specialized trainings for professional engineers. Teaching FE Civil and PE Hydraluics classes.

Award winning educator and Industry leading trainer in construction planning, scheduling, estimating and safety. Dr Aziz has over 34 years of academia and industry experience and worked on heavy civil projects in the US and around the world.

An educator and a leader in higher education with over 10 years of higher education and industry experience. He earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (geo-structures emphasis) from The University of Memphis and taught a wide variety of courses in soil mechanics, and geotechnical engineering at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN.

A highly experienced geotechnical-earthquake engineer with over 36 years of industry experience. Served as a Senior Bridge Engineer at the Office of Earthquake Engineering, at California DOT, and as a Supervising Transportation Engineer for the California High-Speed Rail Authority. Dr. Shamsabadi has taught several comprehensive classes for geotechnical and earthquake engineering, nationally and internationally.

A geotechnical expert with more than 25 years of experience in geotechnical design, analysis, research, and teaching. Served as an investigator on projects for National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, Federal Highway Administration, and State Departments of Transportation. Dr. Elfass holds two patents and authored several technical publications. Dr. Elfass taught graduate and undergraduate classes on soil mechanics and foundation design.