Ahmed S. I. Moosa, B Eng. (Hons), M Phil Eng.

Envoy for Science & Technology
Government of the Maldives

 

Personal Details

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Date of Birth:                 04th November 1968
N. I. D. Number:             A - 052911
Marital Status:               Married
Children:                       5 (4 Sons and 1 daughter)
Citizenship(s):                Maldivian / British
 

Education 

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September 1996 -  December 1997        
          
University of Birmingham 
School of Metallurgy and Materials
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering
Research Title - Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Polymer Bead Foams used in Impact Applications
Research program postponed due to funding. 

September 1995 - September 1996                 University of Birmingham

Master of Philosophy (Engineering) in Metallurgy and Materials M Phil. (Eng.)
Graduated on the 9^th of July 1997
M Phil Thesis Title: Impact and Fracture Behaviour of Polymer Bead Foams

1991-1995                                                         University of Glasgow
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Mechanical Engineering 
graduated on 13^th July 1995 

Final Year Subjects  

• Materials Engineering IV                                    

• Process Engineering IV                                                 

• Lasers and Electro-Optic Systems IV                             

• Professional Studies IV                                                 

• Design IV - Group Project                                              

• Final Year Project                                                     

Project Title: Control Software and System Design for a Hollow Fibre Tensile Test Machine

1986-1990 Asmai Secondary School, Kuwait   General Certificate of Education               Grade A with merit in all science subjects

• Mathematics         

• Arabic Language                                                             

• Islamic Education                                                           

• Chemistry                                                                      

• English                                                                          

• Physics                                                                                   

• Biology                                                                        

 

International Journal Publications 

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1. Impacts of hemispherical strikers on polystyrene bead foams, N J Mills and A.S.I. Moosa, Journal of Cellular Plastics 35 (1999) 289-310 (Abstract)

2. Analysis of Bend Tests on Polystyrene Bead Foams, A. S. I. Moosa and N J Mills, Journal of Polymer Testing,  Vol. 17 (1988) Pages 357-378  (Abstract)

3. Impact and Fracture Behaviour of Polymer Bead Foam, M Phil (Eng.) Thesis, University of Birmingham (1997)

4. Impact and Fracture Behaviour of Polymer Bead Foams, A J Hulme, A S I Moosa and N J Mills, February 1996, Industrial Project for Shell Research Group (February 1996)

 Publications in progress:  

1. Fracture Mechanics and Testing of Polymer Foams, A Hulme, A S I Moosa and N J Mills, for Journal of Material Science

2. SEM Analyses of Polymer Foams Used in High Impact Applications, A S I Moosa, for Journal of Polymer Testing

 

Scholarships / Awards  / Recognitions

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Kuwait Government Scholarship                                            1983 -1990
World Bank Scheme Scholarship                                            1991 -1995
M Phil (Eng.) / Ph.D. Research Scholarship                                 1995 -1997
(School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham, UK)

The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) recognised the contribution of Mr. Moosa in a special resolution, along with 2 of his colleagues in its first Congress in December 2005.

Mr. Moosa's biography has been recorded in the Marquis Who's Who of Emerging Leaders 2007 (First Edition) as well as in the new edition of 'Who's Who in Asia' in recognition for the work he has done as a journalist, by founding Dhivehi Observer as a major source of news and information for the Maldivian public in general, who have been deprived of real news for many many years by state controlled media.

Work Experience 

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March 2009 - Envoy for Science & Technology, Government of the Maldives

October 2003 - Founder and Editor in Chief - Dhivehi Observer - www.dhivehiobserver.com

Feb 2003 - Member of the General Council - Maldivian Democratic Party

June 2003 - June 2005  Director, Horizon Fisheries Private Limited

December - January  2002 -   Management of Dhiraagu Cyber Cafe' Canteen in Male' - Maldives

June 2001 - August 2003  Management of Haruge Cafe' Restaurant in Male’ - Maldives

September 2000 - June 2003  Director, Business Development & E-Commerce / Sun Travels & Tours Private Limited

