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SAAD ABO-QUDAIS

Civil Engineering Department

Jordan University of Science and Technology

Irbid 22110, Jordan

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Place of Birth: Irbid, Jordan,

Date of Birth: 17 March, 1968

Martial Status: Married

Nationality: Jordanian

Office Phone: 00 962 7201000 Ext. 22124

Mobile Phone: 00 962 795060057

Home Phone: 00 962 7246320

E-mail address: aboqdais@just.edu.jo

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Civil Engineering, January 1995, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, U.S.A.

Dissertation Title "Mechanistic Service Life Prediction of Rigid Pavement Joint Sealant: A New Laboratory Testing Technique"

M.Sc. Civil Engineering, December 1992, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, U.S.A.

Thesis Title "Evaluation of Pavement Joint Sealants: A New Laboratory Testing Technique"

B.Sc. Civil Engineering, January 1990, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.

Senior Project: Design of: Multistory Building, Highway Bridge, and Water Tank.

Certified Trainers in Training of Trainers, Management of Change, Family Protection, Leadership, Facilitating, Debating and Presentation Skills, and Traininig of Trainers, (Sept.,1999–Sept., 2001), Toward Democratic Thinking Project, organized by The British Council/Jordan. Funded by European Union.

AREAS OF INTEREST

· Pavement Materials, Design, Maintenance, and Management Systems, Bridges Maintenance.

· Traffic and Environmental Impacts Assessment

· Transportation Economic.

· Transportation Related Statistical Models.

· Training in Career Development, Leadership and Soft Skills, Educational Reform and Capacity Building and Training of Trainers.

EXPERIENCE

Vice President for Scientific Research and International Cooperation

Al-Balqa Applied University, Salt, Jordan, Sept. 2016 to date.

Vice President for Academic Affairs

University of Jazeera, Dubai, UAE, Sept. 2013 to Sept. 2014.

Head of Engineering and Nano-Technology Research Committee

Scientific Research Support Fund, Ministry of Higher Education, Jordan, May 2012-September 2013, May 2015-to date.

Education and Training Advisor

Consolidated Contractor Company (CCC), November 2011 to September 2013.

Dean of Al-Huson University College

Al-Balqa' Applied University, August 2006-to September 2009

Vice Dean of Engineering

Jordan University of Science and Technology, September 2004-August 2005

Vice Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies

Jordan University of Science and Technology, September 2003-August 2004

Coordinator of Transportation Division

Civil Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology, September 1997-August 1999.

Visiting Professor

Civil Engineering Department, Applied Since University, September 2012-to 2013

Professor

Civil Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology, November 2005-to date.

Associate Professor

Civil Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology, October 2000- November 2005.

Assistant Professor

Civil Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology, October 1995-October 2000.

Assistance Professor

Civil Engineering Department, Al-Isra University, February 1995-September 1995.

Graduate Research Assistant

Civil Engineering, Virginia Tech, July 1991-January 1995. Developing experimental methods to evaluate the performance of different types of joint sealants.

Teaching Assistant

Civil Engineering Department, Virginia Tech, January 1991-May 1991. Assisting in instruction Construction Materials Laboratory.

Teaching Assistant

Civil Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology, September 1990-January 1991. Assisting in instructing and grading for Materials Science Laboratory, Soil Mechanics, and Construction Management courses.

Project Manager

Establishment of Al-Huson Career Development Centers, Funded by USAID Jordan Economic Development Program (SABEQ), September 2006-September 2009.

Project Coordinator

Al-Karak Career Development Centers, Funded by USAID Jordan Economic Development Program (SABEQ), September 2008-September 2009.

Project Manager

Pipe Fabrication Training Center, Established under the Umbrella of Public-Private partnership “Sharakah” evolved by USAID, Al-Huson University College, Consolidated Contractor Company, and and Jordanian Ministry of Labor.

Project Coordinator

Local Economic Development in Irbid and Karak Awareness Champaign, Funded by USAID Jordan Economic Development Program (SABEQ), July 2008-September 2009.

Steering Committees Member and Head of Voluntary Work Division

Civil Society Development Center, Jordan University of Science and Technology, September 1997-August 2005.

Site Engineer

Abo-Qudais Contracting Co., January 1990-September 1990, supervising the construction works at different sites.

