Dr. Walid Al-Shaar holds a dual Ph.D. in Geography (Territorial Planning) and Civil Engineering (Transport Engineering), jointly awarded by Saint Joseph University of Beirut and the Lebanese University. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at the American University of the Middle East and an Associate Researcher at CNRS Lebanon, with prior postdoctoral experience at Université Gustave Eiffel in France. His academic background combines expertise in transport systems, geospatial analysis, and urban development. Dr. Al-Shaar has authored multiple peer-reviewed studies and book chapters on topics related to land use dynamics, mobility systems, climate change, and smart cities. He serves on editorial boards and collaborates with research institutions across Europe and the Middle East. His interdisciplinary approach integrates GIS, artificial intelligence, and simulation modeling for evidence-based planning and policy. Research Keywords: Urban Mobility, Transport Engineering, Land Use Modeling, Remote Sensing, GIS, Climate Change Impact, Urban Planning, Cellular Automata, Machine Learning, Sustainable Development
American University of the Middle East
Al ‘Uqaylah, Kuwait
Civil and Architectural Engineering