Isam a. Kaysi



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Graduate Courses Taught

Undergraduate Courses Taught








Transport Operations (new course)

Engineering Project Finance and Management (new course)

Advanced Topics in Freight Logistics (new course – MIE2002)

Transportation Laboratory (new course)

Supply Chain Management Strategy (new course – CIV1599)

Surveying

Freight Transportation and ITS Applications (new course)

Probability and Statistics

Urban Transp. Planning II - Demand Modeling (new course)

Computer Methods in Civil Engineering (new course)

Transportation Economics (new course)

Highway Engineering

Transportation Systems Analysis (new course)

Final Year Project

Public Transportation (new course)

Undergraduate Thesis

Design and Management of Transport Operations (new course)




Urban Transportation Planning (new course)





LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent in Arabic and English Good command of French


EXTERNAL Grants and Contracts (last 10 years)




Source

Title of Grant or Contract

Status

Period of Award

Funding Level

King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (K.A.CARE) / Millennium Development

Assessment of the Impact of Sustainable Development on Project Feasibility: Case Study of K.A.CARE

Held

PI


2012-2013

$33,000

Google Foundation

Role of Technology Enablers in Enhancing Adoption of Innovative Mobility Solutions: Demand Modeling,

Economic Evaluation, and Prototype Development



AU

Co-PI


2013-2014

$40,000

USAID PEER

Modeling the Impact of Public Transportation Service Quality on Auto Ownership and Use in Lebanon

AU

Co-PI


2012-2014

$106,000

LNCSR

Study of Gap Acceptance Decisions at Unsignalized Intersections Using a Driving Simulator

AU

Co-PI


2010-2012

$17,000

Center for Research Excellence in Hajj and Umra at Umm Al Qura University, Makkah, KSA

Evaluation of First Year of Operation of Rail Service during Hajj

Held

PI


2010-2011

$31,200

Ford Foundation / Neighborhood Initiative

Transport and Mobility Alternatives for the Urban University / Neighborhood Interface

Held

PI


2009-Present

$63,000

Beirut Container

Terminal Consortium



Terminal Operational Procedures

Held

PI


2006-2008

$80,000

Volvo Foundation

Service design in competitive contracting of mass transit operations

AU

PI


2003-2005

$180,000

CFI & OIT (Canada)

Advanced Driving and Travel Information Simulation Lab

AU

PI


2004-2009

$8,900,000

Transport Canada

MTO


MTQ

ATLANTIC Project

Work Group 3.1

ITS User Impact and Benefit Assessment


Held

PI


2003

$10,000

Ministry of Transp. of Ontario (MTO)

Evaluation of Motorist Delay-Awareness System at Border Crossings

Held

PI


2003-2004

$33,350

NSERC (Canada)

Sustainability implications of evolving mass transit market arrangements

Held

PI


2003 - 2004

$31,000

Connaught Fund

UofT (Canada)



Modeling National Freight Movements with Limited Data

Held

PI


2002-2004

$10,000

AU: Applied for unsuccessfully


internal Grants and Contracts (last 5 years)




Source

Title of Grant or Contract

Status

Period of Award

Funding Level

FEA Dean’s Office


Walkability and Pedestrian Mobility in the AUB Neighborhood


Held


Co-PI

2013-2015

$33,700

Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs

Sustainable Transportation in the Arab World: International Benchmarking on Sustainable Transport Policies and their Impacts

Held

PI


2013-2014

$8,700

URB

Assessing Pedestrian Safety Mitigation Measures Using a Microscopic Traffic Simulator and Driving Simulator

Held

Co-PI


2013-2015

$6,300

URB

Measuring and Modeling Aggressive Driving Behavior Using a Driving Simulator

Held

Co-PI


2011-2013

$12,700



LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
Refereed Papers - Under Review


  1. N. Nehme, B. Maddah, and I. Kaysi, “An Integrated Multi-Ship Crane Allocation in a Transshipment Container Terminal”, paper under review by Transport Letters (2015).

  2. F. Mneimneh, I. Srour, I. Kaysi, and M. Harb, “Eco-City Projects: Incorporating Sustainability Requirements during Pre-Project Planning”, paper under review by Journal of Urban Technology.


Refereed Journal Papers


  1. M. Said*, M. Abou-Zeid, and I. Kaysi, “Modeling Satisfaction with the Walking Environment: the Case of an Urban University Neighborhood in a Developing Country”, accepted for publication in ASCE Journal of Urban Planning and Development (2016).

  2. M. Danaf*, S. Hamdar, M. Abou-Zeid, and I. Kaysi, “Comparative Assessment of Driving Behavior at Signalized Intersections Using Driving Simulators”, accepted for publication in Journal of Transportation Safety and Security (2016).

  3. Z. Al-Ayyash*, M., Abou-Zeid, and I. Kaysi, “Modeling the Demand for a Shared-Ride Taxi Service: An Application to an Organization-Based Context”, accepted for publication in Transport Policy (2016).

  4. N. Nehme*, M. Awad, and I. Kaysi, “An Epsilon Bargaining Game-Theoretic Formulation between Carrier and Container Terminal Operators for Servicing Vessels during Unloading Operations”, forthcoming in Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems (2016).

  5. I. Kaysi and N. Nehme*. “Optimal Investment Strategy in a Container Terminal: A Game Theoretic Approach”, forthcoming in Maritime Economics & Logistics (2016).

  6. R. Khraibani*, A. de Palma, N. Picard, I. Kaysi, “A New Evaluation and Decision Making Framework Investigating the Elimination-by-Aspects Model in the Context of Transportation Projects’ Investment Choices”, Transport Policy, Volume 48, May 2016, Pages 67–81.

  7. M. Danaf*, M. Abou-Zeid, and I. Kaysi, “Modeling Anger and Aggressive Driving Behavior in a Dynamic Choice-Latent Variable Model”, Accident Analysis and Prevention, Vol. 75, pp. 105-118 (2015).

  8. F. Mneimneh*, I. Srour, and I. Kaysi. "Sustainability Concepts and Technical Criteria: The Case of Eco-city Megaprojects", in the International Journal of Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Special Issue on Infrastructural Megaprojects, Vol. 3, No 2, pp. 131-141 (2014).

  9. M. Danaf*, M. Abou-Zeid, and I. Kaysi, “Modeling Travel Choices of Students at a Private, Urban University: Insights and Policy Implications”, Case Studies on Transport Policy, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 142-152 (2014).

  10. I. Kaysi, B. Alshalalfah, A. Shalaby, A. Sayegh, M. Sayour, and A. Gutub. "Users' Evaluation of Rail Systems in Mass Events", in Transportation Research Record - Journal of the Transportation Research Board, Dec 2013, Vol. 2350, pp. 111-118.

