د.اكرم سليمان

Ph.D. in Project Management (2014)

University of Science Malaysia (USM), Malaysia.

M.Sc. in Traffic & Transportation Engineering (2005)

Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan.

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (2001)

An-Najah National University, Palestine.

Jerash University, Jordan

• Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Department (Oct 2025 – present)

Al Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

• Associate Professor, Civil and Infrastructure Engineering Department (Oct 2024 – Oct 2025)

• Spearheading advanced research initiatives in project management, civil engineering, and sustainable infrastructure.
• Supervising graduate and postgraduate research, fostering innovation in risk management, BIM integration, and construction methodologies.
• Contributing to curriculum enhancement, ensuring modernized and industry-aligned educational frameworks.

• Assistant Professor, Civil and Infrastructure Engineering Department (Oct 2017 – Oct 2024)

• Developed and delivered comprehensive courses on construction project management, highway materials, and risk management.
• Guided graduate and undergraduate students in engineering research, emphasizing practical application and industry relevance.

Al Isra University, Amman, Jordan

• Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Department (Mar 2015 – Sep 2017)

• Designed and taught civil engineering courses, integrating real-world case studies and engineering simulations.
• Provided academic mentorship, assisting students in research projects and career development.

Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan

• Research and Teaching Assistant, Civil Engineering Department (Sep 2003 – Jan 2004)

• Assisted in laboratory experiments and data analysis, refining techniques for traffic and transportation engineering.
• Provided instructional support in civil engineering courses, fostering a strong academic foundation for students.

Construction Industry Experiences:

• Project Manager

Gulf Engineering House, KSA, (2012 - 2012)

Project Name: Constructing the intersection of the Jeddah Express Road with the fourth ring road in Makkah City (Cloverleaf Flyover).

Managed complex infrastructure projects, including intersection construction and municipal developments. 

• Project Manager

Gulf Engineering House, KSA, (2011- 2012)

Project Name: Supervising the projects of the Saudi northern border municipality.

• Project Manager

Gulf Engineering House, KSA, (2010- 2011)

Project Name: The technical supervision of bridges and underpass maintenance works in Riyadh city- Contract No. 40

• Traffic and Transportation Planning Engineer

Gulf Engineering House, KSA, (2008-2010)

Duties: Participating in conducting different traffic and transportation planning studies in the following projects:

1. Comprehensive public transportation planning for Jazan city,
2. Comprehensive traffic planning study for Taif city,
3. Design and study of underpasses and bridges in Jeddah and Makkah cities,
4. Several spot speed and parking studies.
5. Several traffic impact studies,
6. Project coordinator of King Abdul-Aziz road expansion project in Hail City, which includes: Traffic Study, Geometric Design, Quantity Surveying, Landscaping Design, Road Furniture Study, Stormwater Design, Pavement Design, Technical Specifications, Cost, and Bill of Quantity.

• Highway Engineer

Abdulrahman Al-Naim Consultant Engineers, Khobar, KSA, (2005 – 2008)

Site and material engineer, supervised road construction projects, ensuring compliance with engineering standards.

Project Name: Supervising several road construction projects owned by Al Hasa municipality in the western province of KSA, and supervising the construction of Khurais, Harad, and Yanbu roads, which owned by the Saudi Ministry of Transport.