Browsing by Author "Kharbeche, Mohamed"
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A free-slack-based genetic algorithm for the robotic cell problem with controllable processing times
Al-Salem, Mohammed; Haouari, Mohamed; Kharbeche, Mohamed; Khallouli, Wael ( Springer New York LLC , 2016 , Book chapter)We present a novel genetic algorithm for the Robotic Cell Problem with controllable processing times. This challenging problem arises in an automated production cell that consists of m consecutive machines as well as a ... -
An assignment-based lower bound for a class of two-machine flow shop problems
Haouari, Mohamed; Kharbeche, Mohamed (2013 , Article)We present an assignment-based lower bound that is valid for a wide class of two-machine flow shop problems with a regular additive performance criterion. We provide empirical evidence that this new bound consistently ... -
An optimization-based heuristic for the machine reassignment problem
Mrad, Mehdi; Gharbi, Anis; Haouari, Mohamed; Kharbeche , Mohamed ( Springer New York LLC , 2016 , Article)We address the machine reassignment problem proposed in the context of the ROADEF/EURO challenge 2012 in partnership with Google. The problem consists in reassigning a set of processes to a set of multiple-resource machines ... -
ANN-Based traffic volume prediction models in response to COVID-19 imposed measures
Mohammad Shareef, Ghanim; Muley, Deepti; Kharbeche, Mohamed ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Many countries around the globe have imposed several response measures to suppress the rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic since the beginning of 2020. These measures have impacted routine daily activities, along with ... -
Applied Internet of Things IoT: Car monitoring system for Modeling of Road Safety and Traffic System in the State of Qatar
Jabbar, Rateb; Al-Khalifa, Khalifa; Kharbeche, Mohamed; Alhajyaseen, Wael; Jafari, Mohsen; Jiang, Shan... more authors ... less authors ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)One of the most interesting new approaches in the transportation research field is the Naturalistic Driver Behavior which is intended to provide insight into driver behavior during everyday trips by recording details about ... -
Are Professional Drivers more Aggressive than General Drivers? A Case Study from Doha, Qatar
Dias, Charitha; Kharbeche, Mohamed; Muley, Deepti; Kashem, Abdurahman; AbulFahed, Mohammed; Iral, Sam Verniel; Abdelfattahb, Nooreldeen... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Conference Paper)Previous studies have revealed that aggressive and reckless driving can largely affect the occurrence and severity of road crashes. There could be intentional aggressive and unsafe acts, which could significantly affect ... -
Assessment of School Bus Assistant’s Safety Perspective in the State of Qatar
Salwa, Salam; Muley, Deepti; Kharbeche, Mohamed ( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Conference Paper)School Bus Assistants (SBA) are appointed to bridge the communication gap between students and drivers, and to ensure the safety of students on the school buses. The purpose of this study is to assess the safety procedures ... -
Blockchain for the internet of vehicles: A decentralized IoT solution for vehicles communication using ethereum
Jabbar, Rateb; Kharbeche, Mohamed; Al-Khalifa, Khalifa; Krichen, Moez; Barkaoui, And Kamel ( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)The concept of smart cities has become prominent in modern metropolises due to the emergence of embedded and connected smart devices, systems, and technologies. They have enabled the connection of every “thing” to the ... -
Blockchain for the Internet of Vehicles: How to Use Blockchain to Secure Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication and Payment?
