Fourth UAE Graduate Students Research Conference (GSRC 2018) Saturday, April 21, 2018 American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
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About UAE GSRC ...... 3 Steering Committee Chair Welcome Message ...... 4 Conference Chair Welcome Message ...... 5 Technical Program Chair Message ...... 6 Committees ...... 7 General Information ...... 11 Program Overview ...... 12 Keynote Speech ...... 13 Sessions: A1–A14 (11:00–12:30) ...... 14 Sessions: B1–B14 (13:45–14:00) ...... 23 Sessions: C1–C14 (15:30–17:00) ...... 32
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About UAE GSRC The Graduate Students Research Conference (UAE GSRC) is an annual interdisciplinary event that brings together graduate students from universities across the UAE and their collaborators from around the world. The main purpose of this conference is to provide opportunities for graduate students to share their research results with each other, receive scholarly feedback and network professionally. The conference was organized by Khalifa University in 2015, UAE University in 2016, and again by Khalifa University in 2017. The 2018 edition of this event is organized by American University of Sharjah.
More information about the UAE GSRC can be obtained at www.uaegsrc.ae.
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Steering Committee Chair Welcome Message
On behalf of the Steering Committee of the 2018 UAE Graduate Students Research Conference (GSRC), we would like to welcome our guests, speakers and participants to have a fruitful, successful and enjoyable conference. The GSRC is an exciting interdisciplinary academic event to share the graduate level research being conducted at universities across the UAE, in particular, as well as internationally. The main purpose of this conference is to provide opportunities for graduate students to share their research work with each other, receive scholarly feedback and network professionally. The event will also enable graduate students to showcase their innovative scholarship and get feedback on practical aspects that may enhance the value of their research. Prospective graduate students will be able to learn about the various research opportunities available at the participating academic institutions.
The success of this conference is attributed to those individuals who have worked hard to ensure smooth operations before and during the event. Hence, we would like to thank the members of the Steering Committee, the Organizing Committee, Technical Program Committee, the reviewers of the papers and session chairs, and the student volunteers helping in organizing the conference.
We trust you will professionally benefit from the Conference as well as enjoy it socially.
Dr. Arif Al-Hammadi Steering Committee Chair
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Conference Chair Welcome Message
On behalf of American University of Sharjah (AUS), I would like to welcome you to the Fourth UAE Graduate Students Research Conference (GSRC 2018) held on April 21, 2018 at the beautiful AUS campus. The aim of the conference is to provide graduate students in the United Arab Emirates a venue for presenting their research findings and a forum for networking and intellectual discussions. The conference themes, covering a wide range of topics, are organized in five tracks: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Business and Management, Clinical, Pre-Clinical, Health, Life Sciences, and Engineering, Information Technology and Physical Sciences. The conference has attracted a large number of submissions for a total of 381 papers authored by graduate students, with most universities offering graduate programs in the UAE represented. Faculty members from different universities in the UAE have reviewed the papers and a total of 348 papers have been accepted for presentation at the conference. The papers are organized into 42 oral sessions and three poster sessions during this one-day event.
I would like to thank the 841 authors who submitted their work to the conference. Also my thanks go to the keynote speaker for his invaluable contribution to the success of GSRC 2018 and to the organizing committee, technical program committee, session chair, and the 310 reviewers who worked diligently to produce such a rich and well-rounded program. The support of the conference Steering Committee is also appreciated for making this event a success. I would like to acknowledge the great help from the AUS Graduate Student Association, the Office of Graduate Studies, the Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing, the Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs, and the Office of Student Affairs at the American University of Sharjah. Finally, I would like to recognize the Emirates Scientists Council and the Ministry of Education as the supporting partners of the conference
I wish you a successful event and hope you enjoy your day at AUS.
Dr. Mohamed El-Tarhuni GSRC 2018 General Chair
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Technical Program Chair Message As a chair of the Technical Program Committee of the 2018 UAE Graduate Students Research Conference (GSRC 18), I welcome you to our beautiful American University of Sharjah campus. Thank you for your participation and contributions to this important graduate student conference.
Graduate students are the most essential ingredient in transforming the UAE into a research hub that competes regionally and globally. As such, conferences like this one provide an important platform for young researchers to showcase their work and network. In addition to the outreach aspect of this conference, this events also allows these promising young professionals to work on their oral and written communication skills. The conference comes at a very exciting time for us here at American University of Sharjah. We have received the support of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates, Ruler of Sharjah and President of AUS, to start four research institutes in the areas of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Material Science and Engineering, Smart Cities and Gulf Environments. Additionally, our first PhD program in Engineering Systems Management will commence in Fall 2018.
We would like to first acknowledge the hard work of the authors who prepared outstanding abstracts. Your hard work is greatly appreciated. To recognize the authors’ exceptional contributions, the conference will handout several awards across all the disciplines. We are equally indebted to the reviewers who spent several hours reviewing the submitted abstracts at such a short notice. Some have reviewed six or more abstracts. Thank you. We are also thankful for the keynote speaker and are eager to hear his advice to our budding UAE researchers.
We hope that our attendees will thoroughly enjoy the technical and social aspects of the GSRC 18, and utilize this opportunity to exchange ideas with fellow researchers, mingle with faculty members from across the country, establish new contacts, and augment their network.
Enjoy your conference stay at AUS.
Dr. Ghaleb Husseini GSRC 2018 Technical Program Chair
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Committees
Steering Committee Dr. Arif Al-Hammadi, KU (Chair) Dr. Mohammed Al-Mualla, MoE Dr. Bhanu Chowdhary, UAEU Dr. Michael Allen, ZU Dr. Steve Griffiths, KU Dr. Mohamed El-Tarhuni, AUS Dr. Maamar Bettayeb, UoS Dr. Samer Madanat, NYU-AD Dr. Kosmas Pavlopoulos, PSU-AD Dr. Mahmoud Al-Qutayri, KU Dr. Ashly Pinnington, BUiD Dr. Wathiq Mansoor, UD Dr. Ashraf Khalil, ADU
Conference General Chair Mohamed El-Tarhuni, AUS
Organizing Committee Dr. Mohamed El-Tarhuni, AUS (Co-Chair) Dr. Mahmoud Al-Qutayri, KU (Co-Chair) Dr. Nagi Wakim, UAEU Dr. Chet Jablonski, ZU Dr. Taleb H AlTel, UoS Dr. Solomon David, BUiD Dr. Mahmoud Rasras, NYUAD Dr. Montasir Qasymeh, ADU Dr. Kosmas Pavlopoulos, PSUAD Dr. Husamelding Mukhtar, UD
Technical Program Chair Dr. Ghaleb Husseini, AUS
Publications Chair Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim, AUS
Conference Secretary Salwa Mohamed, AUS
7 Fourth UAE Graduate Students Research Conference (GSRC 2018) List of Reviewers
Dr. Jamal Abdalla, American University of Sharjah Dr. Amani Al-Othman, American University of Sharjah Dr. Nabil Abdel Jabbar, American University of Sharjah Dr. Fadi Aloul, American University of Sharjah Dr. Naif A. Darwish, American University of Sharjah Dr. Zouhair Al-qudah, Alhussein Bin Talal University Dr. Akmal Abdelfatah, American University of Sharjah Dr. Abdulrahman Alraeesi, UAE University Dr. Farid Abed, American University of Sharjah Dr. Habiba Alsafar Khalifa University Dr. Maguy Abi Jaoude, Khalifa University Dr. Mohamed Al-Saleh, UAE University Dr. Dana Abouelnasr, American University of Sharjah Dr. Mohammad Al-Sayah. American University of Sharjah Dr. Bassam Abu Nabah, American University of Sharjah Dr. Adil Al-Tamimi American University of Sharjah Dr. Jaber Abu Qudeiri, UAE University Dr. Hanan Al-Tous. UAE University Dr. Taher Abualrub, University of Sharjah Dr. Sulaiman Al-Zuhair, UAE University Dr. Emad Abu-Ayyash, British University in Dubai Dr. Heungjo An, Khalifa University Dr. Samir Abu-Eishah, UAE University Dr. Rami As'ad, American University of Sharjah Dr. Amjad Abuelsamen , Zayed University Dr. Seter Atabay, American University of Sharjah Dr. Basim Abu-jdayil, UAE University Dr. Modafar Ati, Abu Dhabi University Dr. Abdulai Abukari, British University in Dubai Dr. Mahmoud Awad, American University of Sharjah Dr. Ghassan Abu-Lebdeh, American University of Sharjah Dr. Nahid Awad, American University of Sharjah Dr. Elhad Aburawi, UAE University Dr. Yara Azouqa, Abu Dhabi University Dr. Mohammad Abu-Zahra, Khalifa University Dr. Zied Bahroun, American University of Sharjah Dr. Wael Abuzaid, American University of Sharjah Dr. Fatima Bailey, Zayed University Dr. Yacine Addad, Khalifa University Dr. Haydar Baker, UAE University Dr. Afra Ahmad, Zayed University Dr. Imad Barhumi, UAE University Dr. Norita Ahmad, American University of Sharjah Dr. Imad Barsoum, Khalifa University Dr. Rafic Ajaj, UAE University Dr. Philip Beely, Khalifa University Dr. Naeema Al Darmaki, UAE University Dr. Omar Belkhodja, American University of Sharjah Dr. Ayesha Al Marzouqi, Khalifa University Dr. Sahera Bleibleh, UAE University Dr. Fadi Al Naimat, UAE University Dr. Wesley Cantwell, Khalifa University Dr. Shamsa Al Taie, Zayed University Dr. Kemal Celik, NYU AD University Dr. Mahmoud Alahmad, UAE University Dr. Amin Chaabane, American University of Sharjah Dr. Abdul-Rahman Al-Ali, American University of Sharjah Dr. Vincent Chan, Khalifa University Dr. Raid Al-Aomar, Abu Dhabi University Dr. Rachid Chebbi, American University of Sharjah Dr. Hazem Al-Attar, UAE University Dr. Chung-Suk Cho, Khalifa University Dr. Anas Alazzam, Khalifa University Dr. Frank Cibulka, Zayed University Dr. Lutfi Albasha, American University of Sharjah Dr. Sarah Dalibalta, American University of Sharjah Dr. Emad Alhseinat, UAE University Dr. Mohammed Daqaq, NYU AD University Dr. Jauhar Ali, Abu Dhabi University Dr. Basel Darras, American University of Sharjah Dr. Tarig Ali, American University of Sharjah Dr. Elsayed Darwish, Zayed University Dr. Nazar Ali, Khalifa University Dr. Solomon David, British University in Dubai Dr. Ahmad Al-Issa, American University of Sharjah Dr. Rached Dhaouadi, American University of Sharjah Dr. Yass AlKafaji, American University of Sharjah Dr. Jorge Dias, Khalifa University Dr. Maen Alkhader, American University of Sharjah Dr. Mohamad Eid, NYU AD University Dr. Husam-Aldin Al-Malkawi, British University in Dubai Dr. Hichem El Euch, Abu Dhabi University Dr. Ali Al-Marzouqi, UAE University Dr. Tarek El Fouly, Khalifa University Dr. Hasan Al‐Nashash, American University of Sharjah Dr. Hany El Kadi, American University of Sharjah Dr. Amine El Moutaouakil, UAE University Dr. Sathish Kannan, American University of Sharjah Dr. Sameh El Sayegh, American University of Sharjah Dr. Mehmet Kanoglu, American University of Sharjah
