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PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications

1. Abu-Lebdeh, G., Chen, H., & Benekohal, R.F. (2007): Modeling Traffic Output for Design of Dynamic Multi-cycle Control in Congested Conditions. Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems, Vol. 11, No. 1, pp 25-40

2. Chen, H. & Abu-Lebdeh (2006): "Assessment of Capacity and Flow Improvements for Combined Dynamic Signals and Dynamic Speed in Signalized Networks". Submitted to IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics

3. Chen, H. & Abu-Lebdeh (2006): "Parallel Genetic Algorithms for On-Line Traffic Control Problems". Submitted to International Journal of General Systems: Intelligent Systems Design.

4. Ahmed, K; Abu-Lebdeh, G. & Lyles, R.W. (2006): Prediction of Pavement Distress Index with Limited Data on Causal Factors: An Autoregression Approach. In International Journal of Pavement Engineering, vol. 7, no 1, pp 23-35

5. Ahmed, K & Abu-Lebdeh, G.(2005): "Modeling of Signalized Intersection Delay Induced by Downstream Traffic Disturbances". In Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 1920, pp 106-117

6. Taylor, W.C., Abu-Lebdeh, G. & Rai, S.(2005): "Effect of Continuous Shoulder Rumble Strips and Pavement Marking on Lateral Placement of Vehicles". In Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 1911, pp 105-112.

7. Abu-Lebdeh, G. & Benekohal, R.F. (2003): Design and Evaluation of Dynamic Traffic Management Strategies for Congested Conditions. In Transportation Research-A, Volume37, Issue 2, Feb 2003, pp 109-127.

8. Abu-Lebdeh, G. (2002): Integrated Adaptive-signal Dynamic-speed Control of Signalized Arterials. In Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol 128, No 5, pp. 447-451.

9. Najjar, Y.; Russell, E; Stokes, R.W. & Abu-Lebdeh, G.(2002): New Speed Limits on Kansas Highways: Impact on Crashes and Fatalities. In Journal of Transportation Research Forum, Vol 56, No 4, pp 119-149.

10. Abu-Lebdeh, G. & Benekohal, R.F. (2000):Genetic Algorithms for Traffic Signal Control and Queue Management of Oversaturated Tow-Way Arterials. In Journal of the Transportation Research Board. TRR # 1727, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, DC, pp. 61-67..

11. Abu-Lebdeh, G. & Benekohal, R.F. (2000): Signal Coordination and Arterial Capacity in Oversaturated Conditions. In Journal of the Transportation Research Board, TRR # 1727, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, DC, pp. 68-76.

12. Abu-Lebdeh, G. & Benekohal, R.F. (1999): Computational Issues in Micro-Genetic Algorithms for Traffic Management. In Journal of the Transportation Research Board, TRR # 1679, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, DC, pp. 112-118.

13. Abu-Lebdeh, G. & Benekohal, R.F. (1998): Convergence Variability and Population Sizing in Micro-Genetic Algorithms. In Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering,14, pp. 321-334.

14. Abu-Lebdeh, G. & Benekohal, R.F. (1997). Development of a Traffic Control and Queue Management Procedure for Oversaturated Arterials. In Transportation Research Record 1603, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, DC, pp. 119-127.

15. Abu-Lebdeh, G.; Benekohal, R.F.; & Al-Omari, B. (1997). Models for Right Turns on Red and Their Effects on Delay. In Transportation Research Record 1572, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, DC, pp. 131-139.

16. Benekohal, R.F. & Abu Lebdeh, G. (1994). Variability Analysis of Traffic Simulation Outputs: Practical Approach for TRAF-NETSIM. In Transportation Research Record 1457, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, DC, pp. 198-207.
 

Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings

1. Ahmed, K. Abu-Lebdeh, G. & Chen, H. (2008): Estimation of Delay Induced By Downstream Operations At Signalized Intersections Over Extended Control Time. Proceedings of the 87th Annual Transportation Research Board Meeting, DC

2. Chen, H., Abu-Lebdeh, G. (2007) Minimizing Speed Variation and Speed Noise Using Dynamic Speed Control in Signalized Networks: Proceeding of the 2008 ANNIE Conference

3. Singh, A.K. & Abu-Lebdeh, G. (2007): State Space Neural Networks for Travel Time Predictions in Signalized Networks. Proceedings of the 86th Annual Transportation Research Board Meeting, DC

4. Ghanim, M.; Dion, F. & Abu-Lebdeh, G. (2007): Artificial Neural Network Bus Arrival Time Prediction Tool for Transit Signal Priority with Nearside Bus Stops. Proceedings of the 86th Annual Transportation Research Board Meeting, DC

5. Singh, A. & Abu-Lebdeh (2006): Conditional Independence Graph-based State-Space Neural Network Modeling for Short-Term Travel Time Prediction on Urban Arterials. In Artificial Neural Networks in Engineering (ANNIE) , Vol. 16, pp. 419-424, November, St. Louise.

6. Chen, H., Abu-Lebdeh, G. (2006): Assessment of Capacity and Flow Improvements of Combined Dynamic Signal Control and Adaptive Speed in Signalized Networks. The 5th International Symposium on Highway Capacity and Quality of Service, Yokohama, Japan, July 2006

7. Ahmed, K. & Abu-Lebdeh, G. (2006): Development of Models to Estimate Delay Induced by Downstream Operations at Signalized Intersections Over Extended Control Time. The 5th International Symposium on Highway Capacity and Quality of Service, Yokohama, Japan, July 2006

8. Chen, H., Abu-Lebdeh, G., & Najjar, Y. (2005): Configuring Parallel Genetic Algorithms for On-Line Traffic Control. In Artificial Neural Networks in Engineering (ANNIE), Vol. 15, pp 253-258

9. Mandavilli, S; Najjar, Y; and Abu-Lebdeh, G. (2005): Modeling Crash Rates For the Kansas Rural Expressway Network. In Artificial Neural Networks In Engineering (ANNIE), Vol. 15, pp 721-730

10. Ahmed, K. & Abu-Lebdeh, G. (2005): Modeling of Delay Induced By Downstream Traffic Disturbances At Signalized Intersections. In proceedings of the 84th annual Transportation Research Board meeting, DC

11. W.C. Taylor, G. Abu-Lebdeh, & S. Rai (2005): Effect of Continuous Shoulder Rumble Strips and Pavement Marking on Lateral Placement of Vehicles. In proceedings of the 84th annual Transportation Research Board meeting.

12. Chen, H., Abu-Lebdeh, G., & Najjar, Y. (2004): Parallel Genetic Algorithms for On-Line Traffic Control Problems. Artificial Neural Networks in Engineering (ANNIE), Vol. 14, pp 653-658

13. Ahmed, K. Abu-Lebdeh, G. & Benekohal, R.F. (2004): Modeling of Traffic Signal Output for Design of Dynamic Intelligent Control in Congested Conditions. Proceedings of the 83rd Transportation Research Board Meeting, DC, January 2004

14. Ahmed, K; Abu-Lebdeh, G. & Lyles, R.W. (2004): Prediction of Pavement Distress Index with Limited Data on Causal Factors. Proceedings of the 83rd Transportation Research Board Meeting, DC, January 2004

15. Ahmed, K; Abu-Lebdeh, G. & Baladi, G. Y. (2004: Prediction of pavement Distress using Neural Networks, Autoregression and Logistic Regression. Proceedings of the 83rd Transportation Research Board Meeting, DC, January 2004

16. Chen, Hui; Abu-Lebdeh, G. & Goodman, E (2004): Improving Performance of Genetic Algorithms for Transportation Systems: The Case of Parallel Genetic Algorithms. Proceedings of the 83rd Transportation Research Board Meeting, DC, January 2004