Jabbar, Rateb; Fetais, Noora; Kharbeche, Mohamed; Krichen, Moez; Barkaoui, Kamel; Shinoy, Mohammed... more authors ... less authors ( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2021 , Article)As the Internet of Things (IoT) is evolving, one of its rapidly developing components is the transformation of standard Vehicle Ad-hoc Networks (VANETs) into the Internet of Vehicles (IoV). Due to the exceptional progress ... -
COVID 19 PANDEMIC: IMPACTS AND FUTURE IMPLICATIONS ON PERSONAL TRAVEL BEHAVIOR IN THE STATE OF QATAR
Alhajyaseen, Wael; Hussain, Qinaat; Kharbeche, Mohamed; Dias, Charitha ( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)In December 2019, a novel and contagious coronavirus also known as Covid-19 outbroke in Wuhan, China. In response to the virus, many countries implemented strict travel restrictions and lockdowns to hold back the spread ... -
Data-Driven Optimization for Dynamic Shortest Path Problem Considering Traffic Safety
Jiang, Shan; Zhang, Yilun; Liu, Ran; Jafari, Mohsen; Kharbeche, Mohamed ( IEEE , 2022 , Article)Traffic congestion is an inescapable problem that frustrates drivers in megacities. Although there is hardly a way to eliminate the congestion, it is possible to mitigate the impact through predictive methods. This paper ... -
Does Pedestrian Penalty Affect Pedestrian Behavior? A Case of State of Qatar
Deepti, Muley; Kharbeche, Mohamed; Ghonim, Omar; Madkoor, Ahmed; Mohamed, Yousef ( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Crashes involving pedestrians are a major concern for authorities in many developed and developing countries. To refrain pedestrians from illegal or unsafe road behavior, authorities introduced three pedestrian penalties ... -
Driver Drowsiness Detection Model Using Convolutional Neural Networks Techniques for Android Application
Jabbar, Rateb; Shinoy, Mohammed; Kharbeche, Mohamed; Al-Khalifa, Khalifa; Krichen, Moez; Barkaoui, Kamel... more authors ... less authors ( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2020 , Conference Paper)A sleepy driver is arguably much more dangerous on the road than the one who is speeding as he is a victim of microsleeps. Automotive researchers and manufacturers are trying to curb this problem with several technological ... -
Enhancing Pedestrian Safety through the Development of Advanced Operational Strategies for Crosswalks in Residential Areas
Hussain, Qinaat; Alhajyaseen, Wael; Kharbeche, Mohamed ( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Pedestrians are the most vulnerable group in the traffic. Every year approximately 40,000 pedestrians are killed in the world due to road traffic crashes. In the state of Qatar, the situations are even worse with around ... -
Flight Scheduling in the Airspace
Msakni, Mohamed Kais; Kharbeche, Mohamed; Al-Salem, Mohammed; Hammuda, Abdelmagid ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)This paper addresses an important problem in the aircraft traffic management caused by the rapid growth of air traffic. The air route traffic control center has to deal with different plans of airlines in which they specify ... -
A formal model-based testing framework for validating an IoT solution for blockchain-based vehicles communication
Jabbar, Rateb; Krichen, Moez; Kharbeche, Mohamed; Fetais, Noora; Barkaoui, Kamel ( SciTePress , 2020 , Conference Paper)The emergence of embedded and connected smart technologies, systems, and devices has enabled the concept of smart cities by connecting every "thing" to the Internet and in particular in transportation through the Internet ... -
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Qatar Electricity Demand and Load Forecasting: Preparedness of Distribution Networks for Emerging Situations
El-Hafez, Omar Jouma; ElMekkawy, Tarek Y.; Kharbeche, Mohamed; Massoud, Ahmed ( MDPI , 2022 , Article)The COVID-19 pandemic has brought several global challenges, one of which is meeting the electricity demand. Millions of people are confined to their homes, in each of which a reliable electricity supply is needed, to ... -
In-depth Analysis of Pedestrian Safety in the State of Qatar
Kharbeche, Mohamed; Al Allaf, Hana; Al-Khalifa, Khalifa; Tarlochan, Faris ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Pedestrian safety is of a serious concern as it includes children and the aged population. From the Global status report on road safety in 2015 by World Health Organization (WHO), it can be seen that pedestrian fatalities ... -
A Model-Based and Resource-Aware Testing Framework for Parking System Payment using Blockchain
Jabbar, Rateb; Krichen, Moez; Shinoy, Mohammed; Kharbeche, Mohamed; Fetais, Noora; Barkaoui, Kamel... more authors ... less authors ( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2020 , Conference Paper)In most cities, the availability of parking is a major concern. The misuse of parking spots as drivers park for longer than permitted periods cause more delays, inconvenience to others, and even parking tickets. Moreover, ... -
Operational Performance and Safety Assessment of Signalized Roundabout
Hannun, Jameel; Hannun, Jamal; Shamiyeh, Khaled; Ghanim, Mohammad; Kharbeche, Mohamed ( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Roundabouts are widely used to reduce the severity of conflicts at intersecting roads. While they tend to provide an acceptable level of traffic operation, their operational benefits are reduced when traffic demands increase. ...