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Dr. Roaa Jaber Alawadi

Biography

Dr. Roaa Jaber Al-Awadi is an Associate Professor and Acting Dean of Faculty of Engineering and Technology at Applied Science Private University, Jordan. She earned her Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering from Clemson University, USA, in 2020, her M.Sc. in Engineering Project Management from the University of Jordan, and her B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from the Hashemite University.

Her academic, research, and professional expertise spans transportation and traffic engineering, emergency evacuation planning and modeling, artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in civil engineering, structural engineering, and concrete materials. She has held academic and administrative positions and has contributed to academic program development, quality assurance, and the leadership of accreditation processes, including ABET accreditation requirements.

Dr. Al-Awadi has authored and co-authored numerous research papers published in international peer-reviewed journals and conferences. In 2025, she received the Most Published Researcher Award for Scopus-indexed publications from Applied Science Private University.

Education

Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering, Clemson University, South Carolina, USA.
M.Sc. in Engineering Project Management, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan.

Experience

- 2026 ? Present: Acting Dean of Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- 2026 ? Present: Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Applied Science Private University, Jordan.
- 2024 ? Present: Chair of the Civil Engineering Department, Applied Science Private University, Jordan.
- 2021 ? 2026: Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Applied Science Private University, Jordan.
- 2020 ? 2021: Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Middle East University, Jordan.
- 2018 ? 2020: Research Assistant, Clemson University, USA. Conducted research on household evacuation behavior during Hurricane Matthew as part of a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded project.
- 2015 ? 2017: Infrastructure, Water, and Wastewater Systems Design Engineer, Arab Dar Engineering, Jordan. Contributed to the design of major wastewater infrastructure projects.

Research Interests

- Transportation and Traffic Engineering.
- Traffic Congestion Analysis and Transportation Network Simulation.
- Travel Behavior Modeling and Transportation Decision-Making.
- Emergency Evacuation Planning and Modeling.
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications in Civil Engineering.
- Intelligent Transportation Systems and Smart Cities.
- Traffic Flow Prediction and Vehicle Routing Optimization.
- Predictive Modeling and Engineering Data Analytics.
- Reinforced Concrete Structures and High-Performance Concrete.
- Structural Performance Assessment and Machine Learning-Based Prediction Models.

Publications

Flat-plate voided slabs: design and construction considerations 2026

Innovative Infrastructure Solutions

Authors: 5

Web-shear failure of prestressed hollow-core slabs: Experimental evidence and code evaluation 2026

Journal of Building Engineering

Authors: 7

Evaluating and Enhancing Urban Intersection Performance using Simulation-Based Analysis: Case Studies from Amman- Jordan 2026

Engineered Science

Authors: 5

Digital Participation and Internet Inequality: Bridging the Gap for Comprehensive Urban Governance in New York City 2026

Engineered Science

Authors: 3

Concrete breakout in steel fiber-reinforced concrete: Database, evaluation, and design recommendations 2025

Results in Engineering

Authors: 6

Shear design of UHPC girders: A simplified and reliable model 2025

Results in Engineering

Authors: 4

Analyzing the impact of COVID-19 on daily travel behavior in Salah al-Din Governorate, Iraq 2025

Innovative Infrastructure Solutions

Authors: 5

Bond Strength Evaluation of Waterproofing Membrane Assembly in Concrete Bridges 2025

Civil Engineering Journal

Authors: 4

Traffic Congestion Analysis Using Machine Learning in Smart Cities 2025