  11. I. Kaysi and F. Chaaban, "Transitioning to the Green Economy: The Arab Transport Sector Policy Brief", to appear in the International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning, Volume 8, Number 3, Oct. 2013.

  12. A. Aoun*, M. Abou-Zeid, I. Kaysi, and C. Myntti. “Reducing Parking Demand and Traffic Congestion at the American University of Beirut”, Transport Policy, Volume 25, pp. 52-60 (2013).

  13. I. Kaysi, B. Maddah, N. Nehme*, and F. Mneimneh. “An Integrated Model for Resource Allocation and Scheduling in a Transshipment Container Terminal”, Transportation Letters, Volume 4, Issue 3, pp. 143-152 (2012).

  14. M. Kazopoulo*, I. Kaysi, and M. El Fadel. “A stated-preference approach towards assessing a vehicle inspection and maintenance program”, Transportation Research – Part D, Vol. 12, No. 5, pp. 358-370 (2007).

  15. I. Kaysi and A. Abbany*. “Modeling Drivers Aggressive Behavior at Unsignalized Intersections”, in Accident Analysis and Prevention, Volume 39, Issue 3, pp. 671-678 (2007).

  16. O. Al-Battaineh* and I. Kaysi. “Genetically Optimized Origin-Destination Estimation Model”, in Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 34, No. 2, pp. 228-238 (2007).

  17. M. S. Chowdhury*, I. Kaysi, A. Shalaby. “Algorithm for Optimal Bid Packaging for Competitive Contracting in Public Transit”, in Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 1986, Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, Washington, D.C., 2006, pp. 46-53.

  18. O. Al-Battaineh* and I. Kaysi. “Commodity-Based Truck O-D Matrix Estimation Using Input-Output Data and Genetic Algorithms”, in Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 1923, Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, Washington, D.C., 2005, pp. 37–45.

  19. M. Kazopoulo*, M. El-Fadel, and I. Kaysi. “Emission Standards Development for an I/M Program”, ASCE Journal of Environmental Engineering, Vol. 131, No. 9, Sept. 2005. (October 2003)

  20. I. Kaysi, C. Chazbek*, and M. El-Fadel. “Traveler Information Provision for Incident Management: Implications for Vehicle Emissions”, in Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 1886, pp. 59-67 (December 2004).

  21. J. Abed and I. Kaysi. “Identifying urban boundaries: Application of remote sensing and GIS technologies”, in Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 30, No. 6, pp. 992-999 (2003).

  22. I. Kaysi, M. Moghrabi*, and H. Mahmassani. "Hot Spot Management Benefits: Robustness Analysis for a Congested Developing City", in ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 129, No. 2, pp. 203-211 (2003). (April 12 2001)

  23. I. Kaysi. "Extent and Emissions Impacts of National Freight Transport: Case Study of Lebanon", in World Resource Review, Vol. 14, No. 3, pp. 398-411 (2002). (May 10 2001)

  24. I. Kaysi and A. Abbani*. "Service Design in Competitive Tendering of Bus Routes", in Journal of Public Transportation, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 1-24 (2002). (October 16 2001)

  25. H. Sbayti*, M. El-Fadel, and I. Kaysi. “Effect of Roadway Aggregation Levels on Modeling of Traffic-Induced Emission Inventories in Beirut”, in Transportation Research - Part D, Vol. 7D, No.3, pp. 163-173 (2002).

  26. I. Kaysi and N. Hage Ali*. “Analytical Modeling of Road-Side and In-Vehicle Driver Guidance Schemes with Compliance Considerations”, in International Journal of Modelling and Simulation Vol. 22, No. 1, (2002).

  27. H. Sbayti*, M. El-Fadel, I. Kaysi, and H. Baaj. "Automotive Emissions in Developing Countries: Traffic Management and Technological Control Measures", in Environmental Engineering Science, Vol. 18, No. 6, pp. 347-358 (2001).

  28. M. Abdul-Malak, I. Kaysi, and M. Schoucair*. "Allocation of Risks under the BOT Delivery Approach for Transport Infrastructure Projects", in Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 1661, pp. 137-147 (2001)a.

  29. I. Kaysi and M. Abdul-Malak. “Decision Structuring and Robustness Analysis in Selecting Urban Transit Alternatives”, in Journal of Public Transportation, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 73-102 (2001).

  30. M. Abdul-Malak, I. Kaysi, & M. Abou Zeid*. “Delivery Approach For Coastal Infrastructure Facilities: The Case Of The New Transshipment Seaport of Sidon”, in ASCE Journal of Infrastructure Engineering Vol. 7, No. 3, pp. 1-8, Sept. 2001.

  31. I. Kaysi and N. Hage Ali*. “Analytical Modeling of Driver Guidance Schemes with Flow Variability Considerations”, in Transportation Research Record, Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 1717, pp. 55-65 (2000).

  32. S. Sadek, I. Kaysi, & M. Bedran*. “Geotechnical & Environmental Considerations in Highway Layouts: An Integrated GIS Assessment Approach”, in J. of Applied Earth Observations & Geoinformation, Vol. 2, No. 3/4, pp. 190-8 (2000).

  33. I. Kaysi, H. Mahmassani, S. Arnaout, and L. Kattan. “Lead Phasing Out in Automotive Fuels: Conversion Considerations, Policy Formulation & Application to Lebanon”, in Transportation Research Part D, Vol. 5D, No. 6, pp. 403-418 (2000).

  34. F. Chaaban, I. Kaysi, and R. Chedid. “Evaluation of the Contribution of Transport to GHG Emissions: Case Study of Lebanon", in World Resource Review, Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 280-297 (2000).

  35. I. Kaysi and G. Alam* “Driver Behavior and Traffic Stream Interactions at Unsignalized Intersections”, ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 126, No. 6, pp. 498-505, November/December 2000.

  36. S. Sadek, M. Bedran*, and I. Kaysi. “A GIS Platform for Multi-Criteria Evaluation of Route Alignments”, ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 125, No. 2, March/April 1999, pp. 144-151 (1999).

  37. I. Kaysi and G. Bassil*. "Incremental Bus Allocation with Competing Mass Transit Services", Transportation Research Record, No. 1496, pp. 68-74 (1995).

  38. A. Polydoropoulou, M. Ben-Akiva, and I. Kaysi. "Influence of Traffic Information on Drivers' Route Choice Behavior", Transportation Research Record, No. 1453, pp. 56-65 (1994).

  39. I. Kaysi, M. Ben-Akiva, and H. Koutsopoulos. "An Integrated Approach to Vehicle Routing and Congestion Prediction for Real-Time Driver Guidance", Transportation Research Record, No. 1408, pp. 66-74 (1993).

  40. M. Ben-Akiva, A. de Palma, and I. Kaysi. "Dynamic Network Models and Driver Information Systems", Transportation Research - Part A, Vol. 25A, No. 5, pp. 251-266 (1991)b.

