Our Team

QAISER HAYAT

MSc in Soil Mechanics and Engineering Seismology, BSc in Civil Engineering (Hons), MIEAust, CPEng, NER, APEC Engineer, IntPE (Australia), RPEV (Victoria), RPEQ, CEng MICE (UK), PE (ID, USA), Auckland Council Producer Statement Author

Qaiser Hayat is a Chartered Geotechnical Engineer with 25 years of experience in the design and management of civil and geotechnical engineering projects. He is Director and Principal Geotechnical Engineer at Geoporte Australia. Qaiser has contributed as a geotechnical engineer to major infrastructure projects in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Middle East, and Asia.

Specialisation:

  • Geotechnical Design for Highway, Rail, Energy, Marine, Water, and Building Infrastructure — Retaining Walls, Slope Stabilisation Works, Shallow and Deep Foundations, Earthworks Design, Road Subgrade Assessment, Ground Settlement Analysis, Ground Improvement
  • Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering
  • Ground Investigation Scoping, Management and Interpretation
  • Ground Risk Management (including Ground Risk Identification and Assessment)
  • Forensic Analysis of Geotechnical Failures
  • Leading Multi-Disciplinary Teams on Major Infrastructure Projects

Dr Mazin Alhamrany

PhD Geotechnical Engineering, United Kingdom

MSc Geotechnical Engineering 

BSc Civil Engineering

Chartered Civil Engineer

Member of the National Information and Technology Platform for Transport and Public Space (CROW), Netherland

Mazin brings over 30 years of unparalleled experience in geotechnical and tunnelling design, having led and managed challenging projects across the UK, Europe, Middle East and Australia.

Mazin has an impressive track record, including the design and management of mega projects such as the Doha Metro, Riyadh Metro, and Etihad Rail. His extensive expertise in advanced numerical modelling and complex geotechnical problem-solving will be a tremendous asset to our team and clients.

Some of his notable projects include:

  • Crossrail Project (Farringdon Station and Pudding Mill Lane Portal)
  • Amsterdam Metro North-South Line
  • Mega Reservoirs in Doha
  • The Inner Doha Re-sewerage Implementation Strategy (IDRIS)
  • Strategic Tunnel Enhancement Programme (STEP) in Abu Dhabi

Mazin has significant contributions to research and teaching in the field of advanced numerical methods for geotechnical problems and have written several papers on the subject.

Specialisation:

  • Advanced Numerical Modelling and Soil Structure Interaction Analysis
  • Trenchless Technology and Impact Assessment on Existing Structures
  • 2D and 3D Finite Element Modelling using Advanced Soil Models to Simulate Construction Staging
  • Geotechnical Risk Assessment and Management

DR FRANK HAVEL

PhD – Geotechnical Engineering Master of Science – Geotechnical Engineering Bachelor of Science – Civil Engineering Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) National Engineering Register (NER) International Professional Engineer (IntPE) Rail Industry Worker (RIW)

With 30 years’ experience in consulting, academic and public sector fields, Frank roles and skillset include geotechnical design, project and people management and business development.

He possesses extensive international geotechnical experience and knowledge which includes analysis, design, and construction monitoring. He holds strong capabilities in managing multiple workstreams, problem solving and navigating through ambiguity. These skills have allowed him to serve in leadership positions in normal and exceptional circumstances. He is a focused and driven individual capable of working efficiently, both cross functional teams and independently.

Frank’s expertise covers the full lifecycle of geotechnical projects—from feasibility assessments through to design, construction monitoring, and site supervision. He has contributed to and led major works involving earth structures, landfills, pile and shallow foundations, retaining walls, treatment plants, industrial developments, flood protection systems, and tunnelling infrastructure.

Specialisation:

  • Soft ground engineering and geotechnical analysis
  • Site risk assessments
  • Construction monitoring and site supervision
  • Landslide risk assessment
  • Landfill fill assessment
  • Piled and shallow foundations
  • Retaining walls

Dr Azam Khan

PhD (Structural Engineering), Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine London United Kingdom

Master of Science (Civil Engineering), Imperial College UK

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Dr Azam Khan has a PhD Degree in Structural Engineering from Imperial College London.  He has around 15 years of experience as a structural design engineer in the transport, energy and building infrastructure sectors. Azam is experienced in conceptual design; FEED, detailed design and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects, brown field modifications and structural integrity management.  He has special interest in steel and concrete design.

