Yasmeen Ahmed Sherif Aly Essawy

Associate Professor at Structural Engineering

Career Information

Academic Information

Brief

With more than 50 internationally published research papers, and several best conference papers awards, Dr. Yasmeen A.S. Essawy is professionally involved in Risk Management, BIM, AI, Construction Simulation, Design Automation, Parametric Design and Project Management. Yasmeen provides consultancy services for Mega Projects through Collaborations with International Consultants and Project Management firms.
Academically, Yasmeen is an Assistant Professor at Ain Shams University and The American University in Cairo (AUC).

CERTIFICATIONS OR PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
· Registered Engineer, Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers
· Registered Engineer, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
· Trainer of PMP, RMP, and Simulation, The American University in Cairo (AUC), Cairo, Egypt

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
· Member, International Association for Bridges and Structural Eng. (IABSE), Switzerland
· Member, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE), Canada
· Member, American Society for Civil Engineering (ASCE), US
· Nominated Member, ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC)

Awards

· Nominated Member, ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) | July 2025
· Best Paper Award, 16th ICSGE Conference, Cairo, Egypt | December 2023
· Best Construction Paper Award, COBRA 2018 Conference, RICS Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, London, England | April 2018
· Certificate of Outstanding Academic Achievement, SSE Honors Assembly, The American University in Cairo (AUC), Cairo, Egypt | April 2018, May 2017, May 2015, and April 2012
· Best Presentation Award, 19th ICCECM International Conference on Civil Engineering and Construction Management, Dubai, UAE | April 2017
· On the Dean’s honors list, School of Sciences and Engineering, The American University in Cairo (AUC), Cairo, Egypt | January 2019 – January 2012
· KAUST PhD Scholarship, The American University in Cairo (AUC), Cairo, Egypt | September 2010 – January 2013
· University Scholarship Award (Fellowship), School of Sciences and Engineering, The American University in Cairo (AUC), Cairo, Egypt | January 2007, June 2006, and January 2006
· Highest Honors certificate for outstanding academic achievement from the Civil Engineering Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt | June 2005
· On the Dean’s honors list, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt | June 2005 – September 2000
· Education Minister’s Exceptional Award for Academic Excellence, Kuwait University, Kuwait | September 2000

Publications

JOURNAL PAPERS
1. Yasmein Shahin (PhD Student), Mohamed S. Eid, Khaled Hamdy, and Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, “Leveraging Natural Language Processing and Large Language Models to enhance Communication among Stakeholders in Construction Projects”, Journal of Management in Engineering, ASCE, 2025 (under revision)
2. Ahmed Gamal ElDeen (PhD Student), Khaled Hamdy, Ibrahim AbdelRasheed , and Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, “Automated Contractual Risk Identification and Ranking Using Artificial Neural Networks”, Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, ASCE, 2025 (under final revision)
3. Ramez Magdy (MSc Student), Khaled Hamdy, and Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, “Real-Time Progress Monitoring of Bricklaying”, Buildings, MDPI, https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15142456, 2025
4. Ahmed K. Samy (MSc Student), Emad S. Bakhoum, Khaled Hamdy, and Yasmeen A.S. Essawy , “Integrating Sustainability and Least Cost Path Analysis with a Relative Sustainability Scoring Index for Optimal Road Planning”, Scientific Reports, 15:17341, Nature Portfolio, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-01030-1, 2025
5. Ahmed Gamal ElDeen (PhD Student), Khaled Hamdy, Ibrahim AbdelRasheed , and Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, “Automating Pre-award Contractual Risks Identification Process using Artificial Neural Networks”, Port Said Engineering Research Journal, 29 (2), https://doi.org/10.21608/PSERJ.2024.338862.1380, 2024
6. Tayseir Hegazy (M.Sc. Student), Khaled Hamdy, Hatem El-Behairy, and Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, “Simulation Based Scheduling of Crew Routing with Learning and Forgetting Effects in Repetitive Projects”, Scientific Reports, 15:7235, Nature Portfolio, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-82389-5, 2025
7. Khaled Hamdy, Ibrahim AbdelRasheed, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, and Ahmed Gamal ElDeen (PhD Student), “Automated Risk Analysis for Construction Contracts Using Neural Networks”, Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction 16(4), ASCE, https://doi.org/10.1061/JLADAH.LADR-1149, 2024
8. Essawy, Y.A.S, and Nassar, K., "Elemental Graph Data Model (EGDM): A Semantic and Topological Representation of Building Elements", Civil Engineering and Construction Management Journal 11(6), 2017

