The First GCC Engineering Symposium
تحت رعاية سمو ولي العهد الشيخ مشعل الأحمد الجابر الصباح حفظه الله
Under the patronage of His Highness the Crown Prince
Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
Conference Center - Kuwait University
WORKSHOPS:
- 29 October 2023
- 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
OPENING CERMONEY:
- 29 October 2023
- 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
SYMPOSIUM & EXHIBITION :
- 30 - 31 OCTOBER 2023
- 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
With the Support of
Silver Sponsor
Scientific organizer and publisher
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Overview
Under the patronage the General Secretariat of the Cooperation Council for the Gulf States, we are pleased to announce the launch of the first GCC Engineering Symposium “Toward an Interprofessional Collaboration in Engineering Research for Sustainable Prosperity” on October 29-31, 2023, at the Conference Center, Kuwait University. The symposium is held in partnership with Kuwait University and Universities in the GCC.
The main objective of this symposium is to foster dialogue and collaborations across researchers in the engineering disciplines in the GCC to address challenges and pathways for a better future and sustainable prosperity.
The GCC Engineering Symposium will be held in a setting in which all participants can share ideas and solve problems. Delegates will have the opportunity to hear papers and keynote presentations, participate in the panel sessions, engage in professional workshops, and attend social events to provide opportunities for technical interaction and discussion.
Speakers
50
Participants
1000+
Exhibitors
50+
Training workshops
3
Symposium themes
General Topics:
Oil and Gas Industry
Renewable Energy
Water and Food Security
Smart Cities and City Planning
Urban and Transport Planning
Emerging Topics:
Bioengineering
Engineering and Economical Transformation Nexus
Engineering Innovation
Green Technologies
Industry 4.0
Sustainable and Resilience Technologies
Climate Change
Advance Automation
Public Health and Engineering Nexus
Who Should Attend?
The symposium welcomes a diverse range of participants, including:
Engineers:
practicing engineers from various disciplines such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, and more. Engineers at all levels, from entry-level to experienced professionals.
Researchers and Academics:
Scholars, professors, researchers, and students pursuing engineering degrees or conducting research in engineering-related fields can gain valuable insights from the symposium.
Industry Professionals:
Representatives from different industries that collaborate with or rely on engineering expertise, such as construction, manufacturing, energy, telecommunications, transportation, and technology.
Government Officials:
Representatives from government organizations, ministries, regulatory bodies, and public-sector entities involved in infrastructure development, urban planning, or policy-making related to engineering may find the symposium relevant to their work.
Entrepreneurs & Innovators:
Individuals involved in engineering entrepreneurship, startups, or innovative projects can attend to gain insights into the latest trends, technologies, and opportunities in the field.
Consultants & Service Providers:
Professionals offering engineering consulting services, project management, engineering software, or other related services.
Symposium Committees
Chair of Symposium & Organizing Committee:
Dr. Abdalrahman Alsulaili
Department of Civil Engineering
Kuwait University
Program Committee Chair:
Prof. Ameer Ali Al-Haddad
Department of Chemical Engineering
Kuwait University
Workshops & Keynotes Committee Chair:
Dr. Esra E. Aleisa
Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Kuwait University
PR & Registration Committee Chair:
Dr. Mabkhout Al-Dousari
Department of Petroleum Engineering
Kuwait University
Website and Communications Committee Chair:
Dr. Abdullah K. Alqallaf
Department of Electrical Engineering
Kuwait University
Committees
| 1 | Dr. Mabkhout Al-Dousari | Kuwait University | Kuwait |
| 2 | Dr. Zainab M Redha | University of Bahrain | Bahrain |
| 3 | Dr. Duaij Alrukaibi | Kuwait University | Kuwait |
