Saqar Alzaabi
Ph.D In Risk And Disaster Reduction, Specialist In Emergency Planning And Management, Institutional And Organisational Learning, Sustainability And Climate Change Adaptation
Muscat
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a deep expertise in Risk and Disaster Reduction, holding a distinguished PhD degree from UCL. Will bring a wealth of experience gained through active participation in multidisciplinary research projects. Committed to academic excellence and delivering high-quality work. Willing to collaborate across diverse domains. Contributed to the academic discourse by publishing several papers in reputable journals. Demonstrated ability to think innovatively, bringing fresh perspectives to challenges in the realm of risk and disaster reduction. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Postgraduate Teaching Assistant
Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction, UCL
03.2017 - 05.2020
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Delivered lectures for postgraduate students on four university modules: (1) Fundamentals of Emergency Planning and Management, (2) Emergency and Crisis Planning, (3) Research Appraisal and Proposal in disaster risk reduction, and (4) Business Continuity Management and Organisational Resilience
- Evaluated and marked students’ assignments, exams, research proposals, presentations and posters, and provided written feedback on their progress
- Marked students’ reports on business continuity management and organisational resilience module.
- Marked students’ dissertations
- Advised students on research projects
Postgraduate Teaching Assistant
Institute of Energy, Bartlett Business School UCL
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Developed & Delivered tutorials and lectures for postgraduate students on two university modules: (1) Research Concepts and Methods and (2) Economics and Policy of the Energy and the Environment
- Assessed students’ assignments, presentations and research proposals, and provided written feedback on students’ progress
Forensic Scientist
Royal Oman Police Forensic Laboratory
01.2009 - 08.2016
- Headed the department of forgery in Oman’s forensic laboratory
- Developed and delivered educational courses and training in the field of forensic science to different governmental and private organizations (e.g. ministries and banks)
- Offered technical advice related to safety and security corresponding with local and international laws
- Conducted research in the forensic science domain
Research Analyst and Content Developer
Istesharah Consultancies
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Developed more than 100 business and marketing plans
- Designed several financial instruments compliant with Sharia Law
- Conducted primary marketing research
- Developed business models
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing research findings and recommendations for further action.
Education
Ph.D. - Risk And Disaster Reduction
University College London (UCL)
London 09.2016 - 03.2023
Master of Science - Forensic Science
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow 08.2012 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Indiana State University
Indiana, United States 09.2002 - 08.2006
Skills
Advanced research skillsundefined
Degrees
- Ph.D.
- M.Sc.
- B.S.
Specializations
- Disaster Risk Reduction
- Emergency Planning and Management
- Institutional and Organisational Learning
- Sustainability and Climate Change Adaptation
Publications
Qualitative analysis of early warning: A case study from Oman, S. Al-Zaabi, S. Al-Zadjali, 2022, International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 68, 102731
What Could Delay the Activation of an Early Warning System?, S. Alzaabi, S. Alzadjali, 2020-06-15, UCL IRDR Blog, https://blogs.ucl.ac.uk/irdr/2020/06/15/what-could-delay-the-activation-of-an-early-warning-system/
Formation of Cross-sectoral Collaborative Networks during Emergency Response, S. Alzaabi, Fourth Conference on Tropical Cyclones and Sudden Floods, 10/08/2018, Muscat
In Situ Analysis of Ink Lines Made by Blue and Black Ball-point Pens by Reflectance and Luminescence Spectroscopy Using the VSC6000HS, S. Alzaabi, G. Sharfe, J. of American Soc. of Questioned Doc. Exam., 18, 1, 3-27
Hekayat Program entitled Disaster Management: Expert, S. Alzaabi, 12/13/2020, Oman Radio, https://soundcloud.com/oman_radio/hikayat13122020
New Trends in Disaster Management: Panel of Experts, S. Alzaabi, 05/23/2021, Twitter Space, https://soundcloud.com/user-202421747/hojc86zpkqcl
Vulnerability Assessment of Coastal Areas to Cyclone Hazards: A Case Study from the Sultanate of Oman, S. Alzaabi, UCL IRDR 7th Annual Conference, 06/20/2017, London
Analysis of multiorganizational response to emergencies triggered by tropical cyclones with a case study from Oman, S. Alzaabi, UCL IRDR 8th Annual Conference, 06/19/2018, London
References
Professor David Alexander, david.alexander@ucl.ac.uk
Timeline
Postgraduate Teaching Assistant
Institute of Energy, Bartlett Business School UCL
09.2018 - 05.2019
Postgraduate Teaching Assistant
Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction, UCL
03.2017 - 05.2020
Ph.D. - Risk And Disaster Reduction
University College London (UCL)
09.2016 - 03.2023
Master of Science - Forensic Science
University of Strathclyde
08.2012 - 11.2013
Forensic Scientist
Royal Oman Police Forensic Laboratory
01.2009 - 08.2016
Research Analyst and Content Developer
Istesharah Consultancies
01.2007 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Indiana State University
09.2002 - 08.2006
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