Trainer

Trainer in:

· Highways Materials, Design, and Maintenance, Pavement Management Systems, and Construction Materials, June, 1996-to date.

· Employability Skills, Training of Trainers, Leadership and Soft Skills, Teaching Techniques, Educational Reform and Capacity Building, July, 1997-to date.

Research Activities

- Modeling of bituminous ixtures behavior.

- Using new materials in construction.

· New techniques to evaluate bituminous mixtures performance.

· Corrosion of concrete reinforcement steel.

· Developing experimental methods to evaluate the performance of different types of joint sealants.

· Modeling of deicing salt diffusion into portaland cement concrete.

· Viscoelastic properties of bituminous mixtures.

· Pavement evaluation and serviceability.

· Transportation related noise environmental problem and air pollutions.

· Effect of subgrade stabilization on flexible pavement performance.

· Traffic Impact assessment

· Economic evaluation of transportation structures.

· Transportation and Traffic engineering and management

Master’s Thesis Supervised

- Abeer Al-Rifai, " Rheological Properties Of Asphalt Binder Modified By Sbs, Polyethylene Or Lime," Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 2016.

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Khaled Ahmad Al-Shraiedeh "Effect Of Aggregate Gradation and Filler Content On HMA Performance and Air Void Distribution,"Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 2015.

· Wala Hamzah “Fatigue Performance of Polymer Modified concrete” Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 2014.

· M. Qudah, “Effect of Compaction Method on Bituminous Mixtures Creep Behavior and Air Voids Magnitude and Distribution.” Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 2006.

· A. Suliman, “Effect of Temperature and Aggregate Gradation on Crack Healing of Bituminous Mixtures,“ Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 2006.

- H. Al-Shweily, “Effect of Stripping on Hot-Mix Asphalt Creep Behavior,“ Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 2004.

· S. Rababa’h, “Alkali-Silica Reaction in Roller Compacted Concrete Dams, Problem Extent and Possible Solutions,” Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 2003.

· A. Al-Hiary, “Traffic Noise Pollution at Signalized Intersections in Amman,” Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 2002.

· A. Obidat, “Evaluation Bituminous Mixtures Stripping Using Image Processing Techniques”, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan 1998.

Master’s Thesis Committee Member

- E. Al-Adamat, “Effect of Rubber on Dynamic Modulus and Static Creep of Asphaltic Concrete Mixtures,” Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 1996.

- M. Zou’bi, “Behavior of Bituminous Concrete Mixtures with Burned Olive Waste Ash Reinforcement,” Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 1996.

- T. Al-Rousan, “Analysis of Urban Trips With Perceived Risks in Amman,” Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 1997.

- A. Al-Mashakbeh, “Traffic Accident Costs in Jordan,” Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 1997.

- A. Jaradat, “Analysis of Mini Bus Traffic Accidents in Jordan,” Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 1997.

- M. Bsoul, “Self Healing of Cracked Fiber Reinforced Concrete,” Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 1999.

- S. Jaber, “Estimating Vehicle Time Headway for Rural Two-Lane Highway in Jordan,” Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 1997.

- M. Fadah, “Capacity Analysis of Roundabout Entries,” Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 1996.

· A. Abdul-Hussain, “Analysis of Drivers’ Familiarity with the Urban Transportation Network,” Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 1998.

Teaching Activities

Teaching the following courses:

Undergraduate Level Courses: - Soil Mechanics

- Foundation Engineering

· Pavement Design and Materials I

- Pavement Design and Materials II

- Highway Maintenance

- Materials Science

- Surveying

- Statics

- Engineering Mechanics

- Surveying Laboratory

- Buildings Construction

- Highway Laboratory

- Materials Science Laboratory

- Construction Material Laboratory

- Soil Mechanics Laboratory

- Project Managemnt

- Graduate Transportation Engineering Project (Supervised the graduation projects of 58 Students)

Master Level Courses: - Advanced Pavement Design and Analysis

- Quality Control of Construction Materials

- Highway Materials

- Highway Maintenance and Materials

Ph.D. Level Courses

- Advanced Pavement Management Systems

Organizing and Lecturing in Conferences and Workshops:

- Member in the scientific committees of the Eightth Traffic Safety Conference, "Innovative Practices for Cost- "Innovative Practices for Cost-Effective Effective Investments in Road Safety" Investments in Road Safety" Amman, Jordan, 12-13 December 2017.

