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Profile
College / Department
Teaching areas
Engineering Management, Research Methodology, Capstone Projects, performance management.
Research areas
Research interests are (but not limited to) construction management and IT, and other related areas such as sustainability, BIM, PPP/PFI, education, disaster & resilience management engineering management and performance management. She has supervised more than 33 successfully completed PhDs and enjoys delivering research training and supervision.
Education
PhD, Construction Management And Engineering Education, Loughborough University, United Kingdom, 2000
Master, Construction, Loughborough University, United Kingdom, 1988
Bachelor, Civil Engineering, Hatfield Polytechnic, United Kingdom, 1987
Professional experience
Professor In Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 2018 - Present
Memberships
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building (FCIOB), CIOB, International, The world’s largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership, with nearly 50, 000 members in more than 100 countries., September 2013
Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), HEA, International, HEA is an independent non-profit organisation committed to world-class teaching in higher education. HEA works in partnership with institutions and individuals in higher education supporting student success, and bring the sector together to collaborate, and share teaching strategies and practice. HEA is embedded in the UK, but has been adopted by increasing numbers of higher education institutions globally, from the Americas to Australasia. As of December 2018 there are over 111,000 Fellows across the world., January 2013
Contact
+971 6 515 2468
Professor Vian Ahmed
Professor
PhD, Loughborough University, United Kingdom
Vian Ahmed is a Senior Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building. She has worked in industry and gathered more than 23 years of academic and industrial experience in the UK and overseas. She holds a BEng. in Civil Engineering, MSc in & PhD in construction. She joined the American University of Sharjah as Professor in Industrial Engineering in August 2018 with a long track record of research supervision, publications and income generation.
Publications
Ryan Al Shaikh, Vian Ahmed And Zied Bahroun. Blockchain Technology for Traceability of Hazardous Material in Seaports
Karam Al-assaf, Zied Bahroun And Vian Ahmed. Enhancing Healthcare Service Quality in the Era of Healthcare 4.0
Zied Bahroun, Chiraz Anane, Vian Ahmed And Andrew Zacca. Transforming education: A comprehensive review of generative artificial intelligence in educational settings through bibliometric and content analysis, Sustainability, August 2024
Mohanned Alghazo And Vian Ahmed. Exploring the transformative potential of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Mechanical Engineering Education, 20 April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2024
Inas Al Khatib, Vian Ahmed And Malick Ndiaye. Integrated blockchain systems are paving the way to SMART logistics, March 2024
Humaid Al Naqbi, Zied Bahroun And Vian Ahmed. Enhancing Work Productivity through Generative Artificial Intelligence: A Comprehensive Literature Review, Sustainability, January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2024
Inas Al Khatib, Vian Ahmed And Malick Ndiaye. Integrated Blockchain Systems Are Paving The Way to Smart Logistics, International Conference On Modeling Simulation And Applied Optimization, 2023
Vian Ahmed, R.a. Riyas And Sara Saboor. Predictive Modeling Of Municipal Solid Waste Generation: Unraveling The Socioeconomic Factors Using Machine Learning, November 2023
Najihath Basheer And Vian Ahmed. Toward Sustainability of Higher Education Institutions, 2 November 2023
Vian Ahmed, Mohamed Faisal Khatri, Zied Bahroun And Najihath Basheer. Optimizing smart campus solutions: An evidential reasoning decision support tool, Smart Cities, September 2023
Vian Ahmed, Sara Saboor, Hessa Alshamsi, Fatima Almarzooqi, Mariam Alketbi And Fatema Al Marei. Net-Zero Energy Buildings and the Sustainable Development Goals, September 2023