  41. H. Diab, H. Tabbara, F. Moukalled, I. Kaysi, and L. Raad. "GEOCAD: An Educational Tool for Flexible Pavement Design and Maintenance", The International Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp. 307-315 (1991).

  42. I. Kaysi and N. Wilson. "Scheduling Extraboard Personnel in the Transit Industry", Transportation Research Record, No. 1266, pp. 31-43 (1990).


Chapters in Books


  1. I. Kaysi, M. Sayour, B. Alshalalfah, and A. Gutub. “Rapid Transit Service in the Unique Context of Holy Makkah: Assessing the First Year of Operation during 2010 Pilgrimage Season”, in Urban Transport XVIII (Urban Transport and the Environment in the 21st Century), J. Longhurst (ed.), WIT Press (2012).

  2. R. Abbyad and I. Kaysi, “Prioritization of national road projects in Saudi Arabia: weighting of multiple criteria”, in The Sustainable World, C. Brebbia (ed.), WIT Press (2011).

  3. I. Kaysi, “Evaluating emissions implications of proposed Intelligent Transportation Systems deployments: Canadian experience”, in Urban Transport XII: Urban Transport and the Environment in the 21st Century, C. Brebbia and V. Dolezel (eds.), WIT Press (2006).

  4. E. Cascetta and I. Kaysi. “Research into ATIS Behavioral Response: Areas of Interest and Future Perspectives”, in In Perpetual Motion: Travel Behavior Research Opportunities & Application Challenges, H. Mahmassani (ed.), Pergamon Press (2001).

  5. I. Kaysi. “Driver Behavior at Unsignalized and Uncontrolled Intersections”, in The Leading Edge in Travel Behavior Research, D. Hensher (ed.), Pergamon Press (2001).

  6. M. El-Fadel, H. Sbayti*, and I. Kaysi. "Modeling of traffic-induced emission inventories in urban areas: Effect of roadway network aggregation levels, traffic management, and technology", in Air Pollution Modeling and Simulation, B. Sportisse (ed.), Springer (2001).

  7. I. Kaysi and G. Alam. “Characterizing Traffic Conditions in Urban Networks with Minimal Control: A Case Study of Post-War Beirut”, in World Transport Research, H. Meersman et al. (eds.), Pergamon (1999).

  8. M. Ben-Akiva, A. de Palma, and I. Kaysi. "The Impact of Predictive Information on Guidance Efficiency: An Analytical Approach", in Advanced Methods in Transportation Analysis, L. Bianco (ed.), Springer-Verlag, pp. 413-432 (1996).

  9. I. Kaysi, M. Ben-Akiva, and A. de Palma. "Design Aspects of Advanced Traveler Information Systems", in Urban Traffic Networks: Dynamic Flow Modeling and Control, N. Gartner and G. Improta (eds.), Springer-Verlag, pp. 59-81 (1995).


Papers in Other International Journals

  1. I. Kaysi. “Advanced Technologies for Fleet Management and Intermodal Freight Operations in the ESCWA Region”, in Transport Bulletin, No. 9 (1999).


Papers in Refereed Proceedings of International Conferences


  1. Z. Al-Ayyash*, M. Abou-Zeid, and I. Kaysi, “Forecasting Students’ Demand for a Shared-Ride Taxi Service Using an Integrated Choice and Latent Variable Model”, paper presented at the 94th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC (2015).

  2. F. Mneimneh*, I. Srour, and I. Kaysi. "New Eco-City: Incorporating Sustainability into the Concept Master Plan", in Proceedings of the 2014 Construction Research Congress, Atlanta - Georgia, May 2014.

  3. M. Danaf*, M. Abou-Zeid, and I. Kaysi. "Modeling Anger and Aggressive Driving Behavior in a Dynamic Choice-Latent Variable Model", in (Refereed) Compendium of Papers, Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, Washington, D.C., 2014.

  4. M. Danaf*, S. Hamdar, M. Abou-Zeid, and I. Kaysi. " Comparative Assessment of Aggressiveness at Signalized Intersections Using Driving Simulators: An Exploratory Case-Study", in (Refereed) Compendium of Papers, Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, Washington, D.C., 2014.

  5. M. Danaf*, M. Abou-Zeid, and I. Kaysi. "Quantifying Aggressive Driving Behavior at Signalized Intersections Using a Driving Simulator", in Proceedings of Road Safety and Simulation International Conference (RSS2013), October 22-25, 2013, Rome, Italy.

  6. I. Kaysi and N. Nehme*. "Optimal Investment Strategy in a Container Terminal: Game Theory Approach", in (Refereed) Selected Proceedings of the 13th World Conference on Transport Research, Rio de Janeiro- Brazil, July 2013.

  7. I. Kaysi, B. Alshalalfah, A. Shalaby, A. Sayegh, M. Sayour, and A. Gutub. "Users’ Experience and Evaluation of the New Southern Masha’er Metro Line in Makkah", in (Refereed) Compendium of Papers, Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, Washington, D.C., 2013.

  8. A. Aoun*, M. Abou Zeid, I. Kaysi, and C. Myntti. “Parking Demand Measures at Campuses: Strategies for the American University of Beirut”, in (Refereed) Compendium of Papers, Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, Washington, D.C., 2012.

  9. M. Abou Zeid, I. Kaysi, and H. Al-Naghi. “Measuring Aggressive Driving Behavior Using A Driving Simulator: An Exploratory Study”, in Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Road Safety and Simulation, September 2011, Indianapolis, USA.

  10. I. Kaysi, M. Kassab, and F. Mneimneh. “Evolving Patterns of Transshipment Activities and Container Flows in The Eastern Mediterranean – Nine Years Later”, in (Refereed) Proceedings of the 12th World Conference on Transport Research, Lisbon - Portugal, July 2010.

  11. I. Kaysi, M. Harb, and A. Al-Dour. “Fleet Reduction Reform of Lebanese Jitneys”, in (Refereed) Proceedings of the 12th World Conference on Transport Research, Lisbon - Portugal, July 2010.

  12. I. Kaysi and F. Mneimneh. “Integrative Approach for Optimizing Quayside and Yard Operational Decisions for Transshipment Activities in a Container Terminal”, in Refereed Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Modeling, Simulation and Applied Optimization, Sharjah, U.A.E, January 2009.

  13. I. Kaysi and F. Mneimneh. “Integrated Approach for Optimal Resource Allocation in Import Blocks of a Container Terminal”, in Refereed Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Application of Advanced Technologies in Transportation (AATT 2008), Athens – Greece, May 2008.