CONFERENCE PAPERS
9. Karim Abdelhahdy, Bassel Abdelshahid, Hoda Elshemy, Ossama Hosny, Ahmed Elhakeem, and Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, “Enhancing Structural Efficiency: A Comparative Study of Evolutionary Optimization in Shallow Foundation Design”, Proceedings of the CRC & CSCE Construction Specialty Conference 2025, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Springer, July 2025
10. Abdelazem Hashim, Marwa Ehab, Ossama Hosny, Ahmed Elhakeem, and Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, “Optimizing Multiple-Resource Leveling in Multiple Projects Using Shuffled Frog Leaping Algorithm”, Proceedings of the CRC & CSCE Construction Specialty Conference 2025, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Springer, July 2025
11. Omar Ammar, Mohannad Mahran, Khaled Nassar, and Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, “Optimizing Deep Foundation: A Tactical Planning Model for Pile Installation”, Proceedings of the CRC & CSCE Construction Specialty Conference 2025, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Springer, July 2025
12. Raghda Moharram, Khaled Nassar, and Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, “Spatial Dependencies in Construction Cost Prediction: A Multi-Source Spatial Lag Analysis of Project Locations and Material Supply Networks”, Proceedings of the CRC & CSCE Construction Specialty Conference 2025, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Springer, July 2025
13. Raghda Moharram, Khaled Nassar, and Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, “Real Estate Market Dynamics in New Cairo: A Geospatial Perspective Using Spatial Autocorrelation”, Proceedings of the CRC & CSCE Construction Specialty Conference 2025, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Springer, July 2025
14. Safinaz Eldawody, Raghda Moharram, Khaled Nassar, and Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, “Analyzing the Spatial Dynamics of Urban Road and Transit Networks: Integrating Space Syntax and Spatial Autocorrelation for Pedestrian Accessibility”, Proceedings of the CRC & CSCE Construction Specialty Conference 2025, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Springer, July 2025
15. Tayseir Hegazy, Berlant Arab, and Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, “Simulation-Based Multi-Objective Optimization for the Decarbonization of Bored Piles”, Proceedings of the CRC & CSCE Construction Specialty Conference 2025, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Springer, July 2025
16. Safinaz Eldawody, Khaled Nassar, and Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, “Activity Sequencing Optimization In Petroleum Projects Using Simulation Modelling”, Proceedings of the Modular and Offsite Construction Summit 2025, Springer, July 2025
17. Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, Ashraf A. Aguib, and Khaled Nassar, “Comparative Analysis of Urban Road Networks through Space Syntax Analysis”, Proceedings of the CSCE 2024 Annual Conference, Niagara, ON, Canada, June 2024
18. Tayseir Hegazy, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, Khaled Nassar, Khaled Hamdy and Hatem El-Behairy, “Integrating Learning and Forgetting Rates: A Simulation Approach to Assess the Influence of Delay Risks on Project Scheduling in Construction Repetitive Projects”, Proceedings of the CSCE 2024 Annual Conference, Niagara, ON, Canada, June 2024
19. Berlant Arab, Wahbi Albasyouni, Mohamed Elsaid, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, and Khaled Nassar, “Optimizing Construction Project Scheduling for Improved Effectiveness and Reduced Labor Costs”, Proceedings of the CSCE 2024 Annual Conference, Niagara, ON, Canada, June 2024
20. Asmaa Farouk, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, and Khaled Nassar, “Simulation-Driven Optimization of Construction Site Layout and Schedule for Enhanced Productivity and Reduced Costs”, Proceedings of the CSCE 2024 Annual Conference, Niagara, ON, Canada, June 2024
21. Eman Zarif, Khaled Nassar, and Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, “A Simulation-Based Optimization Study of Dredging Techniques in the TOSHKA Pump Station Intake Canal Project”, Proceedings of the CSCE 2024 Annual Conference, Niagara, ON, Canada, June 2024