Yara Elenany And Vian Ahmed. A Proposed Framework for the Classification of Game- Based Learning in Construction Management, 29 September 2023
Vian Ahmed, Ayman Alzaatreh And Sara Saboor. Students Perceptions of Online Teaching in Higher Education Amid Convid-19, Journal Of Science Education And Technology (jost), 9 August 2023
Vian Ahmed, Sara Saboor, Norita Ahmad And Megan Ghaly. Smart Campus Selection Criteria - Using AHP Analysis, May 2023
Inas Al Khatib, Vian Ahmed And Malick Ndiaye. Integrated blockchain systems for UAE Cold Food SMART Logistics, 24 April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2023
Alsalman Mayyas, Vian Ahmed, Zied Bahroun And Sara Saboor. An Economic Analysis of Solar Energy Generation Policies in the UAE., Energies, 31 March 2023
Vian Ahmed, Chiraz Anane, Ayman Alzaatreh And Sara Saboor. Faculty perception of online education: considerations for the post-pandemic world, Frontiers In Education, 1 January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2023
Vian Ahmed, Sara Saboor, Norita Ahmad And Megan Galy. A multi-attribute utility decision support tool for a smart campus—UAE as a case study, Frontiers In Built Environment, 5 December 2022
Vian Ahmed, Sara Saboor, Jawahir Haif, Khalid Al Ali, Mohamed Al Marri And Rowda Al Salman. Sustainable Practices in Construction SMEs in the UAE-A Scoping Study, 20 October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2022
Alex Opoku, Vian Ahmed And George Ofori. Realising the sustainable development goals through organisational learning and efficient resource management in construction, Resources, Conservation And Recycling, September 2022
S Saboor And Vian Ahmed. The Identification of Underpinning Criteria of Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Construction Industry, 12th International Conference On Construction In The 21st Century (citc-12)., May 2022
Mustafa Al-tekreeti, Salwa Beheiry And Vian Ahmed. Commitment Indicators for Tracking Sustainable Design Decisions in Construction Projects, Sustainability, 19 May 2022
S Saboor And Vian Ahmed. The Identification of Underpinning Criteria of Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Construction Industry., 12th International Conference On Construction In The 21st Century (citc-12)., 16 May 2022
Vian Ahmed, H Ahmed, H Zamzam And S Saboor. Covid-19 and Online Learning Challenges in Engineering Education: A Case Study of the American University of Sharjah., Educon2022 – Ieee Global Engineering Education Conference. "digital Transformation For Sustainable Engineering Education", 28 March 2022
Norita Ahmad, Areeba Hamid And Vian Ahmed. Data Science: Hype and Reality, Computer, February 2022
Vian Ahmed, A Olanipekun, Alex Opoku And Monty Sutrisna. Understading Validity and Reliability, 25 February 2022
S Saboor, A Al Sadawi, M Ndiaye And Vian Ahmed. An Investigation into Underpinning Criteria Of ‘Subjective Happiness’ In An Academic Environment - A Parallel Form Of Reliability, Validity And Reliability In Built Environment: A Selection Of Case Studies, 25 February 2022
S Saboor, A Al-sadawi, A Alzzatrah And Vian Ahmed. Investigation into Underpinning Criteria Of Depression In Women By Adopting Factor Analysis As Construct Validity, Validity And Reliability In Built Environment: A Selection Of Case Studies, 25 February 2022
Vian Ahmed, Alex Opoku, Monty Satrisna, And . Validity and Reliability in Built Environment Research – A selection of Case Studies, 25 February 2022
Vian Ahmed, S Saboor, A Saad, N Kasianov And T Alnaqbi. A Predicive Validity Analysis of Water Demand Forecasting Model In The UAE, Validity And Reliability In Built Environment: A Selection Of Case Studies, 25 February 2022
Vian Ahmed, Heba Khlaif, Sara Saboor, Dana Yazbak And Ameera Khan. An Investigation into Contributing Factors Of Excess Inventory Within The Cosmetic Industry In The UAE: An AHP Analysis, 25 February 2022
A A. Olanipekun, Vian Ahmed, Alex Opoku And Monty Sutrisna. Understading Reliability in Research, Validity And Reliability In Built Environment: A Selection Of Case Studies, 25 February 2022
