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5th International Conference on Engineering and Sustainability (ICES5)

Tuesday 9 December 2014

Opening Ceremony

The Conferences Center

Registration

( The Conferences Center Lobby)

9:30-10:00

Holy Quran

10:00-10:05

Welcome Speech

Dr. Yunes Mogheir

Organization Committee Chairman

10:05-10:15

Eng. Jamal El-Khoudary

Board of Trustees Chairman

10:15-10:25

Dr. Kamalain Shaath

IUG University President

10:25-10:35

Prof. Dato'. Omar Osman

USM University President

10:35-10:45

Dr. Fahid Rabah

Conference Chairman

Faculty of Engineering Dean

10:45-10:55

8th IUG Engineering Day Exhibition

( The Conferences Center Loby)

10:55-11:30

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Fifth International Conference on Engineering and Sustainability (ICES5)

Tuesday 9 December 2014

First Session

Sensors and Management Systems

Session Chair: Prof. Mohamed Abdelati

Place: Tayba Conference Room

11:30 – 13:00

Time

Author

Title

11:30-12:00

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Mathias Müller

(Munich Technical University,
Germany)

Fiber Optical Sensors

12:00-12:15

Mahmoud O. Abu-Marasa, Hala J. El-Khozondar

A Very Wideband Filter-Amplifier Based on Composite Right/Left-Handed Transmission Lines Loaded With RTD

12:15-12:30

Mehdi Gheisari

Types Of Attacks Penetrating Wireless Sensor Networks And Strategies To Overcome Them

12:30-12:45

Anwar Mousa

Spectrum Sensing Techniques: A Solution For The Scarcity of Electromagnetic Spectrum in The West Bank And The Gaza Strip

12:45:13:00

Hazem M. Abu Karesh,

Talal F. Skaik

Coupled Resonator Diplexer For LTE-Advanced System

Lunch Break 13:00-13:30

 


 

 

Second Session

Computer Networks

Session Chair: Prof. Hatem Hamad

Place: Tayba Conference Room

13:30 – 14:45

Time

Author

Title

13:30-13:45

Mohammad A. Mikki,

Khalid M. Kahloot

Somvisua: Data Clustering and Visualization Based on SOM and GHSOM

13:45-14:00

Mahmoud Alhalabi

Performance Improvement of Wavelength Division Multiplexing Passive Optical Networks.

14:00-14:15

Feras Alasali,

Husam Foudeh

AMI and AMR Projects in Jordan

14:15-14:30

Mona A. Khrais,

Wael Al-Daya

The acceptance and the implementation of Information Technology ‎‎(IT) by Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the Gaza Strip

14:30-14:45

Hashem Badra

 

Virtual Manufacturing – Navigation System

 

 


 

First Session

Materials Science

Session Chair: Prof. Adnan Enshassi

Place: Al-Lehedan Conference Room

11:30 – 13:00

Time

Author

Title

11:30-12:00

Keynote Speaker

Prof. Mady Elbahri

(Faculty of Engineering, Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel, Germany)

Green Nanotechnology

12:00-12:15

Pooyan Ayar

The Use of Nanomaterial in Asphalt Concrete Pavement Construction

12:15-12:30

Yee Hooi Min,

M. A. Samsudin,

H. Abdul Hamid

Fabric Behaviour in Tensioned Fabric Structures

12:30-12:45

Amal S.M. Bashir,

Yamuna Manusamy,

Chew Thiam Leng

Characterization of Raw Egg Shell Powder (ESP) as A Good Bio-filler

12:45-13:00

Rifa J. El-Khozondar,

Hala J. El-Khozondar

Numerical Modeling of Microstructural Evolution During Ostwald Ripening in Solid-Liquid System

Lunch Break 13:00-13:30

 


 

Second Session

Construction Management

Session Chair: Dr. Khalil Alastal

Place: Al-Lehedan Conference Room

13:30 – 14:45

Time

Author

Title

13:30-13:45

Mahmoud Y. Abukmail, Rifat N. Rustom, Hasan KH. Abujamous

Optimization Model for Construction Processes in Residential Buildings

13:45-14:00

Nabil El-Sawalhi, Mohammed Abu Ismaiel

The Key Factors Supporting Lean Construction Implementation in The Gaza Strip Construction Industry

