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Dr. Dr. Adel Awad

  • Name: Adel Awad
  • Address: University of Tishreen - Faculty of Civil Engineering,Environmental Eng. Dept., P.O. Box: 1385, Lattakia, Syria
  • Telephone: 00963-41-422201
  • Telephone: 00963-41-470745
  • Fax: 00963-41-418504, 471250
  • E-mail: adel-a@scs-net.org
Adel Awad, Syria

  • Education:
    1. Dr. Eng. in Civil/Sanitary Environmental Engineering, Stuttgart University/Federal Germany, on 7.7.1983.
    2. Dr. Eng. in Architecture/Urban Planning Engineering, Stuttgart and Munich Universities/Federal Germany, on 7.3.1983.
    3. Diploma, Civil Engineering, Stuttgart University, Federal Germany Nov. 1978.
    4. B. Sc., Civil Engineering, Damascus University, June 1973.
  • Positions:
    1. Invited Professor, Department of Water Resources Management and Water Supply, Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), Germany, 6 Jan. 2003 - 15 April 2004.
    2. Visiting Professor, Civil Engineering Dept., Jordan University of Science&Technology, Jan. 1992-Sep. 1995.
    3. Head of Environmental Engineering Department, Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Tishreen, Lattakia Aug. 1987-Jan. 1992.
    4. Head of Transportation Engineering Department, Faculty of Civil Engineering University of Tishreen, Lattakia Aug. 1984-July 1987.
    5. Professor at the Department of Environmental Eng. since 18.3.1995.
    6. Associate Professor, University of Tishreen Jan.1990-March 1995.
    7. Assist. Prof., University of Tishreen Aug. 84-Dec. 89.
    8. Teaching Assistant, University of Tishreen, Faculty of Civil Engineering, 1974-1975.

  • Teaching Experience and Lectures
    1. 1984/1985/1986:Teaching the following courses: Hydrology Eng. (third Year); Sanitary Eng. (Drinking Water and Sewage Water Treatment - Fifth Year); Sanitary Engineering (Sewage Water Networks- Fourth Year); Graduation Projects in the field of Sewage Water & Treatment (four projects in 1985/1986).
       
    2. 1987/1988/1989/1990: Teaching the following courses: Drinking Water and Sewage Water (Graduate studies in Environmental Engineering)- Supervision on advanced projects in Drinking Water Treatment and Sewage Water Treatment; Environmental Engineering (third Year); Graduation Projects in treatment of Drinking Water, Sewerage, Pollution, Sanitary Installation and Environmental Urbanism (seven Projects in 1987/1988 - seven Projects in 1988/1989 - six Projects in 1989/1990).
       
    3. 1990/1991: Teaching the following courses: Drinking Water and Sewage Water (Diploma of graduate studies in Environmental Engineering); Environmental Engineering (Fourth Year Topographic Eng, and Fifth Year Hydro-Eng.); Sewage Water-II (Fifth Year); Graduation Projects in Environmental Engineering such as Pollution of Water, Air and Sewage Water and Solid Wastes (nine Projects in May 1990).
       
    4. 1991/1992 (Summer Term): Teaching the following courses: Sewage Water (Diploma of Graduate Studies in Environmental Engineering); Environmental-II (Fifth Year Environmental Eng. Students); Environmental Engineering (Third Year); Graduation Projects in Sewage Water and Industrial Water Treatment (three Projects in May 1991).
       
    5. Jan. 1992 - Aug. 1995: Visiting Professor, Jordan University of Science & Technology - Dept. of Civil Eng. - (Teaching is mainly in English), Teaching the following courses: Water Resources Engineering; Sanitary Engineering; Environmental Engineering; Sanitary Lab.; Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Lab.; (Graduate Program): Surface Hydrology (M.Sc. Program).
       
      • Graduation Projects (at Civil Engineering Department): In Drinking Water, Sewage Water, Environmental Assessment, and Water Resources Quality (Case Studies: Different Regions in Jordan "10 Projects").
      Joint Investigator: In Design of Earth Dams and Ground Water Seepage, Surface and Subsurface Drainage on Highway, and Design of Solid Waste Disposal Areas (Case Studies in Jordan "4 Projects").
        At (Agricultural Eng. Dept.); Evaluation of Drainage and Irrigation for Dams and Design of Drip and Center Pivot Irrigation Systems (Case Studies: King Talal Dam, and Zarqa Triangular "2 Projects").
       
    6. Sept. 1995- Present; Professor, Tishreen University, Dept. of Environmental Eng. Teaching the following courses (M.Sc. Program):Advance Treatment in Drinking Water; Advance Treatment in Sewage Water; Advances in Mathematic and Computing Systems in Engineering
       
    7. Authorized by Arab Institute for Town Development in Riyadh-Saudi Arabia to present lectures in the Training Course for "Environmental Hygiene and Health Control", held in Muscat-Sultanate Oman, 2-13 June 1990.
       
    8. Authorized by Center of Environmental Health Activities, World Health Organization- Regional Office - Amman/Jordan, to Present Lectures in the National Training Course on "Wastewater Treatment and Reuse", Damascus 1-4 Oct. 1991.
       
    9. Upon Request by the Mu'tah University Presidency, Two Lectures Presented with the Titles: "Reuse of Treated Wastewater for Agriculture"; "Quality Parameter for Water Resources in Syrian and Jordan", Mu'tah University, 10-1 1 May 1992.
       
    10. Presented Four Lectures in the Specialized Training Course on "Water Resources Engineering and Environmental", Dept. of Civil Eng., Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid-2- 5 Aug. 1992.
       
    11. Authorized by Arab Institute for Town Development in Riyadh-Saudi Arabia, to present Lectures in the Training Course for "Urban Planning and Urban Upgrading", held in Muscat - Sultanate Oman, 28 Nov.-9 Dec. 1992.
       
    12. Under Program "UNESCO Chair for Environmental protection-1997, Seminar on Marine Pollution, at Al-Baath University, Homs, 15 June 1997", presented a Lecture entitled: "Sewage Water Disposal through Submarine Outfalls".
       
    13. Under Program "UNESCO Chair for Environmental protection-1997, Colloquium on Current Research in the Field of Air Pollution and Treatment Procedure at Al-Baath University, Homs, 21 Sept. 1997", presented a Lecture entitled: "Deterministic Models of Urban Air Pollution in Relation to Traffic Volume".
       
    14. Upon Request by Syrian Engineers Society in Lattakia, a Lecture presented under the Title: "The Impact of Earthquakes on the Lifelines, especially Treatment Plants of Water and Wastewater", Lattakia, 18 May 1997.
       
    15. Under Program "UNESCO Chair for Environmental Protection-1998, Colloquium on Current Research in the Field of Air Pollution by Solid Waste, at Al-Baath University, Homs, 20 Sept. 1998", presented a Lecture entitled: "An Experimental Pilot Plant for Municipal Solid Waste Separation".
       
    16. Upon Request by the Culture Authority in Lattakia, a Lecture presented in Symposium entitled "Our Health is in the Safety of Our Environment", Lattakia, 22 Oct. 2000.
       
    17. On Occasion of the World Environment Day - 5 June 2000, a lecture was presented in the Symposium "Rehabilitation of Barada River in Damascus" upon Request of Ministry for Environment Affairs in Syria.
       
    18. Upon Request by the Higher Institute for Environmental Researches at Tishreen University, Two Lectures presented with the Titles: "Natural Treatment of Wastewater by Using Oxidation Ponds", in the Training Course on "Semi-Natural Systems for Wastewater Treatment" held in Tishreen Univesrity, Lattakia, 2-5 Feb. 2003.
       
    19. On Occasion of the World Environment Day - 5 June 20003, a Lecture was presented with the Title, " Treatment of Olive Oil Mill Wastes", upon Request of Engineers Society in Lattakia.
       
    20. Upon Request by the Higher Institute for Environmental Researches at Tishreen University, Two Lectures presented with the Titles: "Characteristics of Contaminated Landfill Leachate"; "Landfill Leachate Treatment", in the First Training Course on "Integrated Management for Solid Waste", held in Tishreen University, Lattakia, 12-14 July 2003.
       
     
  • Research Interests and Experience
    1. Representative of the Syrian Arab Republic in Many Scientific Specialized Arab and International Conferences and Symposiums.
       
    2. Establishing Outlines and Details of Research Projects for Environmental Eng. Dept. at Faculty of Civil Engineering in Tishreen University-Lattakia/Syria, in the Fields of:
      • Drinking Water.
      • Water Resources Protection from Industrial Pollution and Municipal Sewage Water and Relevant Treatment.

       
    3. Accredited for Acquiring Master and Doctorate Degrees, and Submitted by Tishreen University Presidency to Ministers Council Presidency in the Syrian Arab Republic via Ministry of Higher Education, July 1991 & 1995.
       
    4. M.Sc. and Ph.D Theses Supervised at the Department of Environmental Eng., Faculty of Civil Eng., Tishreen University, Lattakia, Syria.
       
    5. Establishing Outlines and Details of Future Research Projects for Higher Council of Science & Technology in Amman, and for Dept. of Civil Eng, at Jordan University of Science & Technology; with Fields of:
      • Water Quality Parameter for Water Resources in Jordan.
      • Water Quality Parameter for Coastal Water in the Aqaba.
      • Storm Water Storage Man-made Lakes (Desert Pools) for the Jordanian Badia Development.
      • Integrated Environmental Administration in Jordan.
      • Determination of Air Pollution in lrbid City in Relation to Traffic.
      • Geo-environment Engineering and Solid Waste Management.

       
    6. Masters Thesis Supervised at the Department of Civil Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology.
       
      • Development of Water Harvesting System at Safawi Area in Northern Jordanian Badia.
      • Hazardous Solid Waste Management of Hospitals in Irbid City.