22. Bassel Abdelshahid, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, and Khaled Nassar, “Simulation-Based 3D Concrete Printing Toolpath Optimization Considering Concrete Rheology and Supporting Activities”, Proceedings of the CSCE 2024 Annual Conference, Niagara, ON, Canada, June 2024
23. Karim Abdelhady, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, and Khaled Nassar, “Predicting The Impact of Construction Delays Through Simulation”, Proceedings of the CSCE 2024 Annual Conference, Niagara, ON, Canada, June 2024
24. Elamir Fekry, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, and Khaled Nassar, “A Simulation-Based Approach to Optimizing Metro Systems”, Proceedings of the CSCE 2024 Annual Conference, Niagara, ON, Canada, June 2024
25. Marwa Abdelaziz, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, and Khaled Nassar, “Simulation of Asphalt Pavement Rehabilitation in a Densely Populated Area”, Proceedings of the CSCE 2024 Annual Conference, Niagara, ON, Canada, June 2024
26. Reem Gamal, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, and Khaled Nassar, “Simulation Based Optimization of Steel Vessels Procurement, Fabrication and Delivery”, Proceedings of the CSCE 2024 Annual Conference, Niagara, ON, Canada, June 2024
27. Omar M. Youssef, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, and Khaled Nassar, “Simulating the Spread of Infectious Disease in Construction Sites”, Proceedings of the CSCE 2024 Annual Conference, Niagara, ON, Canada, June 2024
28. Nour Eldin Eldesouky, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, and Khaled Nassar, “Decision Support System for a Well-Maintained Road Infrastructure: A Simulation Approach”, Proceedings of the CSCE 2024 Annual Conference, Niagara, ON, Canada, June 2024
29. Safinaz Eldawody, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, and Khaled Nassar, “Investigating Spatial Autocorrelation for Petroleum Projects”, Proceedings of the CSCE 2024 Annual Conference, Niagara, ON, Canada, June 2024
30. Omar H. AbdelSamee, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, and Khaled A. Hamdy, “Analyzing Factors Influencing Sub-Contractor Selection in Egyptian Construction Industry”, Proceedings of the 16th ICSGE Conference, Cairo, Egypt, December 2023 (Best Paper Award)
31. Mohamed A. ElGendy, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, and Khaled A. Hamdy, “Optimized Scheduling and Buffering of Repetitive Construction Projects Under Uncertainty”, Proceedings of the 16th ICSGE Conference, Cairo, Egypt, December 2023
32. Hoda ElShamy, Ziad Allam, Habiba El-Gazzar, Mario Mahfouz, Farida Attia, Raghda Moharram, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, and Khaled A. Hamdy, “Exploring Spatial Autocorrelation of Schedule Performance Index in Construction Site: A Case Study Approach”, Proceedings of the 16th ICSGE Conference, Cairo, Egypt, December 2023
33. Raghda Moharram, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, and Khaled Nassar, “Simulation Model for Optimizing Resources among Multiple Concurrent Projects: A Case Study”, https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784485231.025, Proceedings of the i3CE 2023, ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, Corvallis, OR, US, June 2023
34. Nour El Desouky, Abdelmoniem El Masry, Omar Magdy, Ossama Hosny, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, and Ahmed Shiha, “Optimization for Construction Site Layout Planning with Multiple Constraints Using an Evolutionary Algorithm”, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-61503-0_31, Proceedings of the CSCE 2023 Annual Conference, Moncton, NB, Canada, May 2023
35. Youssef Sakr, Omar Ammar, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, and Khaled Nassar, “Identification of an Optimized Pile Sequence using AnyLogic Simulation Model”, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-61503-0_3, Proceedings of the CSCE 2023 Annual Conference, Moncton, NB, Canada, May 2023
36. Mohamed N. Mohamed, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, and Ossama Hosny, “Traffic Signal Optimization Using Genetic Algorithm”, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-60419-5_8, Proceedings of the CSCE 2023 Annual Conference, Moncton, NB, Canada, May 2023