Specialisation:

Structural design of bridges, retaining walls, buildings and civil infrastructure in the transport, water and energy sectors

Software skills in SACS, ETABS, STAAD-2007, SAP2000, ABAQUS, MathCAD, AutoCAD, PDMS, Visual Basic, Fortran-95 and CAD packages

DR Salwa Yassin

PhD and MSc in Geotechnical Engineering, BSc in Civil Engineering, Chartered Engineer (CEng. MICE), Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)

Salwa has an overall experience of 30 years in the fields of Civil and Geotechnical Engineering. She has successfully led different teams of Geotechnical Specialists and winning several mega projects worldwide. She has been maintaining an active research path, her research field covers sustainability in Geotechnical Engineering, Problematic Soils (mainly collapsible and expansive soils), Offshore Foundations, Statistics in Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology, Characterization of Rock Formations (Rock Mechanics), and Sustainability in Swelling Treatment.

Specialisation:

  • Geotechnical Engineering Design for Buildings, Energy and Transport Infrastructure, and Ports and Marine
  • Project Management
  • Tendering and Supervision
  • Offshore and Onshore Causeways and Bridges 
  • Wind Farms
  • Harbors 
  • Reclamations 
  • Ground Improvement
  • Earthworks
  • Deep and Shallow Foundation
  • Problematic Soils
  • Retaining Systems and Breakwater Structures
  • Soil Modelling using Finite Element

SIROUS AMIRI AGHA

Master of Science – Geology Bachelor of Science – Geology Project Management – Diploma RPGeo-Geotechnical and Engineering, Australia Member, Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) Ass. M., Australian National Committee on Large Dams (ANCOLD) Fellow Member, Geological Society of London (GSL)

With over 25 years of experience across Australia, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, Sirous brings deep technical expertise to our projects as a world class engineering geologist.

At Geoporte, Sirous is leading and strengthening our capabilities in engineering geology and geotechnical advisory for dams, tunnels, roads, rail, renewables, mines, and slope remediation. He is supporting business development, mentoring junior colleagues, and is leading the team in digital innovation through its application in geoscience practice.

Specialisation:

  • Geological and geotechnical risk assessments
  • Slope stability and landslide analysis
  • Tunnelling and underground geohazards
  • Dam and hydropower foundation assessments
  • 3D geological modelling and site characterisation
  • Geomorphological assessment and terrain analysis

Zainab Bhatti

Bachelors in Architecture, Diploma in Construction Project Management New Zealand, Certified member of the New Zealand Institute of Architects

Zainab brings a unique blend of architectural design expertise and project management capability. Earlier in her career, she was closely involved in the delivery of large-scale commercial, residential, and smart city developments in South Asia, where she worked alongside internationally recognised consultants from Spain, Singapore, and the UAE. These globally coordinated projects sharpened her ability to manage complex stakeholder engagement and drive integrated design delivery. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture and a Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management from Unitec Institute of Technology in Auckland, and is a certified member of the New Zealand Institute of Architects.

Specialisation:

  • Coordinating project teams and ensuring timely delivery of milestones
  • Managing documentation, contracts, and project reporting
  • Supporting on-site implementation and quality assurance
  • Bridging technical and design disciplines to ensure seamless project execution

DR DANIAL ALI

PhD – Geotechnical Engineering

Master of Science – Geo and Water Engineering

Bachelor of Science – Mining Engineering

Dr. Danial is a Geotechnical Engineer with over 17 years of experience in research, consultancy, and technical support across a range of engineering and design projects.

He has contributed to infrastructure developments in Australia, New Zealand, and other regions, working on projects across various stages including feasibility, detailed design, and construction. His work has spanned both public and private sectors, and he has been involved in multidisciplinary teams delivering practical and technically sound outcomes.

His areas of specialisation include ground improvement design, interpretation of geotechnical parameters, slope stability and settlement analysis, and seismic site response analysis and liquefaction assessment.

Specialisation:

  • Field Investigations
  • Numerical modelling
  • Geotechnical design of shallow and piled foundations, retaining walls, slope stabilization works
  • Proficient in use of GeoStudio, Plaxis (2D and 3D), Midas GTS NX, FLAC 2D, UDEC, ABAQUS, LPile, GRL-Weap, and the Rocscience suite

DR MAZIN ALHAMRANY

Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Masters in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, PhD in Geotechnical Engineering CEng MICE

Dr Mazin Alhamrany is a Chartered Engineer with over 35 years of experience in leading geotechnical and tunnelling design teams and managing major projects in the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. He is a specialist in the field of applications of Finite Element Method for tackling complex soil-structure interaction problems.

Before joining Geoporte, Mazin has previously contributed to the geotechnical and tunnel design of major international projects in the Middle East such as Mega Reservoirs in Doha, Doha Metro, Doha Expressway, Inner Doha Re-sewerage Implementation Strategy (IDRIS), Riyadh Metro, Strategic Tunnel Enhancement Programme (STEP) in Abu Dhabi and Etihad Rail (UAE).

In the UK, Mazin has also contributed to the design of major projects in the United Kingdom such as the Tottenham Court Road Station Upgrade, Gerrard’s Cross re-design, Thames Link Borough Viaduct, Blackfriars Bridge, East London Line (Dalston station) and the Crossrail Project (Farringdon Station and Pudding Mill Lane Portal).

