Representing Palestine, Professor Abu Eisheh presented a joint research paper with Raya Fadel, a researcher whose master’s thesis he supervised. Their paper, titled “Strategic Planning for Smart Mobility in New Cities in Developing Countries,” introduced an innovative methodology for strategic planning in smart transportation utilizing the Cross Impact Balance (CIB) approach. This cutting-edge scenario planning method was applied for the first time in this context to enhance transportation efficiency and sustainability in new cities within developing countries, with case studies conducted in Palestine.

The research combined data-driven strategies with advanced planning techniques to design urban transportation systems that maximize efficiency, minimize environmental impacts, and improve overall quality of life. It proposed a comprehensive framework addressing policy formulation, infrastructure development, technological integration, and community engagement. The study also outlined key considerations for implementing smart mobility initiatives tailored to the specific needs of developing nations, leveraging insights from successful models in both developed and developing regions.

Professor Abu Eisheh’s work garnered widespread acclaim, sparking in-depth academic discussions and receiving commendations for its innovative contributions.

Beyond presenting his research, Professor Abu Eisheh engaged in multiple meetings to explore collaborative opportunities in transportation and road engineering. These included discussions with Professor Jamal Nayfeh, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, as well as academics from Saudi Arabia, the Gulf region, Jordan, Europe, the United States, and Australia.

Additionally, Professor Abu Eisheh met with the leadership of the ASCE chapter at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University to foster stronger ties between their student branches and An-Najah’s ASCE chapter. The ASCE leadership highlighted the accomplishments of An-Najah’s branch, which was recently recognized among the top 5% of ASCE chapters worldwide. They also praised the appointment of An-Najah’s current branch president as Region 10 Coordinator, overseeing ASCE chapters outside the United States.

The conference featured over 270 contributions from 41 countries, attracting researchers, engineers, and industry professionals. It highlighted advancements in sustainable engineering practices across five key tracks: transportation and mobility engineering, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering and construction materials, environmental engineering and water resources management, and construction project management.