BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Maraqa holds B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Jordan, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Michigan State University (MSU). From 1995-1997, he worked as a senior instructor at MSU. In 1997, he joined the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the UAE University. He has taught several graduate and undergraduate courses at MSU and the UAE University.
Dr. Maraqa specializes in environmental system modeling with an emphasis on solute transport in porous media. He also maintains a secondary interest in traffic safety and in improving engineering curriculum. He has published 3 book chapters, 29 journal papers, and 35 conference papers. In 2009, he received an award in recognition of promoting and supporting research activities within the university and the country.
Dr. Maraqa is affiliated with the Roadway, Transportation and Traffic Safety Research Center (RTTSRC) at the UAE University. In 2008, he became an advisor to Al Ain City Municipality for the development and implementation of an EHS Management System for the Building and Construction Sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. He has also participated in several consultancy projects and served on many committees within and outside the UAE University.
EDUCATION
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Doctorate Degree, Doctor of Philosophy, Environmental Engineering, Michigan State University, 1995
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Doctorate Degree, Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Michigan State University, 1995
RESEARCH AREAS
- Mass transfer in porous media
- Water Quality
- Waste Management
- Traffic and constrcution Safety
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
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(2015). "Modeling changes in hydraulic conductivity due to siltation using packed soil columns from Alshuwaib dam sites, United Arab Emirates". Co-Authors: Imran HD and Hegazy S. Environmental Earth Sciences . 74. 10
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(2014). "Characterization and removal of phenolic compounds from condensate-oil refinery wastewater". Co-Authors: Al Hashemi W.; Rao M.V.; Hossain Md.M.
. Desalination and Water Treatment. . 12
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(2014). "Minimization of SO2 Emissions at ADGAS (Das Island, UAE): II- Impact on Air Quality". Co-Authors: Abu-Eishah SI; Babahar HSA. J Pet Environ Biotechnol . 5. 10
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(2014). "Minimization of SO2 Emissions at ADGAS (Das Island, UAE): I- Current vs. Modified Schemes". Co-Authors: Abu-Eishah SI; Babahar HSA. J Pet Environ Biotechnol . 5. 10
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(2014). "Modeling solute transport affected by heterogeneous sorption kinetics using single-rate nonequilibrium approaches". Co-Authors: Khashan S.A.. J. Contaminant Hydrology. 157. 14
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(2013). "Characterizing driver behaviors relevant to traffic safety: A multi-stage approach". Co-Authors: Al Naser N.; Hawas Y.
. Transportation Safety & Security. 5. 24
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(2013). "Key drivers for successful safety management system of construction activities in Abu Dhabi Emirate". Co-Authors: Mohamed A.M.O.. International Journal of Advanced Fire, Explosive, Environment Safety and Disaster Management. 1. 18
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(2012). "A survey-based probabilistic statistical approach for characterizing drivers negative behaviors". Co-Authors: Al Naser N.; Hawas Y. E.. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences . 48. 10
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(2012). "Analysis of the effectiveness of the road-crash database in the United Arab Emirates". Co-Authors: Hawas Y. E.; Khan Md.
. Taylor & Francis/Transportation Safety & Security. 4. 24
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(2012). "A holistic approach for assessing traffic safety in the United Arab Emirates". Co-Authors: Hassan M. N.; Hawas Y.
. Accident Analysis and Prevention. 45. 11