- Member in the scientific committees of the 7th Traffic Safety Conference, Amman, Jordan, 12-13 May 2015.

· Member in the scientific committees of the Fourth Jordan International Conference and Exhibition of Roads and Transport, Amman, Jordan, 12-13 March, 2014

· Member in the scientific committee of the International Conference on Pavement Characterization and Soil Engineering , Athens, Greece, July, 2007.

- Member in the organizing and scientific committees of the Jordan International Conference on Sustainable Development of Transportation Systems, Amman, Jordan, 13-15 April, 2004.

- Organizing and lecturing in Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design Workshop, held at Jordan University of Science and Technology and Ministry of Public Work and Housing, April, 2012.

- Organizing and lecturing in Highway Geometric Design and Pavement Design and Maintenance Workshop, held at Jordan University of Science and Technology in 1997.

· Organizing and lecturing in Northern Jordan Municipalities workshop, held at Irbid Municipality, Irbid, Jordan, July 1998.

· Organizing and lecturing in Highway Maintenance workshops, held at Irbid Municipality, Irbid, Jordan, March 2002, and May 2002.

· Organizing and lecturing in Highway Maintenance workshops, held at Cities and Villages Development Bank, Amman Jordan, April 2002.

· Organizing and lecturing in Pavement Management Systems workshop, held at Irbid Municipality, June 2002.

· Organizing and lecturing in Pavement Management Systems workshop, held at Cities and Villages Development Bank, Amman Jordan, June 2002.

· Organizing and lecturing in Pavement Management Systems workshop, held at Irbid Municipality, June 2002.

· Organizing and lecturing in Highway Materials workshop, held at Irbid Municipality, September 2002.

· Organizing and lecturing in Implementation of Irbid Municipality Pavement Management Systems Workshop, held at Irbid Municipality, January 2003.

· Organizing and lecturing in Implementation of Al-Zarqa’ Municipality Pavement Management Systems, held at Cities and Villages Development Bank, Amman, Jordan, January 2003.

· Organizing and lecturing in Pavement Design Workshop, held at Irbid Municipality, Feburuary 2004.

· Organizing and lecturing in Debating Skills Workshop, held at Civil Society Development Center, Several times in the years 2000 through 2005.

· Organizing and lecturing in Presentation Skills Workshop, held at Civil Society Development Center, Several times in the years 2000 through 2005.

· Organizing and lecturing in Training of Trainers Workshop, held at Civil Society Development Center, Several times in the years 2000 through 2005.

· Organizing and lecturing in Presentation Skills Workshop, held at Career Development Center, Several times in the years 2007 through 2009.

· Organizing and lecturing in Employability (Interview and C.V. Writing) Skills Workshop, held at Career Development Center, Several times in the years 2007 through 2009.

· Lecturing in Training of Trainers Workshop, Teaching Institutes, United Arab Emirates Teaching Institutes, August, 2007.

CONFERENCES, AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

- 8th Traffic Safety Conference, Traffic Institue, Amman, Jordan, May 2017.

- 7th Traffic Safety Conference, Traffic Institue, Amman, Jordan, May 2015.

- Invited Keynote Speaker, International Conference for Engineering, Technology and Sciences (ICTES) – 2014, Dubai, UAE.

- International Conference on Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia November, 2013.

- Civil Engineering Conference, Engineering Association, Amman, Jordan, Nov., 2011

- International Educational Technology Conference (IETC 2011), Istanbul, Turkey, May, 2011.

- 2010 International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia November, 2010.

- International Conference on Pavement Characterization and Soil Engineering , Athens, Greece, July, 2007.

- The Third International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century, Athens, Greece, July, 2005

- Jordan International Conference on Sustainable Development of Transportation Systems, Amman, Jordan, 13-15 April, 2004.

- Second Dubrovnik Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water, and Environment Systems, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2003.

- 27th Conference on Our world in Concrete and Structures, Organized by Ready-Mixed Concrete Association of Singapore, American Concrete Institute, and Singapore Concrete Institute, Singapore 29-30 August, 2002.

