Raef Abdallah, Ph.D.
Σηδιηεεℝ • Educator • Researcher • Computer Scientist
I have extensive hands-on software engineering experience spanning manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and education sectors. This combination of academic rigor and real-world practice has given me a deep understanding of the technical skills, problem-solving strategies, and professional competencies most valued in industry.
Optimization
Emergency
Safety
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Education
Ph.D. in Computer Science 
Dissertation: Advancing Road Safety Through Software-Defined Vehicles.
M.S. in Industrial Engineering & Management 
M.S. in Computer Science
Teaching
Courses and teaching approach.
Courses Taught
Java Programming — Undergrad
Wayne State University
Quality and Reliability Engineering — Undergrad/Grad
University of Oklahoma
Advanced Object Oriented Programming — Grad
Oklahoma City University
Teaching Approach
I emphasize clear problem formulation, practical implementation, and evidence-based evaluation. Students learn concepts through applied examples, structured feedback, and project-based work that connects theory to real systems.
Selected Publications
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Leveraging real-time and historical data for optimal ambulance allocation
Raef Abdallah, Weisong Shi
Enhancing Intersection Safety: A Fusion of Historical and Real-Time Data For Route Planning
Raef Abdallah, Prabhjot Kaur, Weisong Shi
Real-Time Vehicle Localization Using Steering Wheel Angle in Urban Cities
Raef Abdallah, Baofu Wu, Jian Wan
Patents
Method for Alerting Drivers of Elevational Barriers
U.S. Patent Application No. 18/887,337, filed Sep. 2024 (Has been examined and is allowed for issuance as a patent).
This patent application focuses on alerting drivers about low-clearance overpasses and other elevational barriers to help reduce collision risk.
Contact
Open to research collaborations.
Get in touch
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