  14. I. Kaysi, S. Sadek, and H. Al-Naghi. “A GIS-Based Framework for Multi-Criteria Evaluation and Ranking of Transportation Corridor Alternatives”, in (Refereed) Proceedings of the 11h World Conference on Transport Research, Berkeley – USA, June 2007.

  15. I. Kaysi, F. Mneimneh, A. Kanaan, and S. Jabbour, “Optimizing Yard Crane Deployment and External Truck Appointments at a New Container Terminal: The Port of Beirut”, in (Refereed) Proceedings of the 11h World Conference on Transport Research, Berkeley – USA, June 2007.

  16. I. Kaysi, B. Younan*, and A. Bassam*. “Jitney Operations in City Traffic: Observations and Analysis for a Congested Developing City”, in (Refereed) Proceedings of the 11h World Conference on Transport Research, Berkeley – USA, June 2007.

  17. R. Khraibani and I. Kaysi. “A Financial Framework for Ports Privatization: Case Study of Beirut Container Terminal”, in (Refereed) Proceedings of the 11h World Conference on Transport Research, Berkeley – USA, June 2007.

  18. I. Kaysi, C. Chazbek, and M. El-Fadel, “Incident Management Using Variable Message Signs: Implications for Vehicle-Induced Emissions in a Congested Developing City”, in Proceedings of IEEE-ITSC 2006 Conference, September 2006, Toronto – Canada.

  19. S. Chowdhury*, I. Kaysi, and A. Shalaby. “Service Design Optimization for Competitive Contracting of Mass Transit Services”, 2005 Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) - Toronto, June 2005.

  20. A. Kam*, I. Kaysi, B. Abdulhai, and J. Peng*. “Motorist Guidance Concept for Niagara Peninsula Border Crossings: Delay Prediction Using ANN”, (Refereed) Preprints of the 84th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., January 2005.

  21. J. Peng*, B. Abdulhai, I. Kaysi, A. Kam*, and O. Al-Battaineh*. “Development and Evaluation of a Prototype Motorist Delay-Awareness System for Canada-US Border Crossings”, (Refereed) Preprints of the 84th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., January 2005.

  22. I. Kaysi, A. Langlois, A. Davol, and D. Darda. “Transport Modeling in Makkah: Challenges and Approaches”, in (Refereed) Proceedings of the 10th World Conference on Transport Research, Istanbul – Turkey, July 2004.

  23. I. Kaysi and A. Abbany*. “Contracting Out of Bus Routes: Implications for Service Design”, in (Refereed) Proceedings of the 10th World Conference on Transport Research, Istanbul – Turkey, July 2004.

  24. M. Kazopoulo, M. El-Fadel, and I. Kaysi. “Developing Emission Standards for an I/M Program”, Air Pollution 2003, Catania, Italy, September 2003.

  25. I. Kaysi, M. Moghrabi*, and H. Mahmassani. "Technology Assessment for Application of Incident Management in a Congested Developing City", Proceedings of ASCE's 7th International Conference on Applications of Advanced Technology in Transportation, Cambridge, Massachusetts, August 2002.

  26. I. Kaysi, A. Kanaan, and M.H. Baaj. "Ridership Estimation for Beirut Suburban Mass Transit Corridor: Implications for Technology Selection", Proceedings of ASCE's 7th International Conference on Applications of Advanced Technology in Transportation, Cambridge, Massachusetts, August 2002.

  27. I. Kaysi and R. Mahfoud*. "An Interactive Software Platform for Route Assignment in Urban Transport Modeling", Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, Taipei, Taiwan - April 2002.

  28. I. Kaysi and M. Mabsout. "Computing in Civil Engineering Education: Dynamics of Change", Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, Taipei, Taiwan - April 2002.

  29. I. Kaysi and H. Al-Naghi. "A GIS-Based Translator for Multimodal Transport Planning Software EMME/2", Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, Taipei, Taiwan - April 2002.

  30. I. Kaysi, H. Diab, and F. Mrad. "Simulation of a Driver Guidance System", Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, Taipei, Taiwan - April 2002.

  31. I. Kaysi and P. El-Fadl*. "Transport and Logistics Requirements of Large-Scale Urban Construction", Proceedings of the 9th World Conference on Transport Research, Seoul - Korea, July 2001+.

  32. I. Kaysi and A. Kanaan. "Structuring Feasibility Assessment of Toll Highways: The Case of the New Batinah Expressway in Oman", Proceedings of the 9th World Conference on Transport Research, Seoul - Korea, July 2001.

  33. I. Kaysi and H. Mahmassani. "Transshipment Activities and Container Flows in the Eastern Mediterranean: Analysis of Maritime Network Structure and Growth Trends", Proceedings of the 9th World Conference on Transport Research, Seoul - Korea, July 2001.

  34. I. Kaysi and J. Abed. "Residential Location Choice in Post-War Beirut: Implications for Urban Development and Travel Patterns", Proceedings of the 9th World Conference on Transport Research, Seoul - Korea, July 2001.

  35. S. Sadek, I. Kaysi, and M. Bedran*. “Geotechnical and Environmental Considerations in Highway Layouts: An Integrated GIS Assessment Approach”, (Refereed) Preprints of the 80th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., January 2001.

  36. I. Kaysi, A. El Husseini**, and R. Ramadi**. “Computer-Based-Modeling of National Goods Movement”, Proceedings of the ASCE 8th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, August 2000, Stanford, California.

  37. J. Abed and I. Kaysi. “Modeling Change in Urban Boundaries – A Case Study of Beirut”, in Proceedings of URISA ’99, Chicago - USA, August 1999.

  38. S. Sadek, I. Kaysi, and M. Bedran*. “Using GIS to Site the Beirut-South Mountain Highway”, Proceedings of the GIS for the 21st Century Conference - Geographical Information Systems in the Next Millennium, Udine - Italy, July 1998.

  39. I. Kaysi. “ATIS Design to Support Traveler Decision-Making: Identifying Information Needs of Systems Developers and Operating Agencies”, Proceedings of the 8th Meeting of the International Association of Travel Behavior Research, Austin - Texas, September 1997.

  40. I. Kaysi and A. de Palma. “Driver Information Systems: Panacea or Poppycock”, How to Control Mobility, les cahiers du MET, Collection Traffics, Proceedings of the International Meeting on How to Control Mobility, Nov. 1994, Namur, Belgium, pp. 3-28.

  41. M. Ben-Akiva, I. Kaysi, A. Polydoropoulou, H. Koutsopoulos, and P. Whitworth. "Design of an Integrated Data Collection Program to Support Modeling of User Response to ATIS Services", Proceedings of the 1994 IVHS America Conference, April 1994, Atlanta, Georgia.

  42. I. Kaysi, F. Salvucci, O. Baba*, and J. Bowman*. “Organizational and Regulatory Options for Structuring Entrepreneurial Production of Mass Transit Services: Case Studies of Buenos Aires and Beirut”, Preprints of the 73rd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., January 1994.

