Ahmad Malkawi

@bau.edu.jo

Civil Engineering Department/ Faculty of Engineering Technology
Al-Balqa Applied University

Ahmad Malkawi
Ph.D. in civil engineering, having about 13 years of experience in the field of education and 3 years in construction industries. Consistent and outstanding academic records. Thorough understanding of the underlying principles of the subject and its relevance to others. Highly gifted in research and teaching aptitude. Knowledge of various techniques and approaches applied to research projects. Knowledge about the internal administrative tasks and practices that are performed within educational institutions. Highly innovative in depicting the subject matter to the students/audience, using traditional methods as well as modern aids.

EDUCATION

PhD of Civil Engineering

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Civil and Structural Engineering
1360

Scholar Citations

19

Scholar h-index

26

Scholar i10-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • ANN Prediction of Flexural Capacity of Lightweight Reinforced Concrete Beams with Tuff Aggregates
    AB Malkawi, AA Yasin, FR Maraqa
    Journal of Soft Computing in Civil Engineering 10 (2), e1931 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Using artificial neural networks and electromagnetic capacitive NDT sensors for wood engineering application
    H Al-Mattarneh, R Ismail, I Trrad, H Nimer, M Khodier, Y Jaradat, ...
    HBRC Journal 21 (1), 211-233 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Developing a sustainable high-performance geopolymer concrete: exploring a binary blend and an innovative superplasticizer
    AB Malkawi
    Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 1-37 , 2025
    2025
  • Assessing engineering behavior of fly ash-based geopolymer concrete: empirical modeling
    AB Malkawi
    Infrastructures 10 (7), 168 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Fresh and mechanical characteristics of engineered cementitious composites (ECC) modified with nano-silica
    BE Achara, AB Malkawi, M Adamu, JC Abbah, KD Adeosun
    Journal of Materials Engineering, Structures and Computation 4 (2) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Artificial Neural Network Predictions for Properties of Lightweight Concrete Incorporating Polystyrene Particles
    HQ Ali A. Mahamied, Amjad A. Yasin, Ahmad B. Malkawi, Aziz A. Al-Muhtaseb ...
    SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering 12 (8), 50-62 , 2025
    2025
  • Using Parallel Plate Electrode Engineering Techniques for Nondestructive Testing of Timber
    F Albtoush, R Ismail, J Alsadi, A Al-Canaan, I Trrad, F Matalkah, ...
    International Conference on Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology, 95-105 , 2024
    2024
  • Microwave waveguide nondestructive testing sensor for assessment of steel fiber reinforced concrete
    H Al–Mattarneh, AB Malkawi, R Ismail, F Matalkah, Y Jaradat, I Trrad
    2024 IEEE 30th International Conference on Telecommunications (ICT), 01-06 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 21
  • User-friendly software system for geopolymer concrete slump and strength prediction
    H Al-Mattarneh, A Rawashdeh, R Ismail, F Matalkah, N Alhussien, ...
    2024 ieee 30th international conference on telecommunications (ict), 1-7 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 8
  • Prediction moisture content and strength of wood using free-space microwave transmission line NDT
    R Ismail, H Al-Mattarneh, AB Malkawi, M Abuaddous, M Aljamal, I Trrad
    2024 21st International Multi-Conference on Systems, Signals & Devices (SSD … , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 7
  • Performance of concrete paving materials incorporating biomass olive oil waste ash and nano-silica
    H Al-Mattarneh, M Abuaddous, R Ismail, AB Malkawi, Y Jaradat, H Nimer, ...
    AIMS Materials Science 11 (5), 1035-1055 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 20
  • Prediction of the Compressive and Tensile Strengths of Geopolymer Concrete Using Artificial Neural Networks
    ABM Ali A. Mahameid , Amjad A. Yasin
    Civil Engineering and Architecture 12 (5), 3193 - 3206 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Axial Compression Load Capacity of Tubular Steel Columns with Polygon Cross-Sections
    AA Yasin, AB Malkawi, MIM Rjoub, H Qadan, F Maraqa, J Aladwan
    Architecture 12 (2), 1000-1013 , 2024
    2024
  • Advancing waste-based construction materials through carbon dioxide curing: A comprehensive review
    M Al Salaheen, WS Alaloul, KM Alzubi, AB Malkawi, MA Musarat
    Results in Engineering, 101591 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 29
  • Optimization of Tuff Stones Content in Lightweight Concrete Using Artificial Neural Networks
    AA Yasin, MT Awwad, AB Malkawi, FR Maraqa, JA Alomari
    Civil Engineering Journal 9 (11), 2823-2833 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 12
  • Automated monitoring technologies and construction productivity enhancement: Building projects case
    KM Alzubi, WS Alaloul, AB Malkawi, M Al Salaheen, AH Qureshi, ...
    Ain Shams Engineering Journal 14 (8), 102042 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 47
  • Effect of aggregate on the performance of fly-ash-based geopolymer concrete
    AB Malkawi
    Buildings 13 (3), 769 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 33
  • Evaluation and Improvement of Elba-House Road Intersection in Amman-Jordan
    AA Yasin, AS Alfraihat, AB Malkawi, AA Mahameid
    European Journal of Architecture and Urban Planning 2 (1), 1-8 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2
  • Modelling and optimization for mortar compressive strength incorporating heat-treated fly oil shale ash as an effective supplementary cementitious material using response …
    M Al Salaheen, WS Alaloul, AB Malkawi, J de Brito, KM Alzubi, ...
    Materials 15 (19), 6538 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 19
  • Productivity monitoring in building construction projects: a systematic review
    WS Alaloul, KM Alzubi, AB Malkawi, M Al Salaheen, MA Musarat
    Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 29 (7), 2760-2785 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 94

