Dr. Ahmed Farouk Kineber serves as a Lecturer in Project Management at the School of Engineering and Technology, Central Queensland University. He obtained his Ph.D. in Construction Project Management from Petronas University in Malaysia in 2021, with a dissertation focused on Value Management Implementation Models for Construction Projects. Additionally, Dr. Ahmed holds the distinguished certification of Certified Value Specialist (CVS), the highest credential for conducting Value Studies worldwide, provided by SAVE International, and Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices (P3O)® from AXELOS Global Best Practice, UK.

Dr. Ahmed boasts over a decade of combined experience in academia and industry, characterized by a dynamic synthesis of practical experience and scholarly inquiry. His professional journey commenced in the construction industry, where he managed large-scale engineering projects for infrastructure and airport developments, accumulating a portfolio of projects valued at over $1.5 billion USD. His academic career is marked by a steadfast commitment to imparting both fundamental and specialized knowledge in construction project management. In the last five years, Dr. Ahmed has developed around 65 mathematical models to explore and predict the impact of digital construction tools on the sustainability and performance of projects. These models have been instrumental in identifying the most effective technologies and methodologies to enhance project outcomes, reduce costs, and improve environmental sustainability. His innovative approach has provided the construction industry with valuable insights and practical solutions, significantly contributing to the advancement of construction project management.

Prior to his current position at Central Queensland University, Dr. Ahmed was an Assistant Professor of Construction Engineering & Management at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia. During his tenure, he taught various aspects of project management and supervised a significant number of undergraduate and postgraduate students. His pedagogical approach is centered on delivering complex concepts in an engaging and informative manner, aiming to foster a lifelong passion for learning among his students. 

• Petronas University - Malaysia
• American University in Cairo- Egypt
• Al-Azhar University- Egypt

• Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University- Saudi Arabia
• Petronas University - Malaysia
• Canadian International college (CIC)- Egypt

• Recognized among the top 2% of global scientists in the area of construction management, according to the 2024 rankings by Stanford University
• Outstanding Researcher Award 

• Value Management
• Risk Management 
• Project Management
• Engineering Economics
• Research Methodology 
• Value Engineering

Dr. Ahmed started his professional career as a young and fresh talent at reputable international companies, where his role focused on managing engineering projects for large-scale infrastructure developments. Over the course of years, he amassed a wealth of experience in this field, building a diverse portfolio that includes the planning and execution of infrastructure networks, transmission systems, and strategic steel tanks.  His experience spans both office-based management and on-site supervision, enabling him to effectively navigate the complexities of project delivery and ensure that all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the process.

In the realm of value management, Dr. Ahmed has extensive experience in implementing effective and efficient Value Management (VM) and Value Engineering (VE) methodologies for infrastructure projects. His efforts have contributed to generating over hundred million dollars in anticipated investment and expense avoidance or deferral. He has conducted comprehensive value studies to identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance project value, developed and applied advanced VM and VE models to optimize project outcomes, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to integrate VM and VE practices into project planning and execution. Additionally, he has provided expert consultancy services to international projects, ensuring the application of best practices in value management and value engineering in many countries.

• Society of American Value Engineers (SAVE International), USA.
• AXELOS, UK.
• Chartered Institute of Building, UK.
• Project Management Institute (PMI), USA.

• Supervising students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the construction project management program, nurturing their development as competent practitioners and researchers.
• Leading a research team to develop innovative research in the area of construction project management.
• Providing support services to the industry to solve problems based on developed construction management research.
• Imparting fundamental and specialized knowledge in construction project management to students, aiming to inspire a lifelong passion for learning.
• Conveying complex concepts in an accessible, engaging, and informative manner through a well-structured pedagogical approach.
• Demonstrating a deep commitment to excellence, innovation, and professionalism in both construction engineering and management practice, as well as academia.

•  Construction Management
• Value Management
• Digital Construction 
• Simulation and IT-Based Modelling
• Infrastructure and Asset Management
• Integrated Decision Support System
• Artificial Intelligence
• Value Engineering
• Sustainable Construction
• Infrastructure Asset management
• Modelling and Process Simulation
• Sustainable Construction

Dr. Ahmed's key achievement is his recent inclusion in leading a research team to develop cutting-edge research in construction project management, contributing significantly to the advancement of the field.

Additionally, he has:

• Provided support services to the construction industry, solving complex problems through the application of developed construction management research, resulting in improved project outcomes and efficiency.
•  Implemented effective and efficient Value Management (VM) and Value Engineering (VE) methodologies, contributing to over two hundred million dollars in anticipated investment and expense avoidance or deferral.
• Developed a pioneering artificial intelligence tool for applying VM methodologies, significantly reducing project costs and enhancing efficiency.
•  Served as a consultant in value management for numerous international projects across the USA, Egypt, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Canada, Nigeria, Iraq, Jordan, the United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia, enhancing the value and performance of these projects.
• Authored over 100 papers in renowned high-impact journals and maintained a high h-index of 24 with over 2000 citations, highlighting the significant impact of his research.
• Received numerous accolades, including the Outstanding Researcher Award from Petronas University in 2021, recognizing his contributions to the field.
• Actively served as a reviewer for esteemed journals such as the Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, Engineering, Construction, and Architectural Management, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Built Environment Project and Asset Management, and Cleaner Production, reviewing more than 150 articles in the construction management field, demonstrating his commitment to advancing academic knowledge and research quality.

• Primavera P6
• SewerCAD
• WaterCAD
• StormCAD
• AutoCAD 2D
• Civil 3D
• Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)
• SmartPLS
• Navisworks
• Machine learning (Artificial Neural Network (ANN)

• Guest Editor: Sustainable Management of Construction Projects

Specialties: Value Methodology, Value Engineering, Value Analysis, Value Management, Value Technologies, Business Development, Research and Development, Data Science, Decision Making, life cycle cost (LCC) analysis, budget allocation, Engineering Economics.