TALEB MUSTAFA TALEB AL-ROUSAN

TALEB MUSTAFA TALEB AL-ROUSAN	Professor
Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering	Department of Civil Engineering
taleb@hu.edu.jo	http://staff.hu.edu.jo/taleb
ORCID ID : 302709892
Office No. : 3015	EXT : 4383

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Ph.D.	Texas A&M University	The United States of America,2004
Master	Jordan University of Science & Technology	Jordan,1998
Bachelor	Jordan University of Science & Technology	Jordan,1994

Research interests are Traffic safety studies; Pavement materials, design,  maintenance, and performance; Imaging techniques in evaluating aggregate shape; Pavement sustainability;  Recycled materials in pavements; laboratory and field destructive and non-destructive testing of pavement and construction materials. Roadway condition evaluation and management.

 Published Works
Accepted and Published Refereed Publications:
Ali F. Al-Shawabkeh , Mohammad T. Awwad, and Taleb M. Al-Rousan. 2023. Using
Recycled Plastic waste to Improve the Performance of Hot-mix Asphalt. Proceedings of
Institutions of Civil Engineering: Waste & Resource management. Volume 176, Issue 3, July,
2023, pp. 118-128. https://doi.org/10.1680/jwarm.21.00013 . [# of citations = 3]
Hamza Alkuime , Emad Kassem; Taleb Al-Rousan ; Randa Oqab Mujalli , and Khaled A.
Alshraiedeh. 2023. “Accounting for the Effect of Air Void on Asphalt Mix Monotonic
Cracking Tests Results”. Journal of Testing and Evaluation. Volume 51, Issue 6. Published
online 2/6/2023. https://doi.org/10.1520/JTE20220694. [# of citations = 1]
Al-Rousan, T., Al Hattamleh, O., Abu Alfoul, B., and Alkuime, H. 2022. “Investigating the
Variations in Crushers’ Daily Production Using Imaging Technique”. Int. J. Pavement Res.
Technol . 15, 1195–1208. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42947-021-00082-6 . [# of citations = 2]
Al-Omari, A.A., Al-Rousan, T.M. and Al-Facara, E.S. 2022. “Laboratory Characterization of
Pozzolan-Modified Asphalt Binder”. Int. J. Pavement Res. Technol. 15, 1051–1061 (2022).
https://doi.org/10.1007/s42947-021-00071-9 . [# of citations = 0]
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Al-Rousan, T. Omar Al Hattamleh, and Bilal Abu Alfoul. 2022. Examining the Influence of
Aggregate Shape Properties Measured Using Imaging Technique on the Flexural Strength
of Concrete. International Review of Civil Engineering (IRECE). Vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 99-107..
https://doi.org/10.15866/irece.v13i2.20891 . [# of citations = 0]
Bilal Abu Alfoul, Taleb Al-Rousan, Maha Alkasasbeh, Samer Rababah, and Yahia
Khalayleh. 2021. “Strength and Strain Sustainability of Concrete with FortA – Fi Fiber”. AIP
Conference Proceedings 2441, 030007 (2021); https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0072549
Published Online: 19 November 2021. [# of citations = 0]
Al-Rousan, T.M., Umar, A.A., Al-Omari, A. A., Khalaylah, Y. A., Hamza Alkuime, H.M.
and Al-Rousan, A.H. 2021.”A Scoping Study on Driver’s Perspective of Distracting
Factors”. Infrastructures, 6, no. 10, 139; https://doi.org/10.3390/infrastructures6100139 . [# of
citations = 1]
Al-Rousan, T. M., and Umar, A. A. 2021.”Assessment of Traffic Sign Comprehension
Levels among Drivers in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE”. Infrastructures 6, no. 9: 122.
https://doi.org/10.3390/infrastructures6090122 . [# of citations = 8]
Al-Rousan, Taleb M., Umar, Abdullahi A., and Al-Omari, Aslam A. 2021. "Characteristics
of Crashes Caused by Distracted Driving on Rural and Suburban Roadways in
Jordan". Infrastructures 6, no. 8: 107. https://doi.org/10.3390/infrastructures6080107 . [# of
citations = 13]
Shawaqfah, Moayyad; Almomani, Fares; Al-Rousan, Taleb. 2021. "Potential Use of Treated
Wastewater as Groundwater Recharge Using GIS Techniques and Modeling Tools in
Dhuleil-Halabat Well-Field/Jordan". Water 13, no. 11: 1581.
https://doi.org/10.3390/w13111581. [# of citations = 10]
Al-Omari, Aslam A., Khasawneh, Mohammad A., and Al-Rousan, Taleb M., and AlTheeb, Saja F. 2021. “Static creep of modified superpave asphalt concrete mixtures using
crumb tire rubber, microcrystalline synthetic wax, and nano-silica”. International Journal Of
Pavement Engineering 22, no. 6, 794–805. https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2019.1646913
(Published online: 29 Jul 2019). [# of citations = 14]
