Abdulroqeeb is currently pursuing a PhD in Civil Engineering at the University of Calgary, with research focus in permafrost and geotechnical engineering. His academic background includes research on slope instability, where analysis emphasized rainfall infiltration and evaporation effects on soil behavior. During this work, the limited consideration of snowmelt processes revealed a critical gap, particularly given their significance in northern environments. This observation motivated a broader interest in climate-driven ground processes affecting infrastructure performance.
His doctoral research now focuses specifically on embankment deterioration driven by permafrost degradation along the Hudson Bay Railway. This transportation corridor constitutes critical infrastructure where climate-induced ground changes have direct implications for long-term safety, reliability, and serviceability. The research aims to contribute to sustainable stabilization strategies that enhance embankment performance, reduce recurring degradation, and generate transferable knowledge applicable to similar transportation infrastructure in northern regions.
Participation in the NSERC CREATE LEAP program aligns closely with Abdulroqeeb’s research and professional goals. The LEAP program provides Abdulroqeeb with a well-structured foundation in permafrost science and engineering, strengthening his understanding of cold-region embankment behavior and infrastructure response. Through CREATE LEAP, Abdulroqeeb seeks to enhance his capacity to address emerging climate-related infrastructure challenges across cold-region and Arctic environments in Canada and comparable northern contexts.
