Curriculum Vitae

NIBERT SALTIBUS
Assistant Professor in Engineering Technology
Department of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering Technology
Sam Houston State University
Box: 2088 Huntsville, TX 77341
Tel: 9362941201
nes021@shsu.edu

	

EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering             
     Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
     Louisiana Tech University,  Ruston, LA                                                                                                  
Bachelor of Science in Drafting Design Technology / Construction Science    Minor: Mathematics	August 2015 

August 2014	
     Grambling State University, Grambling, LA	May 2009	
     GPA:3.84/4.0    		
Associates Degree in Architectural Technology	    December 2003	
     Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, Castries, St. Lucia		
Technician Diploma in Construction 	   August 2003	
     City and Guilds of London Institute, London  England	    	

EXPERIENCE
Graduate Assistant/Teaching Assistant                                                               November 2009-July 2015
Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA       
Academic Tutor/Student Instructor	February 2007-2009	
Grambling State University, Grambling, LA	   	
           Tutoring students in Calculus, Algebra, Trigonometry and Physics to improve their learning 	
           Developing on-the-spot strategic methods to adapt to student learning	
Drafting Technician	October 2006-Febuary 2007	
Department of  Engineering Technology, Grambling State University, Grambling LA	
           Recorded building dimensions on site to reproduce floor plans needed for renovations	
           Helped to prepare workshops facilitated by the department of engineering	
High School Teacher	September 2003-July 2006	
Government of St. Lucia, Castries, St. Lucia	    	
           Taught classes of forty students each in Engineering Graphics and Visual Arts
           Collaborated with other teachers to ensure classroom consistency
           Developed class plans, assignments, and handouts	
Drafting Technician	June 2003	
Total Design Associates, Castries, St. Lucia	    	
           Assisted drafting floor plans for architect
           Conducted research on structures for design purposes		

LEADERSHIP
           Publications Representative for NSBE
           First Vice President for CALYPSO    	

HONORS
            President’s List, Grambling State University	   December 2006	
            Certificate of Appreciation, Grambling State University	    April 2007	
            Certificate of Excellence, Caribbean Young Leaders	May 2000	

Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA

TEACHING EXPERIENCE 

Teaching Assistant (Grader)
	
Graded the following courses (Assignments and Exams):

		  MEEN 475 (Mechatronics) - A study of the interface between controllers and physical systems; principals of electromechanical design, digital and analog, circuitry, actuation, sensing, embedded control, and real-time programming.

		  MEEN 215 (Engineering Materials Laboratory) – A laboratory course studying the experimental behavior of engineering materials. Labs include hardness testing, impact testing, tensile testing and heat treating of materials. 

	    MEEN 321 (Manufacturing Processes) – A study in the processes used in the manufacturing of machine parts. Designing for manufacturability. Laboratory is operational practice and demonstrations of machine tools, foundry, and welding.

LAB EXPERIENCE
Assisted in the Asphalt Lab in conducting various tests for the following class courses:

	   CVEN 333 (Highway Engineering 2) - Design of culverts and ditches, construction contracts and plans, design pavements using suitable materials, and select procedures for construction and maintenance of pavements and rights-of-way.

	  CVEN 202 (Civil Engineering Materials Lab) - Introduction to laboratory testing of aggregates, concrete, asphalt, steel, and other materials used by civil engineers.

	  CVTE 373 (Construction Materials) - Mechanical behavior of engineering materials, determination of strength and other properties of materials, and construction applications.

Assisted in the Materials Lab in conducting various tests for the following class course:

	  MEEN 215 (Engineering Materials Laboratory) – A laboratory course studying the experimental behavior of engineering materials. Labs include hardness testing, impact testing, tensile testing and heat treating of materials.

Note: All Course Descriptions are taken from Louisiana Tech University Course Catalog

Dissertation: Saltibus, N. E. (2015). “The role of the dewetting mechanism on moisture damage in asphalt pavements.”

Reports
Wasiuddin, N.M., and Saltibus, N.E. (2010). Theoretical and experimental determination of adhesion between asphalt binders and aggregates in dry and wet conditions. Report, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Louisiana Transportation Research Center, No.00-4TIRE.

Presentations
Wasiuddin, N. M., Marshall, A., Saltibus, N.E., Saber, A., Abadie, C.D., Mohammad, L.N. (2012). Transportation Research Board Poster Winners: “The winner from the first half of the poster sessions, and the overall runner-up…” ASPHALT: The magazine of the asphalt institute, 2012.
Wasiuddin, N. M., Marshall, A., Saltibus, N.E., Saber, A., Abadie, C.D., Mohammad, L.N. (2012). “Use of sweep test for emulsion and hot-asphalt chip seals: laboratory and field evaluation.” TRB 91st Annual Meeting Compendium of Papers, DVD.

Proceedings
Wasiuddin, N.M., Saltibus, N., Mohammad, L.N. (2011). “Effects of a wax-based warm mix additive on cohesive strengths of asphalt binders.” 1st T&DI Congress 2011, Chicago, Illinois: 2011. ASCE. 528-537.

Articles in Referred Journals
Sobolev, K., Vivian, I.F., Saha, R., Wasiuddin, N. M., Saltibus, N.E. (2013). “The effect of fly ash on the rheological properties of bituminous materials. Original Research Article. Fuel, 116, 471-477.
Wasiuddin, N. M., Marshall, A., Saltibus, N.E., Saber, A., Abadie, C.D., Mohammad, L.N. (2013). “Use of sweep test for emulsion and hot asphalt chip seals: laboratory and field evaluation.” ASTM. J. of Testing and Materials, 41 (2).
Wasiuddin, N.M., Saltibus, N., Mohammad, L.N. (2011) “Novel moisture conditioning method for adhesive failure of hot and warm-mix asphalt binders.” Transporatation Research Record, National Research Council, Washington, D.C.