| 4 | Dr. Abdullah Alibrahim | Kuwait University | Kuwait |
| 5 | Mrs. Bodor Alkahndari | Kuwait University | Kuwait |
| 6 | Mr. Shamlan Al-Kanderi | Kuwait University | Kuwait |
| 1 | Dr. Abdullah K. Alqallaf (Committee chair) | Kuwait University | Kuwait |
| 2 | Dr. Abbas Fairouz | Kuwait University | Kuwait |
| 3 | Dr. Mubarak Al- Alawi | Sultan Qaboos University | Sultanate of Oman |
| 4 | Dr. Omar Al Zaabi | Khalifa University | UAE |
| 5 | Wafa Al-Ghatam | University of Bahrain | Kingdom of Bahrain |
| 1 | Prof. Islam Elghonaimy | University of Bahrain | Kingdom of Bahrain |
| 2 | Dr. Khalifa Al Hosani | Khalifa University | UAE |
| 3 | Dr. Abdullah Y AlFaify | King Saud University | Saudi Arabia |
| 4 | Dr. Khurshid Alam | Sultan Qaboos university | Sultanate of Oman |
| 5 | Prof. Hatem Ibrahim | Qatar University | Qatar |
| 6 | Dr. Khalil Abdulrazek Khalil | University of Sharjah | UAE |
| 7 | Prof. Emad S. Abouel Nasr | King Saud University | Saudi Arabia |
| 8 | Dr. Fahad Alrukaibi | Kuwait University | Kuwait |
| 9 | Prof. Fawaz S Al-Anzi | Kuwait University | Kuwait |
| 10 | Prof. Khaled Alhazza | Kuwait University | Kuwait |
| 11 | Dr. Sami Habib | Kuwait University | Kuwait |
| 12 | Prof. Ameer Ali Al-Haddad | Kuwait University | Kuwait |
| 13 | Prof. Ridha Gharbi | Senior Consultant | Kuwait Oil Company |
| # | Name | University | Country |
| 1 | Dr. Majed Masmali | Northern Border Univeristy | Saudi Arabia |
| 2 | Dr. Khaled AlAwadi | Khalifa University | UAE |
| 3 | Dr. Abdullah Al Janabi | Sultan Qaboos University | Sultanate of Oman |
| 4 | Dr. Esra Aleisa | Kuwait University | Kuwait |
| 5 | Dr. Essam Alruqobah | Kuwait University | Kuwait |
| 6 | Dr. Suliman Alqalaf | Kuwait University | Kuwait |
| 7 | Dr. Ameena Al-Sumaiti | Khalifa University | UAE |
Symposium Program
Day 1: Sunday 29 October 2023
Day 2: Monday 30 October 2023
Day 3: Tuesday 31 October 2023
Day 1: Sunday 29 October 2023
Time | Meeting Room 1-2 | Meeting Room 6-7 | Meeting Room 9-10 |
08:00 – 09:00 | Registration & Workshops |
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09:00 – 15:00 | Workshop 1 | Workshop 2 | Workshop 3 |
| Dr. Hector Garcia Netherlands Advanced Urban Sanitation – Latest technologies for wastewater treatment aiming at water reuse | Dr. Mustafa Mashal United States Accelerated Bridge Construction and the Use of Advanced Materials in Bridge Construction and Rehabilitation Description | Dr. Abdullah Alshaibani Demystifying Machine Learning:
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15:00 -16:00 | Exhibition & symposium registration and Networking | ||
| Main Conference Hall |
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18:00 -19:00 | Opening Ceremony |
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19:00 – 21:00 | Exhibition Tour & Coffee Break | ||
22:00 | End of day 1 | ||
Day 2: Monday 30 October 2023
Time | Main Conference Hall |
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08:00 – 09:00 | Registration |
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09:00 – 09:30 | Keynote Speaker 1 Dr. Eesa Bastaki UAE Shaping the Future Towards a Sustainable, Prosperous and Productive World Chair: Dr. Faten Y. Al-Jabsheh |
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09:30 – 10:00 | Keynote Speaker 2
Prof. Hany A. Al-Ansary Saudi Arabia Thermal Energy Storage Technologies for the Energy Transition
Chair: Prof. Khaled Al-Hazza |
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10:00 – 10:30 | Coffee Break | ||
Time | Main Conference Hall | Hall A |
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10:30 -12:30 | Session1 Construction & Material Engineering | Session 2 Energy |
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10:30 – 10:45 | 1- Effect of Microstructural and Texture Evolution of ECAP-Processed Mg-Zn-Zr Alloy on the Corrosion and Wear Behaviours for Bone Repair Applications Waleed El-Garaihy, Abdulrahman I. Alateyah, Abdulrahman Alrumayh, Sultan K. Alsulaim, Mohammed A.S. Aljouie, Muath Alqatuimy, Omar Alhabib and Saud A. Altoaimi | 1- Early-Stage Detection of Solar PV Component Defects using UAV-Based Ultraviolet Imaging and Machine Learning Mr. Murali Krishna Boddu , Al Reem Majid Ali Al Risi Azza Marwan Salim Alwashahi , Fatma Hassan Khamis Al-zaabi, Raqiya Khalid Mohammed Al-Maaini |
