Rayan H. Assaad
Assistant Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering
207 Colton Hall
About Me
Rayan H. Assaad is the founding director of the Smart Construction and Intelligent Infrastructure (SCIIS) Lab at NJIT (https://sciis.njit.edu/). Dr. Assaad is an Assistant Professor at the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at NJIT. Dr. Assaad’s research interests span over different multi-disciplinary areas, including infrastructure asset management of above and underground systems; sustainability, resilience, and environmental impacts of infrastructure facilities; computational methods and applied machine learning; and modeling, simulation, and optimization of infrastructure and construction operations. Dr. Assaad's research lab focuses on intelligent infrastructure systems; efficient system performance and innovative facility maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation; and next-generation technologies such as internet of things, construction robots, sensing technologies, and virtualization. Dr. Assaad previously worked as a project manager responsible for the rehabilitation and maintenance of large commercial and residential projects. Dr. Assaad has authored and co-authored more than 32 peer-reviewed journal and conference papers as well as two book chapters. Dr. Assaad has received numerous awards for his research, service, innovation, and leadership. Dr. Assaad is actively involved with the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Associated General Contractors of America, among other professional organizations.
Education
Ph.D.; Missouri University of Science and Technology; Civil Engineering; 2021
M.E.; American University of Beirut; Engineering Management; 2018
B.E.; American University of Beirut; Civil and Environmental Engineering; 2016
M.E.; American University of Beirut; Engineering Management; 2018
B.E.; American University of Beirut; Civil and Environmental Engineering; 2016
Awards & Honors
2021 Academic Excellence Award, Missouri University of Science and Technology
2021 Distinguished Research and Innovation Excellence Award, Missouri University of Science and Technology
2021 Key Contributor Award, Missouri University of Science and Technology
2021 Leadership Award, Missouri University of Science and Technology
2021 Member of the Year Award, Missouri University of Science and Technology
2021 Distinguished Research and Innovation Excellence Award, Missouri University of Science and Technology
2021 Key Contributor Award, Missouri University of Science and Technology
2021 Leadership Award, Missouri University of Science and Technology
2021 Member of the Year Award, Missouri University of Science and Technology
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Website
2023 Spring Courses
CE 701B - MASTER'S THESIS
CE 701C - MASTER'S THESIS
CE 790A - DOCT DISSERTATION & RES
CE 792 - PRE-DOCTORAL DISSERTATION
CE 790B - DOCT DISSERTATION & RES
CE 490 - CIVIL ENGR PROJECTS
ENE 790E - DOCTORAL DISSERTATION & RES
CE 700B - MASTERS PROJECT
CE 702 - ST: RESILIENT SYSTEMS PLANNING AND DESIGN
CE 790C - DOCT DISSERTATION & RES
CE 790D - DOCT DISSERTATION & RES
ENE 790C - DOCTORAL DISSERTATION
CE 725 - INDEPENDENT STUDY I
CE 790F - DOCT DISSERTATION & RES
ENE 701B - MASTER'S THESIS
CE 491 - RESEARCH EXPER-CIVIL ENGR
CE 726 - INDEPENDENT STUDY II
ENE 700B - MASTER'S PROJECT
CE 701C - MASTER'S THESIS
CE 790A - DOCT DISSERTATION & RES
CE 792 - PRE-DOCTORAL DISSERTATION
CE 790B - DOCT DISSERTATION & RES
CE 490 - CIVIL ENGR PROJECTS
ENE 790E - DOCTORAL DISSERTATION & RES
CE 700B - MASTERS PROJECT
CE 702 - ST: RESILIENT SYSTEMS PLANNING AND DESIGN
CE 790C - DOCT DISSERTATION & RES
CE 790D - DOCT DISSERTATION & RES
ENE 790C - DOCTORAL DISSERTATION
CE 725 - INDEPENDENT STUDY I
CE 790F - DOCT DISSERTATION & RES
ENE 701B - MASTER'S THESIS
CE 491 - RESEARCH EXPER-CIVIL ENGR
CE 726 - INDEPENDENT STUDY II
ENE 700B - MASTER'S PROJECT
Teaching Interests
- Applied Machine Learning
- Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability
- Infrastructure Asset Management
- Modeling, Simulation, and Optimization
- Automation and Technologies in Construction
- Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability
- Infrastructure Asset Management
- Modeling, Simulation, and Optimization
- Automation and Technologies in Construction
Research Interests
Dr. Assaad's research interests are related to sustainable infrastructure systems, construction engineering, project management, and technologies. Dr. Assaad's research interests include:
- Sustainable, Resilient, and Intelligent Infrastructure Systems: Disaster Management and Recovery, Assessment of Deterioration Conditions of Infrastructure Assets, Inspection-Free and Data-Driven Maintenance Decisions, Technology-Driven Rehabilitation and Repair, Smart Cities and Transportation.
- Data Science and Computational Analytics: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Soft Computing, Data Mining, Deep Learning.
- Innovative Technologies: Emerging Materials, Automation, Robotics, Sensing Technologies, Virtualization, Internet of Things (IoTs), Green Technologies, Offsite Manufacturing.
- Optimization, Modeling, and Simulation: Agent-Based Modeling, Mathematical and Statistical Models, Deterministic and Stochastic Optimization, System Dynamics, Monte-Carlo, Discrete-Event Simulation.
- Multi-Agent Systems: Interacting Intelligent Agents, Resilient and Sustainable Communities, Game theory, Systems-of-Systems, Self-Organized System.