       
    7. Publications of many papers, research and technical reports, chapters and books in the following fields of environmental systems and urban planning with a specific background in modeling, simulation and artificial intelligence and their application of optimization in engineering research and practice:
       
      • Genetic Algorithms Application and Development for Water Resources Quality Management and for Intelligent Urban Planning
      • Water Quality Models for the Determination of Rivers and Lakes Pollution in Syria and Jordan.
      • Hydro-meteorology Models for Dimensioning Storm Water Detention Basins and for Designing Sanitary Networks in Cities.
      • Urban Run-off Quality Simulation and Treatment
      • Mathematical Models for Sewage Outfalls into the Sea.
      • Quality Standards for Ground Water Recharge with Reclaimed Urban Wastewater.
      • Solid Waste Management (Municipal and Medical).
      • Air Pollution and Diffusion.
      • Urban Planning for Low Income Groups.
      • Traffic Noise Prediction Modeling.
      • Risk Assessment (Topic Areas: Earthquakes & Aqua-Environment).
    8. External reviewer at the request of International and Arab Scientific Journals such as:
      • Inderscience
      • Thought World
  • Membership in Local and International Scientific and Environmental Commissions:
    1. Member in the Committees for Examination of Scientific Research Achievement for the Sake of Evaluating the Doctoral Theses in Engineering for Approving or Rejecting Membership in Teaching Boards in the Syrian Universities.
    2. World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society (WSEAS) - "International Group on Computers", Greece.
       
    3. Member in the Following Environmental Syrian Committees:
      National Marine Environmental Protection.
      National Sanitary Engineering and Water Safety.
      National Environmental Urbanism.
      National Scientific Research and Standards.
    4. Central Permanent Committee for Earthquake Disaster Mitigation in Syria.
       
    5. Specialized Committee for Establishing a Higher Institute for Earthquake Science and Engineering Researches, affiliated with Tishreen University, Lattakia 1997.
       
    6. One of the Founders and Administrative Board of Syrian Inventors Society.
       
    7. Specialist Group on Wastewater Reclamation, Recycling and Reuse, in the International Water Association (IWA).
       
    8. Joint Specialist ' IAHR/IWA Group on Urban Storm Drainage.
       
    9. Specialist Group on River Basin Management, IWA.
       
    10. Joint IWA/IWSA, Specialist Group on Environmental Engineering Education.
    11. Specialist Group on Waste Stabilization Ponds, IWA.
       
    12. German Association for the Water Pollution Control e.V.
       
    13. German Association for the Local, Regional and National Planning.
       
    14. Specialized Group in "Hypertext System", German Computer Society, Germany.
       
    15. IEEE Computer Society, CA, USA.
       
    16. Former Head of "Water Resources and Environmental" Committee in Engineers Society in Lattakia Region.
       
    17. Habitat International Coalition (HIC), located in Mexico.
       
    18. Following up the Subject of Establishing a Society for Environmental Protection in the Coastal Province of Lattakia to urge Members and Other Citizen towards Paying more Influential Attention to the Current Environmental Problems. (Subject of the Letter of Ministerial Presidency in the Syrian Republic under N°. 693 dated 13.9.1989 and N°. 114 dated 27.5.2000).
       
    19. Member in a Number of Faculty and Departmental Committees at Jordan University of Science and Technology from 1992-1995, which include:
      • Scientific Research Committee.
      • Graduate Studies Committee.
      • Curriculum Committee. 4. Promotion Committee.

       
    20. Member in the Committees of Supervising and Evaluating Graduate Student Research (M.Sc. and Ph.D Theses) in Syrian and Jordan Universities.
       
    21. Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), California, USA.
       
    22. American Biographical Institute Research Board of Advisors, NC, USA.
       
    23. International Association for Landscape Ecology, Wagningin, Netherlands.
       
    24. Interdisciplinary Committee of the World Cultural Council for the "Albert Einstein" World Award of Science, Mexico.
       
    25. World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society (WSEAS) - "International Group on Computers", Greece.
  • Honors and Awards:
    1. Special Letter of Merit and Appreciation awarded by Tishreen University Board at1984, Acknowledging Extraordinary Achievement of Two (Dr. Eng.) Degrees from Stuttgart University and Munich University in Exceptionally short time.
       
    2. "Acknowledgment & Appreciation Letter from the International Arbitration Commission (Istanbul - Turkey) for King Fahd Award - 1986 of Islamic Architecture, for his Fruitful Supervision on one of the German Researches (winner in Design Field).
       
    3. "GLOBAL 500" Honor Award-1990, awarded by UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme).
       
    4. Certificates of Merit for Research Papers Contribution in Annual Scientific Weeks sponsored by Higher Supreme Council for Sciences in Syria (For the years: 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988,1989, 1990,1992, 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003).
       
    5. National Award for Health Researches 1994/1995 for Paper entitled: "Hazardous Hospitals Solid Waste Management: Case Study Lattakia City".
       
    6. National Award for Health Researches 1995/1996 for Paper entitled "Risk Assessment for Chlorinated Organics in Drinking Water: Case Study Syria".
       
    7. Higher Education Award for Scientific Research in Engineering Sciences -Year 2000, for Paper entitled: "Study of Algae Genera Development in Oxidation Pond Systems for the Biological Treatment of Wastewater in Salamieh City/Hama Region-Syria".
       
    8. Nominator of Candidates for IDEA (Innovators for Development Association) in 1990. This Association Consists of a Group of Swedish Academies.
       
    9. Nominator of Candidate for the "Stockholm Water Prize", for years 1993, 1994, 2000, 2005 awarded by the "Stockholm Water Foundation".
       
    10. Marquis Who's Who in the World for 1994, NJ, U.S.A.
       
    11. Who's Who in Science and Engineering for 1995, NJ, U.S.A.
       
    12. Men of Achievement, 1995, IBC, Cambridge, England.
       
    13. The Twentieth Century Honor Award for Achievement in Engineering, 1995, International Biographical Center, Cambridge, England.
       
    14. International Award of Recognition (5000 Personalities of the World), 1995, American Biographical Institute (ABI), NC, U.S.A.
       
    15. International Man of the Year 1995-1996 International Biographical Center, Cambridge, England. (Commemorative Medal).
       
    16. Book entitled: "Industrial Water Pollution Management", published in Amman, Jordan, granted the Award of Best Scientific Book for the Year 1996, International Book Exhibition in Al-Sharjah, U.A.E..
       
    17. World Who's Who in Environmental Conversation, Foundation for Environmental Conversation, Geneva, Switzerland, published by Earthscan, London, Jan. 1997.
       
    18. Most Admired Man of the Decade, 1997, IBC, Cambridge, England. (Commemorative Medal).
       
    19. Commemorative Certificate from the General Secretariat of the Arab League (Council of Arab Ministers for Environment) in Acknowledgment of Outstanding Work in Environmental Education and Information, Cairo 1997.
       
    20. Honoring Certificate, awarded by Syrian Engineers Society on the "Arab Engineer Day, 1996", in Acknowledgment of Contribution in Promoting Engineering Profession and its Scientific Standard.
       
    21. Dictionary of International Biography, 1999, Cambridge, England.
       
    22. Nominator of Candidate for the "Blue Planet Prize", awarded by the ASAHI Glass Foundation, Tokyo, Japan, 1999, 2003.
       
    23. World Intellectual Property Organization, WIPO Gold Medal for the Best Inventor, Geneva, 1999.
       
    24. Expert - Planner Data Bank "Architects Abroad"(Architekten ueber Grenzen), Frauenhofer Information Centre, Stuttgart, Germany, 2001.
       
    25. 2000 Outstanding Scientists of the 20th Century, 2001, IBC, Cambridge, England.
       
    26. Living Science, Volume 001, 2003, International Biographical Center, Cambridge, England.
       
    27. Selected for Evaluating the Candidates Achievements to 'Albert Einstein' World Award of Science, Mexico, 2000 and 2004.
       
    28. Invited Scientist, Dept. of Water Management and Water Supply, Hamburg University of Technology, Germany, to perform Research Work entitled "Genetic Algorithms Application and Development in Water Resources Research", 6/12/2003 - 15/4/2004.
       
    29. Invited Professor, Dept. of Water Engineering, Polytech' Lille, France, to present his work in 'Genetic Algorithms Application in Water Resources management', 23/2/2004 - 26/2/2004.
       
    30. Corresponding Member of 'European Academy of Sciences ', 2005.
       
    31. Who's Who in Computational Science and Engineering, 2005, Saxe-Coburg Publications, United Kingdom.
  • LIST OF MAJOR PUBLICATION:
    I. Theses:
    1. Awad, Adel: "Sewage Water Problems in Major Syrian Cities". Ph.D. Dissertation at Stuttgart University, Institute of Sanitary Engineering, Water Quality and Waste Management, Germany, 7.7.1983.
       
    2. Awad, Adel: "Expansion of Modern Arab Cities". Ph.D. Dissertation at Stuttgart and Munich Universities, Institutes for Town and Regional Planning, Germany, 7.3.1983.
       
    3. Awad, Adel: "Treatment of Solid Waste by Pyrolysis". Graduate Project, at Solid Waste Dept., Stuttgart University, Institute for Water, Sewage Water and Solid Waste, Stuttgart, July 1977, -87p.
       
    4. Awad, Adel: "Sewage Water Treatment with Elimination of Phosphorus in Boden-sea Lake". Scientific Work, at Sewage Water Dept., University, of Stuttgart, Institute for Water, Sewage Water and Solid Waste, Stuttgart, Oct. 1977- 115p.
       
    II. (Technical Scientific Reports):
    A- Engineering Experience:
    1. Awad, Adel: "Inspection Report for the Delivery of Sanitary Services Project (Drinking Water-Fire Water- Sewerage Systems) Al-Assad University Hospital", 1985/1986, - 12p.
       
    2. Awad, Adel: "Expertise Report about Water Pollution Effluent from Spinning and Textile Factories in Aleppo for Ministry of Industry, and the Suggestions for Upgrading the Existing Treatment Unit", August 1987, -8p.
       
    3. Awad, Adel: "Study and Supervision on the Execution of Sewage Water Treatment Plant for the Chalets Projects for a Tourist Society in Lattakia", 1987/1988, -22p.
       
