Mr. Rafic FADDOUL
School of Engineering of Beirut
Associate professor
(+961) 1 421 000 ext 3448 rafic.faddoul@usj.edu.lb
Rafic Faddoul earned a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Nantes in France also studied at Saint Joseph University - School of Engineering of Beirut (E.S.I.B.). He teaches at Saint Joseph University in various fields such as information systems data analysis, survey methodology data collection, numerical methods, operations research, probabilities, advanced statistics, artificial intelligence, building information modeling. Rafic is also a co-founder of Swan Analytics, a company specializing in artificial intelligence data analysis. He is the director of MIROR, a firm specializing in developing decision-support systems for optimizing the inspection, maintenance, and rehabilitation management of civil engineering structures. He has published numerous articles on topics such as maintenance optimization, the durability analysis of reinforced concrete bridges, and the use of data compression algorithms to assess spatially distributed defects on bridges. Rafic has also contributed to the development of several projects focused on data collection, analysis, and visualization aimed at improving decision-making processes.
Highest degree : PhD in Civil Engineering - Université de Nantes - France
+ Education
| Degrees | University | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phd | Université de Nantes | France | 2010 |
| DEA | Saint Joseph University of Beirut | Lebanon | 1998 |
| Civil engineer | Saint Joseph University of Beirut | Lebanon | 1995 |
+ Teaching at USJ
Information Systems Data Analysis Survey Methodology Data Collection Numerical Methods Operational Research Probability and Statistics Artificial Intelligence Building Information Modeling
+ Professionnal experience outside USJ
| Professional Experience | Organization | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partner at Swan Analytics, a company specialized in data science and artificial intelligence. | Swan Analytics | 01/01/2022 | |
| CEO at Miror, a company specialized in the development of civil engineering infrastructure management software. | Miror | 01/01/2015 | |
| Civil Engineering Design and Consultancy Office. | Rafic Khoury Engineering Office. | 01/01/1997 | 08/01/1998 |
| Independent civil engineering consultant. | Independent civil engineering consultant. | 20/06/1995 |
+ Expertise field
Engineering and Technology, Sciences
+ Research topics
Operational Research Statistics Artificial Intelligence Optimization Inspection Maintenance System Identification
+ Publications and communications
• W. RAPHAEL, R. FADDOUL, D. EL-ASMAR SELOUAN, A. CHATEAUNEUF – “ Information-Based Formulation for Bayesian Updating of the Eurocode 2 Creep Model”(2009)- Structural Concrete, FIB, Vol. 10, No. 2.
• R. FADDOUL, W. RAPHAEL, A. CHATEAUNEUF “A generalised partially observable Markov decision process updated by decision trees for maintenance optimization”(2009), Journal of Structure Infrastructure Engineering, 5.
• W. RAPHAEL, R. FADDOUL, R.FEGHALY, A. CHATEAUNEUF « Analyses of the Reasons of Roissy Terminal 2E Collapse in France Using Deterministic Reliability Assessments » - Journal of Engineering failure analysis –Volume 20, pp 1-8 , March 2012
• W. RAPHAEL - R. FADDOUL – F. GEARA A. CHATEAUNEUF «Improvement of the Eurocode 2 Shrinkage Model for Concrete Using a Large Experimental Database » - Structural Concrete Journal – FIB - May 2012.
• Faddoul, R. Soubra, A.-H. et RAPHAEL, W. Optimisation de la maintenance des ouvrages: Optimisation de lInspection, de la Maintenance et de la Réhabilitation par les processus de décision Markoviens, Editions Universitaires Européennes, avril 2012, ISBN-13: 978-3841794376.
• FADDOUL, R. RAPHAEL, W. CHATEAUNEUF, A. “Extension of dynamic programming models for management optimization from single structure to multi-structures level”(2013), Journal of Structure Infrastructure Engineering. Taylor & Francis Edition – 9(5), 432 – 447.
• Faddoul, R. Raphael, W. Soubra, A.-H. Chateauneuf A. “Incorporating Bayesian networks in Markov Decision Processes”(2013), ASCE, Journal of Infrastructure Systems, August 19(4), 415–424.
• Faddoul, R., Raphael, W., Chateauneuf, A. et Soubra, A., (2015). “Partialy Observable Markov Decision Processes incorporating epistemic uncertainties” European Journal of Operation Research - EJOR, 241(2), 391–401.
• Zgheib, E., Matar, P., Faddoul, R., Moukarzel, I., & Raphael, W., (2017). “Approximate Bayesian Computation Method: SAFE_USJ_Update of the Eurocode 2 Creep model. Deterministic and Probabilistic – Rejection Algorithm Approach”. International Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering. Vol.4(1). 29-33
• Faddoul, R., Raphael, W., & Chateauneuf, A. (2018). Maintenance optimization of series systems subject to reliability constraints. Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 180, 179-188.
• Geara, C., Faddoul, R., Chateauneuf, A., & Raphaël, W. (2019). Bayesian updating for uncertain condition state using permanent monitoring and sequential inspections. In MATEC Web of Conferences (Vol. 261, p. 02005). EDP Sciences. (Doi: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201926102005 )
• Abounoas, Z., Raphael, W., Badr, Y., Faddoul, R., Guillaume, A., (2020). Crash data reporting systems in fourteen Arab countries: challenges and improvement. Archives of Transport, 56(4), 73-88.
• Abdelmassih, A., Faddoul, R., & Geara, F. (2022). Impact of autonomous solutions on earthmoving electrification using machine learning: case study. Construction Innovation.
• Abdelmassih, A., Faddoul, R., & Geara, F. (2021). Optimizing earthmoving operations with minimal emissions cost. In Computing in Civil Engineering 2021 (pp. 1162-1170).
• Daou, H., Raphael, W., & Faddoul, R. (2022). Use of a machine learning algorithm to calibrate the Eurocode 2 creep model: Application of classification and regression tree. In Bridge Safety, Maintenance, Management, Life-Cycle, Resilience and Sustainability (pp. 1205-1212). CRC Press.
• Abounoas, Z., Gomez, M. S., Raphael, W., Badr, Y., Faddoul, R., & Guillaum, A. (2022). Regional road safety observatories: benchmarking of information systems. Advances in transportation studies, 58.
• Faddoul, R., Chateauneuf, A. (2023). Surveillance de la santé structurale par apprentissage profond basé sur la matrice de covariance de la réponse temporelle stochastique, Academic Journal of Civil Engineering (AJCE), vol. 41 (3).
• Moussa, J., Dgheim, D., Faddoul, R., Okais, M. J., & Fayad, F. (2023). AB0664 COMORBIDITIES IN PRIMARY SJÖGREN’S SYNDROME: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
• Tabesh, O. A., Ghossan, R., Zebouni, S. H., Faddoul, R., Revel, M., & Fayad, F. (2021). Thoracolumbar Fascia Enthesopathy as a Cause of Low Back Pain: A Retrospective and Follow-up Study.
• Jomaa, Y., Dgheim, D., Aitisha, O., Faddoul, R., Zebouni, S., & Fayad, F. (2022). Association de la tendinite calcifiante de l’épaule avec la lithiase rénale et/ou biliaire: étude cas-témoins. Revue SAFE_USJ_du Rhumatisme, 89, A157.