Academic Positions (Dates: MM/YYYY)
-6/2018-present: Professor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Sharjah, UAE.
-09/2007-6/2018: Associate Professor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Sharjah, UAE.
-09/2000-09/2007: Assistant Professor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Sharjah, UAE.
-08/1997-07/2000: Visiting professor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Southern Illinois University, USA.
-08/1996-07/1997: Instructor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Southern Illinois University, USA.
Administrative Positions (Dates: MM/YYYY)
-09/2016-present: Chairman, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Sharjah, UAE.
-01/2015-09/2016: A/Chairman, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
-09/2014-01/2015: Associate Chair for Academic, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
-09/2010-09/2014: Chairman, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Sharjah, UAE.
-09/2000-09/2010: Assistant to Chair, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Sharjah, UAE.
Professional/Industrial Positions (Dates: MM/YYYY)
-01/1995-01/1996: Geotechnical Design Engineer, Curry & Association Engineers Incorporated, Nashville, IL, USA.
-Development of Microzonation Map of Liquefaction Potential for Sharjah, United Arab Emirates”, University of Sharjah, 2014-2017.
-Estimation of Bearing Capacity of Open-Ended Model Piles in Sand, University of Sharjah & University of Technology, Baghdad, 2015-2017.
-Predicting Allowable Bearing Capacity and Settlements of shallow foundations using artificial neural networks - Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, University of Sharjah, 2015-2017.
-Geotechnical Mapping of seismic risk of Sharjah City, United Arab Emirates, University of Sharjah, 2015-2017.
-Change in Suction and Swelling Behavior of Expansive Unsaturated Bentonite-Sand Mixture with Time , University of Sharjah & University of Technology, Baghdad, 2015-2017
-Development of Geospatial Risk Analysis Maps for United Arab Emirates, University of Sharjah, 2013-2015.
-Estimating Unconfined Compressive Strength of Sedimentary Rocks of UAE from Generated Empirical Correlations, University of Sharjah, 2013-2014.
-Use of Wave Velocity for Determining soil Properties, University of Sharjah, 2013-2014.
-Education grant in the amount of AED 560,000, to support the Intel Science Competition for the Arab World (ISC AW) program, Intel Foundation, 2011.
-Assessment of Thiopave (Sulphur Based Additive) in Pavements (Initial Agreement Reached – In Process of Finalization), Shell Oil Company, 2009-2010.
Book Publications
-Engineering Education in the 21st Century - Quality, Globalization and Local Relevance, College of Graduate Studies and research, UOS. ISBN 9948-10-098-0, 2012.
-International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering – Soil Exploration, Testing and Foundation Design, University of Sharjah, 2004.
Selected Journal Publications
-Maher Omar, Field Plate Load Test to Investigate Stress Distribution in Soil Mass with and without Reinforcement - United Arab Emirates, Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering , Accepted.
-Maher Omar (2017) Empirical correlations for predicting strength properties of rocks – United Arab Emirates, International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 11, No. 3, pp 248-261 (DOI: 10.1080/19386362.2016.1214339).
-Maher Omar, Abdallah Shanableh & Marwan Al Zaylaie (2016), “Modification of the Swelling Characteristics and Phosphorus Retention of Bentonite Clay Using Alum”, Soils and Foundations, Vol. 56, No. 5, pp 861- 868.
-Maher Omar, Abdallah Shanableh, “Evaluation of Methods Used For Reducing Heavy Metal Leaching From Sandy Soil”, Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Vol. 34, No. 5 (DOI 10.1007/s12517-015-2194-8).
-A Shanableh, M Imteaz, K Hamad, M Omar, T Merabtene, M Siddique, “Potential impact of global warming on whiting in a Semi-Enclosed Gulf”, International Journal of Global Warming, Accepted.
-M. Omar, A. Shanableh, S. Abduljalil, M. Arab, K. Hamad, A. Tahmaz, “Geotechnical Mapping of Seismic Risk For Sharjah City, United Arab Emirates”, Global Civil Engineering Conference (GCEC2017), Faculty of Engineering University, Putra Malaysia, June 2017, Accepted.