    4. Awad, Adel: "Expertise Report for Inspection on General Network Plans (Drinking Water- Wastewater-Heating Water-Irrigation Water-Gas Supply) for Tishreen University Constructions, with the Suggestions and Solutions for the Existing Problems", July 1988, -15p.
       
    B- Scientific Advisory Reports prepared at the Request of Specialized International and Arab Institutions
    1. Awad, Adel: "Collecting and Disposing of Solid and Liquid Wastes in the Syrian Coastal Area", prepared at the Request of the Regional Activity Center (Split-Yugoslavia)-Priority Action Plan (PAP)-United Nations for Environment Protection (UNEP), November 1987, -46p.
       
    2. Awad, Adel; "Drinking Water Resources and their Problems in the Syrian Coastal Area", prepared at the Request of the Regional Activity, Center (Split-Yugoslavia)-Priority Action Plan (PAP)- (UNEP), November 1987, -49p.
       
    3. Awad, Adel: "Sewage Water Treatment and Reuse for Irrigation and other purposes in Syria", prepared at the Request of the Regional Activity Center (Split-Yugoslavia)-Priority Action Plan (PAP)-(UNEP), November 1987, -39p.
       
    4. Awad, Adel: "The Environmental Impacts for Using Biogas Technology in the Arab Countries Conditions", prepared at the Request of UN-Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), December 1989, -22p.
       
    5. Awad, Adel; "Regional Report about Environment Protection and Reservation of Natural Resources in Syria, in addition to the Suggestion of a Model for integrated Management, to be offered to Arab Countries", prepared at the Request of Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization, Tunis, February 1991, -80p.
       
    6. Awad, Adel: "National Strategies for Housing and its Role in the Protection of Natural Environments and Upgrading of Existing Environments within Urban Centers, Concentrating on the Role of Local Societies", prepared at the Request of Arab States League (Council of Arab Ministers of Housing and Reconstruction), for Presentation at the Regional Conference on National strategies for Housing, Cairo, 13-17/12/1992, -60p.
       
    7. Awad, Adel; "Arab Strategy for Earthquake Hazard Reduction", Strategic Study prepared at the Request of Arab Center for Safety Studies, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 1993, -51p.
       
    8. Awad, Adel: "A Strategy for the Natural Disaster Reduction in Arab World: Preparedness, Confrontation, and Prevention, ", Research Project prepared upon the Request of the Arab Center for Safety Studies and Training, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 1997, -194p.
       
    9. Invited as Regional Expert in the Work Team for Preparing and Reviewing the Global Environment Outlook Project and Report-GEO2, under the Sponsorship of the Arab Center for Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands (ASCAD), Damascus and United Nation Environment Program (UNEP), 1997-1998.
       
    10. Invited as International Expert for Reviewing the Monograph entitled "Seismic Zonation-A Framework for Linking Earthquake Risk Assessment and Earthquake Risk Management". Prepared for the Closing Activity of the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction, under the Sponsorship of U.S. Geology Survey (USGS), United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and French Association of Earthquake Engineering (AFPS), 9-11 September1998, Paris.
       
    11. Technical Mission Report & Invited Lecture entitled: "Engineering Management of Community under Earthquake Risk", within Pilot Project for the Creation of a Euro-Mediterranean System for the Mitigation, Prevention and Management of Natural and Man-made Disasters, Subject Exchange of Experts; Instituto Superior Technico, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Lisbon, Portugal, 11-22 Dec. 1999.
       
    12. Contributed as International Expert in the 2000 Project on Developing an "Encyclopedia of Housing Construction Types in Seismically-prone Areas of the World", under the Sponsorship of Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) in USA, and the International Association of Earthquake Engineering (IAEE) in Canada, 2000/2001 (Granted Certificate of Contribution, Dec. 30, 2002).
       
    13. Awad. A. et al.: "Public Awareness Campaigns on Environment in Lattakia", as a Pilot Study of the JICA Study on Solid Waste Management at Local Cities in Syria; Technical Report prepared upon the Request of the YACHIYO Engineering CO., LTD, Aug. 2001, -150p.
       
    14. Awad. A. et al.: "Environmental Baseline Survey for EIA in Lattakia (Al-Bassah Site)", within the JICA Study on Solid Waste Management at Local Cities in Syria; Technical Report prepared upon the Request of the YACHIYO Engineering CO., LTD, October 2001, -183p.
       
    15. Awad. A.: "Urban Environmental Sustainability in Arab Region-Residence, Land and Secure Tenure from Regional Perspective", Research Report prepared at the Request of UN-Economical and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), Sept.-Oct., 2001, -145p.
       
    C- Scientific Advisory Reports at the Request of Local and National Committees and Authorities:
    1. Awad, Adel: "Study of Sin Lake Water Pollution at the Syrian Coast", prepared at the Request of the State Inspection Commission in Lattakia Governorate, 1986, -41p.
       
    2. Awad, Adel: "Study of Drinking Water Loss in Lattakia City", prepared at the Request of State Inspection Commission in Lattakia Governorate, 1988, -36p.
       
    3. Awad, Adel: "Study of Urban-Regional Planning and its Relation to Environment and Health Safety in Lattakia Governorate", prepared at the Request of Environmental Urban Committee affiliated to Ministry of Environment, 1987, -23p.
       
    4. Awad, Adel: "Various Studies of Sewage Water and Solid Waste Problems and Treatment Units", prepared at the Request of Water and Sanitary Safety Committee affiliated to Ministry of Environment, 1986-1987-1988-1989.
       
    5. Awad, Adel: Studies and Practical Proposal for Establishment a "Higher Institute for Environmental Researches" at Tishreen University, Lattakia/Syria, prepared at the Request of Tishreen University Presidency 1986-1987. Accredited and Presidential Decree No 388 issued for Establishment in September, 9,2000.
       
    6. Awad, Adel: A Scientific Report "Sewage Water Disposal in Lattakia City through Sea Outfalls", prepared at the Request of State Minister for Environment Affairs, Oct. 1988, -37p.
       
    7. Awad, Adel: "Determination of the most Appropriate Fuel for the Operation of the Thermal Center at Tishreen University/Lattakia, Technical Design for Stack Heights in the Conformity to the Environmental Conditions", prepared at the Request of the Commission of the Presidential Resolution of 1990 for the Accomplishment of Tishreen University Construction, -27p.
       
    8. Awad, Adel, Abdullatif, Maha: "Global Greenhouse and its Effect on the Arab Environment and Coastal Conditions", accredited by State Ministry for Environmental Affairs in Syria to be included in the Integral Plan Project for the Syrian Coast implemented by UN Program for Environment, Damascus, Dec. 1991, -25p.
       
    9. Awad, Adel: "Selection of the most Appropriate System for Biological Treatment of Sewage Water in Lattakia City", prepared at the Request of Chairman of Lattakia City Council, June 1991, -8p.
       
    10. Awad, Adel: "Water Quality Policy and Organization Models of Water Resources Pollution in Syria", presented to Ministry of Environment, July 1991, -38p.
       
    11. Awad, Adel: "Problems of the Expansion of the Big Syrian Arab Cities - Case Study: Coastal City of Lattakia", prepared at the Request of the Minister of Housing and Utilities, Damascus, 1991, - 44p.
       
    12. Awad, Adel: "Industrial Zones and the Relation to City Organization-Applied Study: Coastal City of Lattakia", presented to Ministry of Local Administration, July 1991, -27p.
       
    13. Awad, Adel: "Environmental Planning for Syrian Cities and its Relation to Population and Health Safety", prepared at the Request of Chairman of the Environment Commission at the Syrian Parliament, Damascus, Jan. 1991, -23p.
       
    14. Awad, Adel, AL-Homoud, A.: "Proposed Procedures for Assessment of Environmental Impact of Development Projects in Jordan", Scientific Report prepared on Request of Higher Council for Science & Technology, Amman, (Subject of the Letter of. Council president under N°. 1/2/1/1 147, Dated 25. 8.1992), -35p.
       
    15. Awad, Adel, Al-Homoud, A.: "Integrated Environmental Administration Models in Jordan", Scientific report prepared at Request of Higher Council for Science & Technology, Amman, (Subject of the Letter of Council President under N°. 1/2/1/1147, Dated 25.8,1992), -25p.
       
    16. Al-Homoud, A. Awad, A.: "A proposed Liaison Program for Strengthening the Relationship between Jordan University of Science & Technology Programs and Industrial Activities", Presented to the Head of Dept. of Civil Engineering at Jordan University of Science & Technology, under N°. 1/1/4/834, Dated 22/6/1992, -5p.
       
    17. Al-Homoud, A. Awad, A.: "Procedures for Improving the Role of Jordan Universities, to serve Development plans in Jordan" presented to the Head of Dept, of Civil Engineering at Jordan University of Science & Technology, under N°. 1/1/4/835, Dated 11/7/1992.-21p.
       
    18. Awad, A, et al: "Proposing an Integrated Curriculum for Environmental Engineering Specialization at Civil Engineering Dept. at Jordan University of Science & Technology", Dated 27/7/1992.
       
    19. Awad, A.: "Sewage Water Treatment in Lattakia City and its New Industrial Zone", prepared at the Request of Chairman of Lattakia City Council, Nov. 1992, -14p.
       
    20. Al-Homoud, A.S., and Awad, A.: "Strategies for Improvement of Higher Education of Scientific Research to fulfill Development plans in Arab World", Scientific Report prepared for HRH Crown Prince Hassan, March 1993.
       
    21. Awad, A., Al-Homoud, A.: "Lessons learned from the 1992 Cairo Earthquake", Technical Report. Due to the Vitality and the Importance of this Subject, it was prepared for Crown Prince Hassan in Amman, (June 1993), and to Study Bureau in State President Palace in Damascus, and to Minister of Defense, Bureau of Civil Defense in Damascus, (April 1993), -52p.
       
    22. Awad, A., Eilouch, M.N.: "National Program for Reducing Seismic Hazards in Syria", Technical Report prepared for Studies Bureau in State President Palace in Damascus, (Aug. 1993) and to Minister of Defense (Aug. 1993) and to Minister of Higher Education (Damascus Sept. 1993), -43p.
       