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10:45 – 11:00 | 2- Revolutionary Construction Approach For Civil And Critical Infrastructures: Titanium Alloy Reinforced Ultra-High Performance Concrete (Taruhpc) Mahesh Acharya, Jared Cantrell, Luis Bedriñana and Mustafa Mashal | 2- Green Hydrogen as an Indicator in Meeting the Requirement of Net Zero Carbon Target in GCC Countries Khalifa Al-Jabri |
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11:00 – 11:15 | 3- Utilization of Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) and Upcycled Recycled Concrete Aggregate (Upcycled RCA or UCA) in Civil Engineering: Laboratory Experiments and Engineering Properties Assessment Mustafa Mashal’s and Kabiraj Phuyal | 3- Innovative Stand-Alone Renewable Thermal Energy System for Viscosity Reduction of Heavy Crude Oil Masoud Al Mahmoodi, Abdullah Al-Janabi, Sulaiman Al Obaidani and Nabeel Al-Rawahi |
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11:15 – 11:30 | 4- Enhancing Bridge Management: A Data-driven Approach for Accurate Forecasting of Concrete Bridge Condition Ahmed Assad and Ahmed Bouferguene | 4-Design and Implementation of a 500 kW Rooftop Solar Array for College of Engineering, King Faisal University Abdulaziz Alzuhair, Waleed Basabien, Mousa Badahia, Abdullah Mogaitoof and Mohamed Ismail |
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11:30 – 11:45 | 5- Risk Complexity in Mega Construction Projects: A Case Study of Kuwait International Airport – Terminal 2 Mohammad Alqattan | 5- Electricity Generation in Kuwait using Sustainable Energy Sources with A Focus on Solar Photovoltaic Systems Ayedh Alqahtani |
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11:45 – 12:00 | 6- The influence of incorporating natural fiber on the mechanical performance of natural fiber reinforced concrete Zainab Al Hajaj | 6- Predicting Energy Use for Mosques During Ramadan Sara Akasha and Adnan Alanzi |
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12:00 – 12:15 | 7-Parametric Analysis for Nanolubricant in Vapor Compression Refrigeration Cycle Ammar Bahman |
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12:15 – 13:30 | Prayer & Lunch |
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Time | Main Conference Hall | Hall A | Hall B |
13:30 -14:00 | Keynote Speaker 3 Dr.Masoud al-Marri , Qatar Water Scarcity and Food Security in Qatar
Chair: Dr. Salah Al-Mudhahi |
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14:00 – 16:30 | Session 3 Engineering Innovations & AI Chair: Prof. Abdulwahab Al-Muslim | Session 4 Water Management Chair: Dr. Essam Alruqobah | Session 5 City Planning & Transportation Chair: Dr. Duaij Al-Rukaibi |
14:00 – 14:15 | 1- Employing AI Techniques to Evaluate Aviation Safety Risks at Kuwait International Airport Aslah Aldousari | 1-Pivotal Asservation of Water Quality in Kuwait Territorial Waters availed in conjunction with machine learning techniques and satellite imagery Dana Alsalloumi, Nayef Almutairi and Mohammad Alyaqout | 1-A study on Indoor Air Quality in Major Hospitals in Sultanate of Oman Naser Alhaddabi |
14:15 – 14:30 | 2- Water Demand Prediction Using Many-to-Many Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) Nasser Alenezi | 2- Investigating the Scaling Potential of Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant at Different Recovery Ratios to Minimize the Reject Brine Faizur Rahman and Yousef Alqahs Alanezi | 2-SustainCity Noor Aboramyah, Reema Aldaihani , Maha Alajmi, and Shema Alotaibi
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14:30 – 14:45 | 3-Deng Grey Incident Analysis and Artificial Neural Network Modelling of Alphabutol Operation in butene-1 Production Hamoud Alenezi, Osamah Alqabandi, Raslan Alenezi and Hamdan Alanzi | 3-Micellar Enhanced Ultrafiltration Of Phenol From Water Using Multi Channel Ceramic Membrane Yousef Alqahs Alanezi, Justin S. Hutmacher, and Muthanna Al’Dahhan | 3- Feasibility study for the implementation of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) in the Gulf countries- Qatar Case Shahram Tahmasseby |