Fourth UAE Graduate Students Research Conference (GSRC 2018) 8 Dr. Ayman El-Hag, American University of Sharjah Dr. Sherif Karam, UAE University Dr. Suzanna ElMassah, Zayed University Dr. Linzi Janice Kemp, American University of Sharjah Dr. Emad Elnajjar, UAE University Dr. Kinda Khalaf, Khalifa University Dr. Mohamed El-Tarhuni, American University of Sharjah Dr. Kamran Khan, Khalifa University Dr. Said Faiq, American University of Sharjah Dr. Ilyas Khurshid, UAE University Dr. Kazi Fattah, American University of Sharjah Dr. Tae Yeon Kim, Khalifa University Dr. Anna Ferreira, Zayed University Dr. Nelson King, Khalifa University Dr. Luay Fraiwan, Abu Dhabi University Dr. Andy Klein, American University of Sharjah Dr. Godwin Francis, British University in Dubai Dr. Peng-Yong Kong, Khalifa University Dr. Mohamed S. Gadala, Abu Dhabi University Dr. Filareti Kotsi, Zayed University Dr. Mohamed Gadalla, American University of Sharjah Dr. Mohammad Laghari, UAE University Dr. Abdulla Galadari, Khalifa University Dr. Sung Mun Lee, Khalifa University Dr. Khaled Galal Ahmed, UAE University Dr. Valerie Lindsay, American University of Sharjah Dr. Brendan Galbraith, Zayed University Dr. Maher Maalouf, Khalifa University Dr. Dongming Gan, Khalifa University Dr. Eyas Mahmoud, UAE University Dr. Mamdouh Gannam, UAE University Dr. Michail Maniatakos, NYU AD Dr. Nayef Ghasem, UAE University Dr. Matthew Martin, Khalifa University Dr. Mehdi Ghommem, American University of Sharjah Dr. Laura Matherly, Zayed University Dr. Sanjiv B. Gokhale, NYU AD Dr. John McKenny, British University in Dubai Dr. James Griffin, American University of Sharjah Dr. Hasan Mir, American University of Sharjah Dr. Sohmyung Ha, NYU AD Dr. Rabeb Mizouni, Khalifa University Dr. Hassan Hajjdiab, Abu Dhabi University Dr. Sharmarke Mohamed, Khalifa University Dr. Mohammad Hamdan, American University of Sharjah Dr. Sahar Mohsin UAE University Dr. Oualid Hammi, American University of Sharjah Dr. Ahmed Mokhtar, American University of Sharjah Dr. Yasser Hawas, UAE University Dr. Maruf Mortula, American University of Sharjah Dr. Hector Hernandez, Khalifa University Dr. Shayok Mukhopadhyay, American University of Sharjah Dr. Christopher Hill, British University in Dubai Dr. Paul Nancarrow, American University of Sharjah Dr. Zeina Hojeij, Zayed University Dr. Malick Ndiaye, American University of Sharjah Dr. MD Monwar Hossain, UAE University Dr. Catherine Nickerson, Zayed University Dr. Ghaleb Husseini, American University of Sharjah Dr. Mehmet Orhan, American University of Sharjah Dr. Walaa Eldeen Ibraheem, Zayed University Dr. Philip Panicker, NYU AD Dr. Taleb Ibrahim, American University of Sharjah Dr. William Pitt, Brigham Young University Dr. Zubair Imam Syed, Abu Dhabi University Dr. Nasser Qaddoumi, American University of Sharjah Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, UAE University Dr. Mohammad Qasaimeh, New York University Dr. Mahmoud I. l Ibrahim, American University of Sharjah Dr. Montasir Qasymeh, Abu Dhabi University Dr. Saif Jabari, NYU AD Dr. Basel Ramadi, UAE University Dr. Mohammad Jaradat, American University of Sharjah Dr. Rashad Ramzan, UAE University Dr. Abdul Salam Jarrah, American University of Sharjah Dr. Mahmoud Rasras, NYU AD Dr. Raja Jayaraman, Khalifa University Dr. Habib-ur Rehman, American University of Sharjah Dr. Margaret Julias, NYU AD Dr. Federico Renda, Khalifa University Dr. Katariina Juusola, British University in Dubai Dr. Mohd Rezeq, Khalifa University Dr. John Rice, Zayed University Dr. Yong Rafael Song, NYU AD Dr. Abdulrahman Kalbat, UAE University Dr. Cesare Stefanini, Khalifa University Dr. Jorge Rodríguez R., Khalifa University Dr. Kheira Anissa Tabet Aoul, UAE University Dr. Lotfi Romdhane, American University of Sharjah Dr. Tarek Taha, Khalifa University Dr. Rana Sabouni, American University of Sharjah Dr. Usman Tariq, American University of Sharjah Dr. Fatin Samara, American University of Sharjah Dr. Hamidou Tembine, New York University
9 Fourth UAE Graduate Students Research Conference (GSRC 2018) Dr. Riad Saraiji, British University in Dubai Dr. Rawy A. Thabet, British University in Dubai Dr. Sgouris Sgouridis,, Khalifa University Dr. Justin Thomas, Zayed University Dr. Mostafa Shaaban, American University of Sharjah Dr. Robert Turner, Zayed University Dr. Khaled Shahin, NYU AD Dr. Lourdes Vega, Khalifa University Dr. Abdulrahim Shamayleh, American University of Sharjah Dr. Joe Wallis, American University of Sharjah Dr. Tamer Shanableh, American University of Sharjah Dr. Marie Waxin, American University of Sharjah Dr. Zarook Shareefdeen, American University of Sharjah Dr. Stephen Wilkins, British University in Dubai Dr. Amna Shibeika, UAE University Dr. Bashar Zahawi, Khalifa University Dr. Abdulhadi Shoufan, Khalifa University Dr. Amer Zakaria, American University of Sharjah Dr. George Shubeita, NYU AD Dr. Wael Zaki, Khalifa University Dr. Mecit Can Emre Simsekler, Khalifa University Dr. Lianxi Zheng, Khalifa University Dr. Tom Skarpas, Khalifa University Dr. Aiman Ziou, UAE University Dr. Jeremy Teo, NYU AD
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General Information
Registration The registration desk will be open at 8:30 a.m. in the Rotunda of AUS Main Building. Presenters may pick up their badges and conference material from the registration desk. Note that there is no registration fee for the event.
Venue for Technical Sessions All technical sessions will be held at American University of Sharjah.
Opening Ceremony: AUS Main Building - Lecture Hall A Keynote Lectures: AUS Main Building - Lecture Hall A Technical Sessions (Oral and Poster Sessions): School of Business Administration Building
Lunch A complimentary lunch voucher will be provided to each participant to be used at the Break Point Restaurant on the second floor of the AUS Student Center.
Coffee Breaks Coffee breaks will also be arranged as specified in the program.
Car Parking Free car parking is available on campus. Please follow the signs posted on campus.
Best Paper Awards Awards for best papers presented during the conference will be announced after the conference. The evaluation criteria includes feedback from the reviewers as well as the session chair. Best paper award certificates will be emailed to the winners and the results will be posted on the conference website.
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Program Overview
8:30 Registration (Main Building)
Opening Ceremony (Main Building) 9:30- 10:30 Keynote Address: The Art and Science of Doing a PhD Professor Ghassan Aouad, President of the Applied Science University, Kingdom of Bahrain
10:30- Coffee Break 11:00 A1- A2-Humanities & A3- A4- A5- A6- A7- A8-Petroleum A9- A10- A11- A12-Chemistry A13-Chemistry A14- Poster Humanities & Social Sciences II Business & Business & Clinical and Health I Life Sciences I Industrial (SBA0009) Electrical & Civil & Biomedical & Chemical & Chemical Mechanical Session A 11:00- Social (SBA0002) Management I Management II (SBA0006) (SBA0007) Engineering Computer Environmental Engineering I Engineering I Engineering II Engineering I 12:30 Sciences I (SBA0004) (SBA0005) (SBA0008) Engineering I Engineering I (SBA0012) (SBA0013) (SBA0014) (SBA0015) (SBA0001) (SBA0010) (SBA0011)
Lunch 12:30- 13:45 B1- B2-Humanities & B3- B4- B5- B6- B7-Electrical & B8-Electrical & B9- B10- B11- B12-Chemistry B13- B14- Poster Humanities & Social Sciences Business & Business & Clinical and Health Life Sciences II Computer Computer Civil & Civil & Biomedical & Chemical Mechanical Mechanical Session B 13:45- Social IV Management Management IV II (SBA0007) Engineering II Engineering III Environmental Environmental Engineering II Engineering III Engineering II Engineering III 15:15 Sciences III (SBA0002) III (SBA0005) (SBA0006) (SBA0008) (SBA0009) Engineering II Engineering III (SBA0012) (SBA0013) (SBA0014) (SBA0015) (SBA0001) (SBA0004) (SBA0010) (SBA0011)
15:15- Coffee Break 15:30 C1- C2- C3- C4-L C5-Electrical & C6-Information C7- C8-Materials C9- C10- C11- C12-Chemistry C13- C14- Poster Humanities & Business & Clinical & Life Sciences III Computer Security Energy & Fuels Science Civil & Civil & Biomedical & Chemical Mechanical Mechanical Session C 15:30- Social Management V Health III (SBA0005) Engineering IV (SBA0007) (SBA0008) (SBA0009) Environmental Environmental Engineering III Engineering IV Engineering IV Engineering V 17:00 Sciences V (SBA0002) (SBA0004) (SBA0006) Engineering IV Engineering V (SBA0012) (SBA0013) (SBA0014) (SBA0015) (SBA0001) (SBA0010) (SBA0011)
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Date: April 21, 2018 Time: 9:30 Room: Hall A, AUS Main Building
The Art and Science of Doing a PhD
Professor Ghassan Aouad President of the Applied Science University Kingdom of Bahrain
It is widely known that doing a PhD could be a daunting experience considering the considerable length of time a PhD degree may take to complete. However, by understanding that undertaking a PhD is a process that can be planned and managed properly, the pressure of doing a research degree could be minimized. It is important for students to understand that doing a PhD is in part art and in part science. In this lecture, the PhD process will be explained and real-life examples will be used. The research philosophical stance will be discussed as a good research methodology is the backbone of doing a PhD. This lecture will conclude with a set of recommendations and advice to research students that will help them in overcoming many of the problems that could be faced during their studies for a research degree.
About the Presenter Professor Ghassan Aouad has been the President of the Applied Science University in Bahrain since November 2014. He was named as one of the top 10 academic leaders shaping executive education in the Middle East by the Middle East Economic Digest. He spent five years in the Department of Civil and Building Engineering of Loughborough University, where he obtained his MSc in Construction (1987) and his PhD entitled Integrated Planning Systems for the Construction Industry (1991). In 1992, Professor Aouad joined the University of Salford as a Research Fellow and progressed through to the role of Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation and Dean of the College of Science and Technology before he left in December 2011. During that time, he successfully supervised 24 PhD students, externally examined 52 PhD students, authored three major research books and co-authored one book, generated more than £10M in research funding as Principal Investigator and £8M as Co-Investigator, published 92 papers in top-rated refereed journals, delivered more than 50 keynote speeches and invited lectures, and presented his work in more than 42 countries. In January 2012, he became President of the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) and in May 2013, he became Vice President for Academic Affairs at Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) based in Kuwait. Furthermore, Professor Aouad was appointed as Vice President of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) in March 2010 and became President in June 2014 for a year. He is the first ever president with a Middle Eastern background. The Chartered Institute of Building is the world’s largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership established in 1834 with a membership of 45,000 from across the globe. He sat on the REF (Research Excellence Framework) sub- panel 16: Architecture, Built Environment and Planning. REF is in charge of assessing national research in the UK. Professor Aouad received an honorary doctorate of technology from Loughborough University in the UK in July 2016.
