Achievements

Achievements

Prof. Mohamed Shahin

  • 2024 Cited in Science-Wide Author Databases of Standardized Citation Indicators, Elsevier
  • 2024 Cited in Best Engineering & Technology Scientists, Research.com (#311 National and #6860 World)
  • 2021 Cited in Top 1% Highly Cited Researchers in Engineering, Web of Science
  • 2020 Cited in Top 2% World Scientists, Stanford University Ranking, USA

 

Bashar Tarawneh, Ph.D., P.E

  • Invited Speaker (International Conference): Formally invited to serve as an Invited Speaker at the Global Annual Meet on Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering (GAMCAEE 2025), held in Lisbon, Portugal (October 9–11, 2025), addressing an international audience of researchers, industry professionals, and academics alongside internationally recognized plenary speakers from leading global universities. 
  • Highly cited journal papers
    • Pipe pile setup: Database and prediction model using artificial neural network, published in Soils and Foundations (Elsevier), introducing an ANN-based prediction model that improved the accuracy of pile setup estimation and has been widely cited in Scopus-indexed literature, with over 75 citations
    • Predicting standard penetration test N-value from cone penetration test data using artificial neural networks, Authored a state-dependent CPT–SPT correlation study that has received over 90 citations, and is frequently referenced in academic research and professional practice for subsurface characterization and foundation design.

Dr. Muhannad Ismeik

  • Honored by Taylor and Francis as one of the most highly read articles in 2013.
    • Ismeik, M., Ashteyat, A. M., and Ramadan, K. Z. Stabilisation of fine-grained soils with saline water. European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering. Vol. 17, No. 1, pp. 32-45, 2013, Taylor and Francis, UK.​
  • Highly cited journal papers
    • Perkins, S. and Ismeik, M. State-of-the-art paper: A synthesis and evaluation of geosynthetic-reinforced base layers in flexible pavements: Part I: Experimental work. Geosynthetics International. Vol.4, No. 6, pp. 549-604, 1997, Emerald, UK.​
    • Perkins, S. and Ismeik, M. State-of-the-art paper: A synthesis and evaluation of geosynthetic reinforced base layers in flexible pavements: Part II: Analytical work. Geosynthetics International. Vol.4, No. 6, pp. 605-621,1997, Emerald, UK.