Osama A. Abaza

Education History

Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA, April 1994
M.S. Civil Engineering, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA, August 1984
B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA, June 1983

Career History

*Department Chair, Civil Engineering Department, University of Alaska Anchorage, 3211 Providence Dr., Anchorage AK 99508, June 2011-Present

* Professor, (tenured position)Civil Engineering Department, University of Alaska Anchorage, 3211 Providence Dr., Anchorage AK 99508, July 2009-Present

* Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Department, University of Alaska Anchorage, 3211 Providence Dr., Anchorage AK 99508, August 2007– April, 2009

* Graduate Coordinator for the graduate program in Transportation Engineering, An-Najah National University, 1998-1999, 2004-2007

* Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Department, An-Najah National University, P. O. Box 707, Nablus, Palestine, October 2002 – June 2007

* Visiting Professor, Ecole Polytechnique Universitaire De Lille, Lille- France, June 2004

*Vice President for Administrative Affairs, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine, 1999-2002

* Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Department, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine, August 1994- October 2002

* Instructor, Civil Engineering Department, An-Najah National University, September 1984- 1990

* Acting Chairman of Civil Engineering Department, An-Najah National University, September 1985- September 1986

Research

Research in Progress

Frequency and Potential Severity of Red Light Running in Anchorage

Calibration of National Highway Safety Manual (HSM) for local conditions

Developing a design methodology for round-a-about intersections in Alaska

Utilization of crumbed tire waste in Portland Cement Concrete

Flexural strength behaviour of fibber-reinforced rubberized concrete for application in rigid pavements structures

Developing a methodology for determination of uncertainty in construction laboratories

Optimum spacing of speed humps on urban local/collector roads

Developing a multimedia course in properties of construction materials

Developing Rubberized Portland Cement Concrete Pavements For Intersection Rutting Mitigation

Evaluation of Pedestrian Walking Speed in Cold Regions

Teaching Responsibilites

Professional and Departmental Service

* Institute of Transportation Engineers, ITE
* American Society of Civil Engineers, ASCE
* American Concrete Institute, ACI
* Transportation Research Board, TRB
* American Society for Testing and materials
o ASTMCommittee C-109 Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
o ASTM Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials
o ASTM Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing
o ASTM Committee E11 on Quality and Statistics
o ASTM Committee E36 on Laboratory and Inspection Agency Accreditation
* Intelligent Transportation Society, ITS
* IEEE-Vehicular Technology Society, VTS
* International Institute of Informatics and Systemics, IIIS
* Alaska Mobility Coalition

Publications

Published Research (for the period 2001-2010)

* NCHRP Roundabout Model Calibration to Local Driver’s Behavior, Osama A. Abaza, Zaid S. Hussein, and James E. Amundsen. International Roundabout Conference, TRB Task Force on Roundabouts, Carmel, Indiana, May 18-20, 2011.

*Crumbed Rubber for Non-Structural Portalnd Cement Concrete Applications, Osama A. Abaza and Salem Shtayeh, “Dirasat “, Engineering Science Vol. 37 Iss. 2 October 2010, Deanship of Academic Research, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

*The Impact of Apartheid Measures on Major Arterial Roadway Network in the West Bank Area, Osama A. Abaza“ Dirasat“, January, 2010, Deanship of Academic Research, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

* Developing A Pilot Multimedia Tool For Transportation Engineering Education, Osama A. Abaza, Sameer Abu-Eisheh, and Nizar Awartani, International Conference on Society and Information Technologies: ICSIT 2010, April 6th - 9th, 2010, Orlando, Florida U.S.A.

* Comparative Analysis of Multilane Roundabout Capacity “Case Study, Osama A. Abaza, and Zaid S. Hussein, 2009 IEEE 70th Vehicular Technology Conference VTC2009, 20-23 September, 2009 Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.A.

* Modeling Pedestrian Behavior on Pedestrian Crosswalks, Osama A. Abaza, and Zahir Abu Sa’a, 2009 IEEE 70th Vehicular Technology Conference VTC2009, 20-23 September, 2009 Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.A.

* Developing a Transportation Plan for Evacuation of Build-up Areas in Case of An Earthquake "Case study, Osama A. Abaza, 14th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (14WCEE), October 12-17, 2008, Beijing, China

*Evaluation of Deflection Criterion As A basis for Equivalency Factors for Flexible Pavements Using Finite Elements Method, Osama A. Abaza “Dirasat “, Engineering Science Vol. 34 Iss. 2 October 2007, Deanship of Academic Research, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

* Simplified M-E Approach for the Design of Flexible Pavement Structures, Osama A. Abaza, An–Najah National University, Journal for Research A (Natural Sciences), Vol. 21 Dec. 2007, An–Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine

*Developing Pavement Performance Functions for Palestinian Roadway Network, Osama A. Abazaand Eng. Lana K. Shahein, An – Najah National University, Journal for Research A (Natural Sciences), Vol. 21 Dec. 2007, An–Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine

* Utilization of Finite Element Modeling in the Development of An M-E Simplified Approach in the Design of PCC Pavements, Osama A. Abaza, The 2nd International Engineering Conference on Construction and Development, 3-4 September 2007, The Islamic University, Gaza, Palestine