    23. Awad, A.: "The Vitality of Running and Maintain the Incineration Unit at Al-Assad University Hospital in Lattakia City to dispose of Hazardous Waste", Technical Report submitted in Pursuit to the Demand of Tishreen University Presidency, on 11.2.1996.
       
    24. Awad, A.: "Minimizing the Impact of Hazards through Incorporation of Hazard Awareness as Part of the Normal Operations of Construction Projects and in Everyday Life", Technical Report accredited by Lattakia Governorate and Civil Defense Council, and circulated in Lattakia Region and other Regions in Syria, 9.1.1996.
       
    25. Awad, A.: Technical Survey and Evaluation Reports: "Air Quality in Lattakia Governorate"; "Sanitation Services in Lattakia Governorate"; and "Quality of Solid and Hazardous Wastes in Lattakia Governorate", prepared at the Request of Ministry of Environment in Syria, within National Strategic Plan for Environmental Protection in Syria and National Capacity Building up on the Syrian Coast,Feb.- April 1996.
       
    26. Awad A.: "Usage Classification of Urban Facilities (Service and Productive) at Earthquake Risk in Lattakia Governorate", Technical Report prepared at the Request of Lattakia Governor on 23/4/1996 submitted to Primer Deputy/President Of Supreme Committee Of Disaster Management on 1/9/1996, after being approved fully.
       
    27. Awad, A.: "Up-grading Plan of Graduate Curriculum Courses in Environmental Engineering Department", prepared at the Request of Head of Environmental Engineering Department and Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty at Tishreen University 1995/1996, approved on 15/5/1996 under N°. 26.
       
    28. Awad, A.: "Radioactivity Pollution and Environmental Health - Chernobyl Disaster", A Study submitted to Ministry of Education via Ministry of Higher Education in Damascus in the Letter N°. 3954/d.t. Dated 18/4/1996 addressed to UNESCO Schools about Radioactivity Consequences of Chernobyl Disaster, at the Request of Ministry of Education in its Letter N°. 251/13/4/29, Dated 25/2/1996.
       
    29. Requested by Tishreen University Presidency as Member in the Work Team for Establishing a Higher Institute for Earthquake Science and Engineering Researches, affiliated with Tishreen University, Lattakia, Syria, 11/8/1997. Accredited and Presidential Decree No 420 issued for Establishment in November 2000.
       
    30. Represented Higher Education Ministry in the National Technical Committee, authorized for Preparing "The Local Action Program in Syria" for Implementing the AGENDA 21 (Rio-1992); The Program achieved in June 2001.
       
    31. Represented Higher Education Ministry in the National Technical Committee, authorized for Preparing "The Syrian National Strategy Report for Sustainable Development" for the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development, Johannesburg/South Africa-Sept. 2002; The Report achieved in Nov. 2001, -18p.
       
    32. Awad, A. et al.: "Evaluation of the Water Quality in Al-Sin Lake and in its Watershed Area". Summary of Research Report, Submitted via Tishreen University Presidency on 7 April 2001, to the Ministry of Environment. The Specialized National Committee of Sanitary Engineering and Water Safety had accredited and circulated the Report to the Related Ministries: Irrigation, Agriculture, Housing and Utilities and Local Administration for Taking by the Report and Applying its Recommendations, 6 Dec. 2001, -16p.
       
    33. Awad, A.: "Monitoring and Control Program for Al-Sin Lake Water and its Distribution Systems in Lattakia Governorate". Technical Report prepared upon the Request of the General Establishment for Drinking Water and Sewage Water in Lattakia, 4 March 2002, -7p.
       
    III. Papers Published in the Proceedings of Specialized Scientific Conferences:
    1. Awad, A.: "Water Pollution in the Syrian Important Rivers, Environmentally and Hygienically". 24th Science Week, Organized by Supreme Council of Science in Syria, at Aleppo University, 2-7 Nov. 1984, -38p.
       
    2. Awad, A.: "The Role and Competence of the State and Regional and Local Authorities in Protection the Mediterranean Water", Conference of the Mediterranean Basin Regions, under the supervision of Europe Council, Marseilles, 27-29 March 1985, -30p.
       
    3. Awad, A.: "Pyrolysis for Disposing Municipal Wastes in the Arab Region". Proceeding of Seminar on Atmospheric Pollution, sponsored by Scientific Studies and Research Center, Damascus, UNESCO, ALESCO (Arab League Educational, Cultural, Scientific Organization), World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Damascus, 3-16 Aug. 1985, pp.219-225.
       
    4. Awad, A.: "Appropriate Technology in the Field of Water Supply and Sanitation and its Transfer Patterns to the Arab Countries". Seminar on Engineering and Appropriate Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Jordan, in Cooperation with UNESCO 26-30/10/1985, -19p.
       
    5. Awad, A.: "Appropriate Technology and its Patterns". 25th Science Week organized by Supreme Council of Science in Syria, at Damascus University 2-7/11/1985, -8p.
       
    6. Awad, A.: "The Hygienic Parameter by Sewage Treatment Plant". Seminar on Environment Protection, organized by Al-Baath University in Homs, 11-12 Dec. 1985.
       
    7. Awad, A.: "Economical Planning of Built Environment for the Rural Arab Regions". Seminar on Low-Cost Building, organized by Algiers Eng. Society in Cooperation with Federation of Arab Engineers in Algier, 19-21 Feb. 1986, -45p.
       
    8. Awad, A.: "Industrial Pollution in the S.A.R., Models for Solving these Problems". Proceeding of the Workshop on Industrial Pollution Control in the West Asian Countries, held in the ESCWA Center (United Nations Economic Commission for Western Asia) in Cooperation with the Research Center of Science in Baghdad 14-17/4/1986, pp.43-65.
       
    9. Awad, A.: "The Biogas Energy for the Rural Arab Regions". The International Seminar on Rural Energy Technology, held in Beijing/China, 26-27 Sept. 1986, -14p.
       
    10. Awad, A.: "Bio-energy for the Development of the Syrian Arab Rural Regions". Symposium on Renewed Energies, held in Aleppo University in Cooperation with Arab Universities Federation, Aleppo 30 Sep. -2 Oct. 1986, -17p.
       
    11. Awad, A.: "Mathematical Probability in Aquatic Environment". Proc. International Conference on Water Resources Needs, Planning in Drought Prone Areas, sponsored by IAHR, UNEP, UNESCO, Sudan Eng. Society in Khartoum, Sudan, 6-12 Dec. 1986, pp.697-706.
       
    12. Awad, A.: "The Effect of University on Development of Lattakia City". 26th Science Week by Supreme Council in Syria, at Tishreen University, Lattakia 1-7 Nov. 1986, -12p.
       
    13. Awad, A.: "The Role of Regional Tourism Planning in Development and Organization of the Coastal Cities, Example for Application: Coastal City of Lattakia". 26th Science Week at Tishreen University., Lattakia, 1-7 Nov.1986, -20p. (Published in Arab Town Journal).
       
    14. Awad, A.: "Higher Education Progress for Technological Development for the Arab Countries". Conference of Applied Researches in Tunis in Cooperation with UNESCO, Tunis 2-6/11/1986, -24p.
       
    15. Awad, A.: "Biogas Energy Evaluation in Environment, Economical Aspects in the Developing Countries". Workshop on Utilization of Biogas Energy, Sponsored by Federation of Arab Scientific Research Council, Riyadh - Saudi Arabia 20-22 April 1987, -45p.
       
    16. Awad, A. Dagher, G.: "Solid Waste/Environment Hygienic Relationship in the S.A.R.". Seminar on Solid Waste in Urban Areas of West Asia, held in Kuwait, sponsored by UNEP, ESCWA and Environmental Protection Committee in Kuwait, 20-22 April 1987, -37p.
       
    17. Awad, A.: "Utilization of Biogas Energy in Lattakia Governorate, Syria". Symposium on Electric Energy in Syria, held by Syria Engineers Society in Aleppo 7-8/10/1987, -36p.
       
    18. Awad, A.: "Agricultural Use of the Sludge". Seminar on Water Supply and Sewerage in Daraa, organized by Syrian Engineers Society 30/9 - 1/10/1987, -12p.
       
    19. Awad, A.: "Visual Model for the Transfer of Scientific Researches in Biogas Energy from Theory to Application". 27th Science Week, Supreme Council of Sciences in Syria, Damascus University, 7- 12/11/1987, -10p.
       
    20. Awad, A. Bouras, K.: "Reuse of Sewage Effluent for Irrigation in Syria". Symposium on Water Resources Planning and Management, organized by Aleppo University, 30 Nov.-20 Dec. 1987, -16p.
       
    21. Awad, A.: "Treatment and Use of Sewage Effluent for Irrigation and Other Purposes in Syria". Workshop on Treatment and Use of Sewage Effluent for Irrigation and other Purposes, sponsored by United Nations Environmental Program/Mediterranean Action Plan/Priority Action Program/Regional Activity, Center, Split-Yugoslavia, Nov. 25-27, 1987, -39p.
       
    22. Awad, A.: "The Effect of Dams on Environment". Seminar on Dams organized by Syrian Engineers Society, 21-22 Dec. 1987, -13p.
       
    23. Awad, A.: "The Influence of Climate Factor on Design of Sewage Water Treatment Plants in Hot Regions". International Symposium on Work in a Hot Environment and Heat Related Disorders, Khartoum 27-31 Jan. 1988, -12p.
       
    24. Awad, A.: "Scientific Research and Problems of Arab Researchers". Seminar on the Status of Arab Researcher, sponsored by Federation of Arab Scientific Research Council, Damascus 14-16/3/1988, pp. 41-61.
       
    25. Awad, A.: "Urban Environmental Models Taken from the Heritage: An Applied field - Coastal City of Lattakia". International Conference on 'Better Living Conditions in Town, in Cooperation between local Authorities, the Architect and the Community', Strasbourg 18- 20 Oct. 1988, -36p.
       