-Maher Omar, Khaled Hamad, A Shanableh, Ali Tahmaz, Efforts To Maximize The Success Of Students On Probation, 8th International Forum on Engineering Education (8th IFEE2017), April 18-20, 2017.
-Khaled Hamad, Ghazi Al-Khateeb and Maher Omar, Senior Design Project Experience at Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 8th International Forum on Engineering Education (8th IFEE2017), April 18-20, 2017.
-Hussain Salah, Maher Omar, Abdallah Shanableh, " Estimating Unconfined Compressive Strength of Sedimentary Rocks in United Arab Emirates from Point Load Strength Index" Journal of Applied Mathematics and Physics, Vol. 2, No.1, pp 296- 213, 2014.
-M. Omar, A. Shanableh, M. Balwan, M.Y. Fattah, K. Hamad, "Influence of Local Soil Conditions on Ground Response - Site Amplification, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates" International Journal of Modern Engineering, Vol. 13, No.2, pp 34- 40, 2013 (ISSN: 2157-8052).
-A. Shanableh, T. Merabtene, M. Omar, and M. Imteaz, "Impact of Surface Ocean Acidification on The CO2 Absorption Rate", International Journal of Global Warming (IJGW), Vol. 3, Nos.1/2, pp 163- 172, 2011.
-M. Fattah, W. Al-Baghdadi, M. Omar & A. Shanableh, "Analysis Of Strip Footing Resting On Reinforced Granular Trench By The Finite Element Method", International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 4, Issue 4, pp 471- 482, 2010.
Selected Conference Publications
-Maher Omar, Abdallah Shanableh, Khaled Hamad, “Thoughts Prior to Introducing Earthquake Engineering to the Civil Engineering Curriculum: Internal & External Efforts”, ASEE Southeastern Section Annual Conference-The Global Reach of Engineering, Mississippi, USA, April 1-3, (CD ROM), 2012.
-K. Hamad , M. Omar, A. Shanableh, Yahya Sarraj, “Developing New Technology-Related Bachelor Programs in The Middle East”, ASEE Southeastern Section Annual Conference-The Global Reach of Engineering, Mississippi , USA, April 1-3, (CD ROM), 2012.
-Omar, M., Shanableh, A. and Hamad, K., "Thoughts on University Industry Relations", Conference for industry and Education Collaboration-American Society for Engineering Education, Palm Springs, CA, USA, February 2010.
-Shanableh, S. Barakat, M. Omar, K. Hamad, and F. Shadoud, “Accreditation and Program Assessment” 5th International Forum on Engineering Education, Engineering Education in the 21st Century: Quality, Globalization and Local Relevance”, UOS, November 2010.
-K. Hamad, M. Omar, and A. Shanableh, “Transportation Engineering Education in Undergraduate Civil Engineering Curricula in The Middle East”, 5th International Forum on Engineering Education, Engineering Education in the 21st Century: Quality, Globalization and Local Relevance”, UOS, November 2010.
-Recipient, University of Sharjah Annual Faculty Incentive Award – University and Community Service Category, 2014-2015.
-Recipient, University of Sharjah Annual Bonus Award for Outstanding Faculty - Teaching Category, University of Sharjah, 2013-2014.
-Recipient, University of Sharjah Annual Bonus Award for Outstanding Faculty - Teaching Category, University of Sharjah, 2010-2011.
-Recipient, University of Sharjah Annual Bonus Award for Outstanding Faculty - Teaching Category, University of Sharjah, 2007-2008.
-Recipient, University of Sharjah Outstanding Teaching Award, University of Sharjah, 2006-2007.
-Recipient, Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services Award, Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, 2004.
-Recipient, University of Sharjah Outstanding Research Award sponsored by Bank of Sharjah for “Reliability Based Risk Index for the Design of Reinforced Earth Structures”, University of Sharjah, 2003.
-Recipient, ASCE Super Achiever Award, ASCE, 1992.