Randa O. Mujalli, Laura Garach, Griselda L?pez, and Taleb Al-Rousan. 2019. “Evaluation
of Injury Severity for Pedestrian-Vehicle Crashes Using Extracted Rules”. Journal of
Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems 145, no. 7, 04019028-1-13.
https://doi.org/10.1061/JTEPBS.0000244. [# of citations = 23]
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Umar, A. A., Zawawi, N. A., Abdul-Aziz, A.-R., & Al-Rousan, T. M. 2016. “Regulating PPP
projects in the Energy Sector: An exploratory survey of skills required”, International Journal
of Thermal & Environmental Engineering 11, no. 2, pp 105-110. http://iasks.org/wpcontent/uploads/pdf/IJTEE-1102004.pdf. DOI: 10.5383/ijtee.11.01.004
Al-Rousan, T., Al-Hattamleh, O., and Al Dwiri, R. (2011). "Effect of Inherent Anisotropy on
Shear Strength Following Crushing of Natural Aqaba Subgrade Sand ". Jordan Journal of
Civil Engineering 5, no. 3, pp 431-445.
https://jjce.just.edu.jo/issues/paper.php?p=2167.pdf [# of citations = 10]
Al-Rousan, T., Asi, I., and Abu Baker, A. 2010. “Roughness Evaluation Of Jordan Highway
Network”. The 24th ARRB Conference Proceedings, Oct. 12-15 (2010), Melbourne, Australia.
https://trid.trb.org/view/1096875
https://eis.hu.edu.jo/Deanshipfiles/conf10471325.pdf [# of citations = 12]
Al Qablan, H., Dwairi, H., Shatarat, N., Al-Rousan, T., and Al Qablan, T. 2010. " Stability
Analysis of Composite Pannels with Stiffeners and Circular Cutouts". Jordan Journal of Civil
Engineering 4, no. 2, pp 119-131. https://jjce.just.edu.jo/issues/paper.php?p=114.pdf [# of
citations = 12]
Al-Hattamleh, O., Al-Shalabi, F., Al Qablan, H., and Al-Rousan, T. 2010." Effect of Grain
Crushing and Bedding Plane Inclination on Aqaba Sand behavior". Bulletin of Engineering
Geology and the Environment 69, no. 1, pp.41-49. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10064-009-0238-6
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10064-009-0238-6 [# of citations = 16]
Al Dwiri, R., Al-Hattamleh, O., Al-Shalabi, F., and Al-Rousan, T. 2009."Effect of Grain
Crushing and Bedding Plane Inclination on Ras en-Naqap Natural Sand behavior",
Electronic Journal of Geotechnical Engineering (EJGE) Vol.14 bundle L.
(http://www.ejge.com/2009/Ppr0996/Ppr0996.pdf).
https://eis.hu.edu.jo/deanshipfiles/pub105353080.pdf [# of citations = 3]
Al-Rousan, T., Asi, I., Al-Hattamleh, O., and Al-Qablan, H. 2008. " Performance of Asphalt
Mixes Containing RAP"," Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering 2, no. 3, pp. 218-227.
https://jjce.just.edu.jo/issues/paper.php?p=53.pdf [# of citations = 51]
Masad, E., Al-Rousan, T., Bathina, M., McGahan, J., and Spiegelman, C. 2007. “Analysis of
Aggregate Shape Characteristics and its Relationship to Hot Mix Asphalt Performance,”
Road Materials and Pavement Design 8, no. 2, pp. 317-350.
https://doi.org/10.1080/14680629.2007.9690077. [# of citations = 40]
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Al-Rousan, T., Masad, E., Tutumluer, E., and Pan, T. 2007. “Evaluation of Image Analysis
Techniques for Quantifying Aggregate Shape Characteristics,” Journal of Construction and
Building Materials 21, no. 5, pp. 978 – 990.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2006.03.005 [# of citations =323]
Al-Rousan, T., Masad, E., Myers, L., and Spiegelman, C. (2005). “A New Methodology for
Shape Classification of Aggregates,” In Transportation Research Record 1913, Journal of the
Transportation Research Board, pp. 11-23. https://doi.org/10.1177/0361198105191300102 .[# of
citations = 74]
Masad, E., Saadeh, S., Al-Rousan, T., Garboczi, E., and Little, D. 2005. “Computations of
Particle Surface Characteristics Using Optical and X-Ray CT Images,” Journal of
Computational Materials Science 34, no. 4, pp. 406-424.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.commatsci.2005.01.010 [# of citations = 166]
Hamed, M., Al-Rousan, T. (1998) “The Impact of Perceived Risk on Urban Commuters
Route Choice”. Road and Transportation Research 7, no. 4.
https://search.proquest.com/docview/215248731?pq-origsite=gscholar&fromopenview=true
[# of citations = 10]

 Graduate Student Advising:
1.	Co-advisor with Dr. Aslam A. Al-Omari for master thesis prepared by Saja Faris Al- Theeb (2018). Thesis title:” Static Creep of Modified Asphalt Mixtures Using Crumb Tire Rubber (CTR), Micro crystalline Synthetic Wax (MSW), and Nano-Silica”. Jordan University of Science & Technology.

