Miftah Farid

PhD candidate specializing in asphalt pavement engineering, currently completing a dissertation on the recycling of Reclaimed Pavement containing polymer-modified binders. Previously worked for over 3 years in a construction company in Indonesia, where I gained hands-on experience in infrastructure development especially road construction project. Granted scholarship for postgraduate study in 2019. Involved in an international research project about pavement fatigue study in my PhD study alongside my own research. I am passionate about continuous learning and upgrading my skills as an engineer particularly in pavement engineering. Currently applying for position as Laboratory Officer in Eiffage Genie Civil.

Experienced in asphalt mixture laboratory testing

Skills and competence in laboratory activity for asphalt mixtures testing covers:

1. Ability to conduct test on bitumen, namely but not limited to:

• DSR (e.g. rheology, fatigue, LVE, Time-Temperature Superposition, etc)
• ATR-FTIR
• Aging (RTFOT, PAV, TFOT, UV)
• Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope
• SEM Microscope
• UV Fluorescent
• Basic properties (e.g. Penetration, Softening Point, etc)

2. Ability to conduct test on aggregate, namely but not limited to:

• Bulk specific gravity
• Apparent specific gravity
• Los Angeles Abrasion test (for coarse aggregate)

3. Test on Asphalt Mixture, namely but not limited to:

• Design and making sample for Marshall test, Wheel track test (in roller compactor), beams for 4PB test
• Universal testing machine
• Basic properties (e.g. volumetric and mechanical)

I am familiar with the specification for testing using European Standard (EN) and AASHTO.

01/04/2022 – 31/03/2025  

Research Project - Advanced approaches for determination and understanding of asphalt mix fatigue behavior

Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) will be involved in pavement engineering and road materials science to predict asphalt mix performance and avoid costly equipment, laboratory tests and consequently save time. The aims of this study are definition and validation of neural network based prepredictive model for fatigue-life of asphalt mix based on bitumen fatigue and empirical characteristics of asphalt mix. My task is to prepare and take data from bitumen to asphalt mixture. The process also include gathering materials and preparation of sample. I successfully manage to create and test 100s of samples for data acquisition.

24/02/2019 – 31/08/2019  

Provinsial Road Improvement and Maintenance (PRIM) AusAID Program

Australian infrastructure grant program in Indonesia. My position in the project was as Site Engineer. Collaborated with the surveyor team to conduct preliminary topographical surveys, ensuring accurate data collection for design and construction. My task were calculating earthwork volumes and asphalt mix requirements for a 3 km road project, improving material estimation accuracy and reducing waste. Also worked with consultants to design road geometry in compliance with national standards, contributing to a safer and more cost-efficient alignment. Supported project execution through effective coordination, helping to deliver the project on schedule and within budget.

15/05/2018 – 24/10/2018  

Improvement of Regional Roads Connection, Bengkaung West Lombok Region  

Led a team of engineers in the change of geometric design of a 2.5 km road project in a hilly area with challenging topography. Oversaw the execution of extensive earthworks, including excavations exceeding 6 meters in height and embankment construction, to achieve safe vertical alignments. Proposed optimized earthwork excavation alternatives, resulting in significant project cost savings. Additionally, coordinated asphalt paving operations in a remote location, ensuring successful project delivery through effective collaboration with all stakeholders.

07/03/2018 – 07/11/2018  

Dr. Soedjono Street Rehabilitation, Indonesia  

Part of the yearly rehabilitation of several national roads in Indonesia. I was acting as Junior Engineer conducting the quantity survey of the 4 km (2x2) lanes road.

20/11/2018 – 22/11/2018 Mataram, Lombok, Indonesia

INTRODUCTION OF NEW ROAD AND BRIDGE SPECIFICATION 2018 STANDARD IN INDONESIA 

Spesifikasi Umum Bina Marga 2018 will replace the current Spesifikasi Umum Bina Marga 2010 Revisi 3 as the main reference for roads and bridges construction methods and standard in Indonesia.

15/01/2017 – 18/01/2017 Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia

TRAINING OF ISO AND OHSAS QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 

Quality and safety management on working environment as referred to ISO and OHSAS Standard.

26/05/2019 – 26/05/2019 Mataram, Lombok, Indonesia

CERTIFICATE FIRST AID LEVEL ONE PT. IKA ASIH ABADI TRAINING CENTRE

The training delivers the capabilities for responding to low-frequency, high risk emergencies that can occur anywhere and at any time. The skillset and knowledge gained in Level 1 First Aid translates effectively in the workplace, at home, or anywhere else. Skills covered such as:

• Responding to an unconscious person
• Airway management
• Provide artificial respiration
• Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to an adult
• Two-person operated CPR
• Understand the basic principles of Automatic External Defibrillation (AED)

This skills are being applied in working environment where accident or injuries may happen during the project construction.

2025

Discussion on the bitumen fatigue parameters interpretation for Linear Amplitude Sweep and time-sweep tests: Insights from ageing

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.139941

2024

How to compare asphalt stiffness if different test procedures are applied?

http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003402541-36

2023

Investigating the aging process of polymer modified bitumen using a modified thin-film oven test in the aspect of recycling purpose

http://dx.doi.org/10.7409/rabdim.023.020

Evaluation of bitumen's fatigue resistance - a comparative study

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trpro.2023.11.206

2021

Pengaruh Ukuran Maksimum Agregat Terhadap Kinerja Campuran Lapis Aspal Beton (Laston)

10.36418/syntax-literate.v6i1.2285