- Novel Project Management Methods: Accelerated Project Delivery Solutions, Project Performance and Control, Risk Management.
- Workforce- and Workplace-related Aspects: Productivity, Health and Safety, Skill Set, Training Practices, Business Operations, Financial Performance.
- Contracting: Bid Decision-making, Project Procurement Methods, Sub-contracting, Contractual Guidelines, Commercial and Legal Considerations, Dispute Mitigation and Resolution.
- Sustainable, Resilient, and Intelligent Infrastructure Systems: Disaster Management and Recovery, Assessment of Deterioration Conditions of Infrastructure Assets, Inspection-Free and Data-Driven Maintenance Decisions, Technology-Driven Rehabilitation and Repair, Smart Cities and Transportation.
- Data Science and Computational Analytics: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Soft Computing, Data Mining, Deep Learning.
- Innovative Technologies: Emerging Materials, Automation, Robotics, Sensing Technologies, Virtualization, Internet of Things (IoTs), Green Technologies, Offsite Manufacturing.
- Optimization, Modeling, and Simulation: Agent-Based Modeling, Mathematical and Statistical Models, Deterministic and Stochastic Optimization, System Dynamics, Monte-Carlo, Discrete-Event Simulation.
- Multi-Agent Systems: Interacting Intelligent Agents, Resilient and Sustainable Communities, Game theory, Systems-of-Systems, Self-Organized System.
- Novel Project Management Methods: Accelerated Project Delivery Solutions, Project Performance and Control, Risk Management.
- Workforce- and Workplace-related Aspects: Productivity, Health and Safety, Skill Set, Training Practices, Business Operations, Financial Performance.
- Contracting: Bid Decision-making, Project Procurement Methods, Sub-contracting, Contractual Guidelines, Commercial and Legal Considerations, Dispute Mitigation and Resolution.
Chapter
El-Adaway, Islam, & Hassane Assaad, Rayan (2022). State-of-the-Art Research in the Area of Artificial Intelligence with Specific Consideration to Civil Infrastructure, Construction Engineering and Management, and Safety, CRC Press. (pp. 140--160). CRC Press
Journal Article
Hassane Assaad, Rayan, & El-adaway, Islam, & Hastak, Makarand, & LaScola Needy, Kim (2022). The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Catalyst and Accelerator for Offsite Construction Technologies. Journal of Management in Engineering, 38(6), 04022062.
Hassane Assaad, Rayan, & El-adaway, Islam, & Hastak, Makarand, & LaScola Needy, Kim (2022). Quantification of the state of practice of offsite construction and related technologies: Current trends and future prospects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(7), 04022055.
Hassane Assaad, Rayan, & El-adaway, Islam, & Hastak, Makarand, & LaScola Needy, Kim (2022). The impact of offsite construction on the workforce: Required skillset and prioritization of training needs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(7), 04022056.
Ahmed, Muaz, & Hassane Assaad, Rayan, & El-adaway, Islam, & Echele, Emily, & Govro, Kyle, & Watson, John (2021). Administering Change Orders in Highway Projects. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 14(2), 05021010.
Hassane Assaad, Rayan, & Ahmed, Muaz, & El-adaway, Islam, & Shrestha, Pramen (2021). Management of Change Orders in Infrastructure Transportation Projects. Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, 27(1), 05021006.
Hassane Assaad, Rayan, & El-adaway, Islam, & Hastak, Makarand, & LaScola Needy, Kim (2022). Quantification of the state of practice of offsite construction and related technologies: Current trends and future prospects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(7), 04022055.
Hassane Assaad, Rayan, & El-adaway, Islam, & Hastak, Makarand, & LaScola Needy, Kim (2022). The impact of offsite construction on the workforce: Required skillset and prioritization of training needs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(7), 04022056.
Ahmed, Muaz, & Hassane Assaad, Rayan, & El-adaway, Islam, & Echele, Emily, & Govro, Kyle, & Watson, John (2021). Administering Change Orders in Highway Projects. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 14(2), 05021010.
Hassane Assaad, Rayan, & Ahmed, Muaz, & El-adaway, Islam, & Shrestha, Pramen (2021). Management of Change Orders in Infrastructure Transportation Projects. Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, 27(1), 05021006.
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Conference Paper
A Simulation Model for Optimal Bidding Decisions
May 2022
Opportunities and Challenges of Offsite Construction
May 2022
Prioritization of Project Factors Affecting the Use of Modular Construction: Comparison Between the Perspectives of Industry and Literature
May 2022
Smart and Emerging Technologies: Shaping the Future of the Industry and Offsite Construction
Computing in Civil Engineering 2021, May 2022
A Comprehensive Management Framework for Preventing Operational Bankruptcy of Construction Firms
November 2020
May 2022
Opportunities and Challenges of Offsite Construction
May 2022
Prioritization of Project Factors Affecting the Use of Modular Construction: Comparison Between the Perspectives of Industry and Literature
May 2022
Smart and Emerging Technologies: Shaping the Future of the Industry and Offsite Construction
Computing in Civil Engineering 2021, May 2022
A Comprehensive Management Framework for Preventing Operational Bankruptcy of Construction Firms
November 2020
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Other
Innovative modeling and management of infrastructure systems, engineering and construction operations, and offsite construction technology using computational data analytics
Missouri University of Science and Technology, September 2021
Missouri University of Science and Technology, September 2021