Amal Bakchan

Amal Bakchan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Science at Texas A&M University’s College of Architecture. Her research focuses on water and wastewater infrastructure systems, socio-technical management in extreme environments, and sustainable construction waste practices. She holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin (2021), an M.Sc. in Engineering Management from the American University of Beirut (2010), and a B.E. in Computer Engineering from Beirut Arab University (2008).

Her work addresses infrastructure inequity in underserved rural communities, particularly in the Alabama Black Belt, and explores regionalization strategies for decentralized wastewater systems. She also investigates construction waste management using empirical and BIM-based approaches, emphasizing circular economy principles. Her interdisciplinary methods integrate mixed quantitative and qualitative analyses to understand stakeholder perceptions and community-driven solutions.

Recent research trends include analyzing infrastructure resilience during crises (e.g., the pandemic’s impact on water demand) and leveraging data-driven approaches like automated vehicle detection systems for construction planning. Notable projects include studies on Lebanon’s water systems during protracted displacement crises and benchmarking pavement practices in data-scarce regions like Saudi Arabia.

Bakchan has no listed scientific awards but maintains an active Google Scholar profile. Her grants and advising activities are not explicitly detailed in the provided information. She is affiliated with Texas A&M’s College of Architecture, contributing to both academic programs and outreach initiatives.