King Saud University - Saudi Arabia
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Basem A. Alkhaleel is a dedicated Assistant Professor in Industrial Engineering with a distinguished record of academic excellence and practical expertise in process reengineering and business continuity. Combining his extensive background in teaching, research, project management, and consulting, he brings a unique perspective to both academia and industry. With skills in leading cross-functional teams, analyzing complex systems, and implementing innovative solutions, he excels in driving process optimization, operational efficiency, and organizational resilience.
EDUCATION
Basem A. Alkhaleel holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Arkansas (2021), an MSc in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Texas A&M University (2015), and a BSc in Industrial Engineering from King Saud University (2012).
ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
As an Assistant Professor at King Saud University since September 2021, Basem A. Alkhaleel has been involved in directing the counseling unit for undergraduate engineering students, participating in various departmental committees, and supervising numerous undergraduate student graduation projects. His research focuses on machine learning applications in critical infrastructure resilience, reliability engineering, and business continuity.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
In addition to his academic roles, Basem A. Alkhaleel is a Management Consultant at ES Consulting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he develops and implements process improvement strategies and business continuity plans. He has also served as a Project Manager at the Arkansas Department of Transportation, leading the development and implementation of a decision support system for multi-modal transportation operations.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING
Basem A. Alkhaleel has managed several high-profile projects, including process documentation and modeling for the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing and the Advanced Electronics Company. His work involves process modeling, documentation, digitalization, and KPI alignment to improve operational and strategic efficiencies.
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
During his Ph.D. research at the University of Arkansas, Basem A. Alkhaleel developed resilience-based restoration models for disrupted critical infrastructures and combined risk mitigation with resilience restoration and simulation modeling. His MSc research at Texas A&M University focused on data-driven approaches to improve decision-making processes in engineering projects.
TEACHING AND MENTORING
With a strong commitment to education, Basem A. Alkhaleel has lectured on various industrial engineering subjects, including manufacturing processes and reliability engineering, at King Saud University. His teaching philosophy emphasizes innovative strategies to enhance student performance and academic success.
STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Earlier in his career, Basem A. Alkhaleel worked as a Strategic Planner at Ma’aden Company, developing long-term strategic plans and applying business development tools to identify areas of improvement. His strategic insights and communication skills have been instrumental in achieving organizational objectives and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
Risk and resilience-based optimal post-disruption restoration for critical infrastructures under uncertainty 2022 (44)
Hybrid simulation to support interdependence modeling of a multimodal transportation network 2021 (19)
Machine learning applications in the resilience of interdependent critical infrastructure systems—A systematic literature review 2023 (8)
Model and solution method for mean-risk cost-based post-disruption restoration of interdependent critical infrastructure networks 2022 (10)