Member in Graduate Committees:
1.	Master Thesis: Shrooq Al-Omoosh (2020). Thesis title: ”Analysis of Traffic Crashes Using Data Mining techniques”.  Jordan University of Science & Technology. 
2.	Master Thesis: Shaymaa Shawkat Al-Bishtawi (2019). Thesis title:” Critical Capacity Analysis of One Lane Roundabouts in Jordan”.  Jordan University of Science & Technology. 
3.	Master Thesis: Bayan Ibrahim Al-Khreisat (2019). Thesis title:” Investigating The Potential of Using Dry Batteries Waste Powder (DBWP) As A Modifier for Asphalt Binders”.  Jordan University of Science & Technology. 
4.	Master Thesis: Abdullah Mohammad  Azzam (2019). “Probablistic Approach to Predict Pavement Skid Resistance based on Paving Materials Properties ”. Jordan University of Science & Technology.
5.	Master Thesis: Doha Faris Al-Theeb (2019). Thesis title:” Dynamic  Creep of Modified Asphalt Mixtures Using Crumb Tire Rubber (CTR), Micro crystalline Synthetic Wax (MSW), and Nano-Silica”. Jordan University of Science & Technology. 
6.	Master Thesis: Taher Khalid Harahsheh (2018). “Experimental and Statistical Evaluation of Asphalt Binders Produced in Jordan Treated with Different Rejuvenatures ”. Jordan University of Science & Technology.
7.	Master Thesis: Mohammad Ahmad Odetallah (2018). “Assessing Speed Of Passenger cars At Urban Channelized Right-Turn Roadways Of Signalized Intersections”. Jordan University of Science & Technology.
8.	Master Thesis: Mohammad Alsheyab (2018). “Evaluating the Effect of Nominal Maximum Aggregate Size and Aggregate Gradation on Surface Frictional Properties of Superpave Laboratory Compacted HMA Specimens”. Jordan University of Science & Technology.
9.	Master thesis: Odeh Abu Odeh (2011). "Evaluation of Soil Collapsibility Due to Presence of Salt Using Ultrasound Technique". The Hashemite University.
10.	Master thesis: Mai  Haddad (2010). "Studying of Vehicle-Pedestrian crashes in Irbid City". Jordan University of Science & Technology.
11.	Master thesis: Anas Nairoukh (2010). "Non-Destructive Evaluation of Jordan Highways". The Hashemite University.
12.	Master thesis: Ahmad Mirwais Najib (2010). "Performance-based Comparison between Basalt Asphalt Mixtures and Limestone Asphalt Mixtures". Jordan University of Science & Technology.
13.	Master thesis: Rudaina Al-Momani (2010). "Management and Evaluation of the Tourism Regions In Jordan Using Geographical Information System (GIS). A Case Study: Ajlun Governorate". The Hashemite University.
14.	Master thesis: Etaf Al-Edamat (2010). "Analysis of fatal Traffic Accidents in Irbid City". Jordan University of Science & Technology.
15.	Master thesis: Nawal Badran (2010). "Estimating Corrosion and Corrosion Propagation of Steel Used In Concrete Structures Using A Nondestructive Technique ". The Hashemite University.
16.	Master thesis: Mahmoud Jaradat (2009). "Uses of Al-Halabat Bazalt Aggregate In the Concrete Mixes."  The Hashemite University.
17.	Master thesis: Motaz Refayeh (2009). " Utilizing Superpave Dynamic Shear Rheometer to Investigate Asphalt Mastics Behavior through Micromechanics in Jordan  ."  Jordan University of Science & Technology.

•	9/2017 – up to now) Associate Professor in Civil Engineering Department at The Hashemite University / Jordan.
•	(8/2014 – 8/2017)  Associate Professor in Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering & Applied Sciences, ALHOSN University, UAE


(9/2013 – 8/2014) Associate Professor and Chairman of  Civil Engineering Department at University of Tabuk/ KSA

(3/2012 – 8/2013) Associate Professor in Civil Engineering Department at Hashemite University / Jordan.


(9/2011 – 8/2013) Chairman of Civil Engineering Department at the Hashemite University/ Jordan.

(9/2010 - 2/2011) Chairman of Civil Engineering Department.

