Dr. Shahria Alam

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Shahria Alam. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

In the past six years, Shahria Alam has been extensively involved in research related to smart materials and their structural applications, particularly in seismic rehabilitation of deteriorated structures and performance-based design of reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, and masonry structures. He is a recipient of several awards and scholarships for his significant research contributions recognized by professional bodies and institutions. Before joining the University of British Columbia Okanagan, Alam worked on various industrial projects as a structural engineer with Halcrow Yolles in Toronto and JNE Consulting Ltd. in Hamilton. Some notable projects include the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and the City Center in Las Vegas. Currently, Alam is engaged in various industrial projects in British Columbia. His research interests include smart materials, seismic design guidelines, progressive collapse analysis of structures, and green concrete made from industrial wastes.

Research Interests

Smart Materials Seismic Rehabilitation Steel Structures Concrete Structures Masonry Structures Progressive Collapse Analysis Performance-Based Design Recycling Industrial Wastes

Courses

Seismic Analysis Design of Buildings Bridge Engineering Design and Analysis of Tall Buildings Finite Element Analysis Prestressed Concrete

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.