Research List

In this paper, we propose using a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) to learn safe driving behavior and smooth steering maneuvering as an empowerment of autonomous driving technologies. The training data is collected from a front-facing camera and the steering commands issued by an experienced driver driving in traffic as well [...]

A novel Motion Estimation architecture, used for homeland security video surveillance systems, proposed in this paper. The proposed architecture is suitable to be adopted in H.265 High Efficient Video Coding (H.265/HEVC) encoder of video surveillance systems. The proposed architecture uses level A and level B data reuse to minimize memory [...]

Smart city term has strong relationship with the integration of information systems. The paper investigates information systems, particularly building information modeling, BIM as part of the smart city term, and attempts at linking BIM to the construction process and its related tasks and activities. A smart method that effectively utilizes [...]

Replacing the normal electricity and water meters with smart ones is one of the major transformations toward smart cities in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This transformation eliminates the need for manual reading and the estimated monthly billing values. The current approach of the system infrastructure is having the smart meters [...]

The paper introduces an open source cloud platform for the efficient, knowledge-based, sustainable and inclusive development of urban parks – Bahrain Parks developed at the University of Bahrain. We describe the local context at the genesis of the initiative, its components, the rationale for the creation of a comprehensive, live, [...]

The world today is moving toward the connected environment because of the advance in the Information Technology, smart cities are a result of this evolution. One of the important technologies that get high attention within the framework of the smart cities is the smart transportation. The smart transportation or the [...]

Stimuli-responsive proteins have gained a wide spread interest as functional biomaterials in drug delivery area. However, particular attention has been diverted to peptide-based materials due to their adaptability and reliable practical utility in biomedical applications under a range of physiological situations. Peptides exhibit a high degree of chemical and biophysical [...]

Exogenous (non-traffic) factors, especially the economic conditions of the countries, may impact the cross-border travel demand. This study investigates the effects of non-traffic factors on border transport of the King Fahd Causeway. Moreover, a brief comparison is also provided with studies on urban traffic prediction. The historic stock market indices [...]

This paper introduces inLaneCom – a framework to facilitate message exchange between vehicles on the same lane. Given the GPS infeasibility for a lane-level accuracy, inLaneCom utilizes smartphone’s inertial sensors to generate a unique lane signature used as lane ID in the exchanged messages. Lane signature consists of combined features [...]

Nanoparticles (NPs) are new inspiring clinical targets that have emerged from persistent efforts with unique properties and diverse applications. However, the main methods currently utilized in their production are not environmentally friendly. With the aim of promoting a green approach for the synthesis of NPs, this review describes eco-friendly methods [...]