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Dr. Fuad Ahmad Musleh

Assistant Professor

Civil Engineering
17876635
S41-2053
fmusleh@uob.edu.bh

Areas of Expertise

Two decades of academic and research experience, 14 years at UOB and 7 years at King Khalid University in Saudi Arabia, where he chaired the Civil Engineering Department and held several administrative roles from 2004 to 2011.

Teaching portfolio includes undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, Hydrology, Advanced Hydraulic Applications, Structural Systems, and Statics.

An active member of several academic and college-level committees related to curriculum development, laboratory supervision, and student affairs.

Research interests lie in water resources modeling, environmental sustainability, and the application of machine learning techniques in civil engineering.

Education

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Environmental Engineering and Water Resources from the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), USA (2003). He also earned his M.Sc. in the same discipline from UAH in 2001, and his B.Sc. from Jordan University of Science & Technology, Jordan (1995).

Biography

Dr. Fuad Ahmad Musleh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Bahrain. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a focus on Environmental Engineering and Water Resources from the University of Alabama in Huntsville (USA), awarded in 2003. He also earned his M.Sc. in the same field from UAH in 2001, and a B.Sc. from Jordan University of Science and Technology in 1995.

Dr. Musleh joined the University of Bahrain in 2011, bringing with him extensive academic and administrative experience gained during his tenure at King Khalid University in Saudi Arabia. From 2004 to 2011, he served as Chair of the Civil Engineering Department and held key positions such as Director of the Academic Advising Office and College Registrar. His cumulative academic career spans over 20 years.

He has taught a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses including Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, Hydrology, Structural Systems, Advanced Applications in Hydraulics, and Statics. In addition to teaching, he is actively involved in departmental and college-level committees focused on curriculum development, laboratory management, student advising, and academic planning.

Dr. Musleh’s research interests include water resources modeling, environmental sustainability, and the integration of machine learning techniques in civil and environmental engineering. His scholarly work is published in leading journals such as the ASCE Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems, and the Journal of Water Management Modeling.

Achievements

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Affiliations

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Grants & Contracts Awarded

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Publications & Presentations

  • Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles Musleh, F. (2024). A comprehensive comparative study of machine learning algorithms for water potability classification. International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems, 15(1), 1189–1200.
  • Habib, A., Akyuz, D. E., Nasher, N., & Musleh, F. (2024). Resilient stormwater management of a coastal catchment. Journal of Water Management Modeling. https://doi.org/10.14796/JWMM.C514
  • Musleh, F. A. (2023). A comparative study to forecast the total nitrogen effluent concentration in a wastewater treatment plant using machine learning techniques. International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems, 14(1), 10447–10456.
  • Musleh, F., & Cruise, J. (2006). Functional relationships of resistance in wide flood plains with rigid unsubmerged vegetation. ASCE Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 132(2), 163–171. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9429(2006)132:2(163)
  • Musleh, F., & Cruise, J. (2004). Testing the validity of Manning’s n calculated by modeling the flow through rigid non-submerged vegetation. Geotechnical Practical Publication No. 1, ASCE, pp. 145–157.
  • Limaye, A. S., Paudel, K. P., Musleh, F., Cruise, J. F., & Hatch, L. U. (2004). Economic impacts of water allocation on agriculture in the lower Chattahoochee River basin. Hydrological Science and Technology Journal, 20(1–4), 75–92. http://www.aihydro.org/publications/journals/vol20.pdf
  • Paudel, K., Limaye, A. S., Hatch, L. U., Cruise, J. F., & Musleh, F. (2005). Development of an optimal water allocation decision tool for major crops during water deficit periods in the Southeast U.S. Natural Resources Modeling, 18(3).
  • 📚 Conference Papers Musleh, F. A., & Taha, R. G. (2022). Classifying water quality using ensemble machine learning algorithms. 4th Sustainability and Resilience Conference: Design Innovation. (Publication under processing)
  • Musleh, F. A., & Taha, R. G. (2022). Forecasting of forest fires using machine learning techniques: A comparative study. 6th Smart Cities Symposium (SCS 2022), Bahrain, 337–342. https://doi.org/10.1049/icp.2023.0571
  • Musleh, F. A., Taha, R. G., & Musleh, A. R. (2023). Comparative analysis of machine learning techniques for concrete compressive strength prediction. 4th International Conference on Data Analytics for Business and Industry (ICDABI). https://edas.info/showPaper.php?m=1570950785
  • Musleh, F., & Cruise, J. (2004). Testing the validity of Manning’s n calculated by modeling the flow through rigid non-submerged vegetation. GEO2004 Conference: Advances in Geotechnical Engineering with Emphasis on Dam Engineering, Jordan University of Science & Technology.
  • 📑 Technical Reports Cruise, J. F., Al-Hamdan, M., & Musleh, F. (2003). Characterization of flood plains using remotely sensed data. NASA Project Report: Applications in Remote Sensing and Related Spatial Technologies to Environmental Assessments. http://wwwghcc.msfc.nasa.gov/land/ncrst/
  • 📘 Doctoral Dissertation Musleh, F. A. (2003). Modeling flow resistance through rigid non-submerged vegetation. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Alabama in Huntsville.
  • 📝 Peer-Reviewed Conference Reviews Musleh, F. A. (2024). Groundwater aquifers susceptibility index of Waterborne Diseases Outbreaks (ASIWD) in Nile Delta, Egypt. 15th Gulf Water Conference, Doha, Qatar.
  • Musleh, F. A. (2024). Climate smart solutions to develop food production systems in Bahrain to achieve SDG-2 by 2030. 15th Gulf Water Conference, Doha, Qatar.
  • Musleh, F. A. (2024). Pomegranate yield under irrigation level and water efficiency. 15th Gulf Water Conference, Doha, Qatar.

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Dr. Fuad Ahmad Musleh

Assistant Professor

Civil Engineering
17876635
S41-2053
fmusleh@uob.edu.bh

Areas of Expertise

Two decades of academic and research experience, 14 years at UOB and 7 years at King Khalid University in Saudi Arabia, where he chaired the Civil Engineering Department and held several administrative roles from 2004 to 2011.

Teaching portfolio includes undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, Hydrology, Advanced Hydraulic Applications, Structural Systems, and Statics.

An active member of several academic and college-level committees related to curriculum development, laboratory supervision, and student affairs.

Research interests lie in water resources modeling, environmental sustainability, and the application of machine learning techniques in civil engineering.

Education

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Environmental Engineering and Water Resources from the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), USA (2003). He also earned his M.Sc. in the same discipline from UAH in 2001, and his B.Sc. from Jordan University of Science & Technology, Jordan (1995).

Biography

Dr. Fuad Ahmad Musleh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Bahrain. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a focus on Environmental Engineering and Water Resources from the University of Alabama in Huntsville (USA), awarded in 2003. He also earned his M.Sc. in the same field from UAH in 2001, and a B.Sc. from Jordan University of Science and Technology in 1995.

Dr. Musleh joined the University of Bahrain in 2011, bringing with him extensive academic and administrative experience gained during his tenure at King Khalid University in Saudi Arabia. From 2004 to 2011, he served as Chair of the Civil Engineering Department and held key positions such as Director of the Academic Advising Office and College Registrar. His cumulative academic career spans over 20 years.

He has taught a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses including Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, Hydrology, Structural Systems, Advanced Applications in Hydraulics, and Statics. In addition to teaching, he is actively involved in departmental and college-level committees focused on curriculum development, laboratory management, student advising, and academic planning.

Dr. Musleh’s research interests include water resources modeling, environmental sustainability, and the integration of machine learning techniques in civil and environmental engineering. His scholarly work is published in leading journals such as the ASCE Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems, and the Journal of Water Management Modeling.