Earlier while in the Netherlands, Mazin had worked on technically challenging projects acorss Europe, such as the High-Speed Line Project between Amsterdam and Paris and the North-South Metro Line underneath Amsterdam Central Station Building.

Dr Mazin has intensive experience in solving a variety of geotechnical and tunneling design problems in the UK, Europe and the Middle East. He has also undertaken research and teaching in the field of advanced numerical methods for solving geotechnical problems and has published several papers on this topic.

Specialisation:

  • Numerical Analysis
  • Tunnel Design
  • Slope Stability Analysis
  • Foundation Design
  • Retaining Wall Design
  • Deep Excavations
  • Ground Improvement and Stabilisation Design Infrastructure 
  • Construction Monitoring Risk Management Health and Safety Plan
  • Impact of Construction on existing Infrastructure

Steven Fu

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil and Environmental Engineering, MEngNZ

Steven has Civil and Environmental Engineering background with more than 8 years of geotechnical engineering consulting experience. Steven’s design experience covers land development (residential, industrial, and commercial), large scale earthworks, various retaining structures, slope stability, settlement, and foundation. Steven took on leadership roles for geotechnical aspects of comprehensive subdivision projects in the past years. He takes personal responsibility for ensuring all engineering designs fulfil specified parameters and are safe, economical, and functional throughout intended lifetime.

Specialisation:

  • Site Investigation 
  • Cliff Assessment 
  • Slope Stability Analysis
  • Settlement Analysis 
  • Retaining Wall Design and Deflection Analysis 
  • Earthwork Monitoring and Management 
  • Geotechnical Investigation Report Writing 
  • Geotechnical Completion Report Writing 
  • Piling Construction Monitoring 
  • Ground Improvement

Wajid Ali

Master of Science in Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology, Bachelor of Science in Geology

Wajid is a results-driven and focused Geotechnical Engineer and Engineering Geologist with more than 5 years of experience. He knows about effectively managing projects with optimized performance and contribution to financial goals. Wajid’s key skill is ground investigation supervision and management.

Specialisation:

  • Geotechnical Investigation Scoping and Supervision
  • Core Logging
  • In-situ Testing
  • Geological Mapping
  • Geotechnical Investigation, Documentation, and Reporting
  • Engineering Geology
  • Slope Stability Analysis

Sumbul Ahsan Khan

Bachelor of Commerce, Diploma of Business, Diploma in Xero and MYOB, CPA Associate

Sumbul has a strong background in auditing, financial services, and business operations. With over four years of experience, including roles as an Audit Quality Consultant and Auditor, she has expertise in implementing quality frameworks, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements. Her skills in business development, project coordination, and cross-functional collaboration are further demonstrated in her experiences, where she supports client engagement and strategic initiatives.

Specialisation:

  • Client and Stakeholder Management
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Quality Auditor
  • Project Management
  • Business Development
  • Project Coordination

Micah Papasin

Master of Science in Civil Engineering, BSc in Civil Engineering

A highly motivated and capable Civil Engineer with over five years of experience. She holds a Master of Engineering Science degree from Swinburne University. She has been involved in diverse projects involving structural design, geotechnical investigations, and project management. Her experience includes design of residential buildings, conducting site inspections, prepares desktop studies, geotechnical reports and tender documentation.

Specialisation:

  • Project Management
  • Structural Design
  • Civil Infrastructure Design and Drafting
  • Site Characterisation

Rabbiya Aziz

Sunflower Scheme Certification, Diploma in Business Management, Certificate in Generic Education and Training, Certificate in Business Administration and Computing, Bachelor of Arts

Rabbiya is a results-driven project management professional with extensive experience in corporate services, research management, and administration. She has a proven track record of coordinating complex projects, managing HR processes, ensuring compliance, and optimizing financial operations. She has facilitated online business courses and provided administrative support in academic and healthcare settings, demonstrating strong organizational and stakeholder engagement skills.

Specialisation:

  • Human Resource Processes
  • Project Coordination and Management
  • Business Administration
  • Optimising Financial Operations

Ammar Alam

Master of Science in Civil Engineering, BSc in Civil Engineering

Ammar is an experienced civil engineer with specialisation in structural design of civil and building infrastructure projects.

Specialisation:

  • Design of reinforced concrete structures for residential and commercial buildings
  • Structural design of Civil and Water infrastructure
  • Numerical analysis using ETABS, SAP2000 and SAFE
  • Drafting expertise using AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit

Working Together as One Team!

We believe in a One Team approach and work closely with our clients to understand their needs by putting ourselves in their shoes. Our vast experience of working with a range of clients and on diverse set of projects across the globe provide us with the unique skills and experience to help develop out of the box solutions as part of our client’s team.

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