    26. Awad, A.: "Urban Environmental Planning of Syrian Arab Cities, its Relationship to Human Health Safety and Psychology". Symposium on Regional Planning and Urban Designing in Aleppo City, organized by Syrian Engineers Society, Aleppo, 25-26 May 1988, -21p.
       
    27. Awad, A.: "Environment Protection through Land - Vegetables Treatment of Sewage Water in the Syrian Arab Rural Areas". 28th Science Week, Supreme Council of Sciences in Syria, Damascus University, 5-10 Nov. 1988, -15p.
       
    28. Awad, A.: "Advanced Technology and Preservation of Arab Environment-Computers and Software Industry". Proc. of Seminar entitled "Study of Advanced and New Technology Effects and Impact in Arab Societies", organized by Applied Scientific Research Center at Qatar University, Doha, 21-24 Nov. 1988, pp.449-481.
       
    29. Awad, A.: "The Environmental Impacts for Using Biogas Technology in the Arab Countries Conditions". Seminar of 'Biogas Technology in the Arab Countries', held in Cairo 26/11- 1/12/1988, -22p.
       
    30. Awad, A.: "Problems of Drinking Water Loss in Lattakia City". Symposium on "Infrastructure Services in the Syrian Coastal Region", organized by Syrian Engineers Society, Lattakia, 14-15 Dec. 1988, -38p.
       
    31. Awad, A.: "The Effect of Environment Pollution over Steel Concrete Constructions". Proc. 3rd Arab Structural Eng. Conference, United Arab Emirates University, UAE, 5-8 March 1989, Vol. 5, pp. 340-362.
       
    32. Awad, A.: "Fundamental of Environmental Education in the Universities". Symposium on Environmental Education at Universities, Damascus 4-7/9/1989, -16p.
       
    33. Awad, A.: "Appropriate Economical Models for Drinking Water and Sewage Water Treatment in the Developing Countries". 29th Science Week, Supreme Council of Sciences in Syria, Aleppo University, 4-11 Nov. 1989, -18p.
       
    34. Awad, A.: "Surveying of Marine Pollution through Tracer Engineering". First Conference of Environmental Science, Libya, Subha 27-31 Jan. 1990, -36p.
       
    35. Awad, A: "Simulation of Storm Water Run off Quality in Seaward Urban Area". Proc. of Intel. Conference on Signals and Systems, Al-Ain (United Arab Emirates), 22-29 Jan. 1990, -41p.
       
    36. Awad, A.: "Urban Storm Water Pollution and Treatment in Combined Sewer System, Lattakia; Case Study". Proc. of 5th Intel. Conference on Urban Storm Drainage, Japan, OSAKA, 23-27 July 1990, pp.1565-1576.
       
    37. Awad, A.: "Sea Protection from Urban Rain Water Run off Pollutants. - Case Study: Expanded Areas Serviced in Separate Sewage System in Lattakia City/Syria". 3rd International Iranian Conference of Civil Eng., Shiraz, Iran, 14-18 May 1990, -15p.
       
    38. Awad, A.: "Designing of Stacks in Relation to Diminution of Air-Pollution Risks - Case Study; Thermal Center at Tishreen University in Lattakia". 30th Science Week, Supreme Council of Sciences in Syria, Damascus University, 3-8 Nov. 1990, -34p.
       
    39. Awad, A.: "Horizons of Production and Development of Engineering Software in the Arab and Developing Countries". Computer Methods and Water Resources Conferences, Marrakesh, 7-11 Oct. 1991, -20p.
       
    40. Awad, A.: "Introduction to General Environment - Pollution Problems and Solution Horizons". Symposium on Protection of Water Resources and Sea-Shores from Industrial Wastewater Pollution, Tishreen University in Cooperation with Moscow University, Lattakia 7-8/5/1991, -17p.
       
    41. Awad, A.: "Reality and Horizons of Sewage Water Treatment in Lattakia City". Symposium on Protection of Water Resources and Sea-Shores from Industrial Wastewater Pollution, Tishreen University in Cooperation with Moscow University, Lattakia 7- 8/5/1991, -12p.
       
    42. Awad, A.: "Standards of Water Quality Policy and Organization in Syria". 3lst Science Week, Supreme Council of Sciences in Syria, Tishreen University, Lattakia, 2-7/11/1991, -3 9p.
       
    43. Awad, A. & Salman, H.: "The Legislation and Integrated Environmental Directorate in Syria and the Arab World". First Bahrain International Conference on Environment, Bahrain, 24-26/2/1992, -20p.
       
    44. Awad, A.: "Storm Water Storage Tanks and their Relation to the Protection of Water Resources from Pollution and Urban Construction from Floods". 11th Science Meeting 'Science and the New Lebanon', Beirut 27-30/4/1992, -26p.
       
    45. Awad, A.: "Syrian Coast Water Protection from Industrial Zone Pollutants". Proc. Mediterranean Conference on Environmental Geotechonology, Cesme, Turkey, 25-27/5/1992, pp.525-532.
       
    46. Awad, A. Abdullatif, M.: "Policies of Industry, and Environmental Impacts". Proc. 2nd Intl. Conference on Environment Protection is a must, Alex. University, 24-27/2/1992, pp.559- 576.
       
    47. Awad, A.: "Sludge Treatment Models for Agricultural Purposes within the Condition of Syrian". Proc. of Jordanian Conference on Civil Engineering, Amman, 2-4 June 1992, Vol. I, p.199-209.
       
    48. Awad, A.: "Economical Use of Organic Waste as a Source of Energy". Second Seminar on Energy Production and Consumption, Benghazi 29-30/9/1992, -11p.
       
    49. Al-Homoud, A., Awad, A.: "Prediction of Sediment Transport in Jordanian Desert Reservoirs". Proc. of 32nd Science Week, Damascus University, 7-13 Nov. 1992, pp.329-356.
       
    50. Awad, A., Al-Suleiman, T.: "The Environmental Impacts of Transport Systems and Policies". 32nd Science Week, Damascus University, 7-13 Nov.1992, -27p.
       
    51. Awad, A.: "Urban Development Strategy and Environmental Planning in Arab Cities". Arab Regional Conference on National Housing Strategies, Cairo 3-7 Dec.1992, -65p.
       
    52. Awad, A., et al.: "Analysis of Problems Relating to Modern Arab Cities and their Development Model". Arab Regional Conference on National Housing Strategies, Cairo 1992, -21p.
       
    53. Awad, A., et al.: "Outlook of Higher Education Development and Research in Engineering at Jordanian Universities to Serve Development Plans and Correspondent Procedure for its Implementation". First Conference of Arab Scientific and Technologists Abroad, under the Supervision of the Higher Council for Science and Technology, Amman, 17-19 Aug. 1992, -22p.
       
    54. Awad, A., et al.: "Biotechnological Methods and Models for Biological Phosphorus Removal from Wastewater". Second Arab Conference on Perspectives of Modern Biotechnology, Amman, 24-28 April 1993, -21p.
       
    55. Awad, A.: "Environmental and Regional Planning of Lattakia City in the Syrian Coastal Area and its Relation to the Services". Proc. of 9th Intl. Conference on Integration and Financing of Municipal and Social Services, Arab Urban Development Institute Publication, Riyadh, 1993, Vol. 1, pp. 567-611.
       
    56. Awad, A., et al.: "Proposed Procedures for Assessment of Environmental Impact of Development Project in Jordan". Third Intl. Conference on Environmental Protection, Alexandria, 13-15/4/1993, -35p.
       
    57. Awad, A., et al.: "Integrated Environmental Administration Models in Jordan". Third Intl. Conference on Environmental Protection, Alexandria, 13-15/4/1993.
       
    58. Awad, A.: "Proposed Quality Standards for Systems of Ground Water Recharge with Reclaimed Urban Wastewater-Case Study; Jordan". Proc. Regional Seminar on the Potential of Artificial Recharge of Ground Water, University of Jordan, Amman, 13-15 Dec. 1993, Vol. 1, 1994, pp.39-55.
       
    59. Al-Suleiman, T., Al-Khateeb, G. Rabi, A., Awad, A.: "Effect of Traffic Volume on Air Pollution in Urban Areas- Case Study in Jordan". Proc. of Second Intl. Conference on Air Pollution, Barcelona, 27-29 Sep.1994. Vol. 1, pp.367-375. (Computational Mechanics Publications).
       
    60. Awad, A.: "Biological Purification of Waste Air with Organic Compounds through Biofilters and Membrane Reactors". 34th Science Week, Damascus University, 5-l2 Nov. 1994, -20p. (Granted Certificate of Merit).
       
    61. Al-Homoud, A., Awad, A.: "Effect of Rainfall on Slope Instabilities on Highways- Case Study: lrbid-Amman Highway". 34th Science Week, Damascus University, 5-12 Nov. 1994, -29p.
       
    62. Awad, A., et al.: "Hazardous Hospitals Solid Waste Management-Case Study: Lattakia City". Symposium of Health Research, Homs City, 23-24/3/1995, -55p.
       
    63. Awad, A.: "Problems of Arab City and Urban Upgrading; and the Role of Non-Governmental Organizations". Arab Meeting on the Role of Non-Governmental Organization in Supporting the Development of Poor Societies, Cairo, Arab Countries League, 16-18 Dec. 1995, -23p.
       
    64. Awad, A., et al.: "Urban Planning for Low Income Groups by Using Optimization Models". 35th Science Week, under Patronage of Supreme Council in Syria, Tishreen University, 4-9 Nov. 1995 (Granted Certificate of Merit).
       
    65. Awad, A., et al.: "Nutrients Removal of Biologically Treated Effluent through Natural Zeolite". Proceeding of the Second Syrian-Egyptian Conference in Chemical Engineering, Al-Baath University, Homs, Syria, 20-22 May 1997, pp. 616-640.
       
    66. Awad, A., et al.: "Environmental Planning of Industrial Areas and the Relationship with Development of Cities - Case Study; Coastal City of Lattakia". Proc, of 10th Intl. Conference on the Arab City: Future Challenges, Arab Urban Development Institute Publication, Riyadh, 1997, Vol. 3, pp. 2041-2077.
       