- Eighth International Conference on Composite Engineering, Organized by International Community of Composite Engineering and University of New Orleans, Tenerife, Spain, 2001.

- Third Jordanian Civil Engineering Conference, Organized by Civil Engineering Chapter of Jordan Engineering Association, Amman, Jordan, 28-31 October, 2001.

· On Safe Road into the XXI Century Conference, Organized by Hungarian Road Association, and World Road Association, Budapest, Hungary, 24-26 October, 2000.

- Fifth International Conference on Composite Engineering, Organized by International Community of Composite Engineering and University of New Orleans, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A., 1998.

- Center for Adhesive and Sealant Science‑Center for Composite Materials and Structures Annual Program Review/Workshop, Blacksburg, VA, U.S.A, 1993

- International Symposium on the Interphase, The Adhesive Society Sixteenth Annual Meeting, Williamsburg, VA, U.S.A, 1993.

- Transportation Research Record, 71st annual meeting, Washington D.C., U.S.A, 1992

- Center for Adhesive and Sealant Science‑Center for Composite Materials and Structures Annual Program Review/ Workshop, Blacksburg, VA, U.S.A, 1992.

- Adhesive and Sealant Council Convention, Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A, 1994.

- Quality Control of Construction Materials Workshop, Organized by Jordanian Engineering Society, Amman, Jordan, 1996.

· Education Technology Workshop, Organized by Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 1999

· Using of Internet in Education Workshop, Organized by Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 1999.

· Training Workshop on Debating Skills, Toward Democratic Thinking Project, organized by JUST and The British Council/Jordan. Funded by European Union, (30 Oct. – 3 Nov., 1999). JUST, Jordan.

· Training Workshop on Management of change, Toward Democratic Thinking Project, organized by JUST and The British Council/Jordan. Funded by European Union, (7– 17 Nov., 1999). JUST, Jordan.

· Training Workshop on Family protection issues, Toward Democratic Thinking Project, organized by JUST and The British Council/Jordan. Funded by European Union, (27 Nov. – 1 Dec., 1999). JUST, Jordan.

· Training Workshop on Religious Diversity, Toward Democratic Thinking Project, organized by JUST and The British Council/Jordan. Funded by European Union, (20 March – 24 March, 2000). JUST, Jordan.

· Training Workshop on Facilitating Skills, organized by JUST and The British Council/Jordan. Funded by European Union, (20 Sept.– 24 Sept., 2001). JUST, Jordan.

PUBLICATIONS

1) E. Alrashaydh, Abo-Qudais, S. A. (2018), “Modeling of creep compliance behavior in asphalt mixes using multiple regression and artificial neural networks,” accepted for publication in Construction and Building Materials Journal.

2) E. Alrashaydh, Abo-Qudais, S. A. (2017), “"Hot-Mix Asphalt Time-Temperature Shifting and Fitting Techniques:  A Comparative Study,” accepted for publication in Construction and Building Materials Journal.

3) Ramadan, K. Z., Abo-Qudais S. A. (2017), “ Effect of Superpave Short-Term Aging on Binder and Asphalt Mixture Rheology” accepted for publication in the Journal Periodica Polytechnica, Ser. Transp. Eng.

4) Abo Qdais, S. A., Al Nawaiseh, L., Asi Ibrahim and Eman Al- Ramahi (2016) “Utilizing Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement in Asphalt Mixtures: Laboratory Performance and Environmental and Cost Impacts,” Journal of Geotechnical and Transportation Engineering , pp 26 – 32.

5) Naser, M., Abo-Qudais, S., and Faris, H. (2015) “Developing Trip Generation Rates for Hospitals in Amman, accepted for publication in Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 9 ,No.1, 2015.

6) Abo-Qudais, S. A., and Qudah, M. (2017), “Creep Recovery Behavior of Asphalt Mixes Using Different Compaction Methods.” Submitted to the International Journal of Pavement Engineering.

7) Abo-Qudais, S. A., (2017), “Analysis of Concrete Pavement Joint Sealant Failures Using XPS, and Adhesion and Cohesion Works,” submitted for publication in ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation.

8) Abo-Qudais, S. A., Alrashaydh, E. (2017), “Time-Temperature Superposition of Elvaloy Modified Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA)” submitted for publication in Construction and Building Materials Journal.

