Ibrahim Osman

Dr. Ibrahim Osman is a seasoned Civil Engineer with a 29-year construction engineering and project management career. Dr. Osman has led construction projects in several countries including the United States, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Sudan. This extensive international exposure has enriched his knowledge and skills, allowing him to navigate diverse cultural and engineering landscapes. A graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago with a Ph.D. in Construction Engineering and Management, Dr. Osman has also completed the Certificate in the Foundations of College Instruction program. In addition to his practical experience, Dr. Osman is a dedicated scholar with publications in construction claims, and differing site conditions. He authored his dissertation on the impacts of COVID-19 on the construction industry.

Education

• Ph.D. University of Illinois at Chicago 2022 
• M.S. University of Illinois at Chicago 2018 
• B.S. Southern University A&M College 1993
• Cert. The University of Illinois at Chicago 2021 

Publications

Journal Publications - Peer Reviewed

Osman, I. (2022): “Impacts of Global Pandemics on Construction Projects and Dispute Resolution Provisions”. University of Illinois at Chicago. Thesis. https://doi.org/10.25417/uic.22226608.v1

Osman, I. Ataei, H. 2021. “Studying Construction Claims due to COVID-19 for Road and Highway Projects”, ASCE Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, November 2021. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)LA.1943-4170.0000517

Osman I., Ataei H., Seyrfar A., 2022. “Differing Site Conditions: Clarifying Misunderstandings to Reduce Costly Litigation”, ASCE Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction. January 2022. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)LA.1943-4170.0000534. ASCE CI & CRC Joint Conference 2022, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Arlington, VA, USA.

Seyrfar A., Ataei H., Osman I. 2022. “Municipal GHG Emission Reduction Targets: The Role of Building Energy Regulations and Laws”. Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, in press. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)LA.1943-4170.0000532

Seyrfar A., Ataei H., Osman I. (2022) Robotics and Automation in Construction (RAC): Priorities and Barriers Toward Productivity Improvement in Civil Infrastructure Projects. In: Jebelli H., Habibnezhad M., Shayesteh S., Asadi S., Lee S. (eds) Automation and Robotics in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-77163-8_3

Conference Papers - Peer-Reviewed

Osman I., Ataei H., Seyrfar A., “Differing Site Conditions: Who is Responsible for the Risks of Additional Costs?”, ASCE 9th Forensic Engineering Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Denver, CO, USA, 2021.
https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/9780784484548.090

Seyrfar A., Osman I., Yarveicy V., Akbuga M,. Reddy K., “Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment of Flexible Pavement Designs: A Case Study of Illinois Interstate Highway.” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting. January 2021. https://trid.trb.org/view/1759100

Seyrfar A., Osman I., Ataei H., “BIM and Building Emergency Response Management: Review and Applications”. ASCE 9th Forensic Engineering Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Denver, CO, USA, 202.
https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/9780784484548.063

Seyrfar A., Osman I., Ataei H., “Toward more Sustainable and Resilient Civil Infrastructure: A Review of Approaches”. International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure 2021, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Houston, TX, USA, 2021.

Editorial Boards

Board Member, Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) - UIC chapter, 2020

Board Member, Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)

Board Member, ASCE CI -Chicago chapter

Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Reviewer, ASCE Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction (LADR), Transportation Research Board (TRB).