Here you will find details of the Dubai Committee.
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Martin Tillman is a Director at AECOM, leading Strategic Planning and Advisory for the Middle East.
He has responsibility for transport modelling, development planning, transport technology, road safety, parking, and freight across the region.
Martin has lived and worked in the United Arab Emirates for the last 10 years, following postings in the United States, Hong Kong, Qatar, France, and the UK.
As well as being a Fellow of CIHT and Vice-Chair of CIHT Dubai, Martin is also a Fellow of the Institute of Transportation Engineers and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. He is also advisory board member for Abu Dhabi University Civil Engineering Department, advisor on the Airbus Expert STAR programme, and mentor for the UAE Federal National Experts Programme.
Richard Lewis is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Highways and Transportation with 20 years’ experience in transport planning and modelling.
He is experienced in various transport disciplines including economic feasibility studies, transport model development, accident modelling, transport planning, traffic engineering, public transport studies, analysis and GIS, transport policy and regulation.
Richard has led (in the capacity of Project Director or Project Manager) numerous development projects, model development projects, scheme appraisal projects and development planning projects including Qiddiya Strategy projects, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Maritime Strategy, BRT Techno-Financial Feasibility for Masar Makkah, Crowd Modelling for King Abdula Aziz Road, and National Rail forecasting for SABIC amongst others.
Mohamed is a Transportation Planner and Modeler with 3 years’ experience and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Cairo University.
He has participated in large-scale projects in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, including the Jeddah Central Development, King Fahd Road Development, the Automation of the Hajj Operational Plan and the Rehabilitation of Al-Raml Tram in Egypt.
Mohamed has experience in numerous transportation software including VISUM, EMME and VISSIM alongside operation software such as Synchro, Sidra and Civil3D. He has a record of volunteering experience going back to university where he volunteered in student activities such as Cairo University Racing Team, ASCE Student Chapter, and AIChE Student Chapter.
Dr Stephen Wilkinson is currently an Associate Professor in Civil Engineering at the University of Wollongong in Dubai.
Steve teaches courses in Engineering Geology, Sustainable Transportation Engineering and Chemistry. He lectured in the UK and China prior to moving to the UAE.
Steve is a Fellow of the Geological Society, a Fellow of the Royal Microscopical Society and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He holds an MSci, MSc and PhD from Imperial College London.
Brindha Sankari Vasudevan is a Senior Transport Planner with over 13 years of experience in the UAE, Singapore & India.
She is an expert in transport planning and strategic modelling, including assessment of public transport schemes and transport appraisal
Brindha has worked for a range of public sector clients in Dubai and Abu Dhabi over the last 7 years, leading as a user and developer in the fields of strategic modelling, data analytics, demand forecasting, economic impacts, surveys and transit operations.
Michelle Wood is a Transport Planner with 30 years’ experience in transport planning. Currently, she leads the technical development team of PTRC, the transport planning training arm of CILT.
Besides the UK, Michelle has worked in Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean, Europe, and Middle East for World Bank, Asia Development Bank, United Nations Development Programme and European Bank. She has been based in London, Beijing, Hong Kong, Dubai and Qatar.
Michelle is a Fellow of CIHT, Chartered Transport Planning Professional, a TPP reviewer, mentor and on the CIHT Committees of London and Hong Kong covering professional development.
Samar is a passionate transportation planner that is committed to advancing future-oriented, sustainable transportation solutions that benefit communities and the environment.
With a degree in Civil Engineering from the American University of Beirut, she brings a unique combination of technical expertise and creativity to the field of transportation planning.
In her career, and currently with AECOM, Samar has gained valuable experience working on various transportation projects in the Middle East, from strategic mobility master planning to pedestrian modelling. She continues to apply her strong foundation in transportation engineering and GIS mapping to develop innovative solutions that address complex transportation challenges.
Jonathan Spear is a Transport Policy and Strategy Advisor with 26 years’ experience in public policy, strategy, governance and regulatory studies, capacity and skills analysis and building.
