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Richard Lewis is a seasoned transport and mobility specialist with over 23 years of experience across the UK and Middle East.
As Director for KSA & International at Transpo Group, he leads complex, high-profile programmes supporting urban development, national infrastructure, and next-generation smart mobility systems.
He has advised on some of the region’s most complex and high-profile initiatives, providing strategic direction in areas such as multi-modal planning, demand modelling, feasibility assessment, and crowd simulation.
A Fellow of CIHT and the Royal Geographical Society, and a Chartered Member of CILT, Richard also plays an active role in industry dialogue—regularly chairing panels, moderating discussions, and delivering keynotes at regional and international forums.
Dr Stephen Wilkinson is currently an Associate Professor in Civil Engineering at the University of Wollongong in Dubai.
Steve teaches courses in Engineering Geology, Sustainable Transportation Engineering and Chemistry. He lectured in the UK and China prior to moving to the UAE.
Steve is a Fellow of the Geological Society, a Fellow of the Royal Microscopical Society and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He holds an MSci, MSc and PhD from Imperial College London.
Mohamed Samir Al Mansi is a Transport Planner and Modeller with 5 years of experience.
Mohamed delivers large-scale transportation and mobility projects across Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Egypt.
Currently at Transpo Group – Middle East, Mohamed has played a key role in delivering major projects, including Jeddah Central Development, as well as key projects in NEOM, Qiddiya, Dammam, and Abu Dhabi. He has also contributed to other projects such as automating the Hajj transportation operational plan and the rehabilitation of the Al Raml Tram.
Mohamed is passionate about delivering practical, efficient, and sustainable mobility solutions that improve accessibility, reduce congestion, promote active and public transportation, and enhance the quality of urban life. His work is driven by a commitment to creating safe, inclusive, and resilient transport networks that meet the evolving needs of cities and communities.
Prasun is a postgraduate engineer located in UAE with 4-years of experience in traffic and transportation planning.
Prasun's work requires excellent interpersonal, client interaction, transport planning, modelling, and traffic assessment skills.
He gathered diversified experience with CDM Smith, WSP and VNC which includes working for Middle East, USA, UK and Northern Ireland projects. Currently, he is involved in large-scale TMPs in Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and in Dubai with multiple traffic impact assessments/studies in UAE and KSA.
He is extensively using macro and microsimulation modelling tools to assess and mitigate the transport network. His hands-on experience expands in data analysis packages such as Python for data analytics, SQL for power query, and Power BI for visual representation. He also holds wide knowledge of GIS spatial analysis.
Brindha Sankari Vasudevan is a Senior Transport Planner with over 13 years of experience in the UAE, Singapore & India.
She is an expert in transport planning and strategic modelling, including assessment of public transport schemes and transport appraisal
Brindha has worked for a range of public sector clients in Dubai and Abu Dhabi over the last 7 years, leading as a user and developer in the fields of strategic modelling, data analytics, demand forecasting, economic impacts, surveys and transit operations.
Michelle Wood is a Transport Planner with 30 years’ experience in transport planning.
Currently, she leads the technical development team of PTRC, the transport planning training arm of CILT.
Besides the UK, Michelle has worked in Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean, Europe, and Middle East for World Bank, Asia Development Bank, United Nations Development Programme and European Bank. She has been based in London, Beijing, Hong Kong, Dubai and Qatar.
Michelle is a Fellow of CIHT, Chartered Transport Planning Professional, a TPP reviewer, mentor and on the CIHT Committees of London and Hong Kong covering professional development.
Samar is a passionate transportation planner that is committed to advancing future-oriented, sustainable transportation solutions that benefit communities and the environment.
With a degree in Civil Engineering from the American University of Beirut, she brings a unique combination of technical expertise and creativity to the field of transportation planning.
In her career, and currently with AECOM, Samar has gained valuable experience working on various transportation projects in the Middle East, from strategic mobility master planning to pedestrian modelling. She continues to apply her strong foundation in transportation engineering and GIS mapping to develop innovative solutions that address complex transportation challenges.
Jonathan Spear is a Transport Policy and Strategy Advisor with 26 years’ experience in public policy, strategy, governance and regulatory studies, capacity and skills analysis and building.
Much of this work has specialized in national, regional and local transport policy frameworks, institutional structures and processes.
A Fellow of CIHT and a Chartered Transport Planning Professional, Jonathan has worked extensively in the international arena, including UK and Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific, and been based in London, Dubai, Beijing, Hong Kong and Singapore. As well as chairing CIHT Dubai, he is closely engaged in the activities of the World Road Association, PIARC, and the Association of European Transport, AET.
Kazmi is an enthusiastic transport planner dedicated to driving sustainable, innovative transport and mobility solutions that support communities, the environment and align with future development goals.
