Mahmoud Mohamed Ahmed Owais

Faculty of Engineering

Assiut University

Department
Civil Engineering Department
Specialization
Highways and Traffic Engineering
Email:
Maowais@yahoo.com
MIS Email
Maowais@aun.edu.eg
Mobile
00201003367388
Office
Second floor in the Civil Engineering department building.
Google Scholar
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  • Ph. D. In Civil Engineering (Transit Planning), Faculty of Engineering, Civil Department, Assiut University, 2014.
  • M.Sc. In Civil Engineering (Transportation), Faculty of Engineering, Civil Department, Assiut University, 2011.
  • B.Sc. In Civil Engineering (Transit Planning), Faculty of Engineering, Civil Department, Assiut University, 2009.

 


Associate Professor Faculty of Engineering, ِِAssiut University , 2020

Lecturer Faculty of Engineering, ِِAssiut University , 2014

Assistant Lecturer Faculty of Engineering, ِِAssiut University , 2011

Demonstrator Faculty of Engineering, Assiut University , 2008

# Title Research Year
1 New Approach for Estimating Intersection Control Delay from Passive Traffic Sensors at Network Level 2024
2 Global sensitivity analysis for studying hot-mix asphalt dynamic modulus parameters 2024
3 Prioritizing rear-end crash explanatory factors for injury severity level using deep learning and global sensitivity analysis 2024
4 Notes on Bus User Assignment Problem Using Section Network Representation Method 2024
5 Global sensitivity analysis for seismic performance of shear wall with high-strength steel bars and recycled aggregate concrete 2023
6 Deep Learning for Integrated Origin–Destination Estimation and Traffic Sensor Location Problems 2023
7 Analysing Witczak 1-37A, Witczak 1-40D and Modified Hirsch Models for asphalt dynamic modulus prediction using global sensitivity analysis 2023
8 Residual Neural Networks for Origin–Destination Trip Matrix Estimation from Traffic Sensor Information 2023
9 Synchronizing Al Mashaaer Train Departure Times with Pilgrims Arrival to Minimize the Expected Waiting Times 2022
10 Toward Mobility as a Service in Large Cities 2022
11 Variance-based global sensitivity analysis for rear-end crash investigation using deep learning 2022
12 Exact and Heuristics Algorithms for Screen Line Problem in Large Size Networks: Shortest Path-Based Column Generation Approach 2022
13 Frequency Based Transit Assignment Models: Graph Formulation Study 2022
14 Traffic sensor location problem: Three decades of research 2022
15 A factorization scheme for observability analysis in transportation networks 2021
16 Integrating Underground Line Design with Existing Public Transportation Systems to Increase Transit Network Connectivity: Case Study in Greater Cairo 2021
17 Modeling Hot-Mix Asphalt Dynamic Modulus using Deep Residual Neural Networks: Parametric and Sensitivity Analysis Study 2021
18 Pareto optimal path generation algorithm in stochastic transportation networks 2020
19 An Optimal Metro Design for Transit Networks in Existing Square Cities Based on Non-Demand Criterion 2020
20 Pre-trained deep learning for hot-mix asphalt dynamic modulus prediction with laboratory effort reduction 2020
21 An Optimal Metro Design for Transit Networks in Existing Square Cities Based on Non-Demand Criterion. 2020
22 Design Scheme of Multiple-Subway Lines for Minimizing Passengers Transfers in Mega-Cities Transit Networks 2020
23 Distributing portable excess speed detectors in AL riyadh city 2020
24 When to decide to convert a roundabout to a signalized intersection: simulation approach for case studies in Jeddah and Al-Madinah 2020
25 Location strategy for traffic emission remote sensing monitors to capture the violated emissions 2019
26 Robust Deep Learning Architecture for Traffic Flow Estimation from a Subset of Link Sensors 2019
27 Sensor Location Model for O/D Estimation: Multi-Criteria Meta-Heuristics Approach 2019
28 Complete hierarchical multi-objective genetic algorithm for transit network design problem 2018
29 Incorporating Dynamic Bus Stop Simulation into Static TransitAssignment Models 2018
30 Multi-Objective Transit Route Network Design as Set Covering Problem 2015
31 A Novel Solution Methodology for Transit Route Network Design Problem 2014
32 Simple and Effective Solution Methodology for Transit
Network Design Problem 		2014
33 OPTIMAL CIRCULAR BUS ROUTES PLANNING FOR TRANSIT NETWORK DESIGN PROBLEM IN URBAN AREAS 2013
34 OPTIMAL FREQUENCY SETTING FOR CIRCULAR BUS ROUTES IN URBAN AREAS
2013
35 Evaluation and analysis of urban passengers transport modes operation performance & efficiency 2011

Doctorate degrees:

  • Criteria for Integrating Surface and Underground Metro Passenger Transit Systems in Big Cities, awarded 2020.