  43. M. A. Abdul-Malak and I. Kaysi. "Infrastructure Planning in Beirut, Lebanon", Proceedings of the 1993 ASCE Infrastructure Planning Conference, June 1993, Denver, Colorado.

  44. M. Ben-Akiva and I. Kaysi. "Dynamic Driver Behavior Modeling for Advanced Driver Information Systems", Proceedings of the 6th Meeting of the International Association of Travel Behavior Research, Quebec City, May 1991.



Papers in Conference Proceedings


  1. B. Alshalalfah, I. Kaysi, A. Sayegh, and A. Shalaby. "Performance Measurement Systems for Public Transport Systems in Mass Events: Lessons Learned from the Southern Masha’er Rail System during the 2010 Pilgrimage Season." In Proceedings of 13th International Conference on Competition and Ownership in Land Passenger Transport (Thredbo), University of Oxford, UK, September 2013.

  2. M. Danaf*, M. Abou-Zeid, and I. Kaysi. "Modeling Travel Choices of Students at a Private, Urban University: Insights and Policy Implications", in General Proceedings of the 13th World Conference on Transport Research, Rio de Janeiro - Brazil, July 2013.

  3. M. Danaf*, M. Abou-Zeid, and I. Kaysi. "Quantifying Aggressive Driving at Signalized Intersections Using a Driving Simulator", in General Proceedings of the 13th World Conference on Transport Research, Rio de Janeiro - Brazil, July 2013.

  4. I. Kaysi, H. Al-Hathloul, F. Darwish, and M. Whiteway. “Prioritization of National Road Projects in Saudi Arabia: Framework and Implementation”, in Proceedings of the 12th World Conference on Transport Research, Lisbon - Portugal, July 2010.

  5. N. Nehme*, I. Kaysi, F. Mneimneh, and B. Maddah. “An Integrated Model for Resource Allocation and Scheduling in a Transshipment Container Terminal”, Proceedings on INFORMS 2010, Austin, Texas.

  6. M. Kazopoulo*, I. Kaysi, and M. El-Fadel. “Implementing an I/M Program: A Stated-Preference Approach”, Proceedings of the 10th World Conference on Transport Research, Istanbul – Turkey, July 2004.

  7. I. Kaysi, C. Chazbek*, and M. El Fadel. “Air Quality Implications of Incident Management in a Developing City Context”, Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Moncton, June 2003.

  8. I. Kaysi and A. Abbany*. “Transit Planning Implications of Evolving Market Arrangements”, Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Moncton, June 2003.

  9. I. Kaysi and H. Al-Naghi*. "Evaluating Rail Alignment Alternatives Using Geographic Information Systems", Proceedings of GIS 2002, Toronto, Canada, April 2002.

  10. A. Kanaan and I. Kaysi. “National and Regional Challenges in the Development of the Transport Sector in Lebanon”, Proceedings of the Conference on Rehabilitation and Development of Civil Engineering Infrastructure Systems, June. 1997, Beirut.

  11. I. Kaysi, H. Diab, and F. Mrad. “Introducing Computer-Based Traffic Control Systems in Beirut”, Proceedings of the ASCE-SAS Second Regional Conference, Nov. 1995, Beirut.

  12. L. Kattan* and I. Kaysi. "Investigating the Travel Impacts of Potential Landuse and Transportation System Changes in Beirut Using Computer Simulation", Proceedings of the 1st LAAS International Conference on Computer Simulation, Sept. 1995 - Beirut.

  13. I. Kaysi, J. Nafakh, and A. Kanaan. "Application of Intelligent Vehicle-Highway Technologies in the Middle East: Potential Benefits and Possible Obstacles", Proceedings of the ASCE-SAS First Regional Conference, September 1994, Bahrain.

  14. H. Diab, F. Mrad, I. Kaysi, and H. Tabbara. "A Customized Low-Cost Traffic Light Controller", Proceedings of the International Conference on Signals and Systems, Sept. 1994, Algiers, Algeria.

  15. I. Kaysi. "Urban Traffic Congestion and Potential Solutions", Proceedings of the First National Conference on Transportation, Ministry of Transport, Lebanon - Beirut, May 1992; (in Arabic).



Abstracts in Proceedings of International Conferences


  1. A. Kam*, B. Abdulhai, and I. Kaysi. “Development and Evaluation of Motorist Delay-Awareness System (MODAS) for Niagara Peninsula Border Crossings”, ITS Canada Annual Conference and General Meeting, April 29 - May 1, 2007, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

  2. A. Abbany and I. Kaysi. “Predicting drivers' aggressiveness at unsignalized intersections”, 3rd International Conference on Traffic & Transport Psychology, Nottingham, UK, September 2004.

  3. J. Abed and I. Kaysi. "Characterizing the Spatial Structure of the Urbanization Process", MIS 2002 Conference, Management Information Systems Incorporating GIS and Remote Sensing, Greece, April 2002.

  4. I. Kaysi and A. Anouti*. “Frequency Setting Decisions in Mixed Public/Private Operations over Transit Routes”, Proceedings of the 8th World Conference on Transport Research, Antwerp - Belgium, July 1998.

  5. M. Ben-Akiva, A. de Palma, and I. Kaysi. “Advanced Driver Information Systems: Design Aspects for Simple Prototypical Networks”, Proceedings of the 7th World Conference on Transport Research, July 1995, Sydney, Australia.

  6. I. Kaysi, M. Ben-Akiva, and. H. Koutsopoulos. "Modeling Approaches for Congestion Prediction and Vehicle Routing in Real-Time Traveler Information Systems”, Proceedings of the 6th World Conference on Transport Research, Lyon, France, June-July 1992.


Book Reviews


  1. I. Kaysi. Book Review of “Urban Travel Demand Modeling: From Individual Choices to General Equilibrium” by Norbert Oppenheim. In Transportation Science, 1996.



Other Conference Presentations


  1. I. Kaysi, F. Darwish, and R. Timberlake. "Road User Charging Scenarios in Lebanon: Can Urban Congestion Costs be Integrated?", ASCE's 7th International Conference on Applications of Advanced Technology in Transportation, Cambridge, Massachusetts, August 2002.

  2. I. Kaysi and A. Bassam*. "Characterizing Traffic Performance in Urban Networks with Minimal Control". LNCSR Scientific Days, October 2001, Beirut, Lebanon.

  3. H. Sbayti*, M. El-Fadel, I. Kaysi, and H. Baaj. "Modeling of traffic-induced emissions in the future Beirut central district". NCSR & LAAS 14th Science Meeting, November 23-26, 2000, Beirut, Lebanon.