Much of this work has specialized in national, regional and local transport policy frameworks, institutional structures and processes.
A Fellow of CIHT and a Chartered Transport Planning Professional, Jonathan has worked extensively in the international arena, including UK and Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific, and been based in London, Dubai, Beijing, Hong Kong and Singapore. As well as chairing CIHT Dubai, he is closely engaged in the activities of the World Road Association, PIARC, and the Association of European Transport, AET.
Prathyush Mukkadekkat is a Senior Traffic and Transportation Engineer with 13 years’ experience in traffic impact assessments, traffic modelling, traffic management studies and traffic simulations.
He has worked extensively in the Middle East, Sweden and India.
Prathyush is a Member of CIHT and Secretary of the Dubai Group. He is also active in other international transport bodies such as the Society of Engineers UAE, Transport Planning Society, Institution of Transportation Engineers, and Indian Road Congress.
Kashyap is a Chartered Engineer with over 16 years’ experience in delivering transport advisory, planning and engineering projects for public and private sector clients in the UK, Australia, India and the Middle East.
As a Principal Transport Planner, Kashyap is currently an integral part of Mott MacDonald’s Transportation and Mobility team in the UAE. Kashyap has a Bachelors degree in Civil, an MSc in Transportation Planning and Engineering as well as an Executive MBA.
Dr Khalid Nur is a Chartered Engineer with over 17 years of consultancy, research, and development experience in transport and technology.
Throughout his career, Khalid has successfully led the scoping and delivery of a wide range of projects in the road, rail, aviation and maritime transport sectors.
He has a key interest in the development and application of innovative data and technology solutions in the intelligent mobility field.
Robin is an Associate in Arup’s Dubai office. He has extensive experience in developing transport policies, master plans, and strategies for local, regional and national governments.
An expert in the strategic case, Robin is passionate about ensuring that connectivity inclusively shapes places and spaces. This includes exploring innovative ways for appraisal to unlock economic and sustainability benefits.
Prior to joining Arup in the UK, Robin led the development of Transport for the North's award-winning Strategic Transport Plan. He was also a policy development lead at High Speed Two (HS2).
Sherif is a highly accomplished Chartered Civil Engineer with a distinguished career spanning over 15 years in the Highways and Transportation sector across the Gulf area, Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
His expertise encompasses a diverse range of projects, including Roads, Networks, Highways, Expressways, and Building Information Modeling initiatives, all underscored by a strong foundation in Traffic and Airports engineering.
Sherif holds the position of Lead/Associate-Roads and Highways at Jacobs, Dubai Branch, where he has made significant contributions over the past year. Prior to this, he served as a Group Leader/Senior Roads and Highways Engineer at Ras Al Khaimah Municipality Department, where his leadership and technical prowess were instrumental. Sherif's journey in the field began over a decade ago with an impressive tenure at Dar Al-Handasah, where he held the roles of Team Leader and Senior Transportation Engineer.
Sherif's professional standing is further strengthened by his noteworthy affiliations and memberships such as Member of CIHT Dubai Group – UAE, Member of Engineering Council (EngrC) – UK, Member of Engineering Council (EngrC) - UK, Member Society of Engineers (SOE) - UAE, Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) - UK, Project Management Professional (PMP) Project Management Institute (PMI) - US, Member of Project Management Institute (PMI) - US, Member of Egyptian Engineers Syndicate.
Ahmed Bassyouny brings over 20 years of expertise in Transportation and Infrastructure Engineering, specializing in Road Design through BIM software, Traffic Data Collection, Road Safety Audit, Traffic Impact Studies, and Pavement Maintenance Strategy.
With extensive experience in feasibility studies, PPP Due Diligence, and public transport projects, Ahmed has been a key member of EU, IFC, and JICA projects. Certified as a Road Safety Audit Team Leader by IRF, Ahmed has contributed to World Bank projects as a safety consultant
Mohammad Alkhatib, a dedicated Transport Planner at Arup, specialises in strategic planning and tackling transportation challenges.