March 1999 - Founded A Company Private Limited - Chairman and Managing Director
Consultancy Work in Engineering, Science and Business
Projects undertaken in Graphic & Web Design, Printing & Publishing, Composition of Business and Marketing Proposals and Reports, Property and Vessel Valuation, Accidental Damage Assessment, Project Management and Market Research
Management and operation of Haruge Cafe' from 01^st June 2001
Consultant for Mr. Qasim Ibrahim, Chairman of Villa Shipping & Trading Co. (1999 - 2003)

September 1998 - August 2003  Senior Engineer
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company
(in charge of the Engineering Division of Yanmar Sales and Aftersales Services)

January 1998 - Consultant/Advisor  in Marketing, Research and Development
Travelin Maldives Private Limited

December 1995 - January 1998  Marketing Executive (Europe) for Travelin Maldives Private Limited.  (during full-time education at Birmingah University, UK)

Summer 1995  Part Time Waiter / Ashoka West End, Glasgow, UK (during full-time education at Glasgow University, UK)
 

March - Sept 1991 Mechanical Workshop Manager (Trainee) - Maldives Ports Authority, Male', Rep. of Maldives (during an extended gap year due to Kuwait invasion by Iraq)

1988 - 1990 Marketing and Sales Assistant - Part Time Job at Al-Banathi Jewellery, Souk Al-Watiya Kuwait (during full-time study at Asmaii Secondary Schoo, Kuwait)
 

Extracurricular Activities 

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• Chairman of Maldivian Students' Association (UK) 1995-1996
• Chairman of Maldivian Students' Association (UK) 1993-1994
• Lead Singer of "Aneh'Watharu Fani", a contemporary music band in the Maldives.
• Executive Producer of Thaana 94 for Education in the Maldives. A charity music show organised by the Maldivian Students' Association (UK) in 1994.
• Chairman of the Academic Committee, Giyassudin School, Male’  - session 2002
• Political Activist and Government Critic

 

Communication 

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I enjoy working with others in projects and can communicate and compose fluently in English and Arabic as well as Dhivehi, Maldivian language.

 

Other Skills 

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• Designing, maintenance and marketing of Internet Website
• Graphic design work and compilation of project reports
• Considerable knowledge of computers and familiar with most software packages. Especially, Windows Applications, CAD packages such as Microstation, ACAD and Catia. Common user of graphic design software packages for layout and design work
• Good knowledge of programming with object orientated languages such as HyperTalk, Visual Basic and Delphi.  Good editing and presentation skills Common user of presentation packages such as PowerPoint
• Familiar with instrumentation and data systems, as well as data acquisition. General knowledge of IT systems and Networks
• Basic knowledge of CNC and Finite Element Analysis

 

Hobbies & Pastimes

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• Reading - philosophy, history and sociology  
• Football and snooker
• Live music and dancing
• Participation in fund raising events
• Writing and journalism

 

Objectives -  the future 

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• Enhance business activities of A Company with emphasis on management by research and experience
• Research in social engineering and macroeconomic
• Establish A Company as a reputable business and consulting firm in the Maldives
• Initiate / participate in an engineering standards committee and establish an institute for registered engineers and scientist in the Maldives
• Play an active role in the development of Maldives
• Promote and provide educational and training opportunities for as many people as possible
• Establish a higher education institute in the Maldives, affiliated or otherwise

   

Referees  

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Prof. J. W. Hancock
Dean of the Faculty of Engineering
University of Glasgow
Glasgow G12 8QQ
UK
Tel: 0141-339 8855
Fax: 0141-330 4343
Email: J.W.Hancock@mech.gla.ac.uk

Dr. D.J.Balance
Deputy Head of Department and Senior Lecturer
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Glasgow
Glasgow G12 8QQ
UK
Tel: 0141-339 8855
Fax: 0141-330 4343
Email: D.J.Balance@mech.gla.ac.uk

Dr. N. J. Mills
Research Project Supervisor / Lecturer and Undergraduate Tutor
University of Birmingham
School of Metallurgy and Materials
Edgbaston
Birmingham B11 4JS
Tel: 0121-414 5185
Fax: 0121-414-5232
Email: N.J.Mills@bham.ac.uk

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