Christopher Joel
About Christopher Joel
Christopher Joel is a Transportation Planner at Arup with extensive experience in traffic impact studies and traffic management.
Current Position at Arup
Christopher Joel currently holds the role of Transportation Planner at Arup. Since 2013, he has been working in the Dubai office, where he is responsible for various transportation planning projects. His role involves conducting traffic impact studies and traffic management, leveraging his extensive experience and skills in traffic forecasting and micro simulation modelling.
Previous Roles at L&T Ramboll Consulting Engineers Limited
Before joining Arup, Christopher Joel worked at L&T Ramboll Consulting Engineers Limited. He served as a Senior Engineering Consultant in the Roads and Airport Department, from 2012 to 2013, in Chennai, India. Prior to this, he worked as an Engineering Consultant in the same department from 2010 to 2013. During his tenure there, he gained valuable experience in transportation engineering and collaborated on various infrastructure projects.
Experience at Consulting Engineering Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Christopher Joel started his professional journey as an Assistant Engineer at Consulting Engineering Services (India) Pvt. Ltd. in New Delhi. He was with the company from 2008 to 2010, where he was involved in multiple engineering projects. This role provided him with foundational experience in the field of civil and transportation engineering.
Educational Background
Christopher Joel pursued his higher education at Anna University, where he completed his Masters of Engineering in Urban Engineering from the Division of Transportation Engineering between 2006 and 2008. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) in Civil Engineering from Karunya Institute of Technology, which he obtained between 2002 and 2006. His early education includes studying Biology, Maths, Physics, and Chemistry at PA Chinayaraja Memorial Higher Secondary School, earning his 12th-grade certification from 2000 to 2002.
Technical Skills and Software Proficiency
Christopher Joel possesses extensive technical skills in traffic modelling and transportation planning. He is proficient in using advanced software like VISSIM and VISUM for micro simulation modelling and traffic forecasting. Additionally, he is skilled in supporting applications such as ArcGIS, SIDRA, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access. His technical expertise enables him to effectively conduct and manage complex transport planning projects.