PRABHAV VAKHARIA

Graduate student and Research Assistant @Oregon State University

ONLINE TEACHING PORTFOLIO


Greetings and welcome to my online teaching portfolio! Here, you'll discover links leading to a sample syllabus and various course materials that I've developed for an online class focusing on pavement evaluation and management in the United States. Feel free to explore the provided links to access the sample syllabus, select course materials, course learning outcomes, as well as formative and summative assessments.

About
Prabhav Vakharia is a current Master of Science in Civil Engineering candidate at Oregon State University, where he maintains an impressive GPA of 3.51/4.00. He is also eligible for Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification, with a goal of obtaining it within the next six months. Prabhav holds a Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) degree in Civil Engineering from Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University in Pune, India, with a notable GPA of 3.71/4.00.

His academic coursework includes a diverse range of subjects, such as Pavement Evaluation and Management, Pavement Structures, Contracts and Specification, and Lean Construction. He serves as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Department of Civil Engineering, where he has been actively involved in teachingĀ  Pavement & EvaluationĀ  Management.

Prabhav's research experience includes his current role as a Research Lab Assistant at Oregon State University under the guidance of Dr. Erdem Coleri. He is actively contributing to the project on the implementation of balanced mix design methods in Oregon to meet long-term performance goals. This project aims to enhance the pliability of asphalt mixes used in road construction, ultimately increasing the longevity of newly laid pavement.

Prabhav's practical experience extends to his role as a Construction Inspector Intern at the Oregon Department of Transportation, where he worked on the structures and paving project for I-105 Willamette River Pacific Highway section in Eugene Springfield. His responsibilities included utilizing software tools like Micro Station and Open Roads for roadway design projects.

His skills encompass strong analytical, conceptual, organizational, and communication abilities. Prabhav is proficient in CADD/Design software, including Micro Station, Open Roads, and Inroads. He also has expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) such as ArcGIS.

In summary, Prabhav Vakharia is a dedicated and highly capable engineering professional with a robust academic background, diverse research and practical experience, and a commitment to contributing to innovative and sustainable solutions in civil engineering.



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