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Effects of alkaline solution on properties of the HCFA geopolymer mortars
    AB Malkawi, MF Nuruddin, A Fauzi, H Almattarneh, BS Mohammed
    Procedia engineering 148, 710-717 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 250
  • Study of fly ash characterization as a cementitious material
    A Fauzi, MF Nuruddin, AB Malkawi, MMAB Abdullah
    Procedia Engineering 148, 487-493 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 196
  • Productivity monitoring in building construction projects: a systematic review
    WS Alaloul, KM Alzubi, AB Malkawi, M Al Salaheen, MA Musarat
    Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 29 (7), 2760-2785 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 94
  • Utilizing of oil shale ash as a construction material: A systematic review
    WS Alaloul, M Al Salaheen, AB Malkawi, K Alzubi, AM Al-Sabaeei, ...
    Construction and Building Materials 299, 123844 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 77
  • Impact of interpolation techniques on the accuracy of large-scale digital elevation model
    M Habib, Y Alzubi, A Malkawi, M Awwad
    Open Geosciences 12 (1), 190-202 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 72
  • Geopolymer concrete for structural use: Recent findings and limitations
    MF Nuruddin, AB Malkawi, A Fauzi, BS Mohammed, HM Almattarneh
    IOP conference series: materials science and engineering 133 (1), 012021 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 54
  • Dielectric properties for characterization of fly ash-based geopolymer binders
    AB Malkawi, H Al-Mattarneh, BE Achara, BS Mohammed, MF Nuruddin
    Construction and Building Materials 189, 19-32 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 53
  • Automated monitoring technologies and construction productivity enhancement: Building projects case
    KM Alzubi, WS Alaloul, AB Malkawi, M Al Salaheen, AH Qureshi, ...
    Ain Shams Engineering Journal 14 (8), 102042 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 47
  • Shrinkage Behavior of Conventional and Nonconventional Concrete: A Review
    AAE Elzokra, AA Houri, A Habib, M Habib, A Malkawi
    Civil Engineering Journal 6 (9), 1839-1851 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 45
  • Evolution of geopolymer binders: a review
    MF Nuruddin, AB Malkawi, A Fauzi, BS Mohammed, HM Almattarneh
    IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 133 (1), 012052 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 45
  • Effects of alkaline solution on the microstructure of HCFA geopolymers
    MF Nuruddin, AB Malkawi, A Fauzi, BS Mohammed, HM Al-Mattarneh
    Engineering Challenges for Sustainable Future-Proceedings of the 3rd … , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 44
  • Engineering properties of lightweight geopolymer concrete using palm oil clinker aggregate
    AB Malkawi, M Habib, Y Alzubi, J Aladwan
    Inter national Journal of GEOMATE 18 (65), 132-139 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 40
  • Engineering properties of fibre reinforced lightweight geopolymer concrete using palm oil biowastes
    AB Malkawi, M Habib, J Aladwan, Y Alzubi
    Australian Journal of Civil Engineering 18 (1), 82-92 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 39
  • Effect of plasticizers and water on properties of HCFA geopolymers
    AB Malkawi, MF Nuruddin, A Fauzi, H Al-Mattarneh, BS Mohammed
    Key Engineering Materials 733, 76-79 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 35
  • Effect of aggregate on the performance of fly-ash-based geopolymer concrete
    AB Malkawi
    Buildings 13 (3), 769 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 33
  • Advancing waste-based construction materials through carbon dioxide curing: A comprehensive review
    M Al Salaheen, WS Alaloul, KM Alzubi, AB Malkawi, MA Musarat
    Results in Engineering, 101591 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 29
  • Effect of alkaline solution to fly ash ratio on geopolymer mortar properties
    A Fauzi, MF Nuruddin, AB Malkawi, AMM Al Bakri, BS Mohammed
    Key Engineering Materials 733, 85-88 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 27
  • Microwave waveguide nondestructive testing sensor for assessment of steel fiber reinforced concrete
    H Al–Mattarneh, AB Malkawi, R Ismail, F Matalkah, Y Jaradat, I Trrad
    2024 IEEE 30th International Conference on Telecommunications (ICT), 01-06 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 21
  • Performance of concrete paving materials incorporating biomass olive oil waste ash and nano-silica
    H Al-Mattarneh, M Abuaddous, R Ismail, AB Malkawi, Y Jaradat, H Nimer, ...
    AIMS Materials Science 11 (5), 1035-1055 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 20
  • Modelling and optimization for mortar compressive strength incorporating heat-treated fly oil shale ash as an effective supplementary cementitious material using response …
    M Al Salaheen, WS Alaloul, AB Malkawi, J de Brito, KM Alzubi, ...
    Materials 15 (19), 6538 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 19