14:45 – 15:00 | 4-ESP2CS: An Ethereum-Based Secure Parking Payment and Communication Solution Rateb Jabbara and Mohamed Kharbeche | 4- Treating and Utilizing Reject Stream (Brine) from Sulaibya Waste Water Treatment & Reclamation Plant for KOC Industrial Applications, Case Study, Kuwait Oil Company, Case Study Saja Al-Mass, Hamed Al-Mazidi and Imad Al-Maheimid | 4- An IoT Based Smart Waste Management System with Built-in Segregation Feature Hania El Kanj, Fawaz Abdulqader, Abdullah Albannai, Abdulhamid Alarbash and Mansour Aldaihani |
15:00 – 15:15 | 5- The application of Yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) coating as an antimicrobial coating for HVAC cooling towers Elaf Mahrous, Turki Al-Dossary and Ahmed Alghamdi |
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15:15 – 15:30 | 6- An Automated System for Surface Damage Detection Using Support Vector Machine Hassan Alqahtani |
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15:30 | End of day 2 |
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Day 3: Tuesday 31 October 2023
Time | Main Conference Hall | Hall A |
08:00 – 09:00 | Registration |
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09:00 – 09:30 | Keynote Speaker 4 Dr. Khaled Alawadi , UAE Designing Tomorrow: The Strategic Influence of Urban Design and Transport Systems on Sustainable Urbanism
Chair: Dr. Abdulsalam Al-Tamimi |
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09:30 – 10:00 | Keynote Speaker 5 Eng. Manal Mansour , Kuwait Building the Future: Effective Strategies for AEC Management in the Era of Industry 4.0
Chair: Dr. Anwar Al-Ibrahim |
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10:00 – 10:30 | Coffee Break |
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10:30 -12:30 | Session 6 Environmental Management Chair: Dr. Sultan Al Salem | Session 7 Oil & Gas Chair: Dr. Talal Al-Bathali |
10:30 – 10:45 | 1-Life Cycle Assessment of Fiberglass Building Materials in Kuwait Rawan Alsammar and Esra Aleisa | 1-Gas Assisted Gravity Drainage Process – Parametric Investigation Mariam Salloum, Meshal Algharaib, and Abdullah Alajmi |
10:45 – 11:00 | 2-Preservation of ecological sites to sustain the remaining natural resources in Bahrain Dalia Eldardiry Islam Elghonaimy | 2-Prediction of Corrosion and Black Powder Formation and Mitigation in Gas Handling Facilities Jayaprakash Radhakrishnan, Sriram Santhanagopalan, Hussain Sheer and Farah Alsalem |
11:00 – 11:15 | 3-Building Climate-Resilient Supply Chains in Oman: Challenges, Strategies, and Best Practices Jowhara Al Habsi and Ali Al Kalbani | 3-Prediction and Mitigation Methods to Combat Asphaltene Issues Sriram Santhanagopalan and Jayaprakash Radhakrishnan |
11:15 – 11:30 | 4-Arabic coffee residue: Oil Content and Prospects for recycling in Kuwait Ghanima Alsharrah | 4-Utilization of Oil Polluted Sand in Concrete Production Dr. Moetaz El-Hawary and Beshayer Al-Turayief |
11:30 – 11:45 | 5-Triple Bottom-Line Evaluation of the Production of Animal Feed from Food Waste in Kuwait: A Life Cycle Assessment Alla Alsaleh and Esra Aleisa |
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11:45 – 12:00 | 6- Development of Novel Portable Cabins for Low Energy Buildings Research in Kuwait Ahmad Sedaghat, Arash Mahdizadeh, Hayder Salem, Wisam K. Hussam, Mohamad Iyad Al-Khiami and Aiyad Gannan |
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12:00 – 13:30 | Prayer & Lunch |
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13:30 -15:00 | Panel Discussion “GCC ENGINEERING COLLEGES: A CORNER STONE OF DEVELOPMENT” |
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| Chair: Dr. Muhammad Al-Mahri Director of the Education Department in the General Secretariat of the GCC | Prof. Fayez Al-Dhafiri Acting Director of Kuwait University |
| Prof. Othman Al-Khader Assistant Vice President of Research – Kuwait University | Prof. Dr. Khaled Al-Hazzaa Dean of the College of Engineering and Petroleum at Kuwait University |
15:00 – 16:00 | Closing Ceremony |
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16:00 | End of day 3 |
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Meet our Headline Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Workshop Speakers
Dr. Hector Garcia
Associate Professor of Sanitary Engineering
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education,
Netherlands
Dr. Mustafa Mashal
Associate Professor, Civil & Environmental Eng.
