Dr. Suliman Gargoum

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Suliman Gargoum is an Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC). He is the founder of the Smart Analytics Lab for Modelling Advanced Livable Infrastructure Systems (SALMALIS). His research focuses on the use of smart sensing technology for advanced road safety analytics and informed design management of transportation infrastructure. Dr. Gargoum earned his PhD and MSc in Transportation Engineering from the University of Alberta. Prior to his academic career, he served as Chief Research Officer at Nektar Inc., where he translated doctoral research into industrial applications, significantly contributing to transportation infrastructure projects. His research has been published in leading transportation journals and presented at both national and international conferences, earning multiple awards from organizations including the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) and the Transportation Research Board (TRB).

Research Interests

Intelligent Transportation Infrastructure Management Advanced Road Safety Analytics Machine Learning Deep Learning Geospatial Data Analytics

Experience

Chief Research Officer

— Present

Nektar Inc. • Not specified

Oversaw research initiatives translating doctoral research into industrial applications to support transportation infrastructure projects.

Awards

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Young Professional Year Award

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University of Alberta Alumni Award

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Canadian R&D/Innovation Award

Courses

ENGR 432 Infrastructure Management II ENGR 335 Transportation Engineering ENGR 534 Traffic Safety Engineering Planning

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.