Osama Mohamed ElSahly is a passionate traffic engineer. He was a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the American University of Sharjah for six years. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Systems Management  from the American University of Sharjah, earned in 2023. He focuses on intelligent transportation systems, traffic operations and control, transportation planning, and traffic modeling and simulation. His academic pursuits trace back to his undergraduate studies, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Sharjah in 2016. This foundational education sparked his fascination with transportation engineering and set the stage for his impressive academic and professional career. In 2018, Osama earned his master’s degree in civil engineering from the American University of Sharjah, further deepening his knowledge and expertise in the field. During his graduate studies, Osama had the privilege of working closely with his academic advisor, Dr. Akmal Abdelfatah. Together, they conducted impactful research that led to the publication of numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.