Professor Dr. Farook Hamzeh

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Biography

Farook Hamzeh is a Professor at the University of Alberta in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He specializes in Construction Engineering and Lean Construction, focusing on improving design and construction processes through theoretical and applied research. Dr. Hamzeh's research interests include Production Planning Control, Value Management, Design Management, Process Modeling, Optimization, Simulation, Integrated Project Delivery, and Building Information Modeling (BIM). Since joining the University of Alberta in 2019, he has conducted extensive work in the construction industry, particularly in Canada and the MENA region, dealing with significant megaprojects. He previously held positions at Colorado State University and the American University of Beirut. Dr. Hamzeh is actively involved in the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC) and has published extensively in his field, contributing to over 80 refereed journal articles, several books, and numerous conference proceedings. His research aims to create new performance metrics to enhance productivity while minimizing waste.

Research Interests

Construction Engineering Lean Construction Production Planning Control Value Management Design Management Process Modeling Optimization Simulation Integrated Project Delivery Building Information Modeling

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering specializing in Construction Engineering and Lean Construction.

Full Time Faculty

— Present

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO, USA

Taught and conducted research in the construction engineering field.

Full Time Faculty

— Present

American University of Beirut • Beirut, Lebanon

Conducted teaching and research in construction management.

Courses

CIV E 303 - Project Management Planning scheduling; theories techniques project management. CIV E 611 - Lean Construction

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