Computer Science and Engineering

Computer Science and Engineering is a peer-reviewed journal that deals with all aspects of computer science. It publishes articles which contribute new theoretical results in all areas of the foundations of computer science. Papers reporting original research and innovative applications from all parts of the world are welcome.

Hisham Abdelsalam

Editorial Board Member of Computer Science and Engineering

Associate Professor, Cairo University, Egypt

Research Areas

Optimization, Supply Chain Management, Service Quality, E-Government Industrial Engineering, Project Management

Education

2003Ph.DOld Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
2000M.ScOld Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1996B.ScFaculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

Experience

2009-present Associate Professor, Operations Research and Decision Support Dept., Faculty of Computers & Information, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
2003-2009Assistant Professor, Operations Research and Decision Support Dept., Faculty of Computers & Information, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
2004-2009Assistant Professor (Part-time), Faculty of Computers & Information, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
1999-2003Graduate Teaching / Research Assistant, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1997-1999Graduate Teaching / Research Assistant, Operations Research & Decision Support Dept., Faculty of Computers & Information, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
1996-1997Teaching Assistant / Instructor, Higher Technological Institute, 6th of October City, Egypt

Academic Achievement

Cairo University Researchers Publication Encouragement Prize, 2008-1
Cairo University Researchers Publication Encouragement Prize, 2008-2
Cairo University Young Researchers Grant, 2007
Mechanical Engineering 2001 Outstanding Graduate Student, Old Dominion University.
Member, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 2001
Graduate Assistantship, Ph.D., Old Dominion University, Summer 2000-2003
Graduate Assistantship, M.S., Old Dominion University, Fall 1999-Spring 2000
Graduate Assistantship, Cairo University, Fall 1997-Summer 1999
Honors Degree, B.Sc., Cairo University, 1996
Academic Achievement Scholarship, B.Sc., Cairo University, 1993-96
Academic Achievement Scholarship, B.Sc., Cairo University, 1991

Membership

Member, National Higher Education Committee 01/05-06/05
Member, national committee formed by the Minister of Higher Education to define a strategic e-management system that supports the top management of higher education in Egypt
Member, Egyptian Engineering Management Society
Member, Graduate Studies and Research Committee Faculty of Computers & Information, Cairo University, Egypt. Academic Year 2004/05
Member, Student Affairs Committee Faculty of Computers & Information, Cairo University, Egypt.Academic Year 2003/04
Member, Strategy Formulation Committee Faculty of Computers and Information. Spring 2004

Publications: Journals

[1]  Reddick, C., Abdelsalam, H., and ElKadi, H., forthcoming, "The influence of e-government on administrative discretion: the case of local governments in Egypt," Public Administration and Development.
[2]  Abdelsalam, H. M., and Elassal, M., 2010, "Location of New Distribution Center Using Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization," Al-Azhar University Engineering Journal (JAUES), Vol. 5, No. 8, pp. 425-437.
[3]  Rasmy, M., Gad, A., Abdelsalam, H., and Siwailam, M., 2010, "A dynamic simulation model of desertification in Egypt," The Egyptian Journal of Remote Sensing and Space Science, Vol. 13, No. 2, pp. 101–111.
[4]  Abdelsalam, H.M., 2009, "A PSO-SA algorithm for solving discrete time-cost trade-off model for manufacturing projects," Egyptian Informatics Journal, Vol 10, No. 1, pp. 175-204.
[5]  Abdelsalam H. M., and Fahmy, G. A., 2009, "Major Variables Affecting the Performance of the Textile and Clothing Supply Chain Operations in Egypt," International Journal of Logistics: Research and Applications, Vol. 12, No. 3, pp. 147-163.
[6]  Abdelsalam H. M., and Gad, M., 2009, "Cost of Quality in Dubai Construction Industry," International Journal of Project Management, Vol. 27, No. 5, pp. 501-511.
[7]  Abdelsalam H. M., 2008, "Local e-government maturity in Egypt: An Exploratory Evaluation," Egyptian Computer Science Journal, Vol. 30, No. 3, pp. 80-89.
[8]  Abdelsalam H. M., and Ismail, M., 2008, "A Credit Assessment Model for Small Businesses in Egypt," Indian Journal of Finance, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 3-16.
[9]  Abdelsalam H. M., and Bao, H.P., 2007, " Re-sequencing of Design Processes With Activity Stochastic Time and Cost: An Optimization-Simulation Approach," ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 129, pp. 150-157.
[10]  Abdelsalam H. M., and Bao, H.P., 2006, "A Simulation-based Optimization Framework for Product Development Cycle Time Reduction," IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, Vol. 53, No.1, pp. 69-85.