13 Fourth UAE Graduate Students Research Conference (GSRC 2018) Sessions: A1–A14 (11:00–12:30)
A1-Humanities & Social Sciences I 11:00–12:30, Room: SBA0001 | Session Chairs: Dr. Adnan Ajsic and Dr. Sahera Bleibleh Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Assessment of Scientific Graphical Literacy of 10th Grade Students in Al- 11:00-11:15 1570431566 Ain Educational Office United Arab Emirates Sara Hamad, Mohammed Madi Yousif and Hassan Tairab (UAE University)
Students' Attitudes Towards Student Centered Learning Through The 11:15-11:30 1570431947 Blended Learning Model in ESL Classes Doaa Hamam (British University in Dubai)
Using STEM Project-based Learning Approach in Teaching Mathematics to Develop Students' Creative Thinking Skills and their Beliefs about the 11:30-11:45 1570432661 Unity of Knowledge Hisham Ayob (Higher Colleges of Technology)
Science Teachers' and Students' Perceptions Regarding the 11:45-12:00 1570432907 Implementation of Inquiry Instruction in a Middle School in Dubai Marwa Eltanahy (British University in Dubai)
Evaluating Textbook Questions and Classroom Instructional Questions Based on the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy: Grade 6 Science Textbook Used 12:00-12:15 1570432938 in a Private School in Dubai Rima Abou khreibi (British University in Dubai)
The Impact of Intensive Teachers' Training on Improving the UAE 12:15-12:30 1570434719 Students' Achievement in the PISA International Exam Khaleel Al Arabi and Lutfieh Rabbani (UAE University)
A2-Humanities & Social Sciences II 11:00–12:30, Room: SBA0002 | Session Chairs: Dr. Filareti Kotsi and Dr. Solomon David
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
1570432931 Identity Activism 11:00-11:15 Fatima Almehdhar (Paris Sorbonne-Abu Dhabi)
The Effectiveness of Leaderships' Styles on Teamwork Productivity in Al- 11:15-11:30 1570432956 Ain Private Schools Eman Azzam (UAE University)
1570432977 Mapping the Capability of Talents' Development Initiatives in the UAE to 11:30-11:45 Enhance Talents' Creativity Basema Younes (British University in Dubai)
Do Muslims Feel Threatened by Other Muslims or non-Muslims? 1570432984 Investigating Muslims' Implicit Attitudes Towards Muslims and Non- 11:45-12:00 Muslims Using Implicit Association Test Eida Juma (Zayed University)
1570433080 Measuring Happiness of Domestic Workers: A Study Conducted in the UAE 12:00-12:15 Amani Alhosani (Zayed University)
1570435017 A New Cold War 12:15-12:30 Khaled Alfalasi (Zayed University)
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A3- Business & Management I 11:00–12:30, Room: SBA0004 | Session Chairs: Dr. Ashly Pinnington and Dr. Valerie Lindsay
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
1570429143 Diffusion and Adoption of Innovation within the Manufacturing Sector of 11:00-11:15 Oman Seema Nasser (British University in Dubai)
The Role of Organizational Culture on Food Handlers' Behaviors in Food 1570434849 Businesses 11:15-11:30 Sadi Taha, Stephen Wilkins and Halim Boussabaine(British University in Dubai)
1570432593 The Effect of Balanced Scorecard Implementation on Organizational 11:30-11:45 Performance, The Case of Healthcare Sector in UAE Alaa Mushtaha, Khaled Aljifri and Taoufik Zoubeidi (UAE University)
1570432673 Impact of Taxpayers' Awareness and Tax Complexity on Tax Compliance 11:45-12:00 in UAE Huda AlBesher (British University in Dubai)
1570432604 Financial Strategy and Firm Performance Under Different Economic 12:00-12:15 Conditions–Evidence from the UAE Abdulla AlAwadhi (UAE University)
A4-Business & Management II 11:00–12:30, Room: SBA0005 | Session Chair: Dr. Husam Al-Malkawi
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Investing in Research as a Smart Strategy to Drive UAE to a Competitive 11:00-11:15 1570432440 Knowledge Economy Amal AlHassani (British University in Dubai)
Conceptualization of Differences Between Entrepreneurs and Non- Entrepreneurs of Undergraduate Emirati Students 11:15-11:30 1570432581 Rasha Abou Samra (British University in Dubai), Shaikha Al Naqbi (Higher Colleges of Technology)
Social Media Use Among Women Entrepreneurs 11:30-11:45 1570432976 Sumaiya Ihsan Ul Haq and Norita Ahmad (American University of Sharjah)
1570432801 Occupational Commitment of Women in STEM Fields: The Impact of 11:45-12:00 Coping Self-Efficacy and Role Models Lama Blaique (British University in Dubai)
The Impacts of Different Labor Legislations on Various HR Practices Within 12:00-12:15 1570432877 the Holding Companies in UAE Houria Almakki (British University in Dubai)
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A5-Clinical and Health I 11:00–12:30, Room: SBA0006 | Session Chair: Dr. Ghaleb Husseini
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Targeting Breast Cancer Stem Cells Multi-Drug Resistance by Energy 11:00-11:15 Restriction Mimetic Agents 1570432791 Dana Zaher and Hany A. Omar (University of Sharjah)
A Novel Disease-Causing AMPD2 Variant in a Patient With Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia 9 and Evidence on the Presence of Potential Pathogenic 11:15-11:30 1570432792 Variants in Non-Middle Eastern Populations Hanadi Abdelrahman(UAE University), Aisha Al Shamsi (Tawam Hospital), Bassam R. Ali and Lihadh Al-Gazali(UAE University)
Identification of Novel Synthetic Compounds "Chromenes" with Anti- 1570432871 Cancer Activity 11:30-11:45 Nehla Benhalilou, Hussain El Hasasna, Khawlah Athamneh, Rabah Iratni, Asma Alrashedi and Halima Al Samri (UAE University)
The Role of Iron Regulatory Proteins in Colorectal Cancer Development 11:45-12:00 1570432925 and Progression Nesreen Alkhofash, Wael Hasan and Mawieh Hamad(University of Sharjah)
HCT-116 Colorectal Cancer Cells Release Chemokines That Induce the 1570432957 Chemotaxis and Intracellular Calcium Mobilization in NK92 Cell Lines 12:00-12:15 Noha M. Elemam, Zaidoon Al-Jaderi and Azzam Maghazachi(University of Sharjah)
A6-Life Sciences I 11:00–12:30, Room: SBA0007 | Session Chair: Dr. Zarook Shareefdeen
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Environmental Problems and Policy Solutions in the Neoliberal Era–A Case 11:00-11:15 1570429282 Study of Forests Sustainability Yusra Abdulrahman (Khalifa University)
Measurements of Gamma-Emitting Radionuclides in Beach Sand Near 1570431724 Barakah Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) Site for Baseline Data Purposes, UAE 11:15-11:30 Mouza Alrashidi (UAEU), Walid ElMowafi (FANR), Sulaiman AlAbed (UAEU), and Mohamed Eltokhi (UAEU)
1570432005 Biological Treatment of Sewage Water for Multiple Welfare Purposes 11:30-11:45 Rana Habib, Ruwaya Al Kendi, Vijith Chandu (UAE University)
1570432580 C-C Cross Coupling Reactions and Wittig Olefination in One Pot 11:45-12:00 Areej Elamin, Randa El Saed El Esawi and Thies Thiemann (UAEU)
CO2 Enrichment Affects Ecophysiological Parameters of Maize Plants Under 12:00-12:15 1570432802 Different Water Stress Regimes in UAE Taoufik Ksiksi, Shaijal Thru Ppoyil and Abdul Rasheed Palakkott (UAEU)
Life Cycle Analysis of Conventional, Organic Green-House and Hydroponic 12:15-12:30 1570435412 Tomato Cultivation Systems in Abu Dhabi Mona Al Marzooqi and Lina Yousef (Khalifa University)
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A7-Industrial Engineering 11:00–12:30, Room: SBA0008 | Session Chairs: Dr. Raid Al-Aomar and Dr. Noha Hasan Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
CO2 Corrosion Inhibitor Behavior Under Different Hydrodynamic 11:00-11:15 1570431207 Conditions Ning Wang and Yansong Bai (Khalifa University)
Organizational Culture and Innovation: A Conceptual Relationship and Change Framework 11:15-11:30 1570432816 Amir Shikhli, Refaat Hassan Abdel-Razek and Salaheddine Bendak (University of Sharjah)
Routing of Autonomous Vehicle 11:45-12:00 1570434886 Batool Madani and Malick Ndiaye (American University of Sharjah)
Fault Detection via Nonlinear Profile Monitoring Utilizing Artificial Neural 1570435323 Networks 12:00-12:15 Ahmed F Mohamed, Mahmoud Awad and Mohammad AlHamaydeh (American University of Sharjah)
Optimization of P-Chart For Processes With Multiple Assignable Causes 12:15-12:30 1570435474 Emad Aldin M. Abdelkreem and Mahmoud Awad (American University of Sharjah)
A8-Petroleum 11:00–12:30, Room: SBA0009 | Session Chair: Dr. Nai-Shyong
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Characterizing the Impact of ZnO and ZnSO4 Smart Brines in Improving 1570432551 Oil Recovery from Carbonate Reservoirs 11:00-11:15 Mariam Malas, Obaid Alhmoudi, Islam Elseaday Haroun and Hadi Belhaj Haroun (Khalifa University)
Enhanced Dynamic Simulation Assessment of Fracture Propagation in Shale Gas Reservoirs 11:15-11:30 1570432761 Abhijith Suboyin, Mohammed Motiur Rahman and Mohammed Haroun (Khalifa University)
A Multiscale Analysis of Carbon Capture Coupled with CO2-EOR and 11:30-11:45 1570432876 Storage—A Case Study for the United Arab Emirates Raphael Santos, Ahmed Al Hajaj and Sgouris Sgouridis (Khalifa University)
Experimental Investigation of the EOR Potential of Chemically Modified 11:45-12:00 1570433222 Water Flooding in Limestones Islam Elseaday and Hadi Belhaj (Khalifa University)
Characterization of Micro-Scale Fluid Saturation Method in Carbonate by Coupling of MRI and Micro-CT 12:00-12:15 1570435470 Omar Al-Farisi, TieJun Zhang, Aikifa Raza and Hongtao Zhang (Khalifa University)
Role of Interfacial Forces in Oil Drop Deformation in Immiscible Ternary 12:15-12:30 1570432645 Fluids Hongxia Li and TieJun Zhang (Khalifa University)
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A9-Electrical & Computer Engineering I 11:00–12:30, Room: SBA0010 | Session Chair: Dr. Mostafa Shaaban
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
1570432766 Video Popularity Prediction Using LSTM for Content Centric Networks 11:00-11:15 Huda Goian, Omar Al-Jarrah, Sami Muhaidat, and Yousof Al-Hammadi (Khalifa University)
Blind Channel Estimation for OFDM Systems 11:15-11:30 1570432795 Lina Bariah, Arafat Al-Dweik and Sami Muhaidat (Khalifa University)
Streaming Feature Grouping and Selection (SFGS) for Big Data 11:30-11:45 1570431953 Noura Al Nuaimi and Mohammad Mehedy Masud (UAE Emirates University)
Dynamic Autoselection and Autotuning of Machine Learning Models for 11:45-12:00 Cloud Network Analytics 1570434361 Rupesh Karn and Ibrahim M. Elfadel (Khalifa University)
Video Streaming over LTE-Unlicensed 12:00-12:15 1570432679 Fatema Aseeri, Mohamed Hassan and Mahmoud H. Ismail Ibrahim (American University of Sharjah)
Anomalously Diffusive Random Walk on a Maze - Bio Inspired and Other 1570432847 Methods Zainab Husain (Khalifa University), Dymitr Ruta (Etisalat British Telecom 12:15-12:30 Innovation Centre, UAE), Fabrice Saffre (BT Research and Innovation, United Kingdom-Great Britain), Yousof Al-Hammadi (Khalifa University) and Abdel F. Isakovic (Khalifa University)
A10-Civil & Environmental Engineering I 11:30–12:30, Room: SBA0011 | Session Chair: Dr. Mohammad AlHamaydeh
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Parametric Study on Ultimate Deformation and Capacity of Extended 1570431944 Bolted T-stub Connections 11:00-11:15 Ghazanfar Anwar (UAE University) and Florea Dinu (Politehnica University Timisoara, Romania)
Experimental Investigation on the Flexural Behavior of Square CFSTs 11:15-11:30 1570432936 Yosri Abdelmageed and Farid Abed (American University of Sharjah)
Using Groove-Epoxy Anchorage Method to Solve Debonding of CFRP Plates 1570434858 Strengthened Concrete Beams 11:30-11:45 Khalid Mohamed, Jamal Abdalla and Rami Hawileh (American University of Sharjah)
