Civil Engineering

Academic Staff

Dec. 20, 2025, 12:14 a.m.
Nasreen Ahmed Hussein
Nasreen Ahmed Hussein (PhD)
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor in Transportation - Traffic Engineering

Civil Engineering
College of Engineering
University of Duhok
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  • PhD Faculty of science, engineering and technology\ Department of Civil Engineering\ Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia. 2012-2015. Scholarship from Iraqi Government, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
  • M.Sc. Engineering/Civil Engineering/ Transportation Engineering. University of Salahaddin-Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. 2001-2003.
  • B.Sc. Engineering/Civil Engineering, University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. 1995-1999.

Nasreen Hussein is currently an assistant professor at university of Duhok-Iraq, Civil Engineering Department. She obtained her PhD from Swinburne University of Technology-Australia. She granted her M.Sc. in Transportation Engineering, University of Salahaddin-Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, 2003 and Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering from University of Duhok-Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, 1999. Nasreen’s research interests are transportation and traffic engineering.

  1. Engineering Drawing (Bachelor’s students)
  2. Traffic Engineering (Bachelor’s and Diploma)
  3. Engineering Statistics (Bachelor’s and PhD students)
  4. Highway Drainage (MSc Students)

Training Courses and Workshops

  • Statistical Workshops\ Swinburne University of technology (2012-2013)
  • Scientific seminars and presentations in civil engineering\ Swinburne University of technology 2012.

Research

  1. Hussein, N., Hassan, R. and Fahey, M.T., 2021. Effect of pavement condition and geometrics at signalised intersections on casualty crashes. Journal of safety research, 76, pp.276-288.
  2. Hussein, N. and Hassan, R., 2017. Surface condition and safety at signalised intersections. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 18(11), pp.1016-1026.
    3-Hussein, N.A., 2022. Synchro software-based alternatives for improving traffic operations at signalized intersections. aro-the scientific journal of koya university, 10(1), pp.123-131.
  3. Hussein, N.A. and Hassan, R.A., 2018. Evaluating safety effectiveness of surface treatment at signalised intersections: a before and after study. International journal of pavement engineering, 19(11), pp.1034-1041.
  4. Hussein, N.A. and Hassan, R., 2023. Analysis of the contributory factors to accidents at signalized intersections using generalized estimating equation with negative binomial distribution. Zanco Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 35(2), pp.29-40.
  5. HASAN, J.N. and HUSSEIN, N.A., 2022. Traffic assessment and optimization at signalized intersections: A review study. Journal of Duhok University, 25(1), pp.124-141.
  6. Hussein, N. and Swinburne, R.H., 2017. An Assessment of Safety at Signalized Intersections Post Resurfacing. International Journal of Transport Development and Integration, 1(2), pp.256-266.

  • Transportation
  • Traffic Engineering

  1. Jiman Naji Hasan, (2022) “Assessment and Optimization of Traffic Performance at Signalized Intersections in Duhok City using HCM and Synchro Software”
    Master Thesis. Duhok Polytechnic University (DPU), Technical College of Engineering, Department of Highways and Bridges.
  2. Rafal Faiz Hadi, (2024-2026) “Capacity-Based Safety Assessment at Signalized Intersections in Duhok City” PhD Thesis. Duhok Polytechnic University (DPU), Technical College of Engineering, Department of Highways and Bridges.