17. Taylor, W.C. & Abu-Lebdeh, G. (2004): Evaluation of Safety and Operation Impacts of New Rumble Strip-Pavement Marking Combinations in Michigan. Proceedings of the Jordan International Conference on Sustainable Development of Transportation Systems, Amman, Jordan

18. Abu-Lebdeh, G. & Najjar, Y (2003): Optimizing Traffic Control Problems with Micro-Genetic Algorithms. In Artificial Neural Networks in Engineering (ANNIE), Vol. 13, pp 305-313

19. Ahmed, K. & Abu-Lebdeh, G. (2003): Modeling Of Delay Induced By Downstream Traffic Disturbances At Signalized Intersection. Proceedings of the 21st Australian Research Board Conference, Cairns, Australia, May

20. Robertson, S. & Abu-Lebdeh, G. (2002): Characterization of Heavy Vehicle Headways in Oversaturated Interrupted Conditions: Towards Development of Equivalency Factors. Presented at the 81st Annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board

21. Abu-Lebdeh, G. & Al-Omari, B.(2001): Modeling Time Complexity of Micro-Genetic Algorithms for Traffic Management Problems. In Proceedings of the 80th annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board

22. Abu-Lebdeh, G. & Al-Omari, B. (2000): Traffic Safety & The Role of Cellular Phones. Presented at the Jordan Safety Conference, Amman, Jordan, November.

23. Abu-Lebdeh, G. & Benekohal, R.F. (2000): "Micro-Genetic Algorithms for Adaptive Signal Coordination". Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on use of advance technologies in transportation, Singapore, June.

24. Abu-Lebdeh, G. (2000): "Towards Semi-automated Arterials: Dynamic Traffic Signal Control with Time-dependent Variable Speed". Proceedings of the 3rd Mid-continent Transportation Symposium, Ames, Iowa, May.

25. Abu-Lebdeh, G. & Benekohal, R.F. (2000): "Traffic Signal Control & Queue Management for Oversaturated Arterials Using Genetic Algorithms". Presented at the 79th Annual Transportation Research Board Meeting, Preprint #001630, Washington, DC, January.

26. Abu-Lebdeh, G. & Benekohal, R.F. (1998): "Adaptive Strategies for Managing Traffic Demand along Signalized Oversaturated Arterials". In the proceedings of the 8th Annual meeting of the ITS-America, Detroit, Michigan, May.

27. Abu-Lebdeh, G. & Benekohal, R.F. (1998): "Micro-Genetic Algorithms in Intelligent Traffic Signal Control". In the proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Applications of Advanced Technologies in Transportation Engineering, Newport Beach, California, April.

28. Abu-Lebdeh, G. & Benekohal, R.F. (1998): "Signal Coordination and Arterial Capacity in Oversaturated Conditions". In the proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Highway Capacity, Copenhagen, Denmark, June.

29. Abu-Lebdeh, G. & Benekohal, R.F. (1998): "Evaluation of Dynamic Signal Coordination and Queue Management Strategies for Oversaturated Arterials". Presented at the 77th Annual Transportation Research Board Meeting, Preprint #980919, Washington, DC, January.

30. Abu-Lebdeh, G. & Benekohal, R.F. (1997): "Dynamic Signal Coordination along Oversaturated Arterials". Proceedings of the ASCE Conference: Traffic Congestion and Traffic Safety in the 21st Century, Chicago, June, pp. 521-527.

31. Abu-Lebdeh, G. & Benekohal, R.F. (1996): "Signal Control and Queue Management along Oversaturated Arterials". Proceedings of the 1996 ITE International Conference, Dana Point, California, March, pp. 92-95.

32. Al Jayyousi, O. & Abu Lebdeh, G (1993): "Evaluating Potential Water Conflict Along The Euphrates River: Strategies for Cooperation". Proceedings of the International Symposium on Water Resources in the Middle East: Policy and Institutional Aspects, Urbana, Illinois, USA, October, pp. 84 91.
 

