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Academic

Dr.

Rana Alfares

Associate Professor

rana.alfares@ku.edu.kw

Education

Degree Discipline Institution Year
Ph.D. Civil Engineering University of Southern California 2004
GIS Diploma Civil Engineering University of Southern California 2001
M.S.  Civil Engineering University of Southern California 1999
B.S. Civil Engineering Kuwait University 1996

 

Research Interests

GIS
Construction Project Management
Field Exploration
Laboratory Testing
Geotechnical Analysis
Soil Mechanics
Foundation Design
Geophysical Testing

Selected Publications

  • Al-Fares, R., 2024, “Optimal landfill site selection through the application of GIS analysis & geotechnical investigation”. Annals of GIS, 30 (3): 383-409, doi:/10.1080/19475683.2024..2390409.

  • Abdullah, W., Ashkanani, A., Eid, W., Al-Fares, R., and Al-Khamis, M., 2022, “Evaluation of sand-tire crumb mixtures as lightweight fill materials”. Geomechanics and Geoengineering, doi:/10.1080/17486025.2021/2024897.

  • Al-Rukaibi, D., Abdullah. W., Al-Fares, R., and Hussain, M., 2017, “Site suitability index (SSI) model to delineate and assess suitability of rainwater runoff basins in Jal AlZor heights. Kuwait”. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering, 11, (3):386-397.

  • Al-Fares, R., 2013, “Medical waste fly ash recycling for possible use in geo-environmental applications”. Journal of Engineering Research, 1 (3): 39-52.

  • Terro, M., El-Hawary, M., Al-Fares, R., and Goldstein, M., “Utilization of six sigma in quality improvement of recycling aggregates concrete”. Journal of Waste Management, doi:/ 10.1155/2013/394912.

  • Al-Fares, R., 2011, "Effect of leachate- soil interaction on shear strength, permeability, compaction and chemical characteristics". Journal of Environmental Systems, 33 (1): 1-18.

  • Al-Fares, R., and Al-Jarallah, R., 2011, "Geo-environmental site characterization at a waste disposal site using traditional geotechnical in situ techniques- the State of Kuwait". Kuwait Journal of Science & Engineering. 38 (1b): 55-77.

  • Terro, M., Al-Fares, R., and Al-Khaleefi, A., 2010, “Behavior of reinforced concrete structures exposed to fire environment”. Journal of Applied Fire Science, 18 (3) 271-290.

  • Al-Fares, R., Al-Jarallah, R., and Abdulsalam, Z., 2010, "A pilot scale investigation of AlJahra waste disposal site using Electrical Resistivity (ER) surveys". Kuwait Journal of Science & Engineering. 37 (2b): 25-42.

  • Al-Damkhi, A., and Al-Fares, R., 2010, “Terrorist threats to the environment in Iraq and beyond”, Journal of Global Environmental Politics 10(1): 1-6.

  • Al-Jarallah, R., and Al-Fares, R., 2009, “Quality of stormwater runoff in the State of Kuwait, Al-Asema governorate”.  International Journal of Environmental Studies. 66(2): 227 – 239.

  • Al-Damkhi, A., Al-Fares, R., Al-Khalifa, K., and Abdul-Wahab, S., 2009, “Water resources management in Kuwait: a future sustainable vision”. International Journal of Environmental Studies 66(5): 619-636.

     

Work Experience

Academic Experience

  • Associate Professor, Kuwait University Kuwait City, Kuwait, 2022-present.

     

  • Associate Professor, Kuwait University Kuwait City, Kuwait, 2012 – 2014.

     

  • Director, Kuwait University Construction Program Kuwait City, Kuwait, 2009 – 2014.

     

  • Assistant Vice President for Planning, Kuwait University Kuwait City, Kuwait, 2008-2009.

     

  • Assistant Professor, Kuwait University Kuwait City, Kuwait, 2004 – 2012.

     

  • Teaching Assistant University of Southern California Los Angeles, Ca, 2002 – 2002.

 

  • Teaching Assistant on Scholarship, Kuwait University Kuwait City, Kuwait, 1998 – 2004.

     

Industry Experience

 

  • Minister Of State for Municipal Affairs & Minister of State for Communications & Information Technology Affairs, 2021-2022.

     

  • Minister of Public Works & Minister of State for Communications & Information Technology Affairs, 2021-2021.

     

  • Minister of Public Works & Minister of State for Municipal Affairs, 2020-2021.

     

  • Minister of Public Works & Minister of State for Housing Welfare, 2019-2020.

     

  • Vice Chair, Central Agency for Public Tenders, 2017-2019.

     

  • Deputy Head, Governmental Performance Follow Up Agency, 2016- 2017.

     

  • Assistant Undersecretary, Governmental Performance Follow Up Agency, 2014-2016.

     

  • Assistant Project Manager, Ministry of Public Works Kuwait City, Kuwait, 1997 – 1997.

     

  • Project Site Engineer, Ministry of Public Works Kuwait City, Kuwait, 1997 – 1997.