Idaho State University
United States
Workshop A
Workshop B
Workshop C
Workshop A
Advanced Urban Sanitation – Latest technologies for wastewater treatment aiming at water reuse
Dr. Hector Garcia
Topic #1: Introduction to Wastewater Collection and Treatment: This topic will review the basis of wastewater generation, characterization of wastewater, collection systems, lack of sanitation worldwide, millennium development goals and sustainable development goals
Topic #2: Wastewater Treatment: This topic covers and reviews standard (most known) processes for wastewater treatment based on the activated sludge treatment process
Topic #3: Innovations and latest developments in Wastewater Treatment: This topic covers the latest technologies in wastewater treatment aiming at producing high quality treated effluents, energy savings, and opportunities for wastewater reuse. Technologies covered in this topic include membrane bioreactors, aerobic granular sludge processes, and anaerobic membrane bioreactors
Topic #4: Sludge treatment (new ideas): This topic covers the basis of sludge treatment and presents an innovative alternative for sludge dewatering and treatment based on microwave energy
Workshop B
Accelerated Bridge Construction and the Use of Advanced Materials in Bridge Construction and Rehabilitation Description
Dr. Mustafa Mashal
This workshop is design for bridge practitioners, researchers, and students. The workshop focuses on Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) and introduction of two novel advanced materials in bridge engineering. ABC offers many advantages over conventional bridge construction methods. ABC reduces on-site construction, provides better durability and quality for bridge components, limits traffic disruptions, minimizes environmental impacts, among many other advantages. In this presentation the state-of-the-art innovations for ABC with a focus on precast concrete will be provided. Furthermore, the use of two advanced materials, ultra-high-performance concrete and titanium alloy bars, within the context of ABC and retrofitting of reinforced concrete structures will be presented. Latest research accompanied by real-life applications, and analysis using software packages will also be discussed.
Workshop C
Demystifying Machine Learning:
Empowering Engineers with AI Tools
Dr. Abudullah B. Alshaibani
Machine learning (ML) has emerged as a transformative technology, revolutionizing various industries and empowering engineers to tackle complex problems easily. This workshop aims to demystify machine learning by providing engineers with a comprehensive introduction to its concepts, applications, and recent advancements. Whether you are a novice or have limited experience in ML, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to harness the power of AI in your work.
In this workshop, we will explore the fundamentals of machine learning, including supervised and unsupervised learning, data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation. We will also delve into the practical aspects of ML implementation, discussing popular libraries and frameworks.
One of this workshop’s key highlights will be exploring state-of-the-art AI tools, including ChatGPT and other cutting-edge language models. We will examine how engineers can leverage these tools, even without prior ML expertise, to solve real-world problems and streamline their workflows. We will demonstrate the capabilities of ChatGPT and showcase its potential applications in various domains, ranging from customer support to content generation.
Furthermore, we will discuss recent developments in the field, such as transfer learning and explainability.
By the end of this workshop, attendees will have gained a solid understanding of machine learning principles and be equipped with the knowledge to integrate AI tools effectively into their engineering projects. They will walk away with the confidence to explore ML applications, make informed decisions about model selection, and harness the power of AI to drive innovation in their respective domains.
Join us for an insightful and interactive workshop that will unlock the potential of machine learning and equip you with the tools to thrive in the age of AI.
Venue
Conference Center - Kuwait University
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