9) Alrashaydh, E., Abo-Qudais, S. A., (2017), “Artificial Neural Networks Modeling of Creep Compliance Behavior in Asphalt Mixes,” submitted for publication in Construction and Building Materials Journal.

10) Abo-Qudais, S. A., Asi, I., and Al-Ramahi, E. (2016), "Performance Evaluation of Reclaimed Asphalt Mixtures," submitted for publications in Resources Conservation And Recycling.

11) Abo-Qudais, S. A., (2017), "Effect of Aggregate Gradation on Creep Recovery of Bituminous Mixtures" Submitted for publication in Buildings and Construction Materials.

12) Naser, M., Abo-Qdais, S., Jadaan, K., and Faris, H. (2014). "Developing Population Behavioral Parameters Influencing Earthquake Disaster Preparedness and Planning: A Genetic Algorithm Approach." Life Science Journal-Acta Zhengzhou University Overseas Edition, Volume 11. Number 10, pp 424 – 431.

13) Abo-Qudais,.(2016), "Effect of Aggregate Gradation on Creep Recovery of Bituminous Mixtures" Submitted for publication in Buildings and Construction Materials.

14) Abo-Qudais, S., Asi, I., and Al-Ramahi, E. (2014), Laboratory Performance of Reclaimed Asphalt Mixtures in Jordan. Proceedings of the Fourth Jordan International Conference and Exhibition of Roads and Transport, Amman, Jordan, 12-13 March, 2014.

15) Khadrawi, A. F., Abo-Qudais, S. A., Al-Shyyab, A. (2012) “Transient Thermal Behavior of Hot–Mix Asphalt Pavement”, Journal of Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vol. 110-116, pp400-407.

16) Abo-Qudais, S. A., Abu-Qdais, M., Khadrawi, A., Mrayan, S. (2013), “Technical Education In Jordan: Overview, SWOT Analysis, and Recommendations For Improvement,” Greener Journal of Vocational and Technical Education, Vol. 1 (1), pp. 011-016, October 2013.

17) Khadrawi, A. F., Abo-Qudais, S. A., Al-Shyyab, A. (2010) “Transient Thermal Behavior of Hot–Mix Asphalt Pavement”, Proceedings of 2010 International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, pp 254-259.

18) Abo-Qudais, S. A., and Qudah, M. (2007), “Effect Of Compaction Method on Bituminous Mixtures Voids Distribution and Magnitude,” Proceeding of the International Conference on Pavement Characterization and Soil Engineering , Athens, Greece, July, 2007.

19) Abo-Qudais, S. A., and Mulqi, M. W. (2005) “New Chemical Artistripping Additives for Bituminous Mixtures,” ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation, P.A, U.S.A.

20) Abo-Qudais, S. A. and Al-Shweily, H. (2005) “Effect of Antistripping Additives on Environmental Damage of Bituminous Mixtures.” Building and Environment Journal, U.K.

21) Abo-Qudais, S. A. and Suliman, A. (2005), “Effect of Aggregate Gradation and Temperature of Fatigue Cracks Healing”, Construction and Building Materials Journal.

22) Abo-Qudais, S. A. and Al-Shweily, H. (2004) “Effect of Aggregate Properties on Asphalt Mixtures Stripping and Creep Behavior.” Construction and Buildings Materials Journal.

23) Abo-Qudais, S. A. and Shatnawi, I. (2005) “Prediction of Bituminous Mixture Fatigue Life Based on Slope of Accumulated Strain,” Journal of Construction and Building Materials, U.K.

24) Abo-Qudais, S. A. (2004), “Time-Temperature and Time-Aggregate Gradation Superposition in Asphalt Mixes.” Road Materials and Pavement Design, France, pp 145-168.

25) Abo-Qudais, S. A. and Suleiman, A. (2005) “Monitoring Fatigue Damage and Crack Healing in Bituminous Mixtures Using Ultrasound Wave Velocity.” Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation Journal, Coventry, U.K.

26) Abo-Qudais, S. A (2004), “The Effects of Environmental damage Evaluation Techniques on the Prediction of Environmental Damage in Asphalt Mixtures.” Building and Environment Journal, U.K.