1570435022 Investigating Bond Behavior of Galvanized Steel Mesh to Concrete Surfaces 11:45-12:00 Kais Douier, Rami Hawileh, Jamal Abdalla and Waleed Nawaz (American University of Sharjah)
1570435195 Flexure Behavior of RC T-Beams Externally Strengthened with Hybrid Systems 12:00-12:15 Abubakr Mohammed, Jamal Abdalla and Rami Hawileh (American University of Sharjah)
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A11-Biomedical Engineering I 11:00–12:30, Room: SBA0012 | Session Chairs: Dr. Salam Dhou and Dr. Rana Sabouni Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Ultrasound Enhanced Release of Transferrin Coupled Liposomes as Drug Delivery Carriers in Cancer Treatment 11:00-11:15 1570432265 Nour AlSawaftah, Paul Kawak, Ghaleb Husseini and Nahid Awad (American University of Sharjah)
Investigation of the Effectiveness of Plasminogen on Liposomes to Target Breast and Colorectal Cancer Cells for Drug Delivery 11:15-11:30 1570432764 Afifa Farooq, Sana E. Zehra Murtaza, Ghaleb Husseini and Nahid Awad (American University of Sharjah)
Anti-Cancer Drug Delivery Using a Novel Fe-NDC-MOF Nanocarrier 11:30-11:45 1570432861 Mihad Ibrahim, Ghaleb Husseini and Rana Sabouni (American University of Sharjah)
1570432932 Solution Stability of Biological Coatings for Nanoparticles 11:45-12:00 Nahla Rizk and Mathew Martin (Khalifa University)
The Effect of Ultrasound on the Drug Delivery of Arginine-Glycine-Aspartic 12:00-12:15 1570434677 Acid Peptide-Targeted Liposomes to Cancer Cells Mohamad Mahmoud and Ghaleb Husseini (American University of Sharjah)
A12-Chemistry & Chemical Engineering I 11:00–12:30, Room: SBA0013 | Session Chair: Dr. Basim Abu-Jdayil
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Brine Treatment with Layered Double Hydroxide 11:00-11:15 1570432024 Abdallah Dindi, Dang Viet Quang, Enas Muen Nashef and Mohammad Abu- Zahra (Khalifa University)
Metal Organic Frameworks as a Promising Adsorbent for the Removal of 1570432822 Micropollutants (Methyl Orange) 11:15-11:30 Abdollah Karami, Rana Sabouni and Ahmed Aidan (American University of Sharjah
Carbon Nanofibers from Renewable and Waste Resources for Wastewater Treatment 11:30-11:45 1570432912 Efstratios Svinterikos, Mohamed Al-Marzouqi (UAEU), Ahmed Soliman (Supervisor, Egypt), Ioannis Zuburtikudis (Abu Dhabi University)
1570434883 Nanoporous Functionalized Mixed Matrix Membranes for Water Treatment 11:45-12:00 Adewale Giwa (Khalifa University)
Impact of Water Quality on Cooling Systems in the UAE 12:00-12:15 1570435467 Afra Alkatheeri, James McElhinney and Ayesha Al Marzouqi (Khalifa University)
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A13-Chemistry & Chemical Engineering II 11:00–12:30, Room: SBA0014 | Session Chairs: Dr. Ioannis Zuburtikudis and Dr. Muhammad Iqbal
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
An Investigation of anodic Adsorption Corrosion Inhibitors' Film 11:00-11:15 Persistency With Batch Treatment by Electrochemical Techniques 1570429394 Yansong Bai and Ning Wang (Khalifa University)
Development of Polymeric Composite Material Based on Bauxite Residue 11:15-11:30 1570432607 Maissa Adi, Fatima Al Ghaferi, Sara Alyahyaee, Maryam Aljabri and Basim Abu-jdayil (UAEU)
Polymer Membranes Based on PTFE/PANI/ Ionic Liquids (IL) for High 1570432738 Temperature PEM Fuel Cells 11:30-11:45 Hanin Mohammed, Norhan Youssef, Amani Al-Othman, Paul Nancarrow, Yehya Elsayed and Mohammad Al-Sayah (American University of Sharjah)
Catalytic and Photocatalytic Activity of CRGO-CuFe2O4 Towards Phenol 11:45-12:00 Degradation 1570432745 Israa Othman, Mohammad Abu Haija and Fawzi Banat (Khalifa University)
Polymer Composite Paper: An Alternative to Wood-based Paper 12:00-12:15 1570432896 Sidra Ahmed, Ali Al-Marzouqi and Muhammad Zafar Iqbal (UAE University)
A14-Mechanical Engineering I 11:00–12:30, Room: SBA0015 | Session Chairs: Dr. Abdel-Hamid Mourad and Dr. Maen Elkhader
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Numerical Modeling of Solid Particle Erosion in Curved Converging Channel 11:00-11:15 1570431989 Xijie Liu, Yit Fatt Yap and Sami Ainane (Khalifa University)
Analytical Model for a Laminated Shape Memory Alloy Beam With 1570432092 Piezoelectric Layers 11:15-11:30 Nguyen Viet and Wael Zaki (Khalifa University), Rehan Umer(University of Southern Queensland)
Moisture Effect on the Notch Sensitivity of CFRP Composites 11:30-11:45 1570432722 Mostafa Elyoussef, Wael Abuzaid and Maen Alkhader (American University of Sharjah)
Multi-objective Structural Optimization of Sandwich Structures Using Isight 11:45-12:00 1570432869 Mohammed Saad, Ammar Ahmed, Mohammad Nazzal and Maen Alkhader (American University of Sharjah)
Full-Field Characterization Technique to Evaluate Recovery of Shape 1570432985 Memory Polymers 12:00-12:15 Mohamad ElMaoud, Wael Abuzaid and Maen Alkhader (American University of Sharjah)
Optimization of Process Parameters for Reducing the Wear Rate of Metal 12:15-12:30 1570433021 Matrix Composite Using Taguchi Technique Amir Hussain Idrisi and Abdel-Hamid Ismail Mourad (UAE University)
Fourth UAE Graduate Students Research Conference (GSRC 2018) 20 Poster Session A—Engineering, Information Technology & Physical Sciences 11:00–12:30, Room: SBA Basement Poster ID Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s) 1570434156 Novel Nano/Micro-Structured Cloud Seeding Materials for Rain P1 Enhancement Haoran Liang (Khalifa University) 1570431955 Extraction of 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol and Pentachlorophenol from Wastewater Using Ionic liquids as Green Solvents P2 Reyihangu Sulaiman, Enas Muen Nashef and Shadi Hasan (Khalifa University) 1570435400 Abu Dhabi Walk to School: Understanding the Behavior, Perception, and P3 Attitude Towards Walking to Schools in Abu Dhabi Abeer Wahdain and Praveen Maghelal (Khalifa University) 1570434951 Minimizing Traffic Congestion through v2v Communication P4 Suhieb Alqawasmeh, Noha M. Hassan and Malick Ndiaye (American University of Sharjah) 1570432640 The Impact of Overloaded Trucks on Road Infrastructures and Needs to Reactivation of the 1986 Law (Heavy Vehicles Axle Load) in Abu Dhabi P5 Emirate Fatima Alkhoori and Praveen Maghelal (Khalifa University) 1570432634 A Safety-Oriented Car-Following Model for Connected Automated Vehicles P6 Li Li and Dianchao Lin (New York University Abu Dhabi) 1570432626 Lane Changing Strategies for Connected Vehicles Using Cooperative Game P7 Theory Dianchao Lin , Li Li and Saif Eddin Jabari (New York University Abu Dhabi) 1570435521 Sustainable Mosques by Exploiting Wasted Ablution Water and Installing P8 Solar Panels Omar Albadwawi and Mohammed Al Hashemi (Khalifa University) 1570435346 Impact of Neighborhood Design Attributes on Solar Radiation in Abu Dhabi P9 Neighborhoods Abdulla Al Braiki (Khalifa University) 1570432817 Urban Growth and Heritage Conservation: Towards the Sustainable Development of Al-Ain Oasis P10 Lina Zuaiter, Rim Meziani, Yara Anbar, Huda Masalmeh, Baseema Nizar and Fatima Yammahi (Abu Dhabi University) 1570432724 Exploring the Potential of Algae Cultivation on Building Facade for Yielding Its Energy Demand P11 Aya Dibaje (Abu Dhabi University), Bana Eid (CIVILCO, UAE), Amal Al Ghifari (Jordanian Consulting Office, UAE) and Reem Al Ghifari (Jordanian Consulting Office, UAE) 1570431503 The Impact of Urbanisation and Climate Change: Case Study of the P12 Eastern Mangroves, Abu Dhabi UAE Rim Meziani and Bethan Welling (Abu Dhabi University) 1570434944 Investigation of c-Si Surface Passivation with ALD Deposited Al2O3 Films P13 Annealed in Ambient Atmosphere Bilal Rajab and Adel Gougam (Khalifa University) 1570434810 Numerical Study of Water Invasion in Micro channel Sub-Surface Flow P14 Shahid Rabbani and Mohamed Sassi (Khalifa University) 1570432918 Emiratisation in UAE Private Sector: Industry and City Base Analysis P15 Siham AlBalooshi (British University in Dubai) 1570434874 Cargo-Delivery-Box System for Modeling the Last Mile of Business-To- P16 Consumer Logistics Osama Qazi (American University of Sharjah) 1570434813 Energy Management of a Multi-Source Power System P17 Omar Salah, Abdulrahim Shamayleh and Shayok Mukhopadhyay (American University of Sharjah)
P18 1570435003 Investigation on the Effect of Water Mass Flow Rate on Gypsum
21 Fourth UAE Graduate Students Research Conference (GSRC 2018) Dissolution Sara Mustafa Awadalla (Khalifa University) 1570434873 How Much Does the Built Environment Influence the Travel Behavior of P19 People Working/Studying in Masdar City? Daniel Sierra (Khalifa University) 1570434835 Finite Element Modelling of BFRP-RC Columns P20 Nouran ElMessalami and Farid Abed (American University of Sharjah) 1570432919 Does the Length of Service of Project Managers Affect Their Awareness to P21 the Probability of Cash Flow Risks? Khalil Oudah (British University in Dubai) 1570432902 The Relationship Between Business Professionals' Emotional Intelligence P22 and Work-Life Balance Zahraa Sajwani (Zayed University) 1570432155 Wasta and Woman's Career in the United Arab Emirates P23 Saeeda Juma Al Mehairi (British University in Dubai) 1570435247 Seismic Interpretation of Al Jaww Plain, Al Ain, UAE P24 Aneesa Rabbani (Khalifa University) 1570432664 Diagenesis and Sedimentary Aspects of Middle Jurassic Upper Araej P25 Formation: A Study Case of Tight Carbonate Reservoir in Onshore Abu Dhabi Oil Field Mochammad Prahastomi and Sadoon Morad (Khalifa University) 1570434961 Conceptualization of the Factors Affecting the Potential of Success for Entrepreneurship in Landfill Gas Energy. Case of the UAE P26 Rasha Abou Samra (British University in Dubai) Rashid Al Hashmi (Higher Colleges of Technology) 1570431778 The Impact of Implementing Business Excellence Models on the P27 Innovation Maturity in the Nuclear Energy Industry Yousef Qteit (British University in Dubai) 1570435375 Correlation Between Microbial Community Structure and Efficiency of Al- P28 Mafraq Water Treatment Plant Amani Al Ali, Shadi W. Hasan and Ahmed F. Yousef (Khalifa University) 1570435141 Multi-Criteria Evaluation of Resources to Achieve Sustainable Irrigated P29 Agriculture and Enhance Food Security in the UAE Amal Aldababseh and Marouane Temimi (Khalifa University) 1570434336 Plant Osmoregulation as an Emergent Water-Saving Adaptation P30 Saverio Perri and Annalisa Molini (Khalifa University) 1570434457 Understanding the Link Between Aridity and Rainfall Intermittency P31 Mariam ElYahyaei and Annalisa Molini (Khalifa University) 1570432960 Ground Penetrating Radar Based Classification of Underground Rock Types P32 Hamad Al Yassi, Rita Sousa, Daniel Choi and Prashanth Marpu (Khalifa University) 1570430496 Universal Constraints of Kleinian Groups and Hyperbolic Geometry P33 Hala Alaqad (UAE University) 1570429317 A Numerical Method for Solving a Class of Fractional Nonlinear Volterra P34 Integro-Differential Type of Singularly Perturbed Problems Mohammed Abu Omar and Muhammed Syam (UAE University) 1570435054 Residential Area Energy Big Data Generation and Analytics P35 Ragini Gupta, Imran A. Zualkernan and Abdul-Rahman Al-Ali (American University of Sharjah) 1570434970 Commissioning and Optimization of a Biomass Thermal Conversion Reactor P36 Fatemeh Pour, Muhammad Khan and Yassir Makkawi (American University of Sharjah) 1570434520 Thermogravimetric Study of the Combustion of Pure Glycerol, Crude P37 Glycerol and Diesel Manar Almazrouei and Isam Janajreh (Khalifa University)
Fourth UAE Graduate Students Research Conference (GSRC 2018) 22 Sessions: B1–B14 (13:45–14:00)
