Education
| Degree | Discipline | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | Civil Engineering/Construction Engineering and Management | Stanford Universtiy, California | 1989 |
| M.S. | Computer Science/Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Expert Systems | Stanford Universtiy, California | 1988 |
| M.S.E. | Construction Engineering and Management | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan | 1985 |
| B.E. | Civil Engineering | Kuwait University, Kuwait | 1983 |
Research Interests
Project Scheduling & Control. Construction Safety. Computer Applications. Construction Engineering.
Selected Publications
- Nabil Kartam, “Developments in Course-Grain Modeling of Transient Heat-Flow in Buildings”, J. of Computing in Civil Engineering, 2006, _
- Nabil Kartam, “Delay and the cost increase in the construction of private houses in Kuwait”, J.Const Management and Economics, 2005, U.K.
- Nabil Kartam, “Design-Build Pre-qualification and Tendering Approach for Public Projects”, Int. J. Project Management, 2005, UK
- Nabil Kartam, “A project control process in pre-construction phases”, J.Eng. Const and Architectural Management, 2005, UK
- Nabil.A.Kartam, “Workers perceptions and awareness of noise pollution at constructions sites in Kuwait”, Civil Engineering and Environmental Systems, 2004, _
Work Experience
Academic Experience
| Institution | Designation | Year/Period |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Eng. Dept., Kuwait University | Associate Professor | 1995 - 2001 |
| University of Maryland, USA | Assistant Professor | 1989 - 1994 |
| Stanford University, USA | Instructor, Teaching & Research Assistant | 1986 - 1989 |
| University of Michigan, USA | Research Assistant | 1985 - 1986 |
Industry Experience
| Organization | Designation | Year/Period |
|---|---|---|
| A/E, Contractors, Owners, Expert Dept. & Kuwait Society for Engineers | Claim & Dispute Resolution Expert | 2013 -Present |
| Deputy Prime Minister, Council of Ministers | Senior Project Management Consultant | 2009 -2011 |
| Ministry of Interior Affairs | Senior Project Management Consultant | 2007 -2008 |
| BOT Projects | Mediator, Arbitrator, Litigator | 2006 -Present |
| Ministry of Public Works | Senior Project Management Consultant | 2006 -2007 |
| Engineering System Group | Senior Project Management Consultant | 2005 -2008 |
| OCCD - Project, Feasibility study for privatizing public custom administration | Director | 2004 -2004 |
| OCCD - Project, Assessment of damages of Souq Sharq - National Real Estate Co. | Director | 2003 -2003 |
| OCCD Project Project management to develop & implement a business & marketing strategy for KPA | Co-Director | 2002 -2006 |
| OCCD - Project Proper cladding for Kuwait University Buildings | Director | 2000 -2000 |
| Funded research & consulting projects (more than One Million US Dollars) | Principal Investigator | 1990 -Present |
| Construction Eng. & Project Management, USA & Kuwait | Senior Consultant | 1986 -Present |
| Kuwaiti Engineers Office, Kuwait | Field Planning Engineer | 1983 -1984 |