Achievements

-

Affiliations

-

Grants & Contracts Awarded

-

Publications & Presentations

  • Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles Musleh, F. (2024). A comprehensive comparative study of machine learning algorithms for water potability classification. International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems, 15(1), 1189–1200.
  • Habib, A., Akyuz, D. E., Nasher, N., & Musleh, F. (2024). Resilient stormwater management of a coastal catchment. Journal of Water Management Modeling. https://doi.org/10.14796/JWMM.C514
  • Musleh, F. A. (2023). A comparative study to forecast the total nitrogen effluent concentration in a wastewater treatment plant using machine learning techniques. International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems, 14(1), 10447–10456.
  • Musleh, F., & Cruise, J. (2006). Functional relationships of resistance in wide flood plains with rigid unsubmerged vegetation. ASCE Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 132(2), 163–171. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9429(2006)132:2(163)
  • Musleh, F., & Cruise, J. (2004). Testing the validity of Manning’s n calculated by modeling the flow through rigid non-submerged vegetation. Geotechnical Practical Publication No. 1, ASCE, pp. 145–157.
  • Limaye, A. S., Paudel, K. P., Musleh, F., Cruise, J. F., & Hatch, L. U. (2004). Economic impacts of water allocation on agriculture in the lower Chattahoochee River basin. Hydrological Science and Technology Journal, 20(1–4), 75–92. http://www.aihydro.org/publications/journals/vol20.pdf
  • Paudel, K., Limaye, A. S., Hatch, L. U., Cruise, J. F., & Musleh, F. (2005). Development of an optimal water allocation decision tool for major crops during water deficit periods in the Southeast U.S. Natural Resources Modeling, 18(3).
  • 📚 Conference Papers Musleh, F. A., & Taha, R. G. (2022). Classifying water quality using ensemble machine learning algorithms. 4th Sustainability and Resilience Conference: Design Innovation. (Publication under processing)
  • Musleh, F. A., & Taha, R. G. (2022). Forecasting of forest fires using machine learning techniques: A comparative study. 6th Smart Cities Symposium (SCS 2022), Bahrain, 337–342. https://doi.org/10.1049/icp.2023.0571
  • Musleh, F. A., Taha, R. G., & Musleh, A. R. (2023). Comparative analysis of machine learning techniques for concrete compressive strength prediction. 4th International Conference on Data Analytics for Business and Industry (ICDABI). https://edas.info/showPaper.php?m=1570950785
  • Musleh, F., & Cruise, J. (2004). Testing the validity of Manning’s n calculated by modeling the flow through rigid non-submerged vegetation. GEO2004 Conference: Advances in Geotechnical Engineering with Emphasis on Dam Engineering, Jordan University of Science & Technology.
  • 📑 Technical Reports Cruise, J. F., Al-Hamdan, M., & Musleh, F. (2003). Characterization of flood plains using remotely sensed data. NASA Project Report: Applications in Remote Sensing and Related Spatial Technologies to Environmental Assessments. http://wwwghcc.msfc.nasa.gov/land/ncrst/
  • 📘 Doctoral Dissertation Musleh, F. A. (2003). Modeling flow resistance through rigid non-submerged vegetation. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Alabama in Huntsville.
  • 📝 Peer-Reviewed Conference Reviews Musleh, F. A. (2024). Groundwater aquifers susceptibility index of Waterborne Diseases Outbreaks (ASIWD) in Nile Delta, Egypt. 15th Gulf Water Conference, Doha, Qatar.
  • Musleh, F. A. (2024). Climate smart solutions to develop food production systems in Bahrain to achieve SDG-2 by 2030. 15th Gulf Water Conference, Doha, Qatar.
  • Musleh, F. A. (2024). Pomegranate yield under irrigation level and water efficiency. 15th Gulf Water Conference, Doha, Qatar.

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