Alan Atalah

Alan Atalah is a Professor in the Construction Management program at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), part of the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering. He specializes in trenchless technology, construction management, and geotechnical engineering with over four decades of industry experience. His research focuses on infrastructure rehabilitation, cost estimation, dispute resolution, and innovative construction techniques like horizontal directional drilling (HDD).

Education:

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and Construction (Louisiana Tech University, 1998)
• MBA (Louisiana Tech University, 1996)
• M.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Louisiana Tech University, 1991)
• Graduate Diploma in Construction Management (Ain Shams University, 1990)
• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Ain Shams University, 1982)

Research Interests:

• Construction Management: scheduling, cost estimation, claims analysis, and financial management
• Geotechnical Engineering: soil mechanics, foundation design, and dewatering
• Trenchless Technology: pipe jacking, microtunneling, and HDD applications

Publications: Dr. Atalah has authored over 40 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing trenchless technology advancements and construction economics. Recent works explore smart city infrastructure rehabilitation, prevailing wage policy impacts, and HDD risk modeling. His research bridges technical innovation with practical cost management strategies.

Labs/Teams: He contributes to BGSU’s Construction Management research initiatives, focusing on industry partnerships to advance trenchless technology adoption in public infrastructure projects.