Shannon Abolmaali

Shannon Abolmaali is an Assistant Professor of Research in the Department of Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), affiliated with the Water Efficiency and Reuse Center (WERC). She holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering (2022) and an MS in Civil Engineering from UTA. Her research focuses on optimizing water resource management through advanced techniques like linear programming and genetic algorithms, addressing water scarcity, infrastructure planning, and environmental sustainability. She also explores machine learning applications in autonomous systems and transportation logistics. Teaching emphasizes statistics and GIS, fostering spatial data analysis skills for real-world problem-solving.

Education:

• PhD in Industrial Engineering, UTA (2022)
• ME in Civil Engineering, UTA (2017)

Research & Teaching Focus:

• Optimization models for water allocation and infrastructure
• GIS applications in hydrologic modeling and urban planning
• Machine learning for autonomous vehicle deployment
• Climate resilience strategies for water systems

Professional Experience:

• Postdoctoral Fellow in Industrial Engineering (2022)
• Assistant Director, RAID Labs (2021–2022)
• Teaching courses like Advanced GIS & Hydraulic Modeling, Statistics for Construction

Labs & Teams: Previously involved with RAID Labs, focusing on interdisciplinary engineering research.