Al-Ahliyya Amman University
Dr. Taqwa Alhadidi
Associate Professor
Major: Transportation and Infrastructure Systems
Department: Civil Engineering Department
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Email:
Extention: 4095
Profiles:
COURSES TAUGHT
- Highway and Geometric Design
- Highway Pavement Design and Airport Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Public Transportation Engineering
- Construction Project Management
- Computer Applications in Civil Engineering
- Engineering Statistics
- Transportation and Traffic Engineering
- Analytical Techniques in Transportation Engineering
- Traffic Modeling and Simulation
ACADEMIC RANKS
| Rank | University | Country | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor | Al-Ahliyya Amman University | Jordan | 2024 |
| Assistant Professor | Al-Ahliyya Amman University | Jordan | 2020 |
| Lecturer | Al-Ahliyya Amman University | Jordan | 2015 |
QUALIFICATION
| Degree | Institute | Specialization | Country | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phd | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING | الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية | May / 2020 |
| Masters Degree | University of Jordan | MS.C CIVIL AND ENVIROMENTAL ENGINEERING/TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING | الأردن | May / 2015 |
| High Diploma | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Urban Computing | الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية | May / 2020 |
| Bachelors Degree | Faculty of Engineering Technology | Highway And Bridges Engineering | الأردن | September / 2012 |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Job Title | Institute | Time Period |
|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant | VIRGINIA POLYTECNIC AND STATE UNIVERSITY | August / 2017 - May / 2020 |
| Lecturer | Al-Ahliyya Amman University | July / 2015 - August / 2016 |
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Transportation Modeling
- Data Analytics
- Traffic Flow Theory
- Machine Learning
- ITS
- Artificial Intelligence
- Multimodal Large Language Models
RESEARCHES AND PUBLICATIONS
- Shadi Jaradat, Mohammed Elhenawy, Alexander Paz, Taqwa I Alhadidi, Huthaifa I Ashqar, Richi Nayak (2025) A Cross-Cultural Crash Pattern Analysis in the United States and Jordan Using BERT and SHAP Electronics , 14(2),2025
- Mohammed Elkholy, Taqwa I.Alhadidi, Hesham A.Rakha (2025) Modeling Traffic Vehicular Counts at an Urban Intersection Using Complex Seasonal Modeling Techniques KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 29(1)2025
- Taqwa Alhadidi, Ahmad Alomari (2024) A FAHP-VIKOR model for evaluating single point interchange operational performance Expert Systems with applications , 284, 2024
- Ahmad Alomari (2024) A Stochastic Approach for Modeling the Saturation Flow Rate at Traffic Signals in Jordan IRANIAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-TRANSACTIONS OF CIVIL ENGINEERING, 2024
- Taqwa Ibrahim Alhadidi, Sandra T Matarneh, Ahmad Abu Tahoon (2024) The Feasibility and Operational Performance of Implementation Median U-turn Intersections: A CRITIC Method Periodica Polytechnica Transportation Engineering, 2024
- Ibrahim Asi, Yusra Alhadidi, Taqwa Alhadidi (2024) Predicting Marshall stability and flow parameters in asphalt pavements using explainable machine-learning models Transportation Engineering , 18, 2024
- Ahmad H Alomari, Bara’W Al-Mistarehi, Al-Jammal A Al-Jammal, Taqwa I Alhadidi, Motasem S Obeidat (2023) Modelling Driver Behaviour at Urban Signalised Intersections Using Logistic Regression and Machine Learning Promet-Traffic&Transportation, 2023
- Taqwa I.Alhadidi Ahmad H.Alomari (2022) Modeling the Impact of COVID-19 on Traffic Operation, Emission and Queue Length: a Case Study International Review of Civil Engineering, Issue 5,Volume 13, 2022, Pages 357 - 367
- Taqwa Alhadidii (2021) Evaluation of Transit Signal Priority on Arterial Performance —A Comparison between conventional and unconventional intersection operation Civil and Architecture Engineering, V9N5
- (2021) Modeling Bus Dwell Times at Bus Stops Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting,
- (2019) Stochastic Modeling of Bus Passenger Boarding/Alighting Times Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting,
- Taqwa Alhadidi, Hesham Rakha (2019) Modeling bus passenger boarding/alighting times: A stochastic approach Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, V(2)- 11
- Taqwa Alhadidi, Hana Naghawi, Khair Jadaan, Rabab Al-Louzi, (2018) Analysis of the Operational Performance of Three Unconventional Arterial Intersection Designs: Median U-Turn, Superstreet and Single Quadrant International Scholarly and Scientific Research & Innovation , Vol(12):3 P(387-395)
- Hana Naghawi, Alaa Alsoud, Taqwa Alhadidi (2018) The Possibility for Implementing the Superstreet Unconventional Intersection Design in Jordan Periodica PolytechnicaTransportation Engineering, 46(3), pp. 122-128
- Hana Naghawi, Taqwa Alhadidi, Esra'a Oran (2014) Noise Levels Around Queen Alia International Airport Engineering Science and Technology: An International Journal , Vol.4, No.6
- (2014) Roadway User's Behavior & Implication of Safety Fourth Jordan international conference and exhibition for roads and transport,
- Hana Naghawi, Taqwa Alhadidi, Esra'a Oran (2014) Utilizing Geographic Information System as a Tool for Pavement Management System International Journal of Applied Mathematics, Electronics and Computers, 4(4), 96-100
CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS
| Conference Title | Type of Participation | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 3rd IEEE International Conference on Computing and Machine Intelligence (ICMI) | Attendance | Michigan-USA | April / 2024 |
| The IEEE International Conference on Advanced Systems and Emergent Technologies (IC_ASET) | Attendance | Tunisia | April / 2024 |
| e International Conference on Technology, Engineering and Science | Attendance | Turkey | November / 2023 |
| Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting | Paper/Poster | Virtual | January / 2021 |
| Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting | Paper/Poster | Washington, D.C | January / 2019 |
| Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting | Attendance | Washington, D.C | January / 2018 |
| Fourth Jordan international conference and exhibition for roads and transport | Paper/Poster | Amman, Jordan | March / 2014 |
THESIS SUPERVISION
| Title | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation and Optimization of Adaptive Cruise Control in Autonomous Vehicles Using the CARLA Simulator: A Study on Performance under Various Weather Conditions | Al-Ahliyya Amman University | 2024 |
| Queue Length Estimation for Traffic Signal Control in A Connected Environment | Al-Ahliyya Amman University | 2024 |
| Predicting Transit Demand Passengers at Bus Stops for Transit Application | Al-Ahliyya Amman University | 2024 |
| Safety Performance in Connected Environments | Al-Ahliyya Amman University | 2024 |
| Control of Regionally Coordinated Bus Priority Signals at Urban Intersections Accounting for Pedestrian and Vehicle Delays | AAU | 2023 |
| Improving the Utilization of Public Transportation using Intelligent transportation Systems | AAU | 2022 |
| A Proposed Model for Traffic Congestion Reduction Based on Smart City Technology | AAU | 2022 |
| User Preference Analysis for Integrated System of Bus Rapid Transit and On-Demand Shared Mobility Services: A Case Study of Amman, Jordan | AAU | 2022 |
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIP
| Title | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Best Paper Award | London | 2025 |
| winning the second place in JEA competition for traffic graduation project | Amman-Jordan | 2024 |
| MIT- seed fund with Abdelhameedshoman | معهد ماسشوتس التقني | 2024 |
| Graduate Travel Award | Blacksburg, Virginia, USA | 2019 |