37. Ahmed Sweilam, Berlant Arab, Omar Sawan, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, and Ossama Hosny, “Optimization of Resource-Constrained Project Using Genetic Algorithm”, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-62170-3_34, Proceedings of the CSCE 2023 Annual Conference, Moncton, NB, Canada, May 2023
38. Abdelazem Hashim, Ahmed Sweilam, Khaled Nassar, and Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, “A Comparative Study Between the Production of Built-Up and Standard Steel Sections: A Simulation Approach”, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-62170-3_23, Proceedings of the CSCE 2023 Annual Conference, Moncton, NB, Canada, May 2023
39. Raneem Abdelghany, Mayar M. Khairy, Menna Soliman, Ossama Hosny, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, and Ahmed Shiha, “Profit Optimization for Multi-Construction Projects Using Artificial Intelligence”, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-62170-3_19, Proceedings of the CSCE 2023 Annual Conference, Moncton, NB, Canada, May 2023
40. Raghda Moharram, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, and Khaled Nassar, “Simulation Model for Optimizing Heavy Equipment among Multiple Concurrent Projects”, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-62170-3_11, Proceedings of the CSCE 2023 Annual Conference, Moncton, NB, Canada, May 2023
41. Safinaz Eldawody, Khaled Nassar, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, and Abdelhamid Abdallah, “Simulation Model for Project Management Enhancement in The Petroleum Industry”, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-62170-3_3, Proceedings of the CSCE 2023 Annual Conference, Moncton, NB, Canada, May 2023
42. Julia Said, Mariam Elazhary, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, Abdelhamid Abdullah, and Khaled Nassar, “Agent-Based Modelling for Delay Analysis Claims ”, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35471-7_42, Proceedings of the CSCE 2022 Annual Conference, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, May 2022
43. Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, Abdelhamid Abdullah, and Khaled Nassar, “Framework for The Optimization of Flying Shuttering Bridges: A Hybrid Graph Theory and Simulation Approach”, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35471-7_44, Proceedings of the CSCE 2022 Annual Conference, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, May 2022
44. Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, Abdelhamid Abdullah, and Khaled Nassar, “Graph Representation for Emergency Egress Code Analysis”, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35471-7_45, Proceedings of the CSCE 2022 Annual Conference, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, May 2022
45. Heba Gad, Mostafa Ali, Khaled Nassar, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, and Abdelhamid Abdullah, “Resources Deployment Optimization In Scattered Repetitive Projects”, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34593-7_20, Proceedings of the CSCE 2022 Annual Conference, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, May 2022
46. Raghda Moharram, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, and Ossama Hosny, “Automated Resource Scheduling for Construction Projects Using Genetic Algorithm”, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34593-7_32, Proceedings of the CSCE 2022 Annual Conference, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, May 2022
47. Mohamed ElGindi, Sara Harb, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, Abdelhamid Abdullah, and Khaled Nassar, “Agent-Based Modelling and Simulation of Project Schedule Risk Analysis in the Construction Industry”, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34593-7_31, Proceedings of the CSCE 2022 Annual Conference, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, May 2022
48. Raghda Moharram, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, Abdelhamid Abdullah, and Khaled Nassar, “Agent-based Modeling and Simulation of Congested Sites”, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34593-7_28, Proceedings of the CSCE 2022 Annual Conference, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, May 2022