14:00-14:15

Shafik Jendia,

Osama Tabash

Study The Effect of Crushed Waste Iron Powder as Coarse Sand And Filler in The Asphalt Binder Course

14:15-14:30

Lamyaa Najah Snodi,
Fauziah Ahmad,
Md Azlin Md Said

Influence of Leaching on Gypseous Soil

14:30-14:45

Mostafa S. Elasttal,
Khalel Alastal,
Abdul Allah Saand

Assessment of Fire Damaged Structures “Case Studies”

 


 

First Session

Infrastructure and Environment

Water and Wastewater

Session Chair: Dr. Husam AL-Najar

Place: Al-Quds Conference Room

11:30 – 13:00

 

Time

Author

Title

11:30-12:00

Keynote Speaker

Prof.Ahmad FarhanMohdSadullah

(USM, Malaysia)

Sustainable infrastructure and infrastructure sustainability: key to the future of Low and Middle Income Countries

12:00-12:15

Khalil M. Alastal,
Jawad S. Alagha,
Azzam A. Abuhabib,
Rachid Ababou

Groundwater Quality Assessment Using Water Quality Index (WQI) Approach - Gaza Coastal Aquifer as a Case Study

12:15-12:30

Azzam Abu Habib,
Y. Moghier,

G. Okshiya,

B. Khozondar,

H. Abuharbid,

S. Jendia,

Potential of Nano Filtration For Pretreatment of Seawater Desalination in Gaza Strip

12:30-12:45

Yunes Mogheir,

Khaled AlTatari

Evaluation of the Impact of the Ongoing Water Resource Management Plans on Nitrate Concentration in Gaza Coastal Aquifer Using Modeling Approach

12:45:13:00

Abdelmajid R. Nassar

Governance of Wastewater Effluent Reuse Management in the Gaza Strip

Lunch Break 13:00-13:30

 


 

Second Session

Infrastructure and Environment

Solid Waste Management

Session Chair: Dr. Abdelmajid Nassar

Place: Al-Quds Conference Room

13:30 – 14:45

Time

Author

Title

13:30-13:45

Nurshazwani Bt. Azmi,
Alexanderrayar
Singarayah,
Mohammed J.K. Bashir,
Sumathi Sethupathi

Landfill Leachate Treatment by Low Cost Activated Carbon Prepared From Agriculture Waste

13:45-14:00

Hosam Al-Malehy,

Adnan Enshassi

The Possibility of Application The Source Separation Of Household Solid Waste in Gaza Strip

14:00-14:15

Inas A. Elrantisi

Material Recycling & Minimization of Construction Waste

14:15-14:30

Siti Roshayu Hassan,
Nastaein Qamaruz Zaman,
Irvan Dahlan

Microscopic Observation of Anaerobic Microorganism in a Modified Anaerobic Hybrid

14:30-14:45

Haider M. Zwain, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Nastaein Qamaruz Zaman
Irvan Dahlan

Effect of Temperature on the Anaerobic Digestion of Recycled Paper Mill Effluent

 


 

The Fifth International Conference on Engineering and Sustainability (ICES5)

Wednesday 10 December 2014

First Session

Technologies, Policy and Education

Integrated Sustainability

Session Chair: Prof. Farid Al-Qeeq

Place: Tayba Conference Room

9:00 – 10:30

Time

Author

Title

9:00-9:30

Keynote Speaker

Prof. Thomas Shay

(University of New Mexico, USA)

The Long View: First Principle of Engineering

9:30-9:45

Sirin Elbohisi,
Adnan Enshasi

Factors Affecting Design Documents Quality and Their Impact on The Construction Industry in Gaza Strip: (Contractors' Perspective)

9:45-10:00

Lina Ahmed AbuHamra, Adnan Ali Enshassi

Strategies For Safety and Productivity Improvement

10:00-10:15

Mazen Abualtayef,
Israa Abushaban,
Reem Elghussain,
Ayat Albatniji

Potential use of Photovoltaic Power Plants in the Gaza Strip

10:15-10:30

Asma Alsyd Ali Ismail

Towards A Strategy For Evaluating Sustainable Campus at The Beginning of The Third Millennium Sustainability Evaluating The Criteria of The College Campus in Egypt

 


 