* Utilization of Olive oil Liquid Waste as an Additive to Roadway Construction, Osama A. Abaza, Coventry University and The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Centre for By-products Utilization, International Conference: Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies, 11-13,June, 2007, Coventry, United Kingdom

*Assessment of Nuclear Density Measurements in the Quality Control of Highway Construction, Osama A. Abaza, Materials Technology Journal, Dec. 2006 Vol.21-4, United Kingdom

*Effect of Wind Speed and Air Temperature on the Durability of PCC Surfaces, Osama A. Abaza, An – Najah National University, Journal for Research A (Natural Sciences), Vol. 20 Dec. 2006, An–Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine

*Potential of Utilizing Spent Motor Oil in Portland Cement Concrete, Osama A. Abaza, Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, World Bank (NARP), ISSN: 1119-8362, Vol. 10 (3), September, 2006

* Assessment of Higher Education at An-Najah National University, Overall Outlook, Osama A. Abaza, Conference on Quality, Excellence, and Accreditation in Higher Education Institutions, Al-Quds University, Palestine, 24-26/12/2006

* Measuring and Modeling of Transport Induced Air Pollution: Nablus Roadway Network as Case Study, Marwan Haddad, and Osama A. Abaza, The First International Environmental Form, "A new strategy for developing communities and environment", Tanta University, Egypt, April 2006

* Developing a Roughness Criterion as a Basis for Urban Roadway Performance Measurements, Osama A. Abaza, An-Najah National University and Eng. Ma’amoun Al-Galieh Ministry of Public works. International Conference ‘Urban Engineering/ Lille 2005”, October 2005Universite Des Sciences Et Technologies De Lille 1, France

* Comparative Analysis of Using Small Cylindrical Specimens for Compressive Strength of Portland Cement Concrete, Osama A. Abaza, An – Najah National University, Journal for Research A (Natural Sciences), Vol. 17 No 2, Dec. 2003, An–Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine

*Effect of Magnesium Finishing Tools Upon Abrasion Resistance of Portland Cement Concrete Surfaces, Osama A. Abaza, “Dirasat” “Vol. 30 No 1 Engineering Science 2003. Deanship of Academic Research. The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

* The Effect of Capping Condition on the Compressive Strength of Concrete Hollow Blocks. Osama A. Abaza, and Eng. Ameed Abu –Salameh, An – Najah National University, Journal for Research A (Natural Sciences), Vol. 15 No 1, June 2003, An–Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine

* The Effect of Size and Shape of Portland Cement Concrete Specimens on Compressive Strength, Osama A. Abaza, and Eng. Ameed Abu –Salameh, “Dirasat “Vol. 30 No 1 Engineering Science 2003 Deanship of Academic Research, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

*Delineation of Noise Map of the Community of Nablus in Palestine. Dr. Essam Rashid, Osama A. Abaza, Dr. Zaid Qamheia, and Dr. Mohamad She, Journal of Acustica Actya Acustica, January 2003, Blacknell, United Kingdom

*Durability of Portland Cement Concrete Surfaces Using Wood and Steel Forms for Casting, Osama A. Abaza, An – Najah National University, Journal for Research A (Natural Sciences), 13-1-2001, An–Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine

*Developing and Implementing an Integrated Pavement Monitoring and Management Tool for The Palestinian Territories, Osama A. Abaza, and Dr. Sameer Abu–Eisheh, An-Najah National University, Journal for Research A (Natural Sciences) June-2001, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine

* Developing a Pilot Multimedia Tool for Engineering Education, Sameer Abu-Eisheh, Osama A. Abaza, and Nizar Awartani, Conference on The Instructional Process in the Internet Age, May –2001, An–Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine

* Effect of Speed Humps on Collectors and Urban Arterials in Palestine, Osama A. Abaza and Khaled A. Al–Sahili, Palestine Engineering Conference 2001, June –2001, College of Engineering, An-Najah National university, Nablus, Palestine

* The Effect of Adding Zebar as an Admixture on the Durability and Permeability of Concrete, Naremean Al–Barq, Riad Abd –Al Kareme, Osama A. Abaza, The Palestine Engineering Conference 2001, June 2001, College of Engineering, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine

* The Interaction Between Pedestrian and Vehicular Traffic in CBD Areas of Developing Countries, Osama A. Abaza and Sameer Abu-Eisheh, The 8th World Conference on Transport Research, 16-6-1998, Antwerp, Belgium

* Towards Developing an Integrated Tool to Evaluate, Maintain, and Rehabilitate Roads in the Palestinian Territories, Osama A. Abaza and Dr. Sameer Abu – Eisheh, An–Najah National University, The Symposium on Engineering Testing and the Development of Construction Industries, 25-3-1998, Beir Zait University and Engineering Association, Jerusalem

* Effect of Aluminum Finishing Tools Upon Abrasion Resistance of Portland Cement Concrete Surfaces. Osama A. Abaza and Arnold Wilson, Fourth International Conference on Concrete Technology for Developing Countries, 7-8 November 1996 Eastern Mediterranean University, Gazimajusa, North Cyprus