MUHAMMED BINSHAD SHAJAHAN
Ground Investigation Specialist
Farnborough
Summary
Bright, highly flexible, and research-oriented graduate geotechnical engineer with hands-on experience in geologic mapping, site investigations, environmental science, and advanced ground investigation techniques, including SCPTu and CPTu. Familiar with high-resolution site characterization, in-situ testing methods, and soil-structure interaction analysis. My commitment to prioritizing safety and well-being aligns with my responsibilities as a Ground Investigation specialist. I possess excellent communication skills, effective time management, and a strong ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Ground Investigation
Lankelma Ltd
02.2024 - Current
- Specialized in seismic testing, particularly SC3-DAC triaxial seismic cone data acquisition, using BCE Sub Surface Diagnostics to assess subsurface conditions.
- Employed ConeSkan V1.7.3 software for ground investigation tasks in Adara systems, managing Adara eBaux 3SE setup and mobilization.
- Gained practical experience with magnetometers, pressure meters, and CFI/CFIP cones, enhancing investigation precision.
- Conducted ground investigations, analysing and preparing geotechnical data to support various projects.
- Trained in and utilized GeoExplorer software for comprehensive geotechnical data analysis and project reporting.
- Operated InstaCal for equipment calibration, ensuring accurate and reliable field measurements.
Project Student
University of Portsmouth
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Mapping Landslides on the North Western Flank of the Lomond Hills in Scotland using Google Earth and other Photographic Data
- This study aimed to map and study the effect of historic landslides in the north-western flank of Lomond Hills like the particular landslide that occurred on 11 to 12 August 2020 due to intense convective rainfall triggering heavy debris flows.
- Furthermore, an LS Map for the whole of Lomond Hills is created using advanced tools of Geographic Information System (GIS). Six contributing factors of landslides namely elevation, slope, slope aspect, relative relief, drainage density, landslide geomorphology, and lithology are analyzed to develop the LS map from Weighed Overlay Method (WOM).
- Weights for each factor are assigned using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) based on its influence on the landslide occurrence. The LS map generated four susceptible zones of landslides viz. High, Medium, Low, and Very Low.
Project Student
University of Kerala
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Structural and Petrological Study of Chavaruppara Quarry
- The study's main aim was to get familiar with the geologic field instruments. The area was surveyed, the environmental monitoring of the area revealed the presence of garnet biotite gneiss and charnockite.
- The site was sillimanite free. Structural analysis investigations indicated that the area has experienced a high degree of deformation with evidence of joints, and foliations. Hence concluded that stress affects both structure and texture of rocks in the study areas.
Education
MSc - Engineering Geology
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, England2023
Diploma - Basic Hydrographic Survey
Kerala Institute of Hydrography and Advanced Studies
Ernakulam, Kerala08.2021
BSc - Geology
University of Kerala
Trivandrum, Kerala04.2019
Skills
- Geotechnical & Geologic Skills: Geologic Mapping, Site Investigations, Site Assessments, Environmental Science, Geotechnical Analysis, Geomatics, Groundwater Assessment, Environmental Remediation, Soil Mechanics, Field Testing, Conceptual Site Modelling, 3D Modelling, Seismic Tests (SCPTu), Vane Shear Test, High-Resolution Site Characterization, Pressure meter Testing
Interests
Boxing, Volleyball, Cricket, Volunteering
AWARDS
2017, Kerala University Boxing Championship 2019 - 2nd place, 2019, Kerala University Boxing Championship 2019 - 2nd place
SOFTWARE
Q-GIS, RocScience, Hypack, Geo Explorer, BCE Sub Surface Diagnostics (SC3-DAC Triaxial Seismic Cone Data Acquisition), InstaCal, ConeSkan V1.7.3
Software
Q-GIS, RocScience, Hypack, Geo Explorer, BCE Sub Surface Diagnostics (SC3-DAC Triaxial Seismic Cone Data Acquisition), InstaCal, ConeSkan V173
Certification
Diploma in Basic Hydrographic Survey
Timeline
Ground Investigation
Lankelma Ltd
02.2024 - Current
Project Student
University of Portsmouth
04.2022 - 09.2022
Diploma in Basic Hydrographic Survey
08-2021
Project Student
University of Kerala
01.2019 - 03.2019
Diploma - Basic Hydrographic Survey
Kerala Institute of Hydrography and Advanced Studies
BSc - Geology
University of Kerala
MSc - Engineering Geology
University of Portsmouth
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