Ahmed Omran, Ph.D., P.Eng.
About Ahmed Omran, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Ahmed Omran, Ph.D., P.Eng., is the Manager of Design QA at MBTA and a Professor at NJIT, with extensive experience in civil engineering and construction materials research.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Ahmed Omran, Ph.D., P.Eng., currently holds several key roles in prominent institutions. Since 2021, he has served as the Manager of Design QA at MBTA, located at 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA. Alongside, he has been a Professor (PoP) at New Jersey Institute of Technology since 2019, based in Newark, New Jersey. Additionally, Dr. Omran is a Visiting Research Scholar at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, also since 2019. He provides consultancy services as the Consultant Area Operations Manager at BetoCrete Construction Services Inc. in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada since 2017.
Past Professional Experience
Dr. Ahmed Omran has an extensive professional background spanning over two decades. He worked as a Research Associate at Oregon State University from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, he dedicated 13 years to the Center of Excellence on Concrete Infrastructure Engineering (CRIB) as Assistant Director/Manager focusing on R&D and infrastructure projects. At Université de Sherbrooke, Dr. Omran served as a researcher from 2005 to 2018. His career also includes roles such as a Construction Engineer at the Ministry of National Defense, Egypt, and a Project Engineer at the Consulting Research Center & Materials Testing Lab, Minufiya, Egypt.
Academic Background
Dr. Ahmed Omran has a robust academic background. He earned his Ph.D. in Transportation Infrastructures and Construction Materials from Université de Sherbrooke, Quebec, studying from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, he holds a Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, both from Minufiya University. He has also completed a Micro-program in Engineering Management at Université de Sherbrooke and a Graduate Certificate in Management at Bishop’s University - Williams School of Business. Dr. Omran is also linked with institutions like MIT and NJIT in his academic ventures.
Research and Publications
With over 125 scholarly publications, Dr. Ahmed Omran has significantly contributed to the fields of construction materials and sustainable engineering. His research primarily focuses on developing resilient and sustainable construction materials with low-carbon emissions. His work is instrumental in advancing the characterization, testing, performance evaluation, and optimization of various construction materials, particularly concrete. He has been involved in multiple R&D projects and has seen his work implemented in the field, gaining international recognition.
Teaching and Courses
Dr. Ahmed Omran is an experienced educator in the fields of concrete industry management, construction engineering technology, and civil and environmental engineering. He teaches a diverse range of courses designed to impart practical and theoretical knowledge in these areas. His teaching methods make complex subjects accessible to students, preparing them for careers in engineering and construction. His international teaching experience reflects his ability to adapt and apply his expertise across different educational contexts.
Professional Affiliations and Language Skills
Dr. Ahmed Omran is a member of various regulatory bodies where he contributes to setting and implementing quality control standards at international, federal, state, and local levels in regions such as the USA, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. He is fluent in English, French, and Arabic, enabling him to communicate effectively in diverse multicultural and multilingual environments. His linguistic proficiency and professional affiliations underscore his global engagement and adaptability in his field.