|
|
|
|
|
|
 OverView
|
|
Associate Professor of Civil Engineering with over 16 years of combined academic and professional experience. Proven excellence in teaching, research, and academic leadership, supported by a strong publication record, international awards, and granted patents. Demonstrates expertise in advanced research methodologies, including extensive laboratory and field investigations. Committed to high-quality education, with a demonstrated ability to engage and motivate students toward lifelong learning through innovative and student-centered teaching approaches.
|
|
|
|
|
|
 Research Intersets:
|
|
Structural engineering, construction materials, non-destructive testing and evaluation, modelling and optimization, and rehabilitation of concrete structures.
|
|
|
|
|
 Qualifications
|
| #
|
Degree
|
University
|
Specialization
|
Graduation year
|
| 1 | PHD | Petronas Technology University | Civil Engineering | 2018 | | 2 | MASTER DEGREE | Jordan University of Science and Technology | Civil Engineering | 2010 | | 3 | BACHELOR'S DEGREE | Mutah university | Civil Engineering | 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
 Experiences
|
|
Academic Experience:
|
 2023 -Current :Associate Professor,Al-Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
2020 -2023 :Assistant Professor,Al-Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
2018 -2020 :Full-time Lecturer,Al-Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
2014 -2018 :Research and Teacher Assistant,Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS,Malaysia.
2011 -2014 :Full-time Lecturer,Najran University,Saudi Arabia.
2010 -2011 :Part-time Lecturer,Jordan University of Science and Technology,Jordan.
2008 -2010 :Teacher Assistant,Jordan University of Science and Technology,Jordan.
|
Administrative Experience:
|
 2023 -Current :Head of Civil Engineering Department,Al-Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
2008 -2010 :Site Engineer,Adwan and Dasuqe Company for Contracting,Jordan.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 Publications
|
1- ANN Prediction of Flexural Capacity of Lightweight Reinforced Concrete Beams with Tuff Aggregates ,Journal of Soft Computing in Civil Engineering, 2026,Vol. 10,no. 2.
2- Developing a sustainable high-performance geopolymer concrete: exploring a binary blend and an innovative superplasticizer ,Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 2025,Vol. 192,no. .
3- Artificial Neural Network Predictions for Properties of Lightweight Concrete Incorporating Polystyrene Particles ,SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering ( IJCE ), 2025,Vol. 12,no. 8.
4- Assessing Engineering Behavior of Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete: Empirical Modeling ,Infrastructures, 2025,Vol. 10,no. 7.
5- Fresh and Mechanical Characteristics of Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) Modified with Nano-Silica ,Journal of Materials Engineering, Structures and Computation, 2025,Vol. 4,no. 2.
6- Using artificial neural networks and electromagnetic capacitive NDT sensors for wood engineering application ,HBRC Journal , 2025,Vol. 21,no. 1.
7- Performance of concrete paving materials incorporating biomass olive oil waste ash and nano-silica ,AIMS Materials Science, 2024,Vol. 11,no. 5.
8- Prediction of the Compressive and Tensile Strengths of Geopolymer Concrete Using Artificial Neural Networks ,Civil Engineering and Architecture , 2024,Vol. 12,no. 5.
9- Microwave Waveguide Nondestructive Testing Sensor for Assessment of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete , IEEE Xplore, 2024,Vol. ,no. .
10- User-Friendly Software System for Geopolymer Concrete Slump and Strength Prediction , IEEE Xplore, 2024,Vol. ,no. .
11- Prediction of Moisture Content and Strength of Wood Using Free-Space Microwave Transmission Line NDT , IEEE Xplore, 2024,Vol. ,no. .
12- Axial Compression Load Capacity of Tubular Steel Columns with Polygon Cross-Sections ,Civil Engineering and Architecture, 2024,Vol. 12,no. 2.
13- Advancing waste-based construction materials through carbon dioxide curing: A comprehensive review ,Results in Engineering, 2023,Vol. 20,no. 101591.
