Dr. Karim Ismail

Professor

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Biography

Professor Karim Ismail specializes in Transportation Engineering with a focus on modeling sustainable modes of transportation, specifically non-motorized modes. His research encompasses crowd dynamics, computer vision technologies for data collection, and behavioral analysis. He also conducts road safety analysis using surrogate safety measures and vision-based techniques, with an emphasis on sustainable transportation. Additionally, he works on highway design, developing probabilistic standards for geometric design and performing reliability risk analysis. His interests include intelligent transportation systems, particularly in freight simulation and cargo carrier movements at border and inland inspection stations.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Carleton University • Ottawa, ON

Teaching and conducting research in Transportation Engineering.

Awards

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Young Researcher Paper Award

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Canadian Transportation Research Forum Scholarship

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First-prize Paper Award

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Michel Van Aerde Award

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Outstanding Paper Award

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Transportation Association of Canada Foundation Scholarship

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Mavis Johnson Scholarship

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University Graduate Fellowship

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Walter C. Koerner Scholarship

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First-prize UBC-Institute of Transportation Engineers Student Presentation Competition

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Graduate Entrance Scholarship

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First-class Student Award

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.