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• 1. [Article] Iran’s Transition from a Petroleum Economy: Toward the Development of Alternate Energy Sources

  The Islamic Republic of Iran has attained an important p osition in international energy security mainly due to its large reserves of petroleum and natural gas (Iran ranks second in Natural Gas reserves ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Iran’s Transition from a Petroleum Economy: Toward the Development of Alternate Energy Sources Author: Alawini, Abdussalam, Ball, Larry, Dirik, Atakan, Gomez, Fredy, Ucar, Duygu Year: 2010 The Islamic Republic of Iran has attained an important p osition in international energy security mainly due to its large reserves of petroleum and natural gas (Iran ranks second in Natural Gas reserves and third in oil reserves). In recent years, petroleum and natural gas revenues represented almost 50% of the Iranian government’s budget. In addition to these abundant conventional sources of energy, the country also has opportunities and commitments to develop large renewable energy resources such as solar, wind, geothermal and hydro. This paper presents a review of the development of non-conventional energy sources in Iran and reports the results of a Bibliometric Analysis over the research studies that have focused on the topic. Title: Iran’s Transition from a Petroleum Economy: Toward the Development of Alternate Energy Sources Author: Alawini, Abdussalam, Ball, Larry, Dirik, Atakan, Gomez, Fredy, Ucar, Duygu Year: 2010 The Islamic Republic of Iran has attained an important p osition in international energy security mainly due to its large reserves of petroleum and natural gas (Iran ranks second in Natural Gas reserves and third in oil reserves). In recent years, petroleum and natural gas revenues represented almost 50% of the Iranian government’s budget. In addition to these abundant conventional sources of energy, the country also has opportunities and commitments to develop large renewable energy resources such as solar, wind, geothermal and hydro. This paper presents a review of the development of non-conventional energy sources in Iran and reports the results of a Bibliometric Analysis over the research studies that have focused on the topic. Close

• 2. [Article] Project Selection for New Product Development utilizing a Hierarchical Decision Model

  Evaluation and selection of new projects is vital to the health of an organization. This paper explores the background of new project selection and the methodologies to evaluate new projects for selection. ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Project Selection for New Product Development utilizing a Hierarchical Decision Model Author: Gomez, Fredy, Lai, Ho-Min, Ball, Larry, Alawini, Abdussalam Year: 2010 Evaluation and selection of new projects is vital to the health of an organization. This paper explores the background of new project selection and the methodologies to evaluate new projects for selection. To illustrate the process, a new product selection evaluation is performed for North African Food Products (NAFP) using a Hierarchical Decision Model (HDM). NAFP is the pseudonym for an existing confidential food products company in North Africa. Two improved existing and eight new products were evaluated using the pair wise comparison method. HDM experts were consulted for construction of the model. Five products were selected for consideration by NAFP managers. The research methodology is discussed and appendixes for the data and interviews are provided. The new products selected for development were either improved existing or new products from NAFP‟s existing production lines. The results were validated by post survey interviews with the NAFP managers. Conclusions and suggestions for future research are also provided. Title: Project Selection for New Product Development utilizing a Hierarchical Decision Model Author: Gomez, Fredy, Lai, Ho-Min, Ball, Larry, Alawini, Abdussalam Year: 2010 Evaluation and selection of new projects is vital to the health of an organization. This paper explores the background of new project selection and the methodologies to evaluate new projects for selection. To illustrate the process, a new product selection evaluation is performed for North African Food Products (NAFP) using a Hierarchical Decision Model (HDM). NAFP is the pseudonym for an existing confidential food products company in North Africa. Two improved existing and eight new products were evaluated using the pair wise comparison method. HDM experts were consulted for construction of the model. Five products were selected for consideration by NAFP managers. The research methodology is discussed and appendixes for the data and interviews are provided. The new products selected for development were either improved existing or new products from NAFP‟s existing production lines. The results were validated by post survey interviews with the NAFP managers. Conclusions and suggestions for future research are also provided. Close