  4. I. Kaysi, A. Harajli, and Y. Salam. "Data and Studies Required for Planning in the Transport Sector", presented at the Workshop on Transport Problems in the Beirut Metropolitan Region and Potential Solutions, State Ministry of Transport, Republic of Lebanon and American University of Beirut, Beirut, June 1993, (in Arabic).

  5. I. Kaysi and M. Ben-Akiva. "Advanced Driver Information Systems (ADIS): A Modeling Framework for the Provision of Real Time Reliable Information", Presented at the 71st Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC, 1992.

  6. A. de Palma, I. Kaysi, and M. Ben-Akiva. "Evaluation of Alternative Routing Strategies for Advanced Driver Information Systems (ADIS)", Presented at the VNIS '91 Conference, Michigan.

  7. H. Koutsopoulos, M. Ben-Akiva, and I. Kaysi. "Modeling Traffic Information and Driver Behavior", Presented at the 1991 ORSA/TIMS Convention, Nashville, Tennessee.

  8. I. Kaysi and M. Ben-Akiva. "Drivers' Information Processing in the Context of Advanced Driver Information Systems", presented at the 70th Annual Meeting of the TRB, Washington, DC, 1991.



Technical Reports


  1. "2010 AUB Student and Employee Travel Surveys – Summary ", Main Gate magazine, Maya Abou-Zeid and Isam Kaysi, Spring 2012

  2. "Neighborhood Initiative Congestion Studies: Analysis of 2010 AUB Student and Employee Travel Surveys", Final Report by Mai Khattab, Maya Abou-Zeid, and Isam Kaysi, February 2012.

  3. “Beirut Container Terminal Operations Improvement Studies: Planning for Optimized Quayside Unloading and RTG Allocation for Discharge in Transshipment Blocks”, Technical Report, Beirut Container Terminal Consortium, January 2008.

  4. “Beirut Container Terminal Operational Procedures: RTG Deployment among Import Blocks; External Trucks Appointment System; Space Allocation for Discharge in Import Blocks”, Progress Report, Beirut Container Terminal Consortium, June 2006.

  5. “Evaluation of Motorist Delay-Awareness Systems At Border Crossings: A Micro-Simulation-Based Approach”, submitted to Ministry of Transportation of Ontario, July 2004, I. Kaysi, B. Abdulhai, J. Peng*, A. Kam*, and O. Al-Battaineh*.

  6. “User Acceptance & Impact Assessment - ITS Benefit Evaluation & Cost: State of the Art & Practice in Canada”, Prepared by Work Group 3.1 of ATLANTIC Network, April 2004, I. Kaysi, W. Johnson, and O. Al-Battaineh*.

  7. “Guidelines on Integrating Environmental Impact Evaluation in Future ITS Deployment Studies”, submitted to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Policy Branch, Transport Canada, March 2004, I. Kaysi. Available at http://www.its-sti.gc.ca/en/downloads/Phase%20II%20-Guidelines%20Document.pdf

  8. “Evaluating Emissions Implications of Proposed Intelligent Transportation Systems Deployments - Phase II Report Development of “Guidelines Document” for Integrating Environmental Impact Evaluation in Future ITS Deployment Studies”, submitted to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Policy Branch, Transport Canada, March 2004, I. Kaysi.

  9. “Evaluating Emissions Implications of Proposed Intelligent Transportation Systems Deployments - Phase I Report, Basic Environmental Impact Evaluation in Ongoing ITS Deployment Studies”, submitted to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Policy Branch, Transport Canada, December 2003, I. Kaysi.

  10. "Traffic Performance Under Uncontrolled Conditions: Observed Patterns in Post-War Beirut", National Council for Scientific Research, March 2001, I. Kaysi and A. Bassam*.

  11. "Tactical Planning of Transit Routes: Operator Class and Market Arrangement Considerations", University Research Board, AUB, July 2000, I. Kaysi and I. Srour*.

  12. "The Accident Situation in Lebanon", September 1999, I. Kaysi and S. Mokhtar*.

  13. "Self-Organization and Traffic Network Performance Under Extreme Uncontrolled Conditions: Post-War Beirut", University Research Board, AUB, July 1997, I. Kaysi and G. Alam*.

  14. “Information Needs of ATIS System Developers and Operating Agencies Regarding Traveler Responses to Information”, CTR, University of Texas at Austin, March 1996, H. Mahmassani, R. Moore, I. Kaysi, and K. Srinivasan.

  15. "Analytical Approaches for Evaluating Advanced Traveler Information Systems Schemes", University Research Board, AUB, July 1995. I. Kaysi.

  16. “Analysis of Land Use/Transportation Interaction in the Beirut Metropolitan Region”, University Research Board, AUB, November 1994. I. Kaysi and J. Abed.

  17. “Public Transit in Beirut: Existing Services and Options for Serving Future Demand”, University Research Board, AUB, November 1994. N. Jouzy and I. Kaysi.

  18. "Passenger Transportation Options for a Revitalized Beirut - A Report on Year II Activities", AUB/MIT Collaborative Research Program on Science, Technology, and Development, October 1994, I. Kaysi and F. Salvucci.

  19. “Public Acceptance and User Response to ATIS Products and Services: Modeling Framework and Data Requirements", CTS, MIT, September 1993, M. Ben-Akiva, I. Kaysi, A. Polydoropoulou, H. Koutsopoulos, and P. Whitworth.

  20. "Design Aspects of Advanced Traveler Information Systems", Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences, University of Geneva, March 1993, I. Kaysi, M. Ben-Akiva, and A. de Palma.

  21. "Passenger Transportation Options for a Revitalized Beirut - A Report on Year I Activities", AUB/MIT Collaborative Research Program on Science, Technology, and Development, January 1993, I. Kaysi and F. Salvucci.

  22. "Analysis of Traffic Congestion and Motorist Information Systems", Center for Transportation Studies, MIT, July 1991, M. Ben-Akiva, A. de Palma, and I. Kaysi.

  23. "Performance Audit, Long Range Plan,, and Information System Analysis - St. Clair County Transit District", Multisystems Inc., September 1990, I. Kaysi, K. Forstall, and P. Furth.

  24. "South Boston Piers / Fort Point Channel Transit Financing Study", URS Consultants and Multisystems, June 1990, M. Cutler, I. Kaysi, and L. Hussey.

  25. "Dispatch-A-Ride Development Study - Norwalk, CT Transit District", Multisystems Inc., October 1987, K. Forstall, I. Kaysi, and W. Rodman.


PEER REVIEW ACTIVITIES


  • Reviewer for: IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Transportation Letters, Transportation Research Record- Journal of the TRB, Transportation, ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, Transportation Research, Transportation Science, Operations Research, British Journal of Applied Science & Technology, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, ITS Journal, the World Conference on Transport Research Society, National Science Foundation (NSF), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada, as well as for local and international conferences.

