Ph.D. Supervisor

Summary:
Dr. Omar M. Nofal, an assistant professor at Florida International University, specializes in structural engineering and risk and reliability analysis of structures. His research aims to enhance the resilience and functionality of the built environment against natural hazards, focusing on flood and hurricane impacts. He employs advanced techniques, including digital twin modeling, to improve high-resolution risk assessments for buildings and communities.

Educational Background

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering

  • Colorado State University, 2021

  • Focus: Hazard, exposure, and vulnerability modeling; risk and resilience analysis; multi-hazard risk assessment for coastal communities.

• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering

  • Cairo University, 2014-2017

  • Research focused on structural engineering topics, specifically lateral load analysis and the design of lateral load-resisting systems.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering

  • Cairo University, 2008-2013

• Community Engagement: Participated in post-hazard field studies and community recovery tracking activities.

• Federally Funded Research: Contributed to NSF, NIST, NOAA, and DHS-funded projects during his Ph.D. and postdoctoral fellowship.

• Current Work: Developing digital twin models for communities to enhance high-resolution risk and resilience assessments for buildings and communities.

• Ph.D. Dissertation Committee Members

Dr. Ioannis Zisis, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Co-Director: Lab. Wind Engineering Research, Extreme Events Institute, an FIU Preeminent Program

• Ph.D., Concordia University, 2011
  Structural and Environmental Wind Engineering.

Dr. Amal Elawady

Assistant Professor

• Ph.D., The University of Western Ontario, 2016

• Structural and Wind Engineering.

Dr. Mohamed ElZomor, Ph.D.

Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director

• Ph.D., Arizona State University (ASU), Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. 

• Master of science, University of Arizona,

• Master’s degree in Engineering, American University in Cairo.

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering, American University in Cairo.  

Master's Supervisors

Summary:
Dr. Xiaodong Qian, an Assistant Professor at Wayne State University, specializes in transportation engineering, with research interests spanning transportation equity, emerging mobilities, transportation safety and health, and system resilience. His work integrates strong theoretical foundations with practical applications, contributing significantly to these fields through various publications and funded projects.

Key Points:

• Position: Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Wayne State University.

• Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering, University of California, Davis (2019)

  • B.S. in Civil Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China (2014)

• Research Interests:

  • Transportation Equity: Investigating equitable access and distribution in transportation systems.

  • Emerging Mobilities: Focus on shared micro-mobility solutions and connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs).

  • Transportation Safety and Health: Examining how transportation impacts public health and safety.

  • System Resilience: Studying the resilience of transportation systems to disruptions and challenges.

• Publications: Contributed to journals such as the Journal of Transportation Research Part A & D, Journal of Transport Geography, and Journal of Transport and Health.

• Funding and Projects: Secured funding from organizations including NOAA, EGLE, and Caltrans.

Summary:
Dr. Hasan M. Al-Ahmadi, Associate Professor at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) and Director General of the Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Science and Technology Center, is an expert in transportation engineering. His work emphasizes public transportation systems, traffic operations, intelligent transportation systems, and pavement management, earning him recognition for educational excellence.

Key Points:

• Position:

  • Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Department, KFUPM

  • Director General, Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Science and Technology Center

• Education:

  • Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering: Michigan State University (1990)

  • M.S. and B.S. in Civil Engineering: KFUPM (1985, 1982)

• Specializations and Research Interests:

  • Transportation Planning and Modeling

  • Traffic Operations & Safety

  • Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

  • Pavement Management

• Professional Recognition:

  • Awarded for excellence in evaluating airfield and road networks at King Khalid Airbase (1999)

• Memberships:

  • Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)

  • Saudi Society of Civil Engineering

  • Saudi Consultant Engineering Committee

M.B.A. Supervisor

Summary:
Dr. Sagib Kumar Ghosh, a Professor of Marketing at the University of Chittagong, is the Provost of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall. With expertise in service quality, technology-based customer loyalty, and market research, he has led multiple projects funded by organizations like UNICEF and the World Bank, focusing on market dynamics, customer satisfaction, and assessment.

Key Points:

• Position:

  • Professor, Marketing, University of Chittagong

  • Provost, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall

• Education:

  • Ph.D. in Marketing: University of Dhaka (2018)

  • MBA in International Business: Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand (2006)

  • MIM in Marketing & HRM: ESCP Europe, France (2007)

• Research and Projects:

  • Labor Market Survey (2020): Co-researcher on a UNICEF-funded study.

  • Technology-Based Service Quality and Customer Loyalty (2016-2018): Chief Investigator, UGC Research Award.

  • Market Potential for Mollusk Product of Bangladesh (2002-2003): Chief Investigation Officer, DFID-funded.

  • https://bup.edu.bd/faculty-member/details/464