Second Session

Control and Power

Session Chair: Dr. Talal Skaik

Place: Tayba Conference Room

10:45-12:00

Time

Author

Title

10:45-11:00

Assad Abu-Jasser,

Mona Sadat Al Faqawi

Wireless-Controlled Load Shedding Scheme- Case Study : Al-Quba Feeder in Gaza City

11:00-11:15

Mohamed Abdelati

Design and Implementation of a Viable Power Inverter

11:15-11:30

Basil Hamed,
Adham Abu Shamla

Gaza’s Water Wells System Based on SCADA

11:30-11:45

Khaled Matter,
Teuvo Suntio,
Hala J. El-Khozondar

Comparison Study of Photovoltaic Array Maximum Power Tracking Techniques

11:45-12:00

Mohammed A. Alhanjouri,
Ahmed I. Alnahhal

Dc Motor Speed Control System Using Particle Swarm Optimization Technique

Prayer Break 12:00-12:30

 


 

Third Session

Communication and Computer Engineering

Networking and Communication

Session Chair: Dr. Amar Abu-Hudrouss

Place: Tayba Conference Room

12:30-13:30

Time

Author

Title

12:30-12:45

Mohamed Ouda

Perfect Planar Metamaterial Microwave Absorber at 5.85 GHz

12:45-13:00

Anwar Mousa

National Plan for Future Emergency Communications in Palestine- Disaster

13:00-13:15

Aiman Abu Samra,

Mahmoud Alhabbash

 

Sound Visualization for Deaf Assistance Using Mobile Computing

13:15-13:30

Aziman bin Abdullah,
H. Kim,
W. M. F Wan Ishak

Theoretical Model for Continuous Water Quality Monitoring System Using in-situ Hyper spectral Image Analysis

 


 

First Session

Building Design and Construction

Construction Management

Session Chair: Dr. Nabil ElSawalhi

Place: Al-Lehedan Conference Room

9:00 – 10:30

Time

Author

Title

9:00-9:15

Jomah Al-Najjar,

Adnan Enshassi

Time and Cost Overruns on Construction Projects: Practical Case Studies

9:15-9:30

Adnan Enshassi,
Wesam S. Alaloul

Duties of construction Projects Coordination in Gaza Strip

9:30-9:45

Alaeddinne Eljamassi, Shereen Helles

Major Causes Of Delay in Construction Project in Gaza Strip-Palestine-Clients’ Perspective

9:45-10:00

Nasreddin Elmezaini

Time Management in Engineering Consulting Firms

10:00-10:15

Salah Almuzaini,

Adnan Enshassi

 

Contractor Selection Criteria: Gift of The Givers Childcare Center Project Case Study

 

10:15-10:30

 

Khaled AlHalaq,

Bassam A. Tayeh

 

 

Strategic Planning in Construction Companies in Gaza Strip

 


 

Second Session

Technologies, Policy and Education

Materials and Process

Session Chair: Prof. Mohamed Ziara

Place: Al-Lehedan Conference Room

10:45-12:00

Time

Author

Title

10:45-11:00

Abdel Fatah
A. D. Qaraman,
Shafik M. Jendia,
Wafaa Hegazy,
Faten Z. Mahmoud.
Maha R. Mohamed

The Effect of HYPR Cationic Surfactant on the Properties of Cement Pastes

11:00-11:15

Husameddin Dawoud

A Comparative Study of The Thermal Comfort by Using Different Building Materials in Gaza City

11:15-11:30

Ros Nadiah Bt Rosli

 

Odour Assessment Decision Tree for Odour Sampling and Measurement

 

11:30-11:45

Zenat Ahsan, Zamri Chik

Application of Electric Resistivity Method in Early Age Durability Analysis of Mortars

11:45-12:00

Zamri Chik,
Mohammad Omar,
Faruk Murad,
Muhamad Rahmad

Dependency of Dry Density of Soil On Water Content in The Measurement of Electrical Resistivity of Soil

Prayer Break 12:00-12:30

 


 

Third Session

Technologies, Policy and Education

Integrated Sustainability

Session Chair: Prof. Abdel Kareem Mohsen

Place: Al-Lehedan Conference Room

12:30-13:45

Time

Author

Title

12:30-12:45

Ahmed M. Abu Hanieh,
Afif A. Hasan,
Sadiq A. AbdElall

Integration of Sustainability in Engineering Education in Palestine

12:45-13:00

Salem Yousuf Al Qudwa

Economic Buildings in the Gaza Strip Using Minimalist Architecture Principles

13:00-13:15

Suheir Mohammed Ammar

A Performance Evaluation of the Housing Associations in Gaza- A Case Study – Tel-alHawa Housing Project