Lamine Mahdjoubi, Vian Ahmed And Shadan Dwairi. The Impact of Human Activities and Behavioural Patterns on the Shape, Organisation and Meaning of the Built Environment", Buildings
Vian Ahmed, Sara Saboor, Fatim Almarzooqi, Hessa Alshamsi, Mariam Alketbi And Fatema Al Marei. A Comparative Study of Energy Performance in Educational Buildings in the UAE, Journal Of Construction Economics And Building, September 2021
Vian Ahmed And Alex Opoku. Technology supported learning and pedagogy in times of crisis: the case of COVID-19 pandemic, Education And Information Technologies, 26 August 2021
Alex Opoku, Vian Ahmed, Kofi Agyekum, Fangcheng Sun, Oppon Fangcheng, Anthony James And Charles Chen. The Critical Role of the Construction Industry in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Delivering Projects for the Common Good, Sustainability - Special Issue "the Future Of Facilities Management And Sustainable Development", 14 August 2021
Hasan Mahmoud, Vian Ahmed And Salwa Beheiry. Construction Cash Flow Risk Index, Journal Of Risk And Financial Management, 13 June 2021
Vian Ahmed. Special Issue on - The Sustainable Development Goals, Organizational Learning and Efficient Resource Management in Construction, Resources, Conservation And Recycling
Mustafa Al-tekreeti, Salwa Beheiry And Vian Ahmed. A Framework for Assessing Commitment Indicators in Sustainable Development Decisions, Sustainability, 7 May 2021
Mayyas Alsalman, Vian Ahmed And Sara Saboor. Analyzing Feasible Renewable Energy Policies: UAE Electricity Authorities, 11th International Conference On Industrial Engineering And Operations Management, 7 March 2021
Vian Ahmed, Karam Abualnaaj And Sara Saboor. An Investigation into the Stakeholders’ Perception of Smart Campus Criteria: American University of Sharjah as a Case Study., Sustainability, 25 June 2020
Dana Akeel, Vian Ahmed And Sara Saboor. The Utilization of Augmented Reality Technologies within the Engineering Curricula – Opportunities and Challenges, 2020 Ifees World Engineering Education Forum - Global Engineering Deans Council (weef-gedc), 16 November 2020
Vian Ahmed. An Investigation into Contributing Factors of Excess Inventory within The Cosmetic Industry in the UAE: An AHP analysis, 2020 International Conference On Decision Aid Sciences And Application (dasa), 11 November 2020
Vian Ahmed. Implementation of Water Demand Forecasting Model to Aid Sustainable Water Supply Chain Management in UAE, Technological Forecasting & Social Change
Hamdan Hamdan Rashid Alteneiji, Vian Ahmed And Sara Saboor. A qualitative approach to investigate emergency preparedness state for the built environment in the UAE, Engineering, Construction, Architecture And Management, 1 October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2020
Saboor Sara, Alia Al Sadawi, Malick Ndiaye And Vian Ahmed. An Investigation into underpinning criteria of ‘Subjective Happiness’ Index in an Educational Environment, 5th North American International Conference On Industrial Engineering And Operations Management, 10 August 2020
Hasan Mahmoud, Salwa Beheiry And Vian Ahmed. Causality between the Construction Industry and the GDP in the United Arab Emirates, West- International Journal Of Civil And Environmental Engineering, June 2020
Vian Ahmed, Sara Saboor And James Peel. An investigation of barriers and enablers to energy efficiency retrofitting of social housing in London, Construction Economics And Building, 22 June 2020
Hasan Mahmoud, Salwa Beheiry And Vian Ahmed. Using Data Mining Techniques to Determine Contractor Eligibility for Extension of Time Claims
Vian Ahmed. A Strategic Framework for Smart Campus, 7 April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2020
Vian Ahmed. BREXIT: Assessing the Impact on the UK Construction Industry & Mitigating Identified Risks, 7 April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2020
Oa Ayoade And Vian Ahmed. Knowledge influences on perception of innovation drivers for sustainable housing delivery models in the UK, International Journal Of Knowledge Management Studies (ijms), 7 February 2020
