Abdul Wahab Khair

Background

Khair, Abdul Wahab was born on March 20, 1941 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Son of Abdul Raof and Zarine-Taj (Share) Khair. arrived in the United States, 1964.

Education

Bachelor of Science, West Virginia University, 1967; Master of Science, West Virginia University, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy, Pennsylvania State University, 1972.

Career

Research associate, Pennsylvania State University, State College, 1972-1975, 79-81; president Afghan coal industry, Government Afghanistan, Kabul, 1975-1979; professor mining engineering, West Virginia University, Morgantown, since 1981.

Achievements

• Abdul Wahab Khair has been listed as a noteworthy Mining engineering educator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Institute of Mining, International Society Rock Mechanics, International Bureau Strata Mechanics, West Virginia Coal Mining Institute, American Rock Mechanics Association, Water Jet Technology Association.

Connections

Married Judith Esther Borsay, June 14, 1969.

Father:

Abdul Raof Khair

Mother:

Zarine-Taj (Share) Khair

Spouse:

Judith Esther Borsay