14- Optimization of Tuff Stones Content in Lightweight Concrete Using Artificial Neural Networks ,Civil Engineering Journal, 2023,Vol. 9,no. 11.
15- Effect of Aggregate on The Performance of Fly- Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete ,Buildings, 2023,Vol. 13,no. 3.
16- Automated monitoring technologies and construction productivity enhancement: Building projects case ,Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 2023,Vol. 0,no. 0.
17- Evaluation and Improvement of Elba-House Road Intersection in Amman-Jordan ,European Journal of Architecture and Urban Planning, 2023,Vol. 2,no. 1.
18- Modelling and Optimization for Mortar Compressive Strength Incorporating Heat-Treated Fly Oil Shale Ash as an Effective Supplementary Cementitious Material Using Response Surface Methodology ,Materials, 2022,Vol. 15,no. 19.
19- Punching Shear Strength Prediction for Reinforced Concrete Flat Slabs without Shear Reinforcement ,Civil Engineering Journal, 2022,Vol. 8,no. 1.
20- Utilizing of oil shale ash as a construction material: A systematic review ,Construction and Building Materials, 2021,Vol. 299,no. 1.
21- Productivity monitoring in building construction projects: a systematic review ,Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 2021,Vol. 29,no. 7.
22- Shrinkage Behavior of Conventional and Nonconventional Concrete: A Review ,Civil Engineering Journal, 2020,Vol. 6,no. 9.
23- Proposed Approach for Positioning Anchorage System in Concrete ,Archives of Civil Engineering, 2020,Vol. 66,no. 3.
24- Affective Commitment of Construction Engineers: Empirical Evidence from Construction Industry ,International Journal on Emerging Technologies, 2020,Vol. 11,no. 4.
25- Impact of interpolation techniques on the accuracy of large-scale digital elevation model ,Open Geosciences, 2020,Vol. 12,no. 1.
26- Engineering Properties of Fibre Reinforced Lightweight Geopolymer Concrete Using Palm Oil Biowastes ,Australian Journal of Civil Engineering, 2020,Vol. 18,no. 1.
27- Engineering Properties of Lightweight Geopolymer Concrete Using Palm Oil Clinker Aggregate ,International Journal of GEOMATE, 2020,Vol. 18,no. 65.
28- Organizational Health: The Role of Technology Disruption and Competency Adequacy in Jordanian Construction Sector ,International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), 2019,Vol. ,no. .
29- Agricultural Palm Oil Wastes for Development of Structural Lightweight Concrete ,International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology (IJCIET), 2019,Vol. 10,no. 7.
30- Dielectric properties for characterization of fly ash-based geopolymer binders ,Construction and Building Materials, 2018,Vol. 189,no. 1.
31- Serviceability behavior of normal and high-strength reinforced concrete t-beams ,European Journal of materials Science and Engineering, 2017,Vol. 2,no. 4.
32- Effect of plasticizers and water on properties of HCFA geopolymers ,Key Engineering Materials, 2017,Vol. 733,no. 1.
33- Utilization of EAFD in concrete composite , Materials Science Forum, 2017,Vol. 894,no. 1.
34- Effect of alkaline solution to fly ash ratio on geopolymer mortar properties ,Key Engineering Materials, 2017,Vol. 733,no. 1.
35- Effects of alkaline solution on the microstructure of HCFA geopolymers ,Engineering Challenges for Sustainable Future-Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Civil, offshore and Environmental Engineering, ICCOEE, 2016,Vol. 10,no. 1.
36- Evaluation of shear-deficient lightweight RC beams retrofitted with adhesively bonded CFRP sheets ,European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, 2016,Vol. 20,no. 8.
37- Evolution of geopolymer binders: a review ,IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2016,Vol. 155,no. 1.
38- Geopolymer concrete for structural use: Recent findings and limitations ,IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2016,Vol. 133,no. 1.
39- A Novel Method for Monitoring Hydration Process of Cement Paste ,Key Engineering Materials, 2016,Vol. 2,no. 1.
40- Effects of alkaline solution on properties of the HCFA geopolymer mortars ,Procedia Engineering, 2016,Vol. 148,no. 1.