Conference Proceedings

1.      Chen, H., Abu-Lebdeh G. & Goodman, E. (2004): Optimizing Dynamic Roadway Traffic Control with Parallel Genetic Algorithms and Assessment of Computational Advantages. Proceedings of the ASCE Information Technology Symposium, Baltimore, 2004

2.      Abu-Lebdeh, G. & Al-Omari, B.H.: (2003): Configuring Micro-Genetic Algorithms for Solving Traffic Control Problems: The Case of Number of Generations. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Uncertainty Modeling and Analysis, pp70-75 September, 2003 (won the Best Paper Award)

3.      Abu-Lebdeh, G & Ahmed, K (2002): Assessment of operational advantages of intelligent traffic control in congested conditions. Presented at the 9th ITS World Congress, Chicago, October

Presentations

1.      "Intelligent Control of Signalized Networks: Adaptive Signals + Dynamic Speed Limits". Presented at the Michigan section of ITE Technical Meeting, October, 2004 (invited)

2.      "Design of Signal Control in Congested Conditions". Civil Engineering Department, Kansas State University, April, 2004 (invited)

3.      "Tutorial on advanced Genetic Algorithms". TRB workshop: "Artificial Intelligence in Transportation: what do we mean, and what can we do with it?" January, 2004 (invited)

4.      "Genetic Algorithms for Optimization of Engineering Problems". Civil Engineering Department, Kansas State University, April, 2003 (invited)

5.      "Advanced Genetic Algorithms". Presented at TRB Workshop: Advances in Innovative Computing: Application to Transportation, January 2003 (invited)

6.      "Optimization Tools: Genetic Algorithms & Simulated Annealing". Presented at TRB Workshop: Challenges and Opportunities of Artificial Intelligence Solutions, January 2002 (invited)

7.      "Genetic Algorithms in Engineering Systems: An Application in Transportation Engineering". Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, May 2001 (invited)

8.      "An Outlook at Transportation Research & Education for the 21st Century". Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, January 2001 (invited)

9.      "Dynamic Signal Coordination in Oversaturated Conditions", 105th Convention, International Municipal Signal Association, Lexington, July 2000. (invited)

10.  "Artificial Neural Networks: Available Software and Web Resources. 79th Annual Transportation Research Board Meeting, Washington, DC, January 2000. (invited)

11.  "Computational Issues in Micro-Genetic Algorithms for Traffic Management", 78th Annual Transportation Research Board Meeting, Washington, DC, January 1999.

12.  "How Much Traffic Signal Coordination is Too Much", 47th Annual Illinois Traffic Engineering & Safety Conference, Champaign, Illinois, October 1998 (Poster Session).

13.  "Development of Dynamic Signal Control and Queue Management for Oversaturated Arterials", Seminar on Doctoral Student Research, the 77th Annual Transportation Research Board Meeting, Washington, DC, January 1998.

14.  "Dynamic Signal Coordination along Oversaturated Arterials". ASCE Conference: Traffic Congestion and Traffic Safety in the 21st Century, Chicago, June 1997.

15.  "Development of a Traffic Control and Queue Management Procedure for Oversaturated Arterials", 76th Annual Transportation Research Board Meeting, Washington, DC, January 1997.

16.  "Models for Right Turns on Red and Their Effects on Delay", 76th Annual Transportation Research Board Meeting, Washington, DC, January 1997.

17.  "Development of Dynamic Signal and Queue Management for Oversaturated Arterials", 46th Annual Illinois Traffic Engineering & Safety Conference, Champaign, Illinois, October 1997 (Poster Session).

18.  "Variability Analysis of Traffic Simulation Outputs: Practical Approach for TRAF-NETSIM", 45th Annual Illinois Traffic Engineering & Safety Conference, Champaign, Illinois, October 1996.

19.  "Signal Control and Queue Management Along Oversaturated Arterials", ITE International Conference, Dana Point, California, March 1996.

20.  "Models for Right Turns on Red and Their Effects on Delay", 44th Annual Illinois Traffic Engineering & Safety Conference, Champaign, Illinois, October 1995.