• 3. [Article] Transitioning From Individuals to Team 2: East Meets West

  In today’s workplace individuals are required to join teams with others they may not know. Individuals must learn to produce the needed work, sometimes with little notice, by utilizing each team member’s ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Transitioning From Individuals to Team 2: East Meets West Author: Alawini, Abdussalam, Aldhaban, Fahad, Assiri, Saeed, Belding, Jeff, Benotman, Hisham, Estep, Judith Year: 2010 In today’s workplace individuals are required to join teams with others they may not know. Individuals must learn to produce the needed work, sometimes with little notice, by utilizing each team member’s skills. To do this effectively, team members must understand Team Stages, what can go wrong in teams and how to prevent or deal with these challenges, as well as a basic understanding of personality types. This report is a self-evaluation of a high performing team of six graduate students in Portland State University’s 522/622 Communication and Team Building course offered through the Engineering and Technology Management (ETM) Program in the spring of 2010. The report expresses the team’s experiences through this course, which provides students with the material and experiences to effectively develop and participate in effective teams. The team, surprised by its performance and development, uses this report to examine the events of the term by comparing it to the material covered in the term. The textbook guides and best practices are only good if the team members apply them. The team felt that an analysis comparing the material to the events of the course was not sufficient to explain why the team worked so well together. The report includes a Carl Jung and Isabel Myers-Briggs personality test analysis of the team members to see if this tool, that is easily accessible, can be utilized in future teams to reproduce the same high level of team performance. Title: Transitioning From Individuals to Team 2: East Meets West Author: Alawini, Abdussalam, Aldhaban, Fahad, Assiri, Saeed, Belding, Jeff, Benotman, Hisham, Estep, Judith Year: 2010 In today’s workplace individuals are required to join teams with others they may not know. Individuals must learn to produce the needed work, sometimes with little notice, by utilizing each team member’s skills. To do this effectively, team members must understand Team Stages, what can go wrong in teams and how to prevent or deal with these challenges, as well as a basic understanding of personality types. This report is a self-evaluation of a high performing team of six graduate students in Portland State University’s 522/622 Communication and Team Building course offered through the Engineering and Technology Management (ETM) Program in the spring of 2010. The report expresses the team’s experiences through this course, which provides students with the material and experiences to effectively develop and participate in effective teams. The team, surprised by its performance and development, uses this report to examine the events of the term by comparing it to the material covered in the term. The textbook guides and best practices are only good if the team members apply them. The team felt that an analysis comparing the material to the events of the course was not sufficient to explain why the team worked so well together. The report includes a Carl Jung and Isabel Myers-Briggs personality test analysis of the team members to see if this tool, that is easily accessible, can be utilized in future teams to reproduce the same high level of team performance. Close

• 4. [Article] Green BIM Adoption, an Agile Approach

  The energy consumption issues of the United States cannot be discussed without the inclusion of the energy needs in the building sector. Currently there are approximately 76 million residential structures ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Green BIM Adoption, an Agile Approach Author: Alawini, Abdussalam, Tanatanmatorn, Napong, Tucker, David Year: 2011 The energy consumption issues of the United States cannot be discussed without the inclusion of the energy needs in the building sector. Currently there are approximately 76 million residential structures and 5 million commercial structures in the United States [1]. As the population grows upward of 311 million people, the need for additional buildings will correspondingly increase [2]. Currently, buildings account for approximately 40% of total energy and 70% of electricity usage [4]. Additionally, the cost of energy in the United States has also been increasing. As the rest of world develops and industrializes, the demand for energy is going to increase due to the economic elasticity in the energy sector. Title: Green BIM Adoption, an Agile Approach Author: Alawini, Abdussalam, Tanatanmatorn, Napong, Tucker, David Year: 2011 The energy consumption issues of the United States cannot be discussed without the inclusion of the energy needs in the building sector. Currently there are approximately 76 million residential structures and 5 million commercial structures in the United States [1]. As the population grows upward of 311 million people, the need for additional buildings will correspondingly increase [2]. Currently, buildings account for approximately 40% of total energy and 70% of electricity usage [4]. Additionally, the cost of energy in the United States has also been increasing. As the rest of world develops and industrializes, the demand for energy is going to increase due to the economic elasticity in the energy sector. Close

• 5. [Article] Evaluation of Early Detection Technology for Ovarian Cancer (OC)

  Slides from a presentation that evaluates a new technology for detection of ovarian cancer, provides analysis of whether commercialization should be pursued, and offers guidelines for further developme...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Evaluation of Early Detection Technology for Ovarian Cancer (OC) Author: Richardson, Kevin, Belding, Jeff, Assiri, Saeed, Alawini, Abdussalam, Thirumalai, Mukundan Year: 2010 Slides from a presentation that evaluates a new technology for detection of ovarian cancer, provides analysis of whether commercialization should be pursued, and offers guidelines for further development. Title: Evaluation of Early Detection Technology for Ovarian Cancer (OC) Author: Richardson, Kevin, Belding, Jeff, Assiri, Saeed, Alawini, Abdussalam, Thirumalai, Mukundan Year: 2010 Slides from a presentation that evaluates a new technology for detection of ovarian cancer, provides analysis of whether commercialization should be pursued, and offers guidelines for further development. Close