Kazmi is an enthusiastic transport planner dedicated to driving sustainable, innovative transport and mobility solutions that support communities, the environment and align with future development goals.
With a degree in Civil Engineering from Delhi Technological University, he brings a strong foundation in technical expertise and a passion for innovative solutions to the field of transportation planning.
Currently working at AECOM, he continues to gain valuable experience working on various transportation projects in the Middle East. Honing the skills and experience required to contribute meaningfully to regional and global sustainability targets, his work includes traffic impact studies, modelling, spatial planning and data visualisation.
Rina is a current Civil Engineering undergraduate at the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD).
With a strong interest in infrastructure design, architecture, and computer modeling, she is passionate about continuously upscaling her skills, embracing challenges, and thriving in competitive environments.
One notable example would be her experience in the 2nd Annual Transport Hackathon, hosted by CIHT Dubai at UOWD, where she and her team competed and won 3rd Place amongst other university teams in pitching an innovative solution to Dubai’s traffic congestion with the incorporation of A.I. Moreover, her role as Vice President of the university magazine sharpened her leadership, management, and engagement skills, as she successfully coordinated with students, faculty, and alumni to publish online editions each semester that highlighted campus events, updates, and clubs and societies collaborations.
Rina is committed to making a meaningful impact by being a bridge between her fellow students and CIHT Dubai through effective communication strategies, and promoting CIHT Dubai’s programs, initiatives, membership incentives, and doors to career opportunities in the transport sector."
Martin Tillman is a Director at AECOM, leading Strategic Planning and Advisory for the Middle East.
He has responsibility for transport modelling, development planning, transport technology, road safety, parking, and freight across the region.
Martin has lived and worked in the United Arab Emirates for the last 10 years, following postings in the United States, Hong Kong, Qatar, France, and the UK.
As well as being a Fellow of CIHT and Vice-Chair of CIHT Dubai, Martin is also a Fellow of the Institute of Transportation Engineers and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. He is also advisory board member for Abu Dhabi University Civil Engineering Department, advisor on the Airbus Expert STAR programme, and mentor for the UAE Federal National Experts Programme.
Dr Khalid Nur is a Chartered Engineer with over 17 years of consultancy, research, and development experience in transport and technology.
Throughout his career, Khalid has successfully led the scoping and delivery of a wide range of projects in the road, rail, aviation and maritime transport sectors.
He has a key interest in the development and application of innovative data and technology solutions in the intelligent mobility field.
Ahmed Bassyouny brings over 20 years of expertise in Transportation and Infrastructure Engineering.
Ahmed specialises in Road Design through BIM software, Traffic Data Collection, Road Safety Audit, Traffic Impact Studies, and Pavement Maintenance Strategy.
With extensive experience in feasibility studies, PPP Due Diligence, and public transport projects, Ahmed has been a key member of EU, IFC, and JICA projects. Certified as a Road Safety Audit Team Leader by IRF, Ahmed has contributed to World Bank projects as a safety consultant
Louay has ten years’ experience in Transport Planning split between Lebanon, UAE and KSA.
His experience includes Micro-Simulation and Crowd Management model development (VISSIM, VISWALK), junctions Modelling and Assessment (VISTRO, SYNCHRO), Transport Master Plans and Traffic Impact Studies, Work Zones Traffic Management Schemes and Pre-feasibility and Feasibility Studies.
Louay has also worked on various projects involving Highway and Utilities Design.
Additionally, Louay has participated in a lot of projects within the Gulf Region such as Al Bujairy Area Crowd Management, Al Turaif Area Crowd Management, Tripoli Intersections Upgrade, King Fahd Medical City TMP, AL Oyoun TMP, Novus Hills TIS, Mar Mikhael Village TIS and Falcon Island TIS.
Ramakrishna Banda is the Chief Traffic Engineer with the Government of Sharjah, bringing over 16 years of comprehensive experience in traffic and transport planning, as well as infrastructure development.
He offers expert advisory services for both large- and medium-scale transportation projects, including master planning for urban developments. Renowned for his innovative and sustainable approach, he collaborates closely with developers to deliver mobility solutions that align with long-term urban growth goals.
Prior to his role with the Government of Sharjah, Ramakrishna held prominent positions at leading multinational engineering firms such as ATKINS, WSP, AECOM, and TRANSPO. This wealth of experience has equipped him with invaluable expertise in traffic engineering and project management, allowing him to provide effective, cost-efficient solutions that support the strategic objectives of the Roads and Transport Authority.
He is also highly skilled in strategic transport modelling and micro-simulation, with strong proficiency in data analytics and VBA-driven data processing, facilitating data-driven decision-making and optimized transport planning.
