Dr. Yasser Hassan

Professor

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Biography

Yasser Hassan is a Chair in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University, specializing in Transportation Engineering. He holds a Bachelor and Master of Science from Cairo University and a Ph.D. from Carleton University. His research focuses on modeling roadway alignments, the interaction between highway infrastructure and connected autonomous vehicles, driver perception behavior, and enhancing traffic safety through design consistency and reduced collision risk. He has been recognized for his contributions with various awards, including the Paper Award at the 6th International Symposium on Highway Geometric Design and the Research Achievement Award from Carleton University. A member of several professional organizations, he has served on editorial boards and as an associate editor. His courses include Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineering Planning, and Urban Planning, among others, impacting the next generation of engineers.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair

— Present

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carleton University • Ottawa, Canada

Leading the department and focusing on transportation engineering.

Awards

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Paper Award

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Research Achievement Award

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Honourable Mention

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Keefer Medal

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Earl Kee Award

Courses

Highway Engineering Transportation Engineering Planning Urban Planning Construction/Project Management Design Project Highway Geometric Design Numerical Methods Engineering Economics

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.