Dr. Osama Abudayyeh, Western Michigan University, United States
Dr. Osama Abudayyeh, P.E., is a Professor and Chair of Civil and Construction Engineering at Western Michigan University (WMU). He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University, a Master of Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley, and a B.Sc. from Kuwait University. A registered professional engineer in Michigan, California, and North Carolina, Dr. Abudayyeh has extensive experience in academia and industry, having previously served as an assistant professor at North Dakota State University and as a Bridge Engineer with the California Department of Transportation. With over $14 million in funded projects from various federal, state, and private sources, including the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Science Foundation, he has made significant contributions to the field. Dr. Abudayyeh has authored or co-authored more than 200 articles and technical reports in reputable journals and conference proceedings. His research interests encompass building asset management, BIM applications, innovative project delivery strategies, smart buildings, safety management, autonomous vehicles, bridge management systems, health monitoring, non-destructive testing, and machine learning techniques for bridge condition assessment.
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Dr. Osama Abudayyeh is a distinguished professor and chair in the Civil and Construction Engineering Department at Western Michigan University. His extensive academic background, with degrees from reputable institutions like North Carolina State University, the University of California at Berkeley, and Kuwait University, underlines his profound knowledge and expertise in civil engineering.
Education 🎓
- Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
North Carolina State University
- M.Eng. in Civil Engineering
University of California, Berkeley
- B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
Kuwait University
Work Experience 🏗️
- Professor and Chair of Civil and Construction Engineering
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Western Michigan University (WMU)
- Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction
North Dakota State University (NDSU)
- Bridge Engineer
Office of Structures, California Department of Transportation
Achievements 🌟
- Secured over $14 million in grants and contracts from various sources, including:
- U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)
- Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
- Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP)
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- National Science Foundation (NSF)
- Local Michigan governments
- Private companies
- Authored or co-authored more than 200 articles and technical reports published in recognized journals and conference proceedings.
Awards and Honors 🏆
- Registered Professional Engineer in Michigan, California, and North Carolina
- Recognized for contributions to building asset management, BIM applications, and smart buildings
- Contributions to research in autonomous vehicles, bridge management systems, and machine learning techniques for bridge condition assessment
- Received various funding awards and research grants for innovative engineering projects
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