    67. Awad, A.: "Earthquakes Hazard Mitigation Program-Lifelines and Urban Engineering Issues". Proc. of Seminar on Earthquakes, Supreme Council of Sciences in Syria, Tishreen University, Lattakia, 23-24 March 1997, pp. 297-310.
       
    68. Awad, A.: "Use of Constructed Gravel-bed Wet-land Systems for Domestic Wastewater Treatment-Case Study: Lattakia Region". 11th Intl. Conference of Arab Towns Organization on Development, Environment and Informatics' Systems, Tunis 26-28 May 1997, (Proceeding published by Arab Urban Development Institute in Riyadh, -15p).
       
    69. Awad, A, et al.: "Development of a Simplified Procedure for Routing Solid Waste Collection in Irbid - Jordan". Fourth International Conference on Civil Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, 4-6 May 1997.
       
    70. Awad, A., et al.: "Risk Assessment for Chlorinated Organics in Drinking Water". Collogue Franco-Libanais sur l'eau et la Santé, Beyrouth, 15-17 Oct. 1998, -12p.
       
    71. Awad, A.: "An Experimental Pilot Model for Municipal Solid Waste Separation". International Conference on the Modernization of Engineering Works, Aleppo, Syria, Nov. 1996, -17p. (Same Presented at Colloquium on Current Research in the Field of Pollution by Solid Waste, Program of UNESCO Chair for Environmental Protection at Al-Baath University, Homs, 20 Sept. 1998).
       
    72. Awad, A., et al.: "Application of Expert Systems in Urban Planning Regulation and Wastewater Treatment Methods". Third Scientific Seminar of Informatics in Higher Education and Scientific Research, Syrian Computer Society, Damascus, 25-30 April 1998.
       
    73. Awad, A.: "Non-Conventional Water Resources Development-Proposed Systems of Ground Water Basin Recharge in Syria with Treated Urban Wastewater". 38th Science Week, under Patronage of Supreme Council of Science, University of Al-Baath, Homs, 7-12 Nov. 1998, -14p. (Granted Certificate of Merit).
       
    74. Awad, A., et al.: "Upgrading Oxidation Pond Effluents-Case Study: Salamieh City/Syria". Proc. of 2nd Intl. Conference on Sustainable Development, Alexandria University, 12-15 Dec. 1998, pp. 603-617.
       
    75. Awad, A.: "Strategic Concept of Viable Software Industry in the Arab World". Proc. 2nd Intl. Al-Shaam Conference on Information Technology, Syrian Computer Society, 26-29 April 1999, pp. 1-14
       
    76. Awad, A.: "Planning Problems and their Urban Upgrading of Syrian Arab Cities". Symposium on City Planning, Urban Design and Legislation, Lattakia, 28-30 Nov. 1999, -23p.
       
    77. Awad, A.: "Features of Future Expected Expansion for the Coastal City of Lattakia". Symposium on City Planning, Urban Design and Legislation, Lattakia, 28-30 Nov. 1999, -23p.
       
    78. Awad, A.: "Developed Design Charts for Storm Water Detention Basins/ponds-Protection of Water Resources and Cities from Flood Risks". The 10th Intl. Conference on Environmental Protection Is A Must, Alexandria University, 9-11 May 2000, -33p.
       
    79. Awad, A., et al.: "Determining Rainfall Intensity Curves in Charts for Designing Sewerage Networks". 40th Science Week, Supreme Council of Sciences in Syria, Tishreen University, 4-9 Nov. 2000, -18p.
       
    80. Awad, A & Chahin, H. "Application of Recirculation Process of Treated Wastewater in Natural Stabilization Ponds", Proc. Of 11th Euro-Arab Conference for the Environment, Rostock University, Germany, 24-26 April 2001, pp. 217-227.
       
    81. Awad, A., Obeidat, M. and Al-Shareef, M.: "Visualization Models of Generated Hazardous Hospital Solid Waste". The 4th Middle East Conference on the Role of Environmental Awareness in Waste Management, Kuwait, 10-12 Nov. 2001, -15p.
       
    82. Awad, A.: "Water Originated Cancers". Presented in the Second Symposium on Scientific Research Outlook in the Arab World 2002, (Scientific Research Technology Development in the Arab World), Arab Science and Technology Foundation, Sharjah, UAE, 24th - 27th March, 2002, -18 p.
       
    83. Awad, A., Al-Homoud A.: "Development of Simplified Hydrological Method for Dimensioning of Storm Water Detention Basins/Ponds". Proceeding of the Intl. Conference on Protection of Structures Against Hazards, 14-15 November 2002, Singapore, pp. 129 - 136.
       
    84. Awad, A.: "Watershed Management Using Quality Index Levels Approach". Proc. 1st Regional Conference on Appropriate Technology for Municipal Wastewater Treatment and Reuse, Higher Institute for Environmental Research /Tishreen University, Lattakia, 2 - 4 Dec. 2003, pp. 26 - 55.
       
    85. Awad, A.: "Standards and Norms Guide for Secure Housing and Land Tenure and Good Urban Governance". ESCWA Regional Expert Group Meeting, Cairo, 15 - 18 Dec. 2003, - 72 p.
       
    86. Awad, A.: "Genetic Programming in Optimizing Engineering Problems - Case Studies in Water Resources Research". Workshop at the Dept. of Water Management and Water Supply, Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), 06 April, 2004,-70 p.
       
    87. Awad, A.: "Using Genetic Algorithms in Optimal Design Engineering Decisions for Water Projects". Workshop 'Project Management in Design Phase', Tishreen University, Faculty of Civil Engineering, 12 - 13 May 2004, - 55p.
       
    88. Awad, A. and Poser, I.: "Optimization of Water System Design Using Real Genetic Algorithm". Proc. of International Conference ' Urban Engineering/Lille 2005 - Innovative Technologies for Infrastructures and Housing' Lille - France, 12 - 13 October 2005, pp. 275-290.
       
    89. Awad, A., Von Poser, I. and Aboul-Ela, M. T.: "Dynamic Modeling of Parameters of Wastewater Treatment Systems by Using Artificial Neural Network". Accepted in the Fourth Conference on 'Scientific Research Outlook & Technology Development in the Arab World', Alexandria Library, Egypt, April 22 - 25th, 2006.
       
    90. Awad, A., Von Poser, I. and Aboul-Ela, M. T.: "The Solution of the Traveling Salesman Problem of Solid Waste Routing in Cities Using Real Genetic Algorithms". Accepted for the 5th International Conf. on Engineering Computational Technology, (ECT 2006), Spain, 12-15, Sept. 2006.
  • Papers Published in Scientific Referred and / or Specialized Journals:
    1. Awad, A.: ""Quality Pollution Models for Two Important Rivers (Barada) in Damascus and (Assi/Orontes) in Homs and Hama". Sewage Water Journal "Correspondence Abwasser", Augustin I, West Germany, N°. 2, 1985, pp.100-109.
       
    2. Awad, A.: "Water Pollution and Hygienical Aspects". Tishreen University Journal for Studies and Scientific Researches, N°. 1, 1985, pp.47-70.
       
    3. Awad, A.: "Water Pollution and Economical Aspects of Rain Weather Flow in Syrian Coastal Cities". Tishreen University Journal for Studies and Scientific Research, N°. 2, 1985, pp.44-51.
       
    4. Awad, A.: "The General Environment in Syria, Problems and Solutions". Almohandis Alarabi (Arab Engineer) Journal N°. 83, July, Aug. 1985, pp.23-31.
       
    5. Awad, A.: "Applied Scientific Research in University and its Role in Development of Arab World Technology". Journal of Arab Universities Federation, Amman, N 21, 1986, pp. 105-1 15.
       
    6. Awad, A.: "The Effect of Radioactivity Pollution on Environmental Health". Arab Journal of Science and Technology, Arab Development Institute, Beirut/Lebanon, N 8, 1987, pp.10-19.
       
    7. Awad, A.: "Water Resources Protection from Urban Rain -Water Run-off Pollutants- Case Study; The Expanded Area Serviced in a Separate Sewage System in Lattakia City". Damascus University Journal, Vol. 3, N I I, 1987, pp.45-73.
       
    8. Awad, A.: "Economical, Environmental Rural Residence: Special Reference to Occupied Arab Land". Journal of Arab Town, issued by Arab Towns Organization, Kuwait, N 28/87, pp. 82-90.
       
    9. Awad, A.: "Sewage Water Disposal by Using Sea Outfalls". Tishreen University Journal for Studies and Scientific Research, Lattakia, No1-2, 1988, pp.137-157.
       
    10. Awad, A.: "Usage of Sewage for Agricultural Land -New Horizons". Arab Town Journal, Kuwait, 1988, -26p.
       
    11. Awad, A.: "Towards an Arab Strategy for the Prevention of Environmental Pollution at the Mediterranean Basin". Arab Journal of Science, issued by Arab Organization for Education, Culture and Science, Tunis, N 11/1988, pp.52-68.
       
    12. Awad, A.: "Re-use of Solid Waste Resultant from Sewage Water Treatments for Agricultural Purposes in Syria". Arab Journal of Science, N°. 12/1988, pp.47-54.
       
    13. Awad, A.: "The University and its Relation to Town Development- Case Study: Tishreen University and Planning of Lattakia City". Arab Town Journal, Kuwait, N . 32/1988, pp.62-66.
       
    14. Awad, A.: "The Role of Scientific Research in Transferring and Developing Technology". Arab Universities Federation Journal. Amman, Vol. 23, 1988, pp.75-90.
       
    15. Awad, A.: "Energy Policies and Environmental Impacts". Arab Journal of Science, Tunis, N . 14/1989, pp. 27-38.
       
    16. Awad, A.: "Reuse of Urban Sewage Water for Irrigation-Case Study: Syrian Arab Republic". Arab Town Journal, Kuwait, N . 40/1989, pp.88-94.
       
    17. Awad, A.: "Environmental Planning of Arab Town and its Relation to Public Safety". Arab Town Journal, Kuwait, N . 36/1989, pp.57-66.
       