B1-Humanities & Social Sciences III 13:45–15:15, Room: SBA0001 | Session Chair: Dr. Kristen Highland
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Effectiveness of Task-Related Learning and Assessment of an Employee 13:45-14:00 1570432395 with Cerebral Palsy at a Government Organization in Dubai Samia Dhaoui (British University in Dubai)
The Downsides of Using Work-Based Emails for Regular and Ongoing 14:00-14:15 1570432846 Communication in Schools Lutfieh Rabbani (UAE University)
The Relationship Between Supervisor Interpersonal Approaches and 1570432872 Graduate Student Satisfaction at One University in the United Arab 14:15-14:30 Emirates Dalal Aldosari (UAE University)
Adopting Online Learning Systems in Lebanese Higher Education: 14:30-14:45 1570432916 Prospects and Barriers Nessrin Shaya (British University of Dubai)
The Challenges of Developing Inclusive Curriculum for Gifted Students in 14:45-15:00 1570432961 the United Arab Emirates Maqsoud Kruse (British University in Dubai)
Engineering Students' Perceptions of Flipped Learning 15:00-15:15 1570435438 Raghad Nihlawi, Hazim El Baz and Cindy Gunn (American University of Sharjah)
B2-Humanities & Social Sciences IV 13:45–15:15, Room: SBA0002 | Session Chair: Dr. Mai Zaki
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Readdressing the Translation of Arabic Conjunction waw al-este'naf in the 13:45-14:00 1570432451 Glorious Quran Mariam Ismail (American University of Sharjah)
1570432953 Problems Encountered in Translating Public Signs 14:00-14:15 Aisha Uqba and Shehdeh Fareh (University of Sharjah)
A Comparative Examination of Two Arabic Translations of John Steinbeck's 14:15-14:30 1570432964 Novella, The Pearl, with a Special Emphasis on Culture Specificity Suzan ElShabrawy and Ghanim Samarrai (University of Sharjah)
Translators Vs. Technology: Winner Stands Alone? A Need for a 14:30-14:45 1570433083 Collaborative Model Ahmed Towman (American University of Sharjah)
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B3-Business & Management III 13:45–15:15, Room: SBA0004 | Session Chairs: Dr. Valerie Lindsay and Dr. Stephen Wilkins Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Directors’ Engagement with Corporate Purpose: The Case of Multinational 13:45-14:00 1570431925 Corporations Selina Neri (British University in Dubai)
The Impact of Talent Management on Attracting Nationals for Nurse 14:00-14:15 1570432668 Career in UAE Aisha Almesmari (British University of Dubai)
1570432860 Is Dubai Challenged and Does Sports Have Impact on Working 14:15-14:30 Performance? Godwin Francis (British University in Dubai)
Influence of Person-Organization Fit on Organizational Outcomes and Success: Study of Supplementary, Complementary and Attraction- 14:30-14:45 1570432946 Selection-Attrition Perspectives Fatima Al Ghaithi (British University in Dubai)
Authentic Leadership Study: Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, The 14:45-15:00 1570433109 Founding Father of the United Arab Emirates Maryam Al Ali (Georgia State University, USA)
B4-Business & Management IV 13:45–15:15, Room: SBA0005 | Session Chair: Dr. Emin Gahramanov
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
The Relationship Between Quality Management, Innovation and Business 13:45-14:00 1570432950 Performance: An Empirical Study in the United Arab Emirates Mariam AlNuaimi and Wathiq Mansoor (University of Dubai)
Developing a UAE Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus Model to Improve the 14:00-14:15 1570433848 Policy Decision-Making Process Mohammed Alzaabi and Toufic Mezher (Khalifa University)
The Impact of EFQM Excellence Model on Public Sector Results, Study on 14:15-14:30 1570434749 Governments of the UAE Arif Fadhel Jasim (British University in Dubai)
Applying Technology Strategy Analysis on Amazon Kindle Product 14:30-14:45 1570434871 Armin Alibasic, Abel Meza Talavera and Mohammed Omar and Toufic Mezher (Khalifa University)
1570435238 Happiness at Workplaces 14:45-15:00 Salim Alowais, Hazim El-Baz and Imran Zualkeran (American University of Sharjah)
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B5-Clinical and Health II 13:45–15:15, Room: SBA0006 | Session Chair: Dr. Hasan Al-Nashash
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Assessment of the Pharmacogenomics Educational Environment in the 1570426258 United Arab Emirates 13:45-14:00 Azhar Rahma (UAE University), George P. Patrinos (University of Patras, Greece), Bassam Ali (UAE University), Fatima Al Meskari (UAE University) and Iffat ElBarazi (UAE University)
Assessment of Nutrition Knowledge and Dietary Behavior of Post Bariatric Surgery Patients in Rashid Hospital Outpatient Clinic in Dubai, UAE 14:00-14:15 1570429306 Souheir Alia, Habiba Ali, Sajid Maqsood, Taoufik Zoubeidi and Mariam Ahmed (UAE University)
1570430538 The Effective Integration of Social Media in the Healthcare Practice 14:15-14:30 Joe Hazzam (British University in Dubai)
The Mother and Child Health Study – Mutaba'ah: A Pilot Study 14:30-14:45 1570431777 Nasloon Ali and Luai Ahmed (UAE University)
Homecare Accreditation: Analysis of Patients Care Quality and Safety in 14:45-15:00 1570432739 the UAE Murad Awad (British University in Dubai)
B6-Life Sciences II 13:45–15:15, Room: SBA0007 | Session Chair: Dr. Samrein Ahmed
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
1570432677 Manuka Honey Immunity and Cancer Rasha Nasser, Ashraf Al-Sbiei, Priyanka Aryappalli, Yassir Mohamed, 13:45-14:00 Sarah Al-Qubaisi, Junu George, Mezoon Al-Dhaheri, Ghada Bashir, Maria Fernandez-Cabezudo and Basel al-Ramadi (UAE University)
1570434991 3D Spheroid Models for Functional Characterization of Gastric Stem Cells 14:00-14:15 Shakila Afroz and Sherif Karam (UAE University)
1570435002 Characterization of Epithelial Cells in Mouse Uterine Cervix 14:15-14:30 Reem Shouk and Sherif Karam (UAE University)
Role of Vitamin A in Mouse Gastric Stem Cell Proliferation and 14:30-14:45 1570435034 Differentiation Neethu Vins and Sherif Karam (UAE University)
5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA)-4-thiazolinone Hybrid Derivatives Inhibit 1570432635 Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase SHP2 by Suppressing RAS/MAPK Pathway in 14:45-15:00 HeLa Cells Wafaa Ramadan, Rafat El-Awady and Vazhappilly George (University of Sharjah)
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B7-Electrical & Computer Engineering II 13:45–15:15, Room: SBA0008 | Session Chairs: Dr. Montasir Qasymeh Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Stationary Target Detection Using FMCW Radar 13:45-14:00 1570435114 Aamna Al Teneiji and Nazar Ali (Khalifa University)
Classification of Ground Moving Targets Using Convolutional Neural Networks 14:00-14:15 1570432769 Esra Al Hadhrami, Maha Al Mufti, Bilal Taha and Naoufel Werghi (Khalifa University)
SAR Automatic Target Recognition Using Deep Learning 14:15-14:30 Maha Al Mufti, Esra Al Hadhrami, Bilal Taha and Naoufel Werghi (Khalifa 1570432940 University)
Detection and Identification of Natural and Man-made Objects in Thermal 14:30-14:45 1570432841 Images Alia Aljasmi and Andrzej Sluzek (Khalifa University)
1570432988 Transmitter Based on Rotman Lens Phased Array Antenna 14:45-15:00 Ahood Aljneibi, Athanasios Konstantinidis, Stylianos Triantafyllidis, Baker Mohammad and Nazar Ali (Khalifa University)
1570432818 Frequency-Locked Loop for Single-Phase Systems 15:00-15:15 Abdullahi Bamigbade, Vinod Khadkikar and Mohamed Al Hosani (Khalifa University)
B8-Electrical & Computer Engineering III 13:45–15:15, Room: SBA0009 | Session Chair: Dr. Mostafa Shaaban
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Understanding Socio-cognitive Behaviors of Crowds From Surveillance 13:45-14:00 1570432825 Data M. Sami Zitouni and Andrzej S. Sluzek (Khalifa University)
The Automatic Generation of FOL Rules from BPMN Process Model 14:00-14:15 Hamda Al-Ali, Ernesto Damiani, Mahmoud Al-Qutayri, Mohammad Abu 1570434284 Matar and Rabeb Mizouni (Khalifa University)
Memristor-based CAM Search Engine 1570432746 Yasmin Halawani (Khalifa University), Baker Mohammad (Khalifa 14:15-14:30 University), Said Al-Sarawi (The University of Adelaide, Australia) and Mahmoud Al-Qutayri (Khalifa University)
Improving Connectivity for Cluster-Based QoS-OLSR Protocol in Urban 14:30-14:45 1570435372 VANET Dalia Attia (Khalifa University)
Behavioral Modeling of RF Power Amplifiers Using Reduced Sampling Rate 14:45-15:00 1570432732 Moustafa Abdelnaby and Oualid Hammi (American University of Sharjah)
Adaptive Flight Software Development for Nano-Satellite Systems 15:00-15:15 Jasim Alhammadi, Mahool Alhammadi and Panagiotis Dimitropoulos and 1570435437 Prashanth Marpu (Khalifa University)
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B9-Civil & Environmental Engineering II 13:45–15:15, Room: SBA0010 | Session Chair: Dr. Serter Atabay
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
The Energy Performance of the Double Skin Facade in a Conventional 13:45-14:00 1570434614 Residential Building in Irbid, Jordan Ahmad Abbadi (British University in Dubai)
Building Energy Efficiency of a Transit Oriented Development 14:00-14:15 1570435348 Esra Trepci, Praveen Maghelal and Elie Azar (Khalifa University)
Drivers of Energy Consumption in Abu Dhabi Mixed-Used Buildings 14:15-14:30 1570435354 Min Lin and Elie Azar (Khalifa University)
Design and Implementation of Fuzzy Controller for Non-linear Thermally Insulated MIMO Greenhouse Building Utilizing Weather Conditions and 14:30-14:45 1570432615 Underground Temperature Raghad Alhusari, Moustafa Fadel and Farag Omar (UAE University)
Building an Optimization Model for Water-Energy Nexus for the United 14:45-15:00 1570434983 Arab Emirates: Economic & Environmental Perspective Layla Saleh and Toufic Mezher (Khalifa University)
B10-Civil & Environmental Engineering III 13:45–15:15, Room: SBA0011 | Session Chair: Dr. Magdi El Emam
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Impact of Local Retrofit in Improving Lateral Capacity 13:45-14:00 1570432636 Ghazanfar Anwar and Aman Mwafy (UAE University)
Investigation of Soil-Structure-Interaction Effects on RC Shear Wall Structures via Nonlinear FEA 14:00-14:15 1570432910 Dina Saadi (American University of Sharjah), Mohammad AlHamaydeh (American University of Sharjah), George Markou (Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción, Chile)
Flexural Behavior of BFRP-FRC Beams 14:15-14:30 1570434845 Abdul Rahman Alhafiz and Farid Abed (American University of Sharjah)
Assessment of Building Dynamic Characteristics for Seismic Design 14:30-14:45 1570434985 Aya Abuelhamd (UAE University), Aman Mwafy (UAE University) and Suliman A. Gargoum (University of Alberta, Canada)
Variation of P-Wave Velocity with Sand Properties 14:45-15:00 1570434993 Mohammad Amer and Magdi El-Emam (American University of Sharjah)
27 Fourth UAE Graduate Students Research Conference (GSRC 2018) B11-Biomedical Engineering II 13:45–15:15, Room: SBA0012 | Session Chair: Dr. Amani Al-Othman
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Microwave Tomography of Human Proximal Leg 13:45-14:00 1570432670 Mohanad Alkhodari, Amer Zakaria, Hasan A. Al-Nashash and Nasser Qaddoumi (American University of Sharjah)
Synthesis and Characterization of Flexible Implantable Electrodes 14:00-14:15 Aseel Alatoom, Amani Al-Othman, Hasan Al‐Nashash and Mohammad Al- 1570432672 Sayah (American University of Sharjah)
Rapid Prototyping of Microfluidic Probes for Biomedical Applications 14:15-14:30 1570432691 Ayoola Brimmo, Roaa Alnemari and Mohammad Qasaimeh (New York University Abu Dhabi)
