Dr. Karim El Basyouny

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Biography

Dr. Karim El-Basyouny is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta. He holds an endowed chair position as the City of Edmonton Urban Traffic Safety Research Chair. He has a solid academic foundation, earning a Doctorate in Philosophy with a specialization in Civil Engineering from the University of British Columbia in 2011. His research focuses on transportation engineering, particularly in improving road safety and understanding the impacts of various factors such as speed limits and infrastructure digitization on road user safety. Over the past decade, he has made significant contributions to the field, informing public policy through his research on traffic safety and management. He actively participates in numerous safety committees at both national and international levels and serves on editorial boards for prestigious journals. His work integrates advanced statistical modeling and machine learning techniques to develop innovative solutions for contemporary traffic challenges, especially concerning automated enforcement systems and the application of Intelligent Transportation Systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2022-07-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Full professor specializing in transportation engineering.

City of Edmonton Urban Traffic Safety Research Chair

2011-07-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Research chair focusing on urban traffic safety solutions.

Associate Professor

2017-07-01 — 2022-06-30

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Assistant Professor

2011-07-01 — 2017-06-30

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Assistant professor involved in traffic safety research.

Method Analyst II

2010-08-01 — 2011-06-30

City of Edmonton's Office Traffic Safety • Edmonton, AB

Analyzed traffic safety methods and improvements.

Research & Teaching Assistant

2004-09-01 — 2010-06-30

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Supported research projects and taught undergraduate courses.

Research Assistant

2007-07-01 — 2008-12-31

Bureau Intelligent Transportation Systems & Freight Security • Vancouver, BC

Conducted research on intelligent transportation systems.

Research Assistant

2003-12-01 — 2004-07-31

United Arab Emirates University • Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Assisted in transportation-related research.

Awards

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Martha Cook Piper Research Prize

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Killam Annual Professorship Award

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Road Safety Achievement Award

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Donald Stanley Award

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Faculty of Engineering Graduate Teaching Award

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Early Career Researcher Award

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