    18. Awad, A.: "The Risk of Earthquake on the Constructional Environment". Journal of Energy and Development, issued by Syrian Petroleum Company, Damascus, N 52-53, 1989, pp. 8-14.
       
    19. Awad, A.: "Effect of Ports on the Development and Organization of Coastal Cities- Case Study: Lattakia City". Arab Town Journal, Kuwait, N 44/1990, pp.76-94.
       
    20. Awad, A.: " Hazardous Industrial Water Pollution Control". Environment Journal, Kuwait Environment Protection Society, Kuwait, N 90 and 91/1990, -20p.
       
    21. Awad, A.: "Greenhouse Phenomenon and its Effect on Arab Region". Arab Journal of Science, Tunis, N 16/1990, pp. 51-62.
       
    22. Awad, A.: "Fundamentals of Evaluation and Development of Higher Education Structure at Arab Universities". Journal of Arab Universities Federation, Amman, N 25,1990, pp.72-88.
       
    23. Awad, A.: "Dilution Models of Sewage Water Pollutants in the Near-Field of Submarine Outfall". Tishreen University Journal for Studies and Scientific Research, Vol. 12, 1990, -29p.
       
    24. Awad, A.: "Dilution Models of Sewage Water with Pollutants in the Far-Field of Submarine Outfall". Tishreen University Journal for Studies and Scientific Research, Vol. 12, 1990, -19p.
       
    25. Awad, A.: "Simulation of Run-off Quality in Urban Drained Areas- Case Study: Lattakia City". Periodical (AMSE) issued by International Scientific Organization for Advanced Technology in Modeling and Simulation, Paris, Vol.23, N 4/1991, pp. 17-58.
       
    26. Awad, A.: "Arabization of Science and Computers a Matter of Civilization and Destiny". Qatar Education Journal, issued by Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, Doha, N 98,1991, pp.239-255.
       
    27. Awad, A.: "Hygienic Dumping of Solid Waste". Almohandis Alarabi (Arab Engineer) Journal, issued by Syrian Engineers Society, Damascus, N 101/1991, pp.23-29.
       
    28. Awad, A.: "Planning and Reconstruction of the Cities Destroyed by Earthquakes". Almohandis Alarabi (Arab Engineer) Journal issued by Syrian Engineers Society, Damascus, N 103/1991, pp.17-20.
       
    29. Awad, A.: "Reality and Horizons of Environmental Education in Arab Universities". Journal of Aab Universities Federation, Amman, 1992, pp.78-105.
       
    30. Awad, A.: "Role of Information and Multi-Media in Confirming the Principles of Health and Environmental Education". Arab Journal of Science, Tunis, N 17, 1992, pp.60-71.
       
    31. Awad, A.: "Drinking Water and Sewage Water Servicing Technologies in Arab Countries". Arab Journal of Science, Tunis, N 18, 1992, pp.62-70.
       
    32. Awad, A.: "Comparison between the Features of Islamic Arab Town and European Town". Arab Town Journal, Kuwait, N 48, 1992, pp.21-38.
       
    33. Awad, A.: "Structure of Industry, Impact and Environmental Assessment". Arab Journal of Science, Tunis, N 20, 1992, pp.49-60.
       
    34. Awad, A., Eilouch, M. N.: "Scientific Fundamentals for Assessment and Mitigation of Earthquake Risk in Syria". Damascus University Journal (Applied Research), Vol. 9, N 33-34, 1993, pp.21-47.
       
    35. Abou-Ela, M., Awad, A., Akour, H,: "Traffic Noise Prediction Model in Irbid District, Jordan". Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. I I, N 2, 1993, pp.185-200.
       
    36. Awad, A.: "Graduate and Engineering Research Fields in Comprehensive Development", Journal of Arab Universities Federation, Amrnan,1993,N 28, pp.5-41.
       
    37. Awad, A., Al-Homoud, A.: "Storm Water Storage Man-Made Lakes- Proposed Hydro- meteorological Models for the Jordanian Badia Development". Mu'tah University Journal, Vol.9, N 3, Aug. 1994, pp.9-51.
       
    38. Awad, A.: "Engineering and Environmental Education Aspects". Journal of Arab Universities Federation, Amman, N 29, 1994, pp.27-55.
       
    39. Awad, A.: "Arab Action Plan for Environmental Impact Assessment of Development Projects on the Coastal and Marine Areas". Arab Journal of Science, Tunis, N 23, 1994, pp.59-73.
       
    40. Awad, A.: "Factors Affecting Odor Dispersion - Deterministic Models". Arab Journal of Science, Tunis, N 24, 1994, pp.70-79.
       
    41. Al-Homoud, A., Awad, A.: "The Tectonic-Seismologic Features of 1992 Cairo Earthquake and the Engineering Lessons Learned". Journal of Arab Universities Federation for Engineering Studies and Researches, Dec. 1994, Vol. 1, N pp.79-104.
       
    42. Aboul-Ela, M., Awad, A., Al-Sahili, K.: "Analysis of Accessibility of Public Services in Irbid". Journal for Engineering Sciences, Ministry of Higher Education, Damascus, N 2, 1995, pp.90-132.
       
    43. Awad, A., Al-Homoud, A.: "Strategies for Improvement of Higher Education and Scientific Research to fulfill Development Plans in Arab Countries". Journal of Arab Universities Federation, Amman, Vol.30, 1995, pp. 185-205.
       
    44. Awad, A., et al.: "Geological and Hydrological Investigation on Water Collection System in Arid Jordanian Lands". Journal of Environmental Geology, Springer International, Vol.26, N 4, 1995, pp. 252-261.
       
    45. Awad, A.: "Prospective Horizons in Environmental Education for Engineers". Arab Journal of Science, Tunis, N°. 25, June 1995, pp.48-54.
       
    46. Awad, A., et al.: "Proposed Programme for Computer - Aided Education". Higher Education Journal, Arab Organization for Education, Culture and Science, Tunis, Vol. I, N . 1,1995, pp. 171-180.
       
    47. Awad, A.: "Future Planning of Lattakia City: Environmental Problems of Urban Growth". Damascus University Journal, (Engineering Sciences) Vol. 12, 1996, pp. 149-174.
       
    48. Awad, A., et al.: "Hydrochemical Assessment of a Deep Jordanian Aquifer", Journal of Environmental Geology, Springer International, Vol. 30, N . 3-4, 1997, pp. 198-208.
       
    49. Awad, A., et al.: "An Expert Advisory System for Applying Urban Planning Regulations and Building Permit Requirements". Journal for Engineering Sciences, issued by Ministry of Higher Education, Damascus, N . 6, 1997, pp. 85-97.
       
    50. Awad, A.: "Climate Change and Built Environment". Arab Development Review for Human Sciences, Arab Development Institute, Beirut, Vol. 18, N . 88, 1997, pp. 271-286.
       
    51. Awad, A., et al.; "Aquatic Environment Protection from Phosphorus Compounds through the Development of Biological Wastewater Treatment Processes". Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development Researches, Federation of Arab Scientific Research Council, Vol. 1, N . 0, 1997, pp. 73-86.
       
    52. Awad, A.: "The Role of Regional Tourism Planning in Development and Organization of Coastal Cities - Case Study: Lattakia City". Arab Town Journal, Kuwait, N . 81, 1997, pp. 58-69.
       
    53. Awad, A.: "Earthquake Disaster Management". Monograph 2, Tishreen University, Lattakia, 1997, 48 p.
       
    54. Awad, A.: "Simplified Method for Design of Sanitary Networks". Damascus University Journal (Engineering Sciences), Vol. 13, N . 2, 1997, pp. 9-39.
       
    55. Awad, A.: "Indoor Air Pollution". Journal of Arab Town, Arab Town Organization, Kuwait, N . 76, 1997, pp. 50-59.
       
    56. Awad, A.: "Computers and Outlook of Software's Development in Arab Countries", J. of Arab Affairs, Published by the League of Arab States, Cairo, N . 90, 1997, pp. 161-175.
       
    57. Awad. A, et al.: "Arab Scientific Research and Twenty First Century Challenges- A Proposed Liaison Program for Strengthening the Relationship between Arab Universities and Development Institutions". Monograph 24, The Emirate Center for Strategic Studies and Research, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 1998, 85 p.
       
    58. Awad, A.: "Impact of Nutrients on Aquatic Environment -Case Study: King Talal Dam Basin/Jordan, Comparison with Syrian Conditions". Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development Researches, by Federation of Arab Scientific Research Council, Vol. 1, N . 1, 1998, pp. 41-66.
       
    59. Awad, A.: "The Global Environmental Policies and Management Practices in the 21rst Century". Arab Town Journal, Kuwait, N . 84, 1998, pp. 61-67.
       
    60. Salman, H. and Awad, A.: "Design of Extended Aeration Package Units for Small Communities Wastewater Treatment by Using Expert Systems". Accepted for Publication in the Tishreen University Journal for Studies and Scientific Researches (Engineering Science), Sep. 1998.
       
    61. Awad, A.: "Application of Expert Systems Technology in Water Quality Modeling". Arab Journal of Science, Arab Organization for Education, Culture and Science, Tunis, Vol. 16, N . 32, 1998, pp. 72-85.
       
    62. Awad, A., et al.: "Evaluation of the Efficiency of Natural Wastewater Treatment Systems by Oxidation Ponds-Case Study: Salamieh Plant/Hama Region-Syria". Accepted for Publication in the Tishreen University Journal for Studies and Scientific Research (Engineering Sciences Issue), 23 Aug. 1998.
       
    63. Al-Homoud, A., Prior, G. and Awad, A.: "Modeling the Effect of Rainfall on Instabilities of Slops along Highways". International Journal of Geosciences, Environmental Geology, Springer International, Vol. 37, No. 4, 1999, pp. 317-325.
       
    64. Awad, A.: "Environmental Impacts of the Development Policies-Agricultural and Industrial Sectors". Journal of Thought World (Alam Al-Fikr), National Council for Culture, Art and Letters, Kuwait, Vol. 29, No. 2, 2000, pp. 277-319.
       
