Dr. Aminah Fayek

Professor

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Biography

Aminah Robinson Fayek is a research professor at the University of Alberta, with a focus on Civil and Environmental Engineering. She serves as the Vice-President of Research and has made significant contributions to construction engineering, particularly in the development and application of fuzzy logic techniques. Aminah has supervised numerous graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and her extensive publication record includes 125 peer-reviewed journal papers, 98 conference publications, and multiple edited volumes and book chapters. She has held several prestigious positions, including Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Fuzzy Hybrid Decision Support Systems since 2017. Her research addresses construction productivity improvement, risk management, and decision support systems, integrating artificial intelligence and fuzzy logic approaches to tackle complex challenges in the construction industry. Aminah has received several awards for her work, including fellowships from the Canadian Academy of Engineering and the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering. She is also involved in developing methodologies for labor productivity and workforce management in construction.

Research Interests

Experience

Vice-President (Research)

— Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Oversees research initiatives and policy at the university.

Professor of Civil Engineering

— Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Conducts research and teaches in the field of civil engineering.

Awards

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Elected Fellow

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Women Innovation: Research Award

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Elected Member

2020-10-01
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Elected Fellow

2020-06-01
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Peurifoy Construction Research Award

2019-06-01
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Don Currie Award Recognition

2018-05-01
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Summit Excellence Education Award

2016-06-01
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Killam Annual Professorship

2013-07-01
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Commendation Award

2013-01-01
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Walter Shanly Award

2011-06-01
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Ledcor Professor

2008-01-01

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management