27) Obaidat, M. T., Abo-Qudais, S. A., and Obaidat, A. F,(2005) “Evaluation of Bituminous Mixtures Stripping Using Conventional and Image Processing Techniques.” ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation, PA, U.S.A.

28) Abo-Qudais, S. A. (2005) “Effect of Concrete Mixing Parameters on Propagation of Ultrasonic Waves.” Construction and Buildings Materials Journal, 19 (2005), U.K, pp 257-263.

29) Abo‑Qudais, S. A., Smadi, M., and Khedaywi, T. (1999) “Effect of Pozzolan Modifier on Bituminous Mixtures Properties,”, Journal of Highway and Transportation, Vol. 46, No. 12, London, United Kingdom, pp 15-18.

30) Abo-Qudais, S. A. and Jaradat, Y. (1999), “Evaluation and Modeling Deterioration of Pavement Condition”, Indian Journal of Transport Management, Vol. 24, No. 4, Pune, India, pp 274-285.

31) Abo-Qudais, S. A. and Naseem Matalka (2005) “Effect of Soil Stabilization on California Bearing Ratio and Pavement Construction Cost.” Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century, Athens, Greece.

32) Abo-Qudais, S. A. (2001), “Development of Predictive Models for Accidents on Urban Roads.” Routes and Roads Journal, No 309, 1-2001, France.

33) Abo-Qudais, S. A., (2001), “Effect of Used Technique for Highway Economic Analysis on Selection Method of Construction,” Indian Roads Congress Journal, April, 2001, New Delhi, India, pp 15-29.

34) Abo-Qudais, S. A. and Alhiary, A. (2004) “Effect of Distance from Intersection on Developed Traffic Equivalent Noise Levels,” Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vancouver, Canada.

35) Abo-Qudais, S. A. and Alhiary, A. (2005) “Effect of Traffic Characteristics and Road Geometric Parameters on Developed Traffic Noise Levels.” Canadian Acoustic Journal, Vol. 33, No. 5, Canada.

36) Abo-Qudais, S. A. and Alhiary, A. (2004) “Statistical Models for Traffic Noise at Signalized Intersections.” Building and Environment Journal, U.K.

37) Jadaan, K., Abo-Qudais, S. A., Abu-Hadba, M., (2002) "Prediction and Management of Traffic Noise Along Urban Arterials.” Proceedings of International Conference on Environmental Problems of the Mediterranean Region, Nicosia, North Cyprus.

38) Abo-Qudais, S. A., Jadaan, K. A. Alhiary (2002) “Traffic Equivalent Noise Levels At Signalized Intersections,” Proceedings of International Conference on Environmental Problems of the Mediterranean Region, Nicosia, North Cyprus.

39) Abo-Qudais, S. A. and Abu-Qdais, H. A. (2005) “Perceptions and Attitudes of Individuals Exposed to Traffic Noise In Working Places.” Building and Environment Journal, Vol. 40 (2005), U.K, pp 778-787.

40) Abo-Qudais, S. A. and Abu-Qdais, H. A. (2005) “Performance Evaluation of Vehicles Emissions Prediction Models.” Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, CA, U.S.A.

41) Abu Qdais, H. A., and Abo-Qudais, S. A. (1999) “Environmental Impact Assessment of Road Construction Projects,” Environment and Ecology Journal, Vol. 18, No. 2, West Benegal, India, pp 405-419.

42) Abo-Qudais, S. A. and Al-Mughrabi, M. (2004) “Methods for Effectiveness Evaluation of Roads Intersections Treatments,” Road and Transport Research, March, 2004 issue, Victoria, Australia, pp 39-50.

43) Abo‑Qudais, S. A. and Al‑Qadi, I. L. (2000) "Dowel Bars Corrosion in Concrete Pavement," Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 27, Vancouver, Canada, pp 1-8.

44) Abu-Hamdeh, N. H., Abo-Qudais, S. A. and Othman, A. M. (2005) “Effect of Soil Aggregate Size on Infiltration and Erosion Characteristics.” European Journal of Soil Science. U.K.

45) Al-Suliman, T., and Abo-Qudais, S. A., (1999), “Practice, Performance and Life Cycle Cost Analysis of Concrete Pavement in Jordan,” Routes and Roads Journal, No. 301, World Road Association, Paris, France, pp 41-48.