13:15-13:30

Emad H. Muhaisen,
Nader J. ElNamera,
Farid S. Al Qeeq

Impact of Liberated Areas in the Gaza Strip on Land Use Arrangements "Khan Younis City as a Case Study"

13:30-13:45

Mohamed A. El-Kahlout, Abdellkareem H. Mohsen

The necessity of Sea Backfilling in Gaza Strip as a Problem-Solving for Urban Expansion

 


 

First Session

Infrastructure and Environment

Air Quality Control and Management

Session Chair: Dr. Ramadan Alkhatib

Place: Al-Quds Conference Room

9:00-10:15

Time

Author

Title

9:00-9:15

Salem S. Abu Amr,
Hamidi Abdul Aziz,
Mohammed J. K. Bashir,
Shuokr Qarani Aziz,
Tamer M. Alslaibi

Comparison And Optimization of Ozone – Based Advanced Oxidation Processes in The Treatment of Stabilized Landfill Leachate

9:15-9:30

Khalil M El Khateeb,
Zeyad H Abu Heen,
Wesam Al Madhoun

Determining Levels of Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide And Thermal Comfort Inside IUG Offices And Its Effect on The Employees

9:30-9:45

Osama Abo Zebida

Filtration of Nonmetric Airborne Particles Using a New Generation of Aerogel Filters

9:45-10:00

Wesam Al Madhoun,
M. Rashid,
Samar EL-Khuzundar,
Shareefa EL-Helou

Assessment of Lead Pollution in Urban Roadside Environments of Gaza City

10:00-10:15

Maher Elbayoumi,

Nor Azam Ramli,

Noor Faizah Fitri Md Yusof

Assessing the Spatial Variability of Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5) around Gaza Strip Schools

 


 

Second Session

Infrastructure and Environment

Transportation and Highway

Session Chair: Prof. Shafik Jendia

Place: Al-Quds Conference Room

10:45-12:00

Time

Author

Title

10:45-11:00

Yahya R. Sarraj

Developing Road Accidents Recording System in Palestine

11:00-11:15

Manal Mohamed Hassan Elnahas

New Flooring Techniques For Train Stations

11:15-11:30

Hasan KH. Abujamous,
Mahmoud Y. Abukmail,
Rifat N. Rustom

Influencing Cost Factors in Road Projects in Gaza Strip Using ANN

11:30-11:45

J . Euniza M. N. Hasanan,
P. J. Ramadhansyah,
H. Zaiton,
M. Azman

A Review of Double Layer Rubberized Concrete Paving Blocks

11:45-12:00

Ramadhansyah Putra Jaya,
A. H. N. Hidayah, M. N. Hasanan,
P. J. Ramadhansyah,
M. Azman

A Review of Porous Concrete Block Pavement for Heavy Rainfall

Prayer Break 12:00-12:30

 


 

Third Session

Infrastructure and Environment

Session Chair: Dr. Mazen Abualtayef

Place: Al-Quds Conference Room

12:30-13:45

Time

Author

Title

12:30-12:45

Jawad S. Alagha,
Md Azlin
Md Said,
Yunes Mogheir

Support Vector Machine (SVM) for Groundwater Quality Modeling – Gaza Coastal Aquifer Salinity as A Case Study

12:45-13:00

Husam Al-Najar

The Effect of Urban Agriculture on Domestic Water Supply System in The Semi-Urban Areas

13:00-13:15

Ashwaq A. Ghneim

Treated Water Usage Alternatives

13:15-13:30

Ahmed I. Nassar,Jawad S. Alagha,

Yunes Mogheir

Modeling of Groundwater Level in Coastal Aquifers Using Artificial Neural Networks – Gaza Costal Aquifer as Case Study

13:30-13:45

Abed Schokry

Evaluation of Noise Levels at Different Industrial Sectors Within The Gaza Strip: A Pilot Study

 

 

Closing Ceremony

The Conferences Center Lobby

14:30 – 16:00

Reciting Recommendations

Conference Chairman Closing Word

Plaque and Certificates Distributions

Lunch