Majid S. Mohamod, Ph.D.

Geological Engineer | Geotechnical & Hydrological Remote Sensing | Geospatial Analyst

I am a Geological Engineer with a Ph.D. in Geological Engineering and extensive experience in geotechnical engineering (supported by a graduate certificate), hydrological remote sensing, and geospatial analysis. My expertise spans satellite data processing, water quality inspection, and advanced computer modeling technologies, applied to infrastructure, environmental management, and natural hazard assessments.

With hands-on experience in geotechnical investigations, subsurface analysis, and remote sensing applications, I leverage state-of-the-art tools like ArcGIS, SWAT, MODFLOW, SAP2000, and LiDAR to analyze terrain stability, groundwater flow, and environmental risks. My work integrates machine learning, GIS automation, and numerical modeling to develop data-driven solutions for geotechnical, hydrological, and environmental challenges.

Whether it’s detecting land deformation, assessing water resources, or optimizing engineering designs, I combine scientific research with cutting-edge technology to drive impactful results.

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Professional Experience

Staff Engineer – Weaver Consultants Group

📅 April 2023 – Present

Led environmental and civil engineering projects, including seismic risk assessments, solid waste management, and remedial investigations under CERCLA and RCRA regulations.

Developed hydrologic and hydraulic models to support groundwater and surface water studies.

Conducted semi-annual statistical analysis for groundwater quality reports on multiple landfill sites.

Completed four Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) reports for landfill expansion permits.

Applied drone-based LiDAR and Digital Elevation Models (DEM) for landfill airspace calculations.

Effectively communicated complex technical findings to stakeholders through comprehensive reports.

💡 Key Skills: ArcGIS, QGIS, HEC-RAS, Civil3D, AutoCAD, Environmental Remote Sensing, LiDAR

Staff Engineer – Marino Engineering Associates Inc.

📅 April 2022 – April 2023

Conducted geotechnical and remote sensing analysis, leveraging Landsat and InSAR data to delineate abandoned mines and assess subsidence risks.

Utilized cross-hole radar and borehole cameras to evaluate land utilization for engineering development.

Developed subsidence impact models using SAP2000 for forensic analysis of failing infrastructure.

Automated geotechnical modeling processes using Macro/VBA and Autodesk LISP scripts, improving accuracy and efficiency.

💡 Key Skills: SAP2000, Remote Sensing, Cross-hole Radar, Borehole Cameras, Landsat, InSAR, AutoCAD, Macro/VBA, Autodesk LISP

Project Leader – Remote Sensing & Hydrology Project, Missouri S&T

📅 May 2015 – Dec 2020

Led research efforts in hydrological modeling, focusing on satellite-based water resource management in Northwestern Iraq.
Utilized satellite precipitation data (TRMM, GPM, Landsat, CFSR, PERSIANN) to assess hydrological conditions.
Developed and validated hydrological models using SWAT to estimate surface runoff in ungauged watersheds.
Integrated remote sensing data into GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS) for spatial analysis.
Presented research at Geological Society of America (GSA) conferences, contributing to advancements in environmental remote sensing.

💡 Key Skills: Python, R, SQL, ArcGIS, QGIS, SWAT, COMSOL, Remote Sensing, Data Analysis

Collaborator – GeoNatShapes Project, U.S. Geological Survey

📅 June 2019 – January 2020

Contributed to AI training dataset development for natural feature recognition in environmental monitoring.
Assisted in machine learning model training for improved satellite image analysis and geospatial data interpretation.

💡 Key Skills: GIS, Remote Sensing, AI/ML Model Development

Education

🎓 Ph.D. in Geological Engineering – Missouri University of Science and Technology (2020)
📌 Dissertation: Development of tools for water management in the Hatra watershed using satellite technologies.

🎓 M.S. in Geological Engineering – Missouri University of Science and Technology (2017)

🎓 M.S. in Geology – University of Tikrit (2012)
📌 Thesis: Geotechnical assessment of rock foundations for a small dam in Northern Iraq.

🎓 B.S. in Geology – University of Tikrit (2009)

Technical Skills & Expertise

Geotechnical, Hydrological & Remote Sensing Engineering

✅ Geotechnical Analysis: Soil analysis, slope stability, foundation design
✅ Groundwater Modeling: HEC-RAS, MODFLOW, SWAT
✅ Remote Sensing Data Integration: Landsat, InSAR, LiDAR, TRMM, GPM

Programming & Data Analysis

✅ Languages: Python, R, SQL
✅ Geospatial Data Processing: ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine
✅ Automation & Modeling: Google Apps Script, Macro/VBA, TensorFlow

Project & Research Management

✅ Experience in research planning, stakeholder communication, and regulatory reporting
✅ Skilled in academic research, manuscript writing, and scientific presentations

Certifications & Professional Development

🏅 Geologist-in-Training (GRIT) – 2025
🏅 Google Advanced Data Analytics Professional Certificate (Near Completion)
🏅 Geotechnics Graduate Certificate – Missouri S&T (2021)
🏅 Geophysics Graduate Certificate – Missouri S&T (2021)
🏅 Graduate Teaching Assistant Certificate – Missouri S&T (2016)
🏅 OSHA 10-Hour Safety Certificate (2019)

Personal Projects & Research Contributions

Automated Engineering Data Analysis Pipeline

Developed an automated geotechnical data pipeline that integrates real-time geospatial and environmental data using APIs into Google Sheets.
Applied Google Apps Script, Python, and TensorFlow to enhance engineering decision-making.

💡 Skills: Python, Machine Learning, API Integration, Google Colab, Kaggle

Monitoring Un-gauged Watersheds Using Satellite Data & AI (Future Project)

🔹 Using Sentinel-1 A & B satellite data for soil moisture mapping and flood extent analysis.
🔹 Developing a calibrated hydrological model integrating GRACE and InSAR datasets.
🔹 Leveraging Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) for improved geospatial analysis.

💡 Skills: Machine Learning, Remote Sensing, Hydrological Modeling

Publications & Research Contributions

📄 Al-Abadi, A. M., et al. (2024) – Analysis of Terrestrial Water Storage Anomalies in Iraq using GRACE data (Kuwait Journal of Science).

📄 Mohamod, M. S. (2020) – Doctoral Dissertation: Development of satellite-based water management tools (Missouri S&T).

Additional Experience & Honors

🏅 Senior Engineering Hat – Marino Engineering Associates (2022)
🏅 Graduate Student Leadership Development Program Certificate – Missouri S&T (2017)

🎓 Graduate Teaching Assistant – Missouri S&T (2019-2020)

Conducted introductory geology courses, emphasizing geospatial analysis and hydrological modeling.

📡 Online Training & Certifications

Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS) – 2015
NASA Satellite PM2.5 Data Analysis – 2017

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