    65. Awad, A. et al.: "Study of Algae Genera Development in Oxidation Pond Systems for the Biological Treatment of Wastewater in Salamieh City/Hama Region-Syria". Damascus University Journal for Engineering Sciences, Vol. 16, N . 2, 2000, pp. 57-94.
       
    66. Awad, A. et al.: "Impact of Hydro-geological and Hydrological Factors on the Quality of Sin-Spring Water in the Coastal Region/Syria". Tishreen University Journal for Studies and Scientific Research (Engineering Sciences Issue), Vol. 22, No. 9, 2000, pp. 211-230.
       
    67. Awad. A.: "The Problem of Population's Increase and Sustainable Development and Relevant Arab Condition". Journal of Arab Affairs, Published by the league of Arab States, Cairo, No. 108, 2001, pp. 175-196.
       
    68. Awad, A., et al.: "Development of a Simplified Procedure for Routing Solid Waste Collection in Irbid - Jordan". Intl. Journal for Science and Technology, (Scientia Iranica), Vol. 8, No. 1, 2001, pp. 71-75.
       
    69. Awad, A.: "Global Warming Phenomenon and its Regional Environmental and Health Impacts-Urgent Arab Strategies". Journal of Strategic Issues, Arab Center for Strategic Studies, Damascus, No. 6, 2001, pp. 155-178.
       
    70. Awad, A., et al.: "Development of an Expert System for the Optimal Operation of the Activated Sludge Treatment Plant of Damascus/Syria". Tishreen University Journal for Studies and Scientific Research (Engineering Sciences Issue), Vol. 24, No 11, 2002, pp. 131 - 144.
       
    71. Awad, A., et al.: "Determining Rainfall Intensity Curves for Designing Sewerage Networks Introducing Probability Distributions: Case Studies in the Coastal and West-South Regions-Syria". Tishreen University Journal for Studies and Scientific Research (Engineering Sciences Issue), Vol. 24, No 11, 2002, pp. 105 - 130.
       
    72. Awad, A. et al.: "Urban Planning for Low Income Groups with Developed Optimization Models". Journal Advances in Engineering Software, Elsevier Science, October 2003, pp. 607-619 (online).
       
    73. Awad, A.: "Health Risk Assessment of Hazardous Pollutants". Journal of Thought World (Alam-Al-Fikr), National Council for Culture, Art. and Letters, Kuwait, Vol. 31, No. 3, 2003, pp. 155-184.
       
    74. Awad, A.: "Application of Genetic Algorithms in the Intelligent Environmental Urban Planning". Arab Town Journal, Arab Towns Organization, Kuwait, No. 112, Jan./Feb.2003, pp. 46-64.
       
    75. Awad, A. et al.: "Environmental Evaluation of Natural Treatment Plant of Solid Wastes-Case Study: Composting Plant in Lattakia Region". Damascus University Journal for Engineering Sciences, Vol. 19, No 1, 2003, pp.9 - 32.
       
    76. Hung, Y-T., Awad, A., Salman, H., Lo, H.H and Wang, L.K: WEF Literature Review Paper of Industrial Wastes - "Chemical and Allied Products". Water Environment Research Journal, Water Environmental Federation, Alexandria, VA, USA, Vol. 75, No 6, 2003, pp. 1 - 63. (online).
       
    77. Awad, A.,: "Water Originated Cancers". Journal of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Research & Studies Center, Saudi Arabia, No. 5, June/August, 2003, pp. 184-206.
       
    78. Salloum D., Awad, A. and Al-Neirabeyeh, M.: "Chemical Treatment of Hardness in Ground Water - Case Study: Aquifer in Hama Region/Syria". Accepted for Publication in Tishreen University Journal for Studies and Scientific Research (Engineering Science Issue), 30 Dec. 2003.
       
    79. Awad, A.: "Telecommunications Technology and Sustainability". J. Arab Affairs, League of Arab States, No 117, 2004, pp. 172 - 183.
       
    80. Awad, A.: "Application of Modeling and Simulation in Aqua-Environmental Systems". J. Thought World, Kuwait, Vol. 32, No 3, 2004, pp. 115 - 135.
       
    81. Awad, A., et al.: "Mathematical-Statistical Models of Generated Hazardous Hospital Solid Waste". Environmental Science& Health Journal, Special Issue, Marcel Dekker, NY, New York , Vol. 39, No. 2, 2004, pp. 315 - 327. (Available online).
       
    82. Awad, A. and Poser, I.: "A Developed Genetic Algorithms for Least Cost Design Optimization of Water Supply Network Using Real Representation". (Under Preparation).
    83. Awad, A. and Poser, I.: "Genetic Algorithm Optimization of Water Supply Networks". Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF) Report, Water Intelligence Online Journal (WIO), International Water Association (IWA) Publishing, Issue 8, Volume 4, 2005, 25 pages.
       
    84. Awad, A.: "Using Genetic Algorithm Optimization in Ground Water Quality Management". Accepted for Publication in Journal of Thought World, National Council for Culture, Art. and Letters, Kuwait, Feb. 2006.
       
    85. Awad, A., Von Poser, I., and Wichmann, K.: "Real - Coding Genetic Algorithm Advantages in Water System Optimization over Other Search Techniques". WSEAS Transactions on Computers, Issue 4, Volume 5, April 2006, pp. 718 - 726.
       
    V- Books/Chapters of Books:
    1. Selected Researches from Ecology, Tlass Publishers, Second Edition Damascus, 1994, -456pages.
       
    2. Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering, Tishreen University Publishers, Text Book, Lattakia, 1989, -283p.
       
    3. Sewage Water Treatment.- Housing - Industrial - Rainflow, Tishreen University Publishers, Text Book, Lattakia, 1991, -265p.
       
    4. Earthquakes A Tragedy Shaking the World - Effect of Earthquake on Urban Environment, Dar Eljil Publishers, Beirut, 1992, -232p.
       
    5. Earthquake Engineering and Urban Environment, Dar Al-Bashir Publishers, Amman/Jordan, 1995, -320p.
       
    6. Women and Environment Protection, Dar Al-Shorouk Publishers, Amman, 1995, -205p.
       
    7. Submarine Outfalls of Wastewater, Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science, 1996, -295p.
       
    8. Industrial Water Pollution Management, Dar Al-Shorouk, Amman, 1996, -233p.
       
    9. Natural Disasters in the Arab World: Preparedness, Confrontation, and Prevention, Naif Arab Academy for Security Sciences (NAASS) Center of Researches and Scientific Studies, Riyadh, KSA, 1999, -340p.
       
    10. Protection of Cities from Flood Risks by Storage-Release Systems of Storm Water Flow, Accepted for Publication by Naif Arab Academy for Security Sciences (NAASS) Center of Researches and Scientific Studies Riyadh, KSA, 2002, -134p. (in press).
       
    11. Book Chapter entitled "Olive Oil Waste Treatment", Handbook of Industrial Waste Treatment, Marcel Dekker, Inc., 2nd Edition, New York, (First Author and Workhorse), 2004, pp. 737 - 810.
       
    12. Book Chapter entitled "Potato Wastewater Treatment", Handbook of Industrial Waste Treatment, Marcel Dekker, Inc., 2nd Edition, New York (Second Author and Workhorse), 2004, pp. 811 - 875.
       
    13. Town Planning and Environmental Sciences, Arab Organization for Education, Culture and Science, Tunis, 2004, -1000 p
       
    14. Application of Artificial Intelligent (AI) in Environment Protection, Accepted for Publication by Ministry of Culture, Damascus, 2004, - 213 p. (in press).
       
    15. Human Cities for the World, under Preparation, 2004/2005
    • VI- Patents:
    • Awad, A.: "A Pilot Machine for Municipal Solid Waste Separation". Registered in Syria (Patent Office) N 4590, 21 May 1996 (International Filed 1997). Granted Commemorative Certificate with Gold Medal in the 6th Syrian Exhibition of Inventions and Innovations, Damascus, 23-30 April 1997. Granted WIPO Certificate with WIPO Gold Medal (World Intellectual Property Organization), Geneva, April 1999.
    • Awad, A. et al.: "Natural Zeolite Usage for Removal of Nutrients from Biologically Treated Wastewater". Registered in Syria (Patent Office) N 4824, 21 July 1998, (Joint Author with Gharaibeh, S.).
       
    New Publications
    The Arab Scientists in Cooperation with The High Institute of Marine Research. Publish all the researches abstracts, which presented in The Regional Workshop on Marine Sciences and Natural Resources, Tishreen University, Lattakia, Syria, 25-26 May 2004.


    New Publications
    The Arab Scientists in Cooperation with The Egyptian Society for Biological Control of Pests . Publish all the researches abstracts, which presented in The First Arab Conference of Applied Biological Pest Control, Cairo, Egypt, 5-7 April 2004.


    Conferences, Fez
    The First International Symposium on Environnement protection for development Biotechnological aspects. Fez, December
    15 – 17, 2004.


    Conferences, Syria
    The Second Syrian-Egyptian conference in the Agriculture and Food. Agriculture Faculty, Al-Baath university, Homs, Syria. 25-28 April, 05


    Conference,Yemen
    Current Status of Plant Protection in Yemen and Future Strategy. Faculty of Agriculture, Sana'a University, Sana'a, yemen. December 18-20/2004


    Conferences Canada
    The 9th International Conference of the Orthopterists’ Society Canada, on August 14 19, 2005


    Conferences, Egypt
    The First Arab Conference on Applications of Biological Control of Pests in Arab Countries


    Workshop,Lebanon
    New Workshop Middle-East Academy for Medicine of Ageing First Annual Middle-East Age & Aging Meeting 8-11 April, 2004

      
    Publications
    Arab Society for Plant Protection (ASPP) in Cooperation with The Arab Scientists
    Publish all the researches abstracts, which presented in the Eighth Arab Congress of Plant Protection, held in Faculty of Agriculture, Omar Al-Mukhtar University, El-beida City, Libya, October 12-16,2003

      
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