(6/2008 - 9/2009) Chairman of Civil Engineering Department.

(8/2012 - up to now) Associate Professor in Civil Engineering Department at Hashemite University / Jordan.

(1/2005 – 8/2012) Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering Department at Hashemite University / Jordan.

(1/2003 – 12/2004) Part time Research Assistant at Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) on a funded project for National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP). 

(1/2002 – 12/2002) Part time Technical Assistant in the Department of Civil Engineering at Washington State University.

(!0/98 - 12/2000) Worked as a site engineer with DAR ALHANDASAH company in  Saudi Arabia supervising the construction of: Pilligrims Accommodations in Mina; Storm Water Drainage project in Mina; and ALMADINAH- ALQASIM Expressway Construction  project (150 km long, more than $200 million cost) for this project  worked  as material engineer.

(3/98- 9/98) Worked as site engineer in structural construction project in AL RAMTHA /JORDAN the project was constructing a public clinic.

•	Visual Communication (Manual) 
•	Engineering Drawing (Manual)
•	Construction Materials
•	Construction Materials Lab
•	Highway Engineering
•	Highway Engineering Lab
•	Surveying
•	Surveying Lab 
•	Special Topics (Road Maintenance)
•	Transportation Engineering
•	Traffic Safety
•	Transportation Engineering and Planning

•	9/2017 – up to now) Associate Professor in Civil Engineering Department at The Hashemite University / Jordan.
•	Unpaid leave: (8/2014 – 8/2017)  Associate Professor in Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering & Applied Sciences, ALHOSN University, UAE

(8/2014 – 2/2016)  Associate Professor and chairman of civil engineering department, Faculty of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Alhosn University, UAE


Sabbatical Leave: (9/2013 – 8/2014) Associate Professor and Chairman of  Civil Engineering Department at University of Tabuk/ KSA)

(3/2012 - up to Now) Associate Professor in Civil Engineering Department at Hashemite University / Jordan.

(1/2005 – 3/2012) Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering Department at Hashemite University / Jordan.

(9/95 - 1/98) Part time Teacher Assistant in Civil Engineering Department at Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST). Helping in several under graduate courses such as: Highway Traffic Lab.; Transportation Engineering; Survey; and Survey Lab.

JEA
JRA
MESAT

 Consulting:
• Evaluated two research reports for funded project by the Higher Council of Science & Technology. The research projects involve Concrete durability and highway safety studies.

•Reviewed articles for some local and international journals and conferences. Jordan Journal of mechanical Engineering (JJME), International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Transport Policy, Journal of engineering research, . Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology,  Natural Hazards (NHAZ), Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering (RMRE), Technological Forecasting & Social Change, International Journal of Environmental Research, and Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering (JJCE), Technological Forecasting & Social Change (TFS), Applied Geomatics.

National Committees:
• Member in the Technical Committee for accreditation 2010.

• Member in the Technical Committee for the Jordan Code of Highways, 2007.

• Member in a committee for Studying and resolving the accident problems in the Azraq- Azzaraqa highway, 2005.

• Member in the Jordan Road Association since 2005

• Member in Jordanian Engineers Association since 1994.


Presentations at National or International Meetings or Conferences:
Bilal Abu Alfoul, Taleb Al-Rousan, Maha Alkasasbeh, Samer Rababah, and  Yahia Khalayleh. (2021). “Strength and Strain Sustainability of Concrete with FortA – Fi Fiber”.. The 3rd International Conference on Civil, Materials, and Environmental Engineering  (ICCME 2021) International Webinar 4th-5th April 2021. Presented on 5/4/2021. 

Umar, A. A., Zawawi, N. A., Abdul-Aziz, A.-R., & Al-Rousan, T. M. (2015). Regulating PPP projects in the Energy Sector: An exploratory survey of skills required. The Fourth International Conference on Energy, Water and Environmental Sciences. Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates: American University of Ras Al Khaima.

Al-Rousan, T., Asi, I., and Abu Baker, A. “Roughness Evaluation Of  Jordan Highway Network”. The 24th ARRB Conference Proceedings, Oct. 12-15 (2010), Melbourne, Australia. 

Al-Rousan, T., and Asi, I. “Utilization of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) In Jordan Roadways”. The First  Syrian International Road Conference, Nov. 12-14 (2006), Damascus, Syria.

Al-Rousan, T., and Masad, E. (2005).  “Characterization of Aggregate Shape Properties Using a Computer Automated System,” The First Middle East International Conference on Advances in Civil, Mechanical, and Materials Engineering, May 10-13, Amman, Jordan

Al-Rousan, T., Masad, E., Myers, L., Little, D., and D’angelo, J.  (2004). “Aggregate Shape Classification System Using AIMS,” In Transportation Research Board (TRB) 83rd annual meeting.

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