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  Rasmy, M., Abdelsalam, H. M., and Gamal, H., 2010, "Particle swarm optimization for solving resource constrained design structure matrix, Proceedings of the 45th Annual conference on statistics, computer sciences and operations research.
[2]  Rasmy, M., Abdelsalam, H. M., and Gamal, H., 2010, "A Simulation-Based Time Reduction Approach for Resource Constrained Design Structure Matrix," Proceedings of the 2010 International Conference on Modeling, Simulation and Control (ICMSC 2010), Cairo, Egypt, pp. 221-225.
[3]  Abdelsalam, H., ElKadi, H., and Gamal, S., 2010, "Setback and Remedy of Local e-Government Projects: A Case Study from Egypt," Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance, ICEGOV2010, 25-28 October 2010, Beijing, China. Pp. 66-72.
[4]  Abdelsalam, H., ElKadi, H., and Gamal, S., 2010, "Egypt Local Government Websites Maturity: Current Status," Proceedings of 2nd International ICST Conference on e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries (Africomm2010), 25-26 November 2010, Cape Town, South Africa.
[5]  Abdelsalam, H. M., and ElKadi, H.A., 2010, "e-Service Quality: A case study from Egypt," Proceedings of the OICC's 10th International Scientific Symposium, Doha-State of Qatar-18-20 May 2010.
[6]  Abdelsalam, H.M., 2008, "Optimal 'standardization and modularization' driven by total design effort," Proceedings of the 43rd Annual conference on statistics, computer sciences and operations research, pp. 143-167.
[7]  Fahmy, A. A., ElKadi, H.A., and Abdelsalam, H.M., 2008, "A process modeling methodology for e-local government service delivery projects in Egypt," Proceedings of the 1st International conference of LogIn Africa e-Local Governance, Cairo, Egypt, pp.137-146.
[8]  Rasmy, M.H., Abdelsalam, H.M., and Ragab, R., 2008, "Multi-objective Optimization of Time-Cost Trade-Off Analysis in Critical Chain Project Management Networks Using Pareto Simulated Annealing," accepted for publication in the 6th International Conference on Informatics and Systems (INFOS), 27-29 March 2008, Cairo, Egypt.
[9]  Abdelsalam, H.M., Akram, S., and Magdy, A., 2008, "A Particle Swarm Optimization Approach for Multi-functional Teams Formation," Proceedings of the 9th Cairo University International Conference on Mechanical Design and Production (MDP-9), Jan. 8-10, 2008, Cairo, Egypt, pp. 1665-1678.
[10]  Abdelsalam, H. M., ElKadi, H., 2007, " ICT to Enhance Administrative Performance: A Case Study from Egypt," Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV2007), Macao, China, Dec. 10-13, 2007, pp. 129-132.
[11]  Rasmy, M. H., Abdelsalam, H. M., and Ragab, R., 2007, "A Simulation Approach for Determining Buffers' Sizes in Critical Chain Project Networks," Proceedings of the 37th International Conference on computers and Industrial Engineering ICC&IE'2007, Alexandria, Egypt.
[12]  AbouRayah, M. F., and Abdelsalam, H. M., 2007, "Balanced Scorecard as a Lean Supply Chain Implementation Tool," Proceedings of the 37th International Conference on computers and Industrial Engineering ICC&IE'2007, Alexandria, Egypt.
[13]  El-Kadi, H., Abdelsalam, H. M., and El-Naggar, N., 2007, " A Multi-Perspective Model for e-Government Projects: The Case of e-Alexandria," Proceedings of OICC 9th International Scientific Symposium: ICT Impact on Municipal Service Development, Towards E-Government, Ankara, Turkey, 18-20 June 2007.
[14]  Sherif, A. O, and Abdelsalam, H. M., 2005, "An Experiment on Project Management in an Organization," Proceedings of the Management Engineering Society Conference, Project Management: Vision for Better Future, Nov. 21-22, 2005, Cairo, Egypt.
[15]  El-Kayaly, D., and Abdelsalam, H.M., 2005, "A Conceptual Performance Measurement Methodology for Project Management Offices," Proceedings of the Management Engineering Society Conference, Project Management: Vision for Better Future, Nov. 21-22, 2005, Cairo, Egypt.
[16]  Abdelsalam, H. M., and Bao, H. P., 2003, "The Use of Design Structure Matrix and Simulated Annealing to Reduce Product Development Cycle Time," Proceedings of the 13th International Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing (FAIM) conference, June 9-11, 2003.
[17]  Abdelsalam, H. M., and Bao, H. P., 2001, "A Modified Time-Cost Trade-Off Model For Manufacturing Applications," Virginia Academy of Science 79th Annual Meeting. Abstract in Virginia Journal of Science, Vol. 52, No. 2.
[18]  Abdelsalam, H. M., and Bao, H. P., 2000, "Towards a Collaborative Engineering-Computation Environment: An Application of An Object-Oriented Database To Project Management," Proceedings of DETC'00, ASME 2000 Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, September 10-13, 2000, Baltimore, Maryland.
[19]  Abdelsalam, H. M., and Bao, H. P., 2000, "Object-Oriented Databases, Towards an Integrated Engineering-Computation Environment," Virginia Academy of Science 78th Annual Meeting. Abstract in Virginia Journal of Science, Vol. 51, No. 2.
[20]  Abdelsalam, H. M., and Bao, H. P., 2000, "Solving the Project Time-Cost Trade-Off Problem Through an Integrated Engineering-Computation Environment," Proceedings, The 11th Annual Conference of the Production and Operations Management Society, POM-2000, April 1-4, 2000, San Antonio, TX.

Publications: Books/Book Chapters

[1]  Abdelsalam, H. M., ElKadi, H., and Reddick, C., forthcoming, "Egyptian Local Government Website Portals: Examining Maturity Levels and Human Development Indicators," in Bwalya, K.J., & Zulu, S.F. (eds.): "The "Handbook of Research on E-Government in Emerging Economies: Adoption, E-Participation, and Legal Frameworks," IGI Global.
[2]  Abdelsalam, H. M., ElKadi, H., and Reddick, C., forthcoming , "Success and Failure of Local E-Government Projects: Lessons Learned from Egypt," in Stephen K. Aikins (ed.): "Managing E-Government Projects: Concepts, Issues and Best Practices," IGI Global.
[3]  Abdelsalam, H. M., 2009, "Multi-objective team forming optimization for integrated product development projects," in A. Abraham et al. (Eds.): "Foundation in Computational Intelligence: Global optimization," Studies in Computational Intelligence Series, Vol. 3, SCI 203, pp. 461–478, Springer Verlag.