49. Heba Gad, Mostafa Ali, Aya Eldesouky, AlShimaa Abdullatif, Mostafa Serry, Ossama Hosny, and Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, “Irregular Dynamic Site Layout Optimization Model”, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34593-7_25, Proceedings of the CSCE 2022 Annual Conference, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, May 2022
50. Abdelrahman Samir Sorour, Abdelhamid Abdullah, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, and Khaled Nassar, “Traffic Delay Analysis In Road Rehabilitation Projects: A Simulation Approach”, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34027-7_39, Proceedings of the CSCE 2022 Annual Conference, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, May 2022
51. Haidy S. Ghali, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, Abdelhamid Abdullah; and Khaled Nassar, “Simulation of An Earth Embankment Dam In Adverse Rainy Weather”, Proceedings of the CI & CRC Joint Conference 2022, Arlington, Virginia, USA, March 2022
52. Helen S. Ghali, Yasmeen A.S. Essawy, Abdelhamid Abdullah; and Khaled Nassar, “Analyzing Passenger Flow lines and Optimizing the Facility Layout Management for Cairo Metro Elevated Stations”, Proceedings of the CI & CRC Joint Conference 2022, Arlington, Virginia, USA, March 2022
53. Essawy, Y.A.S, and Nassar, K., "Elemental Graph Data Model (EGDM) Significance: Constructability Information Extraction", Proceedings of the CSCE 2019 Annual Conference, Laval (Greater Montreal), Canada, June 2019
54. Abd El Rashid, I., Tantawy, M., Essawy, Y.A.S., and ElHarony, I., “Residential Building Cost Indicators and Drivers in Egypt”, Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, Cairo, Egypt, December 2018
55. Essawy, Y.A.S, and Nassar, K., "BIM-Based Model for Extracting the Elemental Graph Data Model (EGDM)", Proceedings of the COBRA 2018, RICS, April 2018 (Best Paper Award)
56. Essawy, Y.A.S, and Nassar, K., "BIM-Based Model for the Automatic Generation of Construction Sequences", Proceedings of the 24th International Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering, Nottingham, England, July 2017 (Short-listed and selected for Journal Publication)
57. Essawy, Y.A.S, and Nassar, K., "Elemental Graph Data Model (EGDM): A Semantic and Topological Representation of Building Elements", Proceedings of ICCECM 2017: 19th International Conference on Civil Engineering and Construction Management, Dubai, UAE, April 2017 (Short-listed and selected for Journal Publication) (Best Presentation Award)
58. ElMasry, M., Nassar, K., and Essawy, Y.A.S, “Multi-objective Optimization of Advanced Shoring Systems Used in Bridge Construction”, Proceedings of Computing in Civil Engineering (94-101), 2011
59. ElMasry, M., Nassar, K., and Essawy, Y.A.S, “Multi-objective Optimization of Advanced Shoring Systems Used in Bridge Construction”, Proceedings of ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, Miami, FL, USA, June 2011
60. Essawy, Y.A.S, Haroun, M.A., and Nosair, I, “Optimal Construction Method for Bridge Decks: A Value Engineering Spirit Approach”, Proceedings of the COBRA 2010 by RICS, Paris, France, September 2010


PANEL DISCUSSIONS
61. Moderator and Speaker in the Real Estate Tech panel titled " BIM Technology – Driving Change in the Real Estate Industry ", Techne Summit, Alexandria, Egypt, November 2020


POSTERS
62. Essawy, Y.A.S, and Nassar, K., "BIM-Based Model for Automatic Generation of the Optimized Construction Schedule", Poster Competition in the Science Week, The American University in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt, April 2017
CONFERENCES
63. Delegate, Dubai International Project Management Forum, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai, UAE, January 2025
64. Session Chair, 16th ICSGE Conference, Structural Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
65. Delegate, Dubai International Project Management Forum, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai, UAE, January 2024
66. Delegate, Dubai International Project Management Forum, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai, UAE, January 2023
67. Speaker and Session Chair in the seminar titled “BIM Technology – Driving Change in the Real Estate Industry”, Techne Summit 2020

Research Projects

"Integrated Desert Building Technologies" funded by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)