  • Referee on promotion cases for several prominent universities in the USA, Canada, and the region

  • Reviewed sabbatical leave proposal submitted by faculty member at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals


PhD Dissertations SUPERVISED
Principal Advisor


  1. "Feasibility of Ridesharing Alternatives for University Students: Potential for AUB", by Hani Al-Naghi, October 2015 (co-supervised with Prof. Abou Zeid).

  2. “Optimization of Resources in a Transshipment Container Terminal: Strategic and Operational Perspectives”, by Nabil Nehme, November 2012.


Thesis Committee Member


  • “Modeling The Economic Impacts of Private Sector Participation in Transportation Infrastructure Procurement - Case Study: The Lebanese Experience”, by Rayan Khraibani, University of Cergy-Pontoise (France), July 2012.

  • “Dynamic Origin/Destination Estimation Using Evolutionary Based Algorithms”, by Lina Kattan, University of Toronto, November 2004.


Masters Theses Supervised
Principal Advisor


  1. “A Framework for Prioritizing Arterial/Freeway Interchange Types Using Multi-Criteria Analysis”, by Karim Jamaleddine, January 2015.

  2. “Modeling Satisfaction with the Walking Environment: The Case of an Urban University Neighborhood in a Developing Country”, by Maher Said, April 2015 (co-supervised with Prof. Abou Zeid).

  3. “Developing Econometric Models to Forecast the Demand for a Shared-Ride Taxi

  4. An Application to an Organization-Based Context”, by Zahwa Ayyash, April 2015 (co-supervised with Prof. Abou Zeid)

  5. "Quantifying Aggressive Driving at Intersections in a Driving Simulator", by Mazen Danaf, May 2013 (co-supervised with Prof. Abou Zeid).

  6. “AUB Neighborhood Congestion Study: Scenarios to Improve Traffic Flow”, by Maya Kassab, October 2011 (co-supervised with Prof. Abou Zeid).

  7. “A Case Based Comparison of Microscopic and Macroscopic Models in Transportation Planning”, by Rawad Hani, November 2006.

  8. “A Financial Overview of Ports Privatization - Case Study: Beirut Port”, by Rayan Khraibani, May 2006.

  9. “A GIS-Based Approach for Optimizing the Location and Allocation of Emergency Medical Services in the Greater Beirut Area”, by Nada Chehab, May 2006

  10. “Forecasting Motorist Delay at Border Crossings Using ANN”, by Alice Kam, August 2005. (University of Toronto)

  11. “Public Transport in Lebanon: A proposal for Reforming the Jitney System, A Case Study of Beirut”, by Amer Al-Dour, June 2005, Master of Urban Planning (co-supervised with Prof. Mona Harb).

  12. “Evaluating and Ranking Different Transit Options for the Northern Beirut Corridor”, by Hani Al-Naghi, February 2005.

  13. “Optimal Bus Service Design in Competitive Contracting”, by Sabbir Chowdhury, January 2005. (University of Toronto)

  14. “Developing a Commodity-Based Truck Origin-Destination Matrix Estimation Model Using Input Output Data and Genetic Algorithms”, by Omar Al-Battaineh, September 2004. (University of Toronto)

  15. “Evaluation of Motorist Delay-Awareness Systems at Border Crossings”, by Jack Peng, July 2004. (University of Toronto)

  16. "Service Design in Competitive Tendering of Bus Routes", by Ali Abbani, May 2002.

  17. "Residential Location Choice Modeling: Urban Development and Travel Pattern Implications", by Lina Chebli, October 2001.

  18. "Congestion Relief and Air Quality Implications of Urban Traffic Management: An Effectiveness Evaluation Using Dynamic Traffic Modelling", by Shady Shazbak, October 2000.

  19. "A Framework for Assessing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Deployment – A Case Study of Lebanon", by Mohammed Moghrabi, February 2000.

  20. "Transport and Logistics Requirements of Large-Scale Urban Construction", by Patrick El-Fadl, February 2000.

  21. “Characterizing Uncontrolled Traffic Conditions in Postwar Beirut”, by Ghassan Alam, October 1997.

  22. “Analytical Approaches for Evaluating Advanced Traveler Information Systems”, by Nadine Hage Ali, June 1996.

  23. “Tactical Planning for Bus Networks”, by Ali Anouti, June 1995.

  24. “Travel Patterns in Beirut, Lebanon: Identifying War-Induced Distortions and Forecasting for the Revitalized City”, by Lina Kattan, July 1994.

  25. “Bus Public Transit in Beirut: A Study of System Characteristics and Potential”, by Gebran Bassil, February 1993.



Committee Member


  1. “Economic Growth in Lebanon Viewed Through The Transport Sector: A Case Study of The Potential Revival Of Tripoli-Beirut Railway as a Way to Addressing The Paradox of Sustainable Development”, by Dima Chatila (Masters of Economics), April 2015.

  2. “New Eco-City Projects: A Process for Incorporating Sustainability Requirements during Pre-Project Planning”, by Farah Mneimneh (MEM), February 2014.

  3. “A Core Taxonomy for Privatized Infrastructure Finance”, by Sohaib Gill, October 2003.

  4. "Freight Land Transport From Lebanon: Obstacles and Cost Analysis", by Elie Saliby, May 2003.

  5. "Air Quality Management in Urban Areas", by Marianne Kazopoulo, May 2002.

  6. "Strategic Environmental Assessment and the Public Land Transport Plan for Lebanon", by Michel Zeinati, May 2001.

  7. "Forecasting Traffic Induced Air Quality Impacts in Urban Areas", by Hayssam Sbayti, May 2000.

  8. "Factors Critical to the Delivery of Construction Projects under the BOT Concept", by Marwan Schoucair, August 1998.

  9. "A Geographically Referenced Model of the Beirut Metropolitan Region (BMR) Incorporating Pertinent Geotechnical Properties", by Mounia Bedran, February 1997.

  10. "A Computer-Aided Application for the Design and Drafting of Ribbed Floor Systems", by Mohamed Chahine, Dec. 1996.

  11. "Finite Element Analysis of Precast Concrete Culverts", by Carole Faraj, October 1996.

  12. "A Study of Sand Resources in Lebanon", by Mohamad Yassine, February 1994.

  13. "Effect of Deformation Properties on the Comparative Bond - Slip Behavior of Painted and Unpainted Reinforcing Bars", by Bechara Sifri, May 1993.

  14. "Bond and Anchorage of Lap Splices of Reinforcing Bars with Different Deformation Properties", by Antoine Makhlouf, May 1993.

  15. "Local Bond Stress - Slip Behavior of Reinforcing Bars Embedded in Fiber Reinforced Concrete", by Marwan Hout, October 1992.