41- Study of fly ash characterization as a cementitious material ,Procedia Engineering, 2016,Vol. 148,no. 1.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 University Courses Taught
|
1- Bridge Engineering.
2- Prestressed Concrete Design.
3- Structural Analysis (I) & (II).
4- Reinforced Concrete Design (I) & (II).
5- Civil Engineering Drawing.
6- Graduation Project (I & II).
7- Statics.
8- Concrete Technology.
9- Concrete Technology Lab.
|
|
|
|
|
 Master and Phd thesis contributions
|
|
Thesis Supervision
|
Impact of Total Quality Management in Schedule Adherence in Saudi Construction Projects,Jadara University,Master Thesis,2025.
Assessment of Construction Productivity for Indoor Activities Using Computer Vision and Mask R-CNN ,Petronas Technology University,Phd Thesis,2024.
Optimizing and Modelling Treated Oil Shale Fly Ash (OSFA) Based Mortar Cured in Carbonized Condition ,Petronas Technology University,Phd Thesis,2024.
|
|
Thesis Defense Committee Membership
|
Strategies in Sustainable Construction Waste Management: A Case Study in Saudi Arabia ,Jadara University,Master Thesis,2025.
An Experimental and Simulation Study on the Characterization of Gypseous Soils Stabilized with Mineral Admixtures ,K L University,Phd Thesis,2025.
|
|
|
|
|
 Honors and Academics Awards
|
| #
|
Award Name
|
Donor Name
|
Award Year
|
Award Country
|
| 1 | Gold Medal - International invention, innovation, and technology exhibition (ITEX2017) | Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation | 2017 | Malaysia | | 2 | Silver Medal - International invention, innovation, and technology exhibition (ITEX2016) | Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation | 2016 | Malaysia | | 3 | Gold Medal - European Exhibition of Creativity and Innovation (EUROINVENT 2016) | International Federation of Inventors Associations (IFIA) | 2016 | Romania | | 4 | Gold Medal with Mention - The world Exhibition on Innovations Research and New Technologies | Patent and Law Firm YUS | 2016 | Spain | | 5 | Gold Medal - International invention, innovation, and technology exhibition (ITEX2013) | Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation | 2013 | Malaysia |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 Conferences and Workshops
|
| #
|
Conference/Workshop Name
|
Conference/Workshop Place
|
Conference/Workshop Date
|
| 1 | The 8th International Conference on Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology | Malaysia | 2025/03 | | 2 | The Ninth Jordan International Civil Engineering Conference (JICEC9) | Jordan | 2024/12 | | 3 | 30th International Conference on Telecommunications (ICT) | Jordan | 2024/06 | | 4 | 21st International Multi-Conference on Systems, Signals & Devices (SSD) | Iraq | 2024/04 | | 5 | International Conference on Civil, Offshore and Environmental Engineering (ICCOEE 2016) | Malaysia | 2016/08 | | 6 | International Conference on Innovative Research ICIR EUROINVENT 2016 | Romania | 2016/05 | | 7 | The 12th Arab Structural Engineering Conference (AEC) | Libya | 2013/12 | | 8 | The 29th Annual International Conference on Soils, Sediments, Water and Energy | United States of America | 2013/10 | | 9 | The 12th North American Forest Soils Conference | United States of America | 2013/06 |
|
|
|
|
|
 Patents
|
Geopolymer Mortar and Method Thereof ,Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO).
Radio-Wave Electromagnetic System for Geopolymer Concrete Testing and a Method Thereof ,Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 Journals Editor/ Reviewer
|
|
Editors
|
Discover Concrete and Cement.
Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology.
Journal of Asian Scientific Research.
|
|
Review:
|
Buildings.
Asian Journal in Civil Engineering.
Construction and Building Materials.
|
|
|
|
|
 Other Contributions:
|
*Member, Scientific Committee - ICAS205 - 2nd International Conference on Asian Studies.
*Scientific Committee, The 2nd Annual International Congress on Civil Engineering (AICCE 2026).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|