Synchronization of C. elegans through High-Throughput Separation of Eggs in a Microfluidic Spiral Chip Samuel Sofela (New York University Abu Dhabi), Sarah Sahloul (New York 1570432747 University Abu Dhabi), Yong-Ak Song (New York University Abu Dhabi), 14:30-14:45 Mehdi Rafeie (University of New South Wales, Australia), Kwon Taehong (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA), Jongyoon Han (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA) and Majid Ebrahimi Warkiani (University of Technology Sydney, Australia)
Identification of Fetal Cardiac Timing Events by Swarm Decomposition of 14:45-15:00 Doppler Cardiogram Signal 1570432983 Saeed Alnuaimi, Shihab Jimaa and Ahsan Khandoker (Khalifa University)
B12-Chemistry & Chemical Engineering III 13:45–15:15, Room: SBA0013 | Session Chair: Dr. Nabil Abdel Jabbar
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
1570434855 Simulation and Optimization of Air Liquefaction Plant using ASPEN Plus 13:45-14:00 Mohaned Elbasheer (UAE University)
The Catalytic Activity of CoFe2O4 and CoxNi1-xFe2O4 Towards Phenol Degradation in Aqueous Solutions 14:00-14:15 1570434940 Bayan Al Qassem, Mohammad Abu Haija and Fawzi Banat (Khalifa University)
Mixed Culture Cultivation of Marine Microalgae for Protein Production 14:15-14:30 1570435259 Ramis Rafay, Jorge Rodríguez and Joao Uratani (Khalifa University)
Pilkington ActivTM Glass: Characterization and Application to Organic 1570432880 Pollutant Degradation 14:30-14:45 Habeebllah Oladipo, Corrado Garlisi, Khalid Al-Ali and Giovanni Palmisano (Khalifa University)
Fourth UAE Graduate Students Research Conference (GSRC 2018) 28 B13-Mechanical Engineering II 13:45–15:15, Room: SBA0014 | Session Chair: Dr. Wael Abu zaid
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Techno-Economic Evaluation of a Chemical Looping Combustion Plant With 1570432762 Waste Heat Utilization 13:45-14:00 Oghare Ogidiama, Tariq Shamim and Mohammed Abu Zahraa (Khalifa University)
Optical Characterization of a Floating Cover for Open-Tank Volumetric 1570432974 Solar Receivers 14:00-14:15 Miguel Diago (Khalifa University), Peter Armstrong (Khalifa University), Nicolas Calvet (Khalifa University) and Melanie Tetreault-Friend (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA)
Thermodynamic Model Development of a Solar Organic Rankine Cycle- 14:15-14:30 1570434335 Vapor Compression Refrigeration System Yusra Ba Matraf and Valerie Eveloy (Khalifa University)
Design and Performance Analysis of a Portable MD-based Hybrid 14:30-14:45 1570434394 Desalination Unit Khadije El Kadi and Isam Janajreh (Khalifa University)
Performance Study of Delta Winglet Vortex Generator Pair in a Circular 14:45-15:00 1570434826 Tube for an Efficient Heat Exchanger Chong Zhai and Md Didarul Islam (Khalifa University)
Variable Refrigerant Flow Cooling Assessment in Tropical Environments 15:00-15:15 1570432559 Roba Saab and Mohamed I. Ali (Khalifa University)
B14-Mechanical Engineering III 13:45–15:15, Room: SBA0015 | Session Chair: Dr. Imran Qureshi
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Droplet Growth Dynamics for Water Condensation on Oil-Infused 13:45-14:00 1570434888 Superhydrophobic Surfaces Qiaoyu Ge and TieJun Zhang (Khalifa University)
Laser Doppler Velocimetry Measurement in Turbulent Swirling Flow 14:00-14:15 1570435378 Tianxing Zhang, Lyes Khezzar, Kharoua Nabil and Mohamed Alshehhi (Khalifa University)
Numerical Study of a Turbulent Swirling Flow Interacting with a Bluff Body 14:15-14:30 1570435506 Jinli Song, Kharoua Nabil and Lyes Khezzar (Khalifa University)
A Scalable Microfluidic Device for Switching of Microparticles using 14:30-14:45 1570432926 Dielectrophoresis Waqas Waheed (Khalifa University)
Downstream Fluidic Injection Based Jet Noise Suppressor for High Speed 14:45-15:00 Flows 1570432310 Pankaj Rajput and Sunil Kumar (New York University Abu Dhabi)
Permeability Computation of 3D Preforms using In-Situ micro Computed 1570432882 Tomography 15:00-15:15 Muhammad Ali (Khalifa University) and Rehan Umer (University of Southern Queensland, Australia)
29 Fourth UAE Graduate Students Research Conference (GSRC 2018) Poster Session B—Engineering, Information Technology & Physical Sciences 13:45–15:15, Room: SBA Basement Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s) 1570434956 Optimal Ground Station Operation for Tracking Multiple Satellites P1 Hoda Alyammahi and Prashanth Marpu (Khalifa University) Defining and Analyzing Mesh-LBP Variants P2 1570434948 Claudio Tortorici and Naoufel Werghi (Khalifa University) 1570432809 Optimization of Energy Consumption in Cloud Computing Datacenters P3 Ahmed Osman, Assim Sagahyroon, Raafat Aburukba and Fadi Aloul (American University of Sharjah) 1570432759 Dynamic Nuclear Spin Polarization in Semiconductor Devices and Materials P4 Tamador Elboshra Alkhidir and Abdel F. Isakovic (Khalifa University) 1570434973 A Distributed IoV-Based Traffic Control Approach P5 Iman Saeed and Mourad Elhadef (Abu Dhabi University) 1570434958 A Citywide Intelligent Vehicular Ad-hoc Network-Based Protocol for P6 Improving Traffic Sarah Baras and Mourad Elhadef (Abu Dhabi University) 1570434859 Simulating VANETs Mobility Using SUMO: Abu Dhabi City Case Study P7 Ayesha Anzer and Mourad Elhadef (Abu Dhabi University) Multi-Mode Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problem with 1570432991 Material Ordering to Maximize the Net Present Value (MMRCSPMODC) P8 Nour Kashwani and AbdulRahim Shamayleh (American University of Sharjah) 1570435637 Multi- Objective Design of Fractional Slot Concentrated Winding P9 Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine Saleh Edhah (Khalifa University) 1570435029 Fixed Point Hardware Implementation for Artificial Neurons with Sigmoid P10 Activation Function Lilas Alrahis and Hani Saleh (Khalifa University) 1570434695 Load Frequency Control of a Photovoltaic Connected Power Grid P11 Samar Emara and Abdulla Ismail (RIT Dubai) 1570432981 Variation of Inductance in a Switched Reluctance Motor Under Various Rotor Faults Using Finite Element Analysis P12 Saad Khan (UAE University), Muhammad Saleheen Aftab (UAE University) and Atif Mahmood (COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Pakistan) 1570432921 Maximizing the State of Health of a Li-Ion Battery for Satellites by Scheduling the Charging and Discharging States of the Battery P13 Mahmoud Lami, Abdulrahim Shamayleh and Shayok Mukhopadhyay (American University of Sharjah) 1570432870 Predicting Workforce Demand in Service Organizations Using AI Techniques P14 Sara Sharif, Siddhartha Shakya and Andrzej Stefan Sluzek (Khalifa University) 1570432868 Kernel Density Estimation and Gaussian Mixture Models: A Comparison for Wind Speed Density Estimation P15 Maisam Wahbah (Khalifa University), Omar Alhussein (University of Waterloo, Canada) Tarek El Fouly, (Khalifa University), Bashar Zahawi (Khalifa University) and Sami Muhaidat (Khalifa University) 1570432855 Drone Based Outdoor Insulator Inspection P16 Danial Amin, Shayok Mukhopadhyay, Ayman El-Hag and Usman Tariq (American University of Sharjah) 1570432748 Adaptive Shaping Function for Envelope Tracking Applications P17 Mohammad Abo rahama, Oualid Hammi and Lutfi Albasha (American University of Sharjah) 1570432734 Doherty CMOS Power Amplifiers for 5G Technology P18 Nourhan El Sayed , Hani Saleh, Baker Mohammad and Mohammed Ismail (Khalifa University)
Fourth UAE Graduate Students Research Conference (GSRC 2018) 30 1570432556 An Efficient Multi-output Switched Capacitor Converter for Energy-quality Scalable SoCs P19 Dima Kilani, Baker Mohammad, Mohammad Alhawari, Hani Saleh, , and Mohammed Ismail (Khalifa University) 1570435522 Multi-Objective SPUDD used by Single Objective POMDP Solver P20 Hend Al Tair, Tarek Taha, Jorge Dias and Mahmoud Al-Qutayri (Khalifa University) 1570435026 Machine Learning-Based Approach to Map Low-Level Event Logs to Process Model Activities P21 Ghalia Tello, Ernesto Damiani, Mahmoud Al-Qutayri and Rabeb Mizouni (Khalifa University) 1570435019 Medical Image Generation Using a Novel Artificial Neural Network P22 Interpolation Algorithm Yasser Abdelsamie and Salam Dhou (American University of Sharjah) 1570434093 Simulating an Adaptable inVANETs-Based Intersection Traffic Control P23 Using OMNet++ Hadeel Tabaza and Mourad Elhadef (Abu Dhabi University) 1570432973 Towards Satellite Image Registration Using Deep Convolutional Neural Network P24 Prajowal Manandhar, Prashanth Marpu, and Zeyar Aung (Khalifa University) 1570432941 Urban Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks: A Street Connectivity Routing Protocols P25 Review Maha Kadadha (Khalifa University) P26 1570432924 Sampling Bitcoin User Graph Hamda Al Breiki (Khalifa University) 1570432866 Hand Gesture Recognition Using Recurrent Neural Networks For Smart-TV Applications P27 Buti Al Delail, Harish Bhaskar, M. Jamal Zemerly and Naoufel Werghi (Khalifa University) 1570433114 mmWave Measurements in UAE Environment P28 Mohammad Abo rahama, Yamen Hatahet, Amer Zakaria, Mahmoud H. Ismail Ibrahim and Mohamed El-Tarhuni (American University of Sharjah) 1570434862 An EEG Based System for Detection of a Real and a Fake Smile P29 Meera Alex (American University of Sharjah) 1570432930 Medical Equipment Efficient Failure Management in IoT Environment P30 Jumana Farhat, Abdulrahim Shamayleh and Hasan Al‐Nashash (American University of Sharjah) 1570432015 Using Lactose and Ultrasound to Deliver Chemotherapeutics P31 Rand Abusamra and Ghaleb Husseini (American University of Sharjah) 1570432417 Transcriptomic Profiling of Severe Asthma using Publicly Available Data P32 Mahmood Hachim, Rifat Hamoudi, Qutayba Hamid and Bassam Mahboub (University of Sharjah) 1570435058 Incident Command Virtual Reality (ICVR) Training Tool P33 Abdulla Abu Haleeqa (Khalifa University, ADNOC Gas Processing) 1570434947 Optimal Configuration of 100% Renewable Energy System for the UAE P34 Electricity Sector Abdulrahman Alzaabi (Khalifa University) 1570434945 Performance Comparison of TCP Algorithms for Device-To-Device P35 Communication in LTE-A Fatima Qatan and Rana Ahmed (American University of Sharjah) 1570432601 Comparative Analysis of the PPP Guidelines in UAE, UN and EU P36 Abdul Razak Alozi and Mhd Anas Chamieh (University of Sharjah) 1570429941 Two-Relay Controller Test Approach to Non-parametric PID Tuning of a P37 Magnetic Levitation System Samia Mahil and Igor Boiko (Khalifa University) 1570432903 Critical Success Factors for Renewable Energy in the UAE P38 Nawal Y. Alhanaee and Hanan Taleb (British University in Dubai)
31 Fourth UAE Graduate Students Research Conference (GSRC 2018) Sessions: C1–C14 (15:30–17:00)
C1-Humanities & Social Sciences V 15:30–17:00, Room: SBA0001 | Session Chair: Dr. Jerry Kolo
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
The Impact of School Climate on Adolescents' Sense of Belonging in Al Ain 15:30-15:45 1570434059 Schools: A Mixed Research Wafaa El Zaatari (UAE University)
1570432920 Families, Schools and Community Educational Partnerships 15:45-16:00 Shereen Mahmoud (UAE University)
1570432954 Teachers' Experience with School Inspection 16:00-16:15 Sameera Alhosani (UAE University)
1570432979 Cultural Responsive Teaching 16:15-16:30 Hanan Al Marashdeh (UAE University)
Urban Landscape of Abu Dhabi - Informal Spaces, the Result of 16:30-16:45 1570432935 Insufficiency in Formal Public Spaces Hanu Dilip (Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi)
