Karim El-Basyouny, University of Alberta

Research

Big Data Machine Learning Remote Sensing Active Transportation Digitization Infrastructure Modelling LiDAR Point Cloud

Latest papers

A Canadian Benchmark LiDAR Dataset for Urban Infrastructure and 3D Scene Understanding.
Scientific data · 2026 · senior author
Assessing the effectiveness of speed limit reduction in Edmonton: A case study analysis.
Accident; analysis and prevention · 2024 · senior author
Leveraging LiDAR-Based Simulations to Quantify the Complexity of the Static Environment for Autonomous Vehicles in Rural Settings.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024 · senior author

All 26 publications

Latest funding

Curbside Management: A Data-Driven Approach to Equitable and Efficient Parking Utilization
NSERC · 2024 · Principal investigator
$360,000
Multimodal Design & Traffic Flow Considerations for Elementary School Zones
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$60,000
Addressing Safety and Accessibility of Active Transportation Pathway Infrastructure through Remote-Sensing Data and Modelling
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$420,000

All 9 grants and awards

26 publications.

01

A Canadian Benchmark LiDAR Dataset for Urban Infrastructure and 3D Scene Understanding.

Sakr AM, Birhane F, Mahmoud EK, El-Basyouny K

Scientific data2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1038/s41597-026-07830-y PMID: 42414337

02

Assessing the effectiveness of speed limit reduction in Edmonton: A case study analysis.

Abohassan A, Contini L, Elmasry H, El-Basyouny K

Accident; analysis and prevention2024Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.aap.2023.107379 PMID: 37992498

03

Leveraging LiDAR-Based Simulations to Quantify the Complexity of the Static Environment for Autonomous Vehicles in Rural Settings.

Abohassan M, El-Basyouny K

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)2024Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/s24020452 PMID: 38257547

04

Leveraging Generative Design and Point Cloud Data to Improve Conformance to Passing Lane Layout.

Momeni Rad F, Sydora C, El-Basyouny K

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)2024Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/s24020318 PMID: 38257411

05

Fully Automated Algorithm for Light Pole Detection and Mapping in Rural Highway Environment Using Mobile Light Detection and Ranging Point Clouds.

Gouda M, Shalkamy A, Li X, El-Basyouny K

Transportation research record2022Senior author

DOI: 10.1177/03611981221082531 PMID: 41907694

06

Automated Object Detection, Mapping, and Assessment of Roadside Clear Zones Using Lidar Data.

Gouda M, Arantes de Achilles Mello B, El-Basyouny K

Transportation research record2021Senior author

DOI: 10.1177/03611981211029934 PMID: 41924353

07

Exploring the associations between winter maintenance operations, weather variables, surface condition, and road safety: A path analysis approach.

Abohassan A, El-Basyouny K, Kwon TJ

Accident; analysis and prevention2021

DOI: 10.1016/j.aap.2021.106448 PMID: 34717203

08

Towards a more inclusive and safe design of horizontal curves: Exploring the association between curve features, reliability measures, and safety.

Shalkamy A, Gargoum S, El-Basyouny K

Accident; analysis and prevention2021Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.aap.2021.106009 PMID: 33581606

09

Investigating safety effects of wider longitudinal pavement markings

Hussein M, Sayed T, El-Basyouny K, de Leur P

Accident Analysis and Prevention202031 citations

DOI: 10.1016/j.aap.2020.105527

10

Multivariate models to investigate the relationship between collision risk and reliability outcomes on horizontal curves.

Shalkamy A, El-Basyouny K

Accident; analysis and prevention2020Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.aap.2020.105745 PMID: 32947175

Curbside Management: A Data-Driven Approach to Equitable and Efficient Parking Utilization

Principal investigatorNSERC2024Advantage

Principal investigators: El-Basyouny, Karim

Keywords: Transportation systems and services

$360,000

Multimodal Design & Traffic Flow Considerations for Elementary School Zones

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: El-Basyouny, Karim K

Keywords: curb management; multimodal transportation; school travel; school zone design; traffic circulation; traffic flow design; traffic planning; traffic safety; traffic simulation; travel demand

$60,000

Addressing Safety and Accessibility of Active Transportation Pathway Infrastructure through Remote-Sensing Data and Modelling

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: El-Basyouny, Karim K

Keywords: active transportation; big data; digitization; infrastructure modelling; lidar; machine learning; point cloud; remote sensing; safe mobility; transportation equity

$420,000

An AI and equity driven framework for mobile photo enforcement deployment

Principal investigatorNSERC2021Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: El-Basyouny, Karim K

$56,900

Spatial Mapping of Winter Road Weather and Surface Conditions

Co-investigatorNSERC2020Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Kwon, Tae-Jung

$59,400

Innovative methods for road infrastructure digitization

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: El-Basyouny, Karim

$100,000

Integration of Remote Sensing Big Data into the Management and Design of Highway Infrastructures

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: El-Basyouny, Karim

Keywords: Big Data; Geometric Design; Highway Safety; Infrastructure Management; LiDAR Data; Machine Learning; Monte Carlo Simulation; Performance-based Design; Reliability Anaylsis; Remote Sensing

$186,000

Extraction of Spatial Parameters from LiDAR Data and Aerial Photography for Noise Modelling

Principal investigatorNSERC2017Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: ElBasyouny, Karim

$25,000

Improving safety of urban roads through speed management

Principal investigatorNSERC2013Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: ElBasyouny, Karim

$144,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

Frequent collaborators

Civil Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Civil, Geological and Environmental Engineering

Co-authors at University of Alberta, colored by department. Thicker lines mean more shared papers; select anyone to open their profile and their own map.

Tarek Sayed

Civil Engineering

3 shared papers, latest 2020

Emanuele Sacchi

Civil, Geological and Environmental Engineering

1 shared papers, latest 2018

Suliman Gargoum

Civil Engineering

1 shared papers, latest 2021

Mohamed Hussein

Civil Engineering

1 shared papers, latest 2020

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Big Data Dear Professor El-Basyouny, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "A Canadian Benchmark LiDAR Dataset for Urban Infrastructure and 3D Scene Understanding." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Curbside Management: A Data-Driven Approach to Equitable and Efficient Parking Utilization" (2024), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]