His focus on innovation and advocacy for active travel fuels collaborative projects aimed at elevating mobility, safety, and efficiency in urban landscapes.
Mohammad's expertise shines through traffic analyses and impact studies, ensuring seamless flow and safety in developments of all scales. With a keen eye for infrastructure design and wayfinding strategies, he endeavours to craft more liveable and resilient cities.
Toni is a dedicated Civil Infrastructure Engineer with over 14 years’ experience including 8+ years in the United Arab Emirates the Department for Infrastructure (DfI).
He is a Civil Engineering graduate from Kingston University London with a Masters in Project Management from Anglia Ruskin University. Currently working at Aecom Dubai in the highways department as an infrastructure design manager. He has a keen interest in safety in design and works major Highway projects and iconic commercial and residential luxury developments.
Results-driven Design Manager with over 14 years of experience in urban development, infrastructure design, and project delivery. Proven track record of successfully managing high-profile projects within the UK and GCC region. Adept at leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered to the highest quality and within budget. Possesses a strong technical foundation and a passion for excellence in project management.
Apoorva is a Principal Transport Planner working with WSP Middle East. She has a technical background in architecture, urban planning, and transportation planning.
She has over 10 years of experience working on transport-master planning and engineering projects across India and the Middle East. Her experience includes developing sustainable transport planning strategies, traffic impact studies, defining transit-oriented urban development policies, and conducting feasibility studies of electric autonomous mobility and marine transport.
She develops user-friendly, sustainable and innovative mobility solutions and is well versed in presenting them to executive stakeholders, government and private clients in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia.
Mohamed is a Senior Project Manager with a background in managing highways and infrastructure projects.
Beyond managing projects, Mohammed is committed to fostering team growth and individual development, guiding professionals in developing their skills and advancing their careers.
Backed by a solid educational foundation and professional accreditations including being a Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Engineering Council in the UK, a member of the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT), a Chartered Project Professional (ChPP), and member of the Association for Project Management (APM). Eager to contribute to the growth and success of the engineering and project management community.
Nandeesh is an very experienced Road Safety Audit Team Leader Member currently with ITC Abu Dhabi.
He has over 15 year UAE experience with Road Safety Audits, Road Safety Engineering and ITS.
With experience of having conducted and managed over 1000 RSAs within the region.
Louay has ten years’ experience in Transport Planning split between Lebanon, UAE and KSA.
His experience includes Micro-Simulation and Crowd Management model development (VISSIM, VISWALK), junctions Modelling and Assessment (VISTRO, SYNCHRO), Transport Master Plans and Traffic Impact Studies, Work Zones Traffic Management Schemes and Pre-feasibility and Feasibility Studies.
Louay has also worked on various projects involving Highway and Utilities Design.
Additionally, Louay has participated in a lot of projects within the Gulf Region such as Al Bujairy Area Crowd Management, Al Turaif Area Crowd Management, Tripoli Intersections Upgrade, King Fahd Medical City TMP, AL Oyoun TMP, Novus Hills TIS, Mar Mikhael Village TIS and Falcon Island TIS.
Nitish is a Senior Transport Planner at AtkinsRéalis.
He has over 7 years of experience in Middle East and India specialising in Strategic Transport Modelling.
Prasun is a postgraduate engineer located in UAE with 4-years of experience in traffic and transportation planning, requiring excellent interpersonal, client interaction, transport planning, modelling, and traffic assessment skills.
He gathered diversified experience with CDM Smith, WSP and VNC which includes working for Middle East, USA, UK and Northern Ireland projects. Currently, he is involved in large-scale TMPs in Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and in Dubai with multiple traffic impact assessments/studies in UAE and KSA.
He is extensively using macro and microsimulation modelling tools to assess and mitigate the transport network. His hands-on experience expands in data analysis packages such as Python for data analytics, SQL for power query, and Power BI for visual representation. He also holds wide knowledge of GIS spatial analysis.