Oa Ayoade And Vian Ahmed. 'An assessment of industry position on shared equity housing model development in the UK, International Journal Of Qualitative Research In Services, November 2019
Hamdan Alteneiji, Vian Ahmed And Sara Saboor. A Strategic Approach to Emergency Preparedness in the UAE., 22 September 2019
Marelise Knobel, Vian Ahmed, Sara Saboor, Barry Gledson And Mohamad Kassem. A Socio-Cultural Perspective to BIM Adoption: A Case Study in South Africa., 22 September 2019
Oa Ayoade, Vian Ahmed And David Baldry. Interoperability optimisation for shared equity housing model development and FTB homeownership in the UK, International Journal Of Housing Markets And Analysis, 5 August 2019
Adil Tamimi And Vian Ahmed. MATURITY MODEL FOR A SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY _ UNITED ARAB EMIRATES CASE STUDY, International Journal Of Innovation And Sustainable Development
Conference Presentations
Ask the Doctor - Do's and Don't of Research, Esm795 Doctoral Seminar, 8 May 2023
The Pedagogy of Teaching, Graduate Teaching Assistant Training, 25 January 2023
Effective postgraduate teaching and assessment practices, Aue Faculty Development Program, 1 December 2022
Sustainable Practices in Construction SMEs in the UAE-A Scoping Study, 2022 International Symposium On Multidisciplinary Studies And Innovative Technologies (ismsit), 20 October 2022
Empowered Women in the workplace, Virtual Learning Open Days Silver Jubilee Celebrations, 19 October 2022
The Pedagogy of Teaching, Graduate Teaching Assistant Training, 31 August 2022
The nuts and Bolts of a research proposal, Esm Phd Doctoral Seminars, April 2021
The perfect Dissertation Defense, Esm Phd Doctoral Seminars, 18 April 2021
The Resilience of Women in STEM, Cen Lecture Series And Webinars, 8 March 2021
CEN Lecture Series, August 2020
Teaching Behind Closed Doors and Learning from our Practices Amid CoViD-19, Cen Webinars And Lecture Series, August 2020
Women Empowerment in the Workplace, Cen Industry Outreach Event, 22 June 2020
Combating Covid-19 behind Closed Doors ‘Learning from our Practices in Higher Education’, Cedu Live Forum – Impact Of Covid 19 On Education, 19 June 2020
Exploring the Challenges and Lessons Learnt in Online Teaching, Faculty Development Centre At Aus, 8 June 2020
A selective Case Study of a Capstone Course in Engineering Systems Management ., Showcasing Online Course Designs, 27 April 2020
Future of Education, training and Employability after Covid-19 – Opportunities and Challenges for Educational Organizations, 21 April 2020
Preparing for change – When Pedagogy Needs Technology at Times of Crises., Ifee Webinars, 1 April 2020
The Doctoral Journey: Managing Supervisor-Student Relationship, Cen Doctoral Seminar Series, 9 February 2020
The A-Z journal of Doctoral Research, 1st Potgraduate Research Symposuim, 2 May 2019
Research Methdology, Dubai Science And Innovation Festival, 4 February 2019
Round Table - Disruptive technologies, The Big 5=construction Leader’s Summit In The Uae, 12 December 2018
Grants and sponsorships
Grant, Motivation of Women Undergraduate STEM majors: the role of course design and pedagogy, AUS, 1 June 2023 - 30 May 2024
Grant, Forecasting solid waste generation in the UAE using machine learning, 1 June 2022 - 31 May 2023
Grant, “Social Media Analytics for Understanding Students’ Learning Experiences”, AUS, 1 June 2022 - 30 May 2023
Grant, FRG21-S:“A Digital Decision-Support Tool towards Developing a Smart Campus Using AUS as a Case Study”, AUS, 1 June 2021 - 31 May 2022
Grant, The adaptation of Augmented Reality in Engineering Education – A pilot study
Awards and Honors
CAA Certified Reviewer, Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), I have successfully completed three CAA workshops and have fulfilled their assessment requirements in return of this award., 21 February 2024
Top 1% Journal Publication, CEN, Paper Titled - Realising the sustainable development goals through organizational learning and efficient resource management in construction Journal - Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 18 May 2023
