About
I am a structural and conservation engineer with over 10 years of experience in the assessment, analysis, and rehabilitation of historic masonry structures and heritage sites. My work focuses on developing practical, compatible, and reversible interventions that respect cultural value while ensuring structural safety.
I have contributed to large-scale heritage projects including domes, vaulted systems, aqueducts, and traditional buildings, working from diagnosis and structural analysis through to design and site implementation. My expertise includes damage assessment, non-destructive and minor-destructive testing, FEM-based analysis, and strengthening design using traditional and modern materials.
In parallel, I specialize in digital documentation, including 3D laser scanning, photogrammetry, and HBIM workflows, producing accurate as-built models and drawings to support engineering decisions.
I hold an MSc in Structural Analysis for Historic Constructions (SAHC) and bring an interdisciplinary approach that combines engineering, conservation principles, and project coordination to deliver efficient and context-sensitive solutions.
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Experience
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Structural & Conservation Engineer
Qantara · Self-employed
Jul 2025 –
Present
8 mos
Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
Providing engineering consultancy services in the assessment, analysis, and conservation of historic structures. Leading projects from site inspection and diagnosis to structural analysis and design of strengthening interventions, with a focus on compatibility and reversibility.
Services include 3D laser scanning and photogrammetry, HBIM development, preparation of as-built drawings, and damage mapping. Experienced in non-destructive and minor-destructive testing, FEM-based analysis, and development of conservation methodologies, technical reports, and preliminary BoQs.
Collaborating with architects, contractors, and heritage stakeholders to deliver practical, context-sensitive solutions for cultural heritage projects.
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Structural & Conservation Engineer
Antiquities Authority · Full-time
Jun 2023 –
Jun 2025
2 yrs
Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
Worked on the assessment, stabilization, and conservation of archaeological and historic structures across multiple sites. Conducted structural evaluations, damage mapping, and developed strengthening and consolidation solutions using compatible materials and techniques.
Led and supported projects involving domes, arches, vaulted systems, and heritage infrastructure, including aqueducts and traditional buildings. Prepared technical reports, intervention strategies, and site supervision plans, ensuring compliance with conservation standards and safety requirements.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including archaeologists, architects, and contractors, while integrating engineering analysis with heritage values.
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3D Scanning & Digital Documentation Specialist
LionHeart 3D · Full-time
Jun 2018 –
Sep 2021
3 yrs 3 mos
Palestine
Provided 3D laser scanning and photogrammetry services for architectural and heritage documentation projects. Captured and processed high-resolution point clouds and mesh models, supporting accurate as-built documentation and analysis.
Handled scan registration, cleaning, and optimization of datasets using industry-standard software, and produced deliverables including orthophotos, sections, and 2D CAD drawings.
Collaborated with engineering and design teams to integrate digital survey data into project workflows, supporting conservation, design, and visualization needs.
Education
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University of Minho
Master of Science (MSc), Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions (SAHC), B
2021 – 2022
Specialized in structural behavior, analysis, and conservation of historic masonry structures, including arches, vaults, domes, and towers. Gained advanced knowledge in FEM modeling, damage assessment, and design of compatible strengthening interventions.
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Ono Academic College
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Strategy and Entrepreneurship, B
2019 – 2021
Focused on strategic management, business development, and entrepreneurship. Developed skills in project management, financial planning, and organizational strategy applicable to engineering consultancy and business operations.