46) Al‑Qadi, I. L., and Abo‑Qudais, S. A. (1993), "Joint Width and Weathering Conditions Effect on Joint Sealant Performance," Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 121, No. 3, ASCE, New York, NY, PP. 262-266.

47) Al‑Qadi, I. L. and Abo‑Qudais S. A. (1995), "Test Method for Evaluating Pavement Sealant Under Simultaneous Cyclic Shear and Normal Deflections," Science and Technology of Building Seals and Sealants, 3rd Volume, American Society of Testing Materials, STP 1254, James C. Mayers, Ed., American Society of Testing Materials, Philadelphia, PA, pp. 85‑94.

48) Al-Qadi, I. L., Abo-Qudais, S. A., and Khuri, R. E. (1999), “Method to Evaluate Rigid Pavement Joint Sealant Under Cyclic Shear and Constant Horizontal Deflections,” Transportation Research Record, No. 1680, Transportation Research Board, Washington DC, pp 30-35.

49) Abo‑Qudais, S. A., and Al-Qadi, I. L., (1994), Mechanistic Service Life Prediction of Rigid Pavement Joint Sealant: A New Laboratory Testing Technique, "Journal of Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc., Vol. XXV, No.1, PP 165-166," presented for the Adhesive and Sealant Council Fall Convention, Cincinnati, OH.

50) Abo-Qudais, S. A., and Al-Qadi, I. L., (1998), “Service Life Prediction of Rigid Pavement Joint Sealant,” Proceedings of Fifth International Conference of Composite Engineering, Las Vegas, Nevada, pp 5-6.

51) Al‑Qadi, I. L., Abo‑Qudais, S. A., and Weyers, R. E., (1992), Joint Sealant Evaluation," Center for Adhesive and Sealant Science‑Center for Composite Materials and Structures Annual Program Review/ Workshop, Blacksburg, VA, pp.1.

52) Abo‑Qudais, S. A., and Al‑Qadi, I. L., (1994 ), “Performance Evaluation of Sealant Used in Rigid Pavement, Center for Adhesive and Sealant Science Center for Composite Materials and Structures Workshop, Blacksburg, VA, pp.1.

53) Abo‑Qudais, S. A., and Al-Qadi, I. L. (1993), Freezing and Thawing Cycles Effects' on Pavement Joint Sealant, Report No. CASS/civE 93‑1, CASS, Virginia Tech, and Presented at the Center for Adhesive and Sealant Science‑Center for Composite Materials and Structures Annual Program Review/Workshop, Blacksburg, VA.

54) Abo‑Qudais, S. A., (1993), Evaluation of Pavement Joint Sealants: New Testing Technique, Report No. CASS/civE 92-1, Center for Adhesive and Sealant Science, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 131 p.

55) Al‑Qadi, I. L., Otegui, M. A., and Abo‑Qudais, S. A. (1993), "Environmental Exposure Effects on Sealants Under Static Loading," International Symposium on the Interphase, The Adhesive Society Proceedings of the Sixteenth Annual Meeting, Williamsburg, VA, pp. 260‑263.

56) Abo‑Qudais, S. A., and Al‑Qadi, I. L.,(1994 ) “ Rigid Pavement Joint Sealant Effectiveness in Reducing Chiloride Intrusion” , Report No. CASS/ CIVE/94-2, Center for Adhesive and Sealant Science, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 32p.

57) Abo-Qudais, S. A., Al-Qadi, A., and Al-Tarawneh, M., (2001), “Effect of Temperature on Viscoelastic Properties of Hot-Mix Asphalt,” Proceeding of the Eighth International Conference of Composite Engineering, Tenerife, Spain.

HONORS AND AWARDS

- Best Thesis Supervision Award, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan

- Abdul Hameed Shoman Award for Young Arab Researchers

- Sealant Council Fellowship, U.S.A.

- Center For Adhesive and Sealant Science Fellowship, U.S.A.

- National Civil Engineering Honor Society Prospective Member (Outstanding Academic Performance Membership), U.S.A.

SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES MEMBERSHIP

- American Society of Civil Engineers, U.S.A.

- Jordanian Engineers Association, Jordan

- Center for Adhesive and sealant Science, U.S. A.

- Sealant council, Inc., U.S.A.

- Adhesion Society, U.S.A.

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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