Dr. Qasem Abdelal
Dr. Qasem Abdelal
Educational Background
Civil and Environmental Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Environmental Engineering. The University of Akron
Civil Engineering, University of Jordan
Environmental Engineering. The University of Akron
Civil Engineering, University of Jordan
Research Interests
Dr. Abdelal has several research interest in the fields of water resources and water quality. He is currently involved in projects researching the following fields:
- Water evaporation reduction using innovative fields, such as floating solar panels
- Floodwater management in the ancient city of Petra
- Hydrological monitoring studies for select areas of Zarqa Main basin.
- Numerical modeling of various water resources projects.
Selected Publications
| 2018 | Al-Smadi, M.A., Q. Abdelal,"Utilizing non-traditional data sources for estimating channel seepage losses",Journal of Environmental Earth Sciences,2018 [View] |
| 2016 | Khaldoon Al Qudah, Qasem Abdelal, Catreena Hamarneh, Nizar Abu- Jaber,"Taming the torrents: The hydrological impacts of ancient terracing practices in Jordan",Journal of Hydrology,Volume 542, Pages 913–922.,2016 |
| 2014 | ,"Lead Exposure and possible association with violent crimes: a field study in two Jordanian prisons",European Scientific Journal,2014, October 2014 edition vol.10, No.30,2014 |
| 2011 | ,"Evaluation of the benefits if revised seasonal flow based effluent limits. A report submitted to the Upper Trinity Water Quality Compact",2011 |
| 2011 | Abdelal, Q.,, McDonald, E.,, Plummer, A.,"Big Plans for a Big State, Water Reuse in Texas",Dead Sea, Jordan,2011 |
| 2010 | ,"City of Greenville, City Lakes Water quality Evaluation, A technical memorandum submitted to the City of Greenville",2010 |
| 2010 | ,"QUAL-TX Current system modeling: Results and Analysis, Trinity River Vision Central City project, Systems operation water quality model. A technical memorandum submitted to the US Army Corps of Engineers and Tarrant Regional Water District",2010 |
| 2009 | ,"Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Third Potable Water Source Evaluation. A report submitted to the DFW administration",2009 |
| 2009 | Abdelal, Q.,, McDonald, E.,, Young, J.,"Fort Worth Central City Project: The Confluence of System Operations and Water Quality.",Texas Water, Galveston, Texas,,2009 |
| 2007 | ,"Presentation and analysis of historical water quality data, Trinity River Vision Central City project, Systems operation water quality model. A technical memorandum submitted to the US Army Corps of Engineers and Tarrant Regional Water District",2007 |
| 2006 | Qasem Abdelal,, Mark Widdowson,,"Parameter estimation and calibration for modeling the fate and transport of Chlorinated Ethenes using SEAM3D and PEST,",MODFLOW and More 2006: Managing Ground Water Systems.,Section 5, Volume 1.,2006 |