C2-Business & Management V 15:30–17:00, Room: SBA0002 | Session Chairs: Dr. Valerie Lindsay and Dr. Amjad Abuelsamen
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
The Barriers of Communication and their Effect on the Quality of 15:30-15:45 1570431128 Interpretation: Case Study of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) Abdullah Hemayet Uddin (British University in Dubai)
1570433483 The Effects of Social Media in UAE Emergency Management 15:45-16:00 Theyab Alketbi (British University in Dubai)
1570431951 Role of Strategic Place Branding iIn Attracting FDI: Toward a Sustainable 16:00-16:15 Competitiveness of Places Mohamed AlAnsaari (British University in Dubai)
1570433248 An Exploratory Study of In-flight Safety Videos and Marketing 16:15-16:30 Nawal AlAnsari and Norita Ahmad (American University of Sharjah)
1570432850 Edutainment with Flipped IDEAS 16:30-16:45 Hachiva Parvin , Kevin Dias and Norita Ahmad (American University of Sharjah)
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C3-Clinical & Health III 15:30–17:00, Room: SBA0004 | Session Chair: Dr. Rawy Sabet
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
1570432798 VKORC1 Variants as Significant Predictors of Warfarin Dose in Emiratis 15:30-15:45 Zeina Almahairi, Hayat Saad Al-Jaibeji, Lihadh Al-Gazali, George Patrinos and Bassam Ali (UAE University)
Curcumin Acts as a Positive Allosteric Modulator of α7-nicotinic 1570433817 Acetylcholine Receptors and Reverses Nociception in Mouse Models of 15:45-16:00 Inflammatory Pain Eslam Mohammed El Nebrisi (UAE University)
Metabolic Signature of Iron Overload in Pancreatic β-cells Revealed Elevation of Alanine and Lactate 16:00-16:15 1570435018 Hayat Aljaibeji, Muath Khairi Mousa, Mohammad Semreen and Jalal Taneera (University of Sharjah)
Osteoporosis Markers Among Emirati Females Based on Vitamin D 1570435401 Receptor Variants and Biomechanical Parameters 16:15-16:30 Leena Alkaabi, Kinda Khalaf, Habiba AlSafar, and Fatme AlAnouti (Khalifa University)
Investigation and Modeling of Obesity and Low Back Pain in UAE 16:30-16:45 1570435490 Ruqayyah Alkaabi, Toufic Mezher, Kinda Khalaf and Maher Maalouf (Khalifa University)
C4-Life Sciences III 15:30–17:00, Room: SBA0005 | Session Chair: Dr. Ghaleb Husseini
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Origanum Majorana Essential Oil Possesses Anti-Colon Cancer Activities 15:30-15:45 1570432854 Asma Alrashdi, Khawlah Athamneh, Halima Al Samri and Rabah Iratni (UAE University)
Rhus Coriaria Suppresses Metastasis and Tumor Growth of Breast Cancer Through Downregulation of MMP-9, PgE2 and TNF-α Activated HUVECs 15:45-16:00 1570432879 Halima Al Samri, Khawlah Athamneh, Asma Alrashedi, Hussain El Hasasna, Nehla Benhalilou, Rabah Iratni and Yusra Al Dhaheri (UAE University)
Rhus Coriaria Suppresses Angiogenesis and Metastasis of Breast Cancer Through Inhibition of STAT3, NFκB and Nitric Oxide Pathways 16:00-16:15 1570432909 Khawlah Athamneh, Halima Al Samri, Asma Alrashedi, Nehla Benhalilou, Hussain El Hasasna, Yusra Al Dhaheri and Rabah Iratni (UAE University)
Differential Regulation of Autophagy in Bronchial Fibroblasts from Asthma 1570434957 Patients 16:15-16:30 Rakhee Ramakrishnan, Mahmood Hachim, Bassam Mahboub, Rifat Hamoudi and Qutayba Hamid (University of Sharjah)
Macrophage Mediated Gastric Stem Cell Differentiation 16:30-16:45 1570435184 Subi Sugathan and Sherif Karam (UAE University)
33 Fourth UAE Graduate Students Research Conference (GSRC 2018)
C5-Electrical & Computer Engineering IV 15:30–17:00, Room: SBA0006 | Session Chair: Dr. Abdul-Rahman Al-Ali
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Mining Causal Relationships Between Diabetes Complications and Medical 1570435457 Tests 15:30-15:45 Aly Elhakim, Michel Pasquier and Assim Sagahyroon (American University of Sharjah)
Photo Acoustic Tomography Using Compressive Sensing Framework 15:45-16:00 1570430332 Maha Shehada, Imad Barhumi and Hanan Al-Tous (UAE University)
1570432867 A Biosensor Design Using SRR and CSRR Metamaterial 16:00-16:15 Nadin Alrayes and Mousa Hussein (UAE University)
1570432962 Energy Transfer Through Gas Pipelines with Optimized Pressure 16:15-16:30 Saif Alhazaimeh (Khalifa University)
An Embedded Walk-cycle Monitoring System using Body Area 16:30-16:45 1570434825 Communication and Secure Low-Power Dynamic Signaling Shahzad Muzaffar and Ibrahim M. Elfadel (Khalifa University)
On Suitability of Lyapunov Function Based Backpropagation Algorithm for 16:45-17:00 1570432669 Neural Networks as Adaptive Inverse Controller
Muhammad Saleheen Aftab (UAE University)
C6-Information Security 15:30–17:15, Room: SBA0007 | Session Chairs: Dr. Mohammed Hussain and Dr. Gerassimos Barlas
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Security Assessment of Low-Resource Edge Devices for IoT Systems 15:30-15:45 1570435006 Shams Y. Shapsough, Imran A. Zualkernan and Fadi Aloul (American University of Sharjah)
Stealthy Information Leakage Leveraging Structures and Peripherals in Modern Embedded Systems 15:45-16:00 1570432832 Dimitrios Tychalas and Michail Maniatakos (New York University Abu Dhabi)
The Effects of Anonymization on Data and Analytics Abdelrahman AlMahmoud and Ernesto Damiani, Yousof Al-Hammadi 16:00-16:15 1570432989 (Khalifa University), Hadi Otrok (Khalifa University, CIISE, Concordia University, Canada)
A Modern Solution for Identifying, Monitoring, and Selecting Optimal 16:15-16:30 Configurations for SSL/TLS Deployment 1570434952 Lamya Alqaydi, Chan Yeob Yeun and Ernesto Damiani (Khalifa University)
Framework for Evaluation of Cybersecurity Effectiveness in the UAE, A 16:30-16:45 1570432558 Case Study of Abu Dhabi Government Entities Abdulla Al Neaimi (Securetech, UAE)
16:45-17:00 Securing the Next Generation inVANETs 1570434998 Wedad Al-Dhuraibi and Mourad Elhadef (Abu Dhabi University)
Memory Management for Higher Order Tensor-Based Applications 17:00-17:15 1570435177 Mohammad Alhulayil, Khalifa University), Ahmad Bani Younes (Khalifa University) and James Turner (Texas A&M University, USA)
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C7-Energy & Fuels 15:30–17:15, Room: SBA0008 | Session Chair: Dr. Shayok Mukhopadhyay
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Evaluation of Direct Absorption Solar Collectors (DASCs) Based on 15:30-15:45 Nanofluid Volumetric Absorbers 1570432893 Omar Sharaf and Eiyad Abu-Nada (Khalifa University)
Optimizing the Production of Ammonia as an Energy 15:45-16:00 1570432955 Ola Osman and Sgouris Sgouridis (Khalifa University)
The Effects of Impurities on the Oxidation Treatments of MWCNTs and their Activities toward Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries 16:00-16:15 Ibrahim H.S. Mustafa, Chieh-Han Wu, Ayoob Al Hammadi, Fatima Ahmed, 1570433002 Rahmat Agung Susantyoko, Giovanni Palmisano and Saif Almheiri (Khalifa University)
1570435068 Produced Water Treatment Using Microbial Desalination Cells 16:15-16:30 Apoorva Goel, Naif Abdelaziz Darwish and Ahmed Aidan (American University Of Sharjah)
Multi-Step Themochemical Splitting of H2S Using Metal Sulfides 16:30-16:45 1570435180 Osahon Osasuyi and Khalid Al-Ali (Khalifa University)
16:45-17:00 Market Design for Renewable Energy (RE) Adaptation for Abu Dhabi 1570435476 Shaima Alnaqbi and Toufic Mezher (Khalifa University)
Nonlinear Dynamics of a Blade-Hub System 17:00-17:15 1570434984 Ehab Basta, Mehdi Ghommem and Samir Emam (American University of Sharjah)
C8-Materials Science 15:30–17:00, Room: SBA0009 | Session Chair: Dr. James Griffin
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Curing Kinetics and Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Coating Prepared with 15:30-15:45 1570429105 Organic Solvent Addition Yi Cai (Khalifa University)
Mechanical Behavior of Carbon Nanotube/Graphene Foam 15:45-16:00 1570432241 Shaohong Luo and Kin Liao (Khalifa University)
Curing Behaviour of High Performance Laminated Kevlar/Epoxy Composites 16:00-16:15 1570434959 Abdel-Hamid Ismail Mourad, Farah Genena , Mouza AlMansoori, Lamia Almarzooqi and Nizamudeen Cherupurakal (UAE University)
Fabrication of Highly Hydrophobic Electrospun Membranes for Membrane Distillation 16:15-16:30 1570435471 Olawale Makanjuola, Isam Janajreh and Raed Hashaikeh (Khalifa University)
Fabrication of Antireflection and Anti-Soiling Coatings for Desert Based 16:30-16:45 1570434968 Solar Panels Nujood Alshehhi and Khalid Askar (Khalifa University)
Integrated Biorefinery Process for Isolation of UAE Date Palm Waste 16:45-17:00 1570432752 Biomass Waste into Individual Lignocellulosic Fractions
Emmanuel Galiwango (UAE University)
35 Fourth UAE Graduate Students Research Conference (GSRC 2018)
C9-Civil & Environmental Engineering IV 15:30–17:00, Room: (SBA0010) | Session Chair: Dr. Kazi Fatah
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Graphene-Enabled Ion Exchange Membranes for Electromembrane 15:30-15:45 Desalination 1570428953 Adetunji Alabi, Linda Zou and Ahmed Al Hajaj (Khalifah University)
A Novel Separation Material for Oil in Water Emulsion: Natural Sand 15:45-16:00 Particles 1570432614 Ning Wang, Yang Yang and Kean Wang (Khalifa University)
Membrane Bioreactor- Desalination Microbial Fuel Cell Hybrid System 16:00-16:15 1570432844 Noora Mukhtar, Sameer Al-Asheh and Ahmed Aidan (American University of Sharjah)
Preliminary Modelling of Photo-Degradation of 4-nitrophenol in Microfluidic 16:15-16:30 Photocatalytic Reactor 1570435399 Ahmed O. Yusuf and Giovanni Palmisano (Khalifa University)
Cloud Cover Climatology for the Arabian Peninsula 16:30-16:45 1570434664 Latifa Yousef, Marouane Temimi, Youssef Wehbe and Micheal Weston (Khalifa University)
16:45-17:00 1570435441 Satellite Remote Sensing of Fog Formation in UAE Mariam Almoosawi, Jun Zhao and Marouane Temimi (Khalifa University)
C10-Civil & Environmental Engineering V 15:30–17:00, Room: SBA0011 | Session Chair: Dr. Muhammad Saleem
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Effect of Contractors' Characteristics on Project Cost in the UAE 15:30-15:45 1570434881 Construction Industry Khalid Alsuwaidi and Sameh El Sayegh (American University of Sharjah)
A Decision Support System for Highway Infrastructure Protection Planning Against Sea Level Rise 15:45-16:00 1570431971 Ilia Papakonstantinou (New York University Abu Dhabi), Samer Madanat (New York University Abu Dhabi) and Jinwoo Lee (Hong Kong Polytechic University, Hong Kong)
New Configuration for the Location of Driver in Street Lighting Design 16:00-16:15 1570432701 Amira AbouElhamd (UAE University) and Riad Saraiji (British University in Dubai)
Assessment of the Built Environment, Physical Activity and Public 16:15-16:30 1570434875 Transportation in Transit-Oriented Developments in Abu Dhabi Allan Pimenta (Khalifa University)
1570435196 Studying the Multi-Cultural Impact on Driving Behavior in Abu Dhabi 16:30-16:45 Ahmed Alfarra (Khalifa University)
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C11-Biomedical Engineering III 15:30–17:00, Room: SBA0012 | Session Chair: Dr. Abdul Salam Jarrah
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Identifying Molecular Pathways in Lung Fibroblasts Unique to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis When Compared to Asthma Using Publicly Available 15:30-15:45 1570432616 Transcriptomic Data Mahmood Hachim, Rifat Hamoudi, Qutayba Hamid and Bassam Mahboub (University of Sharjah)
Identification of Potentially Druggable Binding Sites on Human Rab5 1570432997 Protein 15:45-16:00 Kenana Al Adem (Khalifa University), Suryani Lukman (Khalifa University) and Namareq Widatalla (Tohoku University, Japan)