  16. "Activity Cuts and Resource Rescheduling (ACRES) Algorithm for Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling", by Joseph Hobeika, June 1992.


Undergraduate Theses Supervised (University of Toronto)
Winter 2003 (5): Eric Kuo, Maggie Cheng, Alice Lung, Baits Mazunga, and Johnson Lau (all of Civil Engineering)

Winter 2004 (1): Kelvin Hung


FINAL YEAR PROJECTS SUPERVISED
2012-2013 "Congested Intersections Management: Re-design and Traffic Signalization" by Choubassi, Carine; Kaysi, Issam; Sarieddine, Marwan; Sassine, Christopher; and Teokari, Christina

2011-2012 "Implementing the Bus Rapid Transit System within the Beirut Peripherique Highway" by Diane Aoun, Hala Jalwan, Sami Menassa, Nathalie Saade, and Gaelle Samaha

2011-2012 "Beirut Mega Parking Lots" by Edwin Deeb, Marc Kassatly, Rami Radwan, Karim el Solh, and Fares Trad

2011-2012 "Demand Responsive Transit as an Alternative Mobility Option for AUB Students" by Abboud Abdo, Abi Saab Nelida, El Karaawi Tamara, Kashouh Serge, and Yaacoub Ralph (with Dr. M. Abou Zeid)

2010-2011 “Lebanon Water Taxi Project Design Report” by Badran, El Zarwi, Homsy, Machlab, and Massaad

2010-2011 “Cedar F1 Circuit” by Kobeissi, Abu Ghaida, Yatim, Chazbeck, and Souweid

2007-2008 “Truck Dedicated Highway” by Ghauche, Rizk, Merhi, and Chabaklo

2007-2008 “Basta Steel Bridges Infrastructure Assessment” by Haroun, Issa, Kassem, and Khalil

2007-2008 “Dedicated Truck Highway” by Fakih, Kassem Youssef, Ghanem, and Koleilat

2006-2007 “Elevated Train” by Fleyfel, Saade, and Zeineddine

2006-2007 “Formula 1 Circuit” by Abi Ghosn, Eid, and Aoun

2005-2006 “Metro in Beirut Central District” by Kharrat, Elie; Ramia , Toufic; Tohme , George; Zakhem , Jamil; and Zeghayar, Maria

2005-2006 “Railway between Beirut and Jounieh” by Abou Rabia , Bassam; Jamal , Rawad; Mansour , Nakhle; and Tabbara , Jad

2004-2005 “Advanced Technologies in Traffic Analysis and Modeling” by Joe Mattar, Frederic Kassardjian, and Elie Daccache


STUDENT HONORS AND AWARDS


  1. Best Paper Award (CEE) at the 14th FEA Student Conference, May 2015

The Implementation of ART in Lebanon

Bourji Lynn, Harb Mostafa, Kahil Omar, Rizk Ruba, Saoud Majd




  1. Best Paper Award (CEE) at the 12th FEA Student Conference, May 2013

Revitalizing Beirut Transport Corridors: Multi-modal Facilities and Alternatives to Old Steel Bridges

Carine Choubassi, Issam Kayssi, Marwan Sarieddine, Christopher Sassine, Christina Teokari




  1. Best Paper Award (CEE) at the 10th FEA Student Conference, May 2011

Aggressive Driving Behavior in a Driving Simulator

Lisa Bitar, Rita Chedid, and Mazen Danaf





  1. Best Paper Award (CEE) at the 6th FEA Student Conference, May 2007

Formula 1 Circuit in Beirut

Jad Abi Ghosn, Ayoub-Mark Aoun, Ragi Edde and Serge Eid




  1. Creative Achievement Award (CEE), June 2005

Advanced Technologies in Traffic Analysis and Modeling

Joe Mattar, Frederic Kassardjian, and Elie Daccache




  1. Best Paper Award (CEE) at the 4th FEA Student Conference, May 2005

Analysis of “Shared Taxi” Traffic Operations Using GPS-Based Data Acquisition and Traffic Microsimulation

Joe Mattar, Frederic Kassardjian, and Elie Daccache



SCHOLARLY AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
SERVICES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (CEE)

SERVICES TO THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE (FEA)

SRVICES TO THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT

  1. Departmental Promotion Committee, 2011-12 Promotion Cycle

  2. Member of Expanded Board of Deans, 2010-2011 Promotion Cycle

  3. Member of CEE Department ad-hoc Committee on Construction Eng. Program/Faculty Recruitment (2007-2011)

  4. [On leave 2008-2010]

  5. Member of FEA Academic and Curriculum Committee (2006 – 2008)

  6. Member of FEA Administrative Committee (2006 – 2008)

  7. Chairman of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department (2006-2008)

  8. Member of FEA Advisory Committee (2004 – 2008)

  9. Member of FEA Strategic Planning Team (2005 – 2008)

  10. Member of CEE Department ABET Committee (2005)

  11. Member of CEE Department Academic Planning Committee (APC) (2003 – 2004) (University of Toronto)

  12. Member of FEA ad-hoc Committee on ABET (2001 - 2002)

  13. Member of Organizing Committee, Joint AUB - UN ESCWA Conference on Technology and Society (2002)

  14. Member of the FEA Research Committee (1994 - 2002)

  15. Member of the FEA Admissions Committee (2000 - 2002)

  16. Chairman of the FEA Research Committee (1996 - 1999)

  17. In Charge of Departmental Ad-Hoc Committee to Review TQM Report (1999-2000)

  18. Member of the AUB Senate (1997 – 2000)

  19. Acting Chairman of CEE Department, March 1999, March 2000, December 2001

  20. Contributor to the CEE Report for the External Review Evaluation Team, 1999

  21. Career Fair Coordinator for CEE Department, October 1998

  22. CEE Graduate Advisor and Coordinator of Graduate Seminar Series, academic years 1998-99 and 2001-02

  23. Member of the FEA Graduate Studies Committee (1995-97)

  24. Member of the FEA ad-hoc TQM Committee (1997)

  25. Officer in Charge of Conference Correspondence and Member of Organizing Committee, International Conference on Rehabilitation and Development of Civil Engineering Infrastructure Systems, June. 1997, Beirut,

  26. Member of Organizing Committee, Second LAAS Int’l Conf. on Computer Simulation (ICCS 97), Sept. 1997, Beirut.


MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

  1. Transportation Research Board (TRB)

Member of TRB Committee A1E02 - Committee on Public Transportation Planning and Development

Member of TRB Committee A1E05 - Committee on Transit Management and Performance

Past member of TRB Subcommittee A1C04(2) - Subcommittee on Route Choice and Travel Behavior


  1. International Association for Travel Behavior Research (IATBR)

  2. World Conference on Transport Research Society (WCTRS)

Member of WCTRS Scientific Committee (appointed January 2002)



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