 

Master's degrees:

  • Issues and challenges Related to signal timing of Intersections at Congested Transportation networks, awarded 2020.
  • New Trends in Transportation Data: Acquisition Tools -  Filtering Techniques and Analysis Methods, awarded 2020.

 

Senior Design projects:

  • Evaluation and design of Roundabouts at Jalagel, Majmaah, KSA, awarded 2017.
  • Unconventional Design of Tamir Road Intersections, KSA, awarded 2018.
  • Determining the Best Location Structure for Traffic Sensors in Majmaah City, awarded 2019.
  • Evaluation and Redesign of Etisalat Roundabout, Majmaah, KSA, awarded 2020.
  • Design A Transit Route Network in KSA Cities, awarded 2021.

 

الجمعيات العلمية و النقابات :

Awards and Acknowledgements

  • Research excellence in the Transportation sector at the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from King Saud University - Tarq Alqasbi Award - in 2022.
  • Research excellence for the best-published research at Assiut University in 2015 for the study Owais, M., Osman, M. K., & Moussa, G. (2015). Multi-objective transit route network design as set covering problem. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 17(3), 670-679. https://doi.org/10.1109/TITS.2015.2480885
  • Certification of appreciation for the participation in acquiring the ABET accreditation to the College of Engineering at Majmaah University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the level of the department.
  • Certification of appreciation for the participation in acquiring the ABET accreditation to College of Engineering at Majmaah University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the level of the college.
  • Certification of appreciation from the Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems Journal, IEEE, for valuable participation in the journal review process.
  • Certification of appreciation from the IEEE Access journal for valuable participation in the journal review process.
  • Certification of appreciation from Springer journals manager for valuable participation in one of its journal review process.

 

Journals Peer Review Contribution

Due to his knowledge and expertise in transportation planning and highway engineering, Dr. Owais has been regularly invited to conduct peer reviews for elite journals in the field, including:

  • Transportation Research Part B, Elsevier
  • Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems Journal, IEEE.
  • European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier.
  • Transportation Journal, Springer.
  • Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems, at ASCE.
  • Transportation Research Board (TRB) annual meeting.
  • Expert Systems with Applications, Elsevier.
  • IEEE Access Journal.
  • International Journal of Transportation Science and Technology, Elsevier.
  • International Journal of Civil Engineering, Springer.
  • Concurrency and Computation: Practice and Experience, Wiley.
  • Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, Springer.
  • Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Springer.
  • Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society.
  • Plos One, Elsevier.

 

"Dr. Owais has completed more than 400 authenticated Web of Science peer reviews to date."

Leadership Roles

  • Chair, Engineering Practice Committee, Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Assiut University, Egypt (2015- until now).
  • Chair, Electronic Learning Committee, College of Engineering, Majmaah University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2017-2022).
  • Chair, Engineering Practice Committee, College of Engineering, Majmaah University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2017-2022).
  • Chair, Student Activities Committee, College of Engineering, Majmaah University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2017-2022).
  • Chair, Community Services Committee, College of Engineering, Majmaah University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2018-2022).

 

Practical Experience Activities:

Traffic and Infrastructure Projects in Egypt:

Member, Engineering Consultant Centre, Faculty of Engineering, Assiut University (1/1/2015 – until now)

  • Supervised primary delivery of new government-constructed roads in Assiut City.
  • Reviewed laboratory tests of road construction materials to ensure conformity with Egyptian specifications.
  • Designed flexible pavement mixes for various road construction projects.
  • Participated in traffic inventory and monitoring on main arteries in Assiut, analyzing data from various monitoring points.
  • Reviewed performance of traffic light signals at major intersections and assessed traffic flow in Majmaah City.

  • Provided traffic operational recommendations to Assiut governorate authorities.

    Engineering Consultant Roles in Saudi Arabia:

  • Collaborated with Jalajil Municipality in revising and redesigning city roundabouts.
  • Worked with Tamir Municipality to revise intersection designs.
  • Proposed innovative design solutions for intersections in Majmaah City.
  • Supervised new and under-construction roads, ensuring foundation layers met specifications and overseeing sample collection procedures.
  • Led committees for initial approval of newly opened roads and final approval after one year.

Research Projects