Biomimetic Lymph Node on a Chip 16:00-16:15 1570432883 Aya Shanti (Khalifa University)
Dynamics of Tumour-Immune System with Treatments and Optimal 16:15-16:30 1570428749 Control Hebatallah Al-Sakaji and Fathalla Rihan (UAE University)
Intraoral Camera for Supporting Assistive Devices 16:30-16:45 1570432986 Muhammad Tily , Hasan Al‐Nashash and Hasan Mir (American University of Sharjah)
C12-Chemistry & Chemical Engineering IV 15:30–17:00, Room: SBA0013 | Session Chair: Dr. Naif Darwish
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Reverse Selective Carbon Membrane for Separation of Binary Gas Mixtures 15:30-15:45 1570430528 Zhou He and Kean Wang (Khalifa University)
Effect of 1-Butyl-1-methylpyrroldinum Chloride on the Phase Behavior of 1570432767 Water+2-Propanol Phase Behavior at 101 kPa 15:45-16:00 Faisal Mohammed, Muhammad Qasim, Naif Darwish, and Ahmed Aidan (American University of Sharjah)
Removal of Heat Stable Salts via Electrosorption using Carbon-based 1570432911 Electrodes 16:00-16:15 Madeeha Durrani , Fawzi Banat and Mohammad Abu Haija (Khalifa University)
Integrated Modeling of CO2 Bio-Fixation by Algae in Arid Environments 16:15-16:30 1570433001 Hammed Abiodun Balogun and Ahmed Al Hajaj (Khalifah University)
Synthesis of Sulfur Based Co-polymers via Inverse Vulcanization for Low 16:30-16:45 1570435486 Thermal Conductivity Meera Yousef,S Vijay Kumar and Saeed AlHassan (Khalifa University)
37 Fourth UAE Graduate Students Research Conference (GSRC 2018)
C13-Mechanical Engineering IV 15:30–17:00, Room: SBA0014 | Session Chairs: Dr. Sharul Bin Dol and Dr. Bassam Abu Nabah
Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s)
Study of Erosive and Wear Characteristics of Bakelite Coated with NiAl2O3 15:30-15:45 1570433340 Using Powder Spray Coating Method John Christy and Abdel-Hamid Ismail Mourad (UAE University)
Development of a Closed-form Expression for the Assessment of the 15:45-16:00 Integrity of Internally Corroded Pipelines 1570434283 Melad Fahed and Imad Barsoum (Khalifa University)
1570434865 In-Plane Modulus of Elasticity Homogenization of Arc-Tan Corrugation 16:00-16:15 Shamma Al Hemeiri, Kursat Kara, Ashraf N. Al-Khateeb (Khalifa University), Shadi Balawi(Texas A&M)
Investigation of Welding Potential Sources: Voltage and Acoustic Signals
1570434938 for Monitoring the Weld Quality 16:15-16:30 Dinu Thekkuden and Abdel-Hamid Ismail Mourad (UAE University)
Metallic Coating Thickness Assessment Over Nonmagneticmetals Using Single-Frequency Eddy Current Technology 16:30-16:45 1570435517 Zain Ansari, Bassam Abu Nabah and Maen Alkhader (American University of Sharjah)
Effect of Heat Treatment Over the Mechanical and Electrochemical 1570435532 Properties of S275 Mild Steel Material in Sea Water and NaCl Solution 16:45-17:00 Shahid Parapurath, Ebru Gunister and Ricardo Nogueira (Khalifa University)
Study of Naturally-Aged and As-Received Silvered-Glass Reflectors 17:00-17:15 Radia Lahlou, Nicolas Calvet , Kholoud Al Naimi and Peter Armstrong 1570435545 (Khalifa University)
C14-Mechanical Engineering V 15:30–17:15, Room: (SBA0015) | Session Chair: Dr. Mehdi Ghommem Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s) Dynamic Response of Electrically-Coupled Microbeams in Shock Environments 15:30-15:45 1570432823 Moustafa Sayed Ahmed and Mehdi Ghommem (American University of Sharjah) Lumped Parameter Model for Longitudinal In-plane Resonators with Zig- 15:45-16:00 zag Elastic Elements 1570432914 Bowei Chen and Oleg Shiryayev (Khalifa University) Analytical and Finite Element Analysis of Pulling-In of a HDPE Liner in a 16:00-16:15 1570435005 Pipeline Sanad Sulaiman and Imad Barsoum (Khalifa University) FPGA Sensor Fusion System Design for IMU Arrays 16:15-16:30 1570435060 Owais Talaat Waheed and Ibrahim M. Elfadel (Khalifa University) Comparison between Ziegler Nicholas and LQR Tuned PID Controllers for Quad-Copter in Yawing Flying Mode 16:30-16:45 1570434844 Shamma Bin Safwan, Yahya Zweiri and Fatima Al Khoori (Khalifa University) Gravity Compensation of Parallel Kinematics Mechanism Using Torsional 16:45-17:00 1570432590 Springs Abdur Rosyid, Bashar El-Khasawneh and Anas Alazzam (Khalifa University) Human-Robot Interaction Applications: Remote Palpation using Passive 1570433299 Discrete Variable Stiffness Joint (pDVSJ-II) 17:00-17:15 Mohammad Awad, Irfan Hussain, Tarek Taha, Jorge Dias, Lakmal Seneviratne and Dongming Gan (Khalifa University)
Fourth UAE Graduate Students Research Conference (GSRC 2018) 38 Poster Session C—Engineering, Information Technology & Physical Sciences 15:30–17:00, Room: SBA Basement Time Paper ID Paper Title and Author(s) 1570435249 Design of an Attitude Determination and Control for Small Satellites in Low P1 Altitude Orbits Adham Alkhaja and Prashanth Marpu (Khalifa University) 1570432862 Targeted Energy Transfer Using Nonlinear Energy Sinks P2 Adnan Saeed and Mohammad Alshudeifat (Khalifa University) 1570432765 Thermochemical Analysis of Flat Composite Panel Mariam Al Dhaheri, Kamran Khan, Wesley Cantwell and Rehan Umer P3 (Khalifa University) and Frank van Liempt (Design Engineering & Strata, UAE) 1570431075 Analysis of Sweeping Jet Actuator Frequency: Numerical and Experimental P4 Study Bartosz Jurewicz, Kursat Kara and Vladimir Parezanovic (Khalifa University) 1570435287 Ultrasound Triggered Release and Cellular Uptake of Trastuzumab- Conjugated Immunoliposomes Targeting Breast Cancer P5 Amal Ahmed, Ghaleb Husseini and Rana Sabouni (American University of Sharjah) 1570434863 The Effects of the Environmental Factors on the Absorbency of Superabsorbent Hydrogels P6 Noun Abdelwahab, Naif A. Darwish and Ahmed Aidan (American University of Sharjah) 1570432951 Evaluation of the Performance of Amine Based Deep Eutectic Solvents for Post Combustion Carbon Capture by the Conductor-like Screening Model P7 for Real Solvents Idowu Adeyemi, Enas Muen Nashef and Mohammad Abu-Zahra (Khalifa University) 1570432949 An In-Situ DRIFTS/MS Study of the Photocatalytic Degradation of EDTA P8 over TiO2 Reem Al Sakkaf and Giovanni Palmisano (Khalifa University) 1570432642 Process Simulation and Modelling of Air Cooled Condenser Using Aspen EDR P9 Zhou He, Arjun Ravikumar, Kean Wang and TieJun Zhang (Khalifa University) 1570432617 Molecular Dynamic Simulations of Low Global Warming Potential P10 Refrigerants Yuting Li, Wael Fouad and Lourdes F. Vega (Khalifa University) 1570432588 Molecular Simulations of Nature-inspired Hierarchical Porous Materials for P11 Energy Storage Mostafa Elabyouki (Khalifa University) 1570432573 Absorption of Carbon Dioxide via Single and Blends of Aqueous Amine P12 Solutions and Nanofluids in Gas-Liquid Hollow Fiber Membrane Contactor Zia Ur Rehman Said (UAE University) 1570431449 Waste Water Treatment Using Functionalized Graphene Oxide Hydrogels P13 Fathima Arshad, Munirasu Selvaraj and Fawzi Banat (Khalifa University) 1570434850 Energy Assessment for Mission Completion for Aerial Transportation Via P14 Multi-Rotor Abdullah Mohiuddin (Khalifa University) 1570432972 Object Based Landmark Detection in SLAM P15 Rana Azzam, Tarek Taha, Lakmal Seneviratne and Yahya Zweiri (Khalifa University) 1570432968 A Review of Robot Exploration Methods P16 Reem Ashour, Lakmal Seneviratne, Tarek Taha and Nawaf Almoosa (Khalifa University) 1570432858 Implementation of a Visual Feedback Control of a 5-DOF Robot Manipulator P17 Omer Abubakr, Mirghani Daffalla, Lotfi Romdhane and Mohammad Jaradat (American University of Sharjah) 1570432815 Implementation of the Rapidly-Exploring Random Tree Star (RRT*) Path Planning Algorithm on a Kobuki Mobile Robot P18 Hussein Mohammed, Mohammad Jaradat and Lotfi Romdhane (American University of Sharjah) 1570434872 A New Genetic-Based Algorithm for the Interpretation of Pressure Transient Response in Naturally Fractured Reservoirs P19 Zinab Al Maqrami (Khalifa University), Chakib Kada (Khalifa University), Mohammed Al Kobaisi (Khalifa University) and Dachang Li (ADNOC Offshore)
39 Fourth UAE Graduate Students Research Conference (GSRC 2018) 1570434818 A New Analytical Model for the Multi-Fractured Horizontal Well in the P20 Naturally Fractured Reservoir Yuan Gao (Khalifa University) 1570430478 Novel Insights into Capillary Number Equation and Wettability P21 Quantification: Electrostatic Colloidal Perspective Obaid Alhmoudi and Mariam Malas (Khalifa University) 1570432742 Boron-Lined NaI Detector For He-3 Free Neutron Detectıon System P22 Amira Emam and Walid Metwally (UAE University) 1570434887 CVD Graphene Strain Sensor Based on Microfabricated Membrane P23 Structure Lina Tizani and Irfan Saadat (Khalifa University) 1570433000 Design Considerations of Fabricating Microfluidic Channels on a CMOS P24 Platform Aamenah Siddiqui and Jaime Viegas (Khalifa University) 1570432992 Studying the Impact of Depth of Focus on Patterned Resist Profile P25 Mohammed Ziauddin, Abdel-Hamid Ismail Mourad and Saud Khashan (UAE University) P26 1570432875 Influence of Nanoparticles on Surface Tension Fan Xue, Afshin Goharzadeh and Yit Fatt Yap (Khalifa University) 1570431852 A Review of the Thermal Crystallization Kinetics of Different P27 Fillers/Polyolefin Nanocomposites Leher Farooq (UAE University) 1570435533 U-bending of SS316L Specimens Using Dye and Mandrel Set-Up for the P28 Examination of Stress Corrosion Cracking Prince Johnson (Khalifa University) 1570434977 Effects of Erosion-Corrosion on Mild Steel in the Presence of Corrosion P29 Inhibitor Using Submerged Impingement Jet Apparatus Danny Diab and Sami Ainane (Khalifa University) 1570434599 A Study of the Elastic Properties of Bandera Brown Sandstone Under P30 Different Loading Conditions Roshan Saji (Khalifa University) 1570432999 A Parametric Study of Out-of-Plane Characteristics of Sandwich Structures P31 Ammar Ahmed, Farid Abed and Maen Alkhader (American University of Sharjah) 1570432966 Experimental and Numerical Study of Oil Displacement P32 Somayya Esmat ElShabrawy and Hamid Abderrahmane (Khalifa University) 1570432807 A Novel Method to Predict the Baking Level of Carbon Anodes during Aluminum Production: A Thermodynamics and Phase-Field Theory based Model P33 Zahid Ahmed Qureshi (Khalifa University), Rashid Abu Al-Rub (Khalifa University), Abdul Raouf Tajik (Khalifa University) amd Tariq Shamim (University of Michigan-Flint, USA) 1570432678 Heat Transfer Enhancement Analysis of Pressurized Water Reactor's (PWR) Fuel Rod Bundle P34 Omar Darwish Al Hammadi, Fadi Al Naimat and Bobby Mathew (UAE University) 1570435213 Pore Structure & Electrochemical Response of Redox Flow Batteries' Electrodes P35 Mariam Bin Ari, Rahmat Agung Susantyoko, Saif Almheiri and Raed Hashaikeh (Khalifa University) 1570435119 Fabrication of Self-Healing Coating for Withstanding Desert Based Climate P36 Conditions Fatima AlHameli and Khalid Askar (Khalifa University) 1570432967 Characterization of Novel Hygroscopic Materials Based on NaCl-TiO2 and P37 NaCl-SiO2 Particles Marie Bermeo Vargas (Khalifa University) 1570432886 Evaluation of Alumina (Al2O3) Dispersed UHMWPE Nanocomposites for P38 Biomedical Applications Omar Ayad, Abdel-Hamid Ismail Mourad and Yaser Greish (UAE University) 1570432839 Low Frequency Wave Propagation in Periodic Cores Used in Sandwich Structures P39 Ammar Ahmed, Maen Alkhader and Bassam Abu Nabah (American University of Sharjah) 1570432813 Devulcanized Rubber-Polystyrene Insulator Composite P40 Waseem Hittini, Basim Abu-jdayil and Abdel-Hamid Ismail Mourad (UAE University)
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