Osama Abdeljaber

Senior lecturer

Department of Building Technology Faculty of Technology

osama.abdeljaber@lnu.se

+46 470-76 78 60

Save contact Download image

My research groups

Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) is one of the newest research fields at the Department of Building Technology. It combines the broad, scientific knowledge from various…
Linnaeus University Centre for Competitive Timber Structures Linnaeus University Centre for Competitive Timber Structures (Lnuc TiSt) conducts internationally leading transdisciplinary research…
Strength Grading of Timber Timber exhibits large variations in mechanical properties, which makes grading of timber into appropriate strength classes important for the competitiveness towards other…
Structural Health Monitoring Within the area of structural health monitoring (SHM), data is collected from buildings and structures and automatically analyzed. The results are used to detect…
The Bridge A unique partnership between Södra, IKEA, and Linnaeus University that unites academia and industry for innovation and sustainability, focusing on forestry and wood.
Wood Building Technology The main direction of our research environment is wood building technology and applied mechanics. The research is to a large extent applied and is practised in close…

My ongoing research projects

My completed research projects

Publications

Article in journal (Refereed)

Larsson, C., Kurent, B., Abdeljaber, O., Dorn, M. (2025). Multi-stage structural identification of a tall timber building during construction : The role of connections and non-structural elements. Journal of Building Engineering. 115.
Status: Published
Hu, M., Olsson, A., Abdeljaber, O., Huber, J. (2025). Determining growth surfaces and fiber orientation in Norway spruce sawn timber using X-ray computed tomography and optical scanning. Construction and Building Materials. 482.
Status: Published
Larsson, C., Abdeljaber, O., Dorn, M. (2025). Dynamic testing and simultaneous model updating of two identical timber buildings with different substructures. Engineering structures. 339.
Status: Published
Rababah, A., Abdeljaber, O., Avci, O. (2025). Vibration-based structural anomaly detection in real-time with piezoelectric patches on a tension rod assembly. Mechanical systems and signal processing. 240.
Status: Published
Avci, O., Abdeljaber, O., Gul, M., Catbas, F.N., Celik, O., et al. (2024). Monitoring framework development for a network of multiple laboratory structures. Journal of Building Engineering. 92.
Status: Published
Olsson, A., Abdeljaber, O. (2024). Predicting out-of-plane bending strength of cross laminated timber : Finite element simulation and experimental validation of homogeneous and inhomogeneous CLT. Engineering structures. 308.
Status: Published
Kiranyaz, S., Devecioglu, O.C., Alhams, A., Sassi, S., Ince, T., et al. (2024). Zero-shot motor health monitoring by blind domain transition. Mechanical systems and signal processing. 210.
Status: Published
Abdeljaber, O., Olsson, A. (2024). Cross-sectional analysis of timber boards using convolutional long short-term memory neural networks. Construction and Building Materials. 451.
Status: Published
Larsson, C., Abdeljaber, O., Dorn, M. (2023). Dynamic Evaluation of a Nine-Story Timber-Concrete Hybrid Building during Construction. Engineering structures. 289.
Status: Published
Abdeljaber, O., Habite, T., Olsson, A. (2023). Automatic estimation of annual ring profiles in Norway spruce timber boards using optical scanning and deep learning. Computers & structures. 275.
Status: Published
Habite, T., Abdeljaber, O., Olsson, A. (2022). Determination of pith location along Norway spruce timber boards using one dimensional convolutional neural networks trained on virtual timber boards. Construction and Building Materials. 329.
Status: Published
Avci, O., Alkhamis, K., Abdeljaber, O., Alsharo, A., Hussein, M. (2022). Operational modal analysis and finite element model updating of a 230 m tall tower. Structures. 37. 154-167.
Status: Published
Larsson, C., Abdeljaber, O., Bolmsvik, Å., Dorn, M. (2022). Long-term analysis of the environmental effects on the global dynamic properties of a hybrid timber-concrete building. Engineering structures. 268.
Status: Published
Habite, T., Abdeljaber, O., Olsson, A. (2021). Automatic detection of annual rings and pith location along Norway spruce timber boards using conditional adversarial networks. Wood Science and Technology. 55. 461-488.
Status: Published
Kiranyaz, S., Avci, O., Abdeljaber, O., Ince, T., Gabbouj, M., et al. (2021). 1D convolutional neural networks and applications : A survey. Mechanical systems and signal processing. 151.
Status: Published
Avci, O., Abdeljaber, O., Kiranyaz, S., Hussein, M., Gabbouj, M., et al. (2021). A review of vibration-based damage detection in civil structures : from traditional methods to Machine Learning and Deep Learning applications. Mechanical systems and signal processing. 147.
Status: Published
Almutairi, M., Nikitas, N., Abdeljaber, O., Avci, O., Bocian, M. (2021). A methodological approach towards evaluating structural damage severity using 1D CNNs. Structures. 34. 4435-4446.
Status: Published
Abdeljaber, O., Younis, A., Alhajyaseen, W. (2020). Extraction of Vehicle Turning Trajectories at Signalized Intersections Using Convolutional Neural Networks. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. 45. 8011-8025.
Status: Published
Abdeljaber, O., Hussein, M., Avci, O., Davis, B., Reynolds, P. (2020). A novel video-vibration monitoring system for walking pattern identification on floors. Advances in Engineering Software. 139.
Status: Published
Alabbasi, S., Hussein, M., Abdeljaber, O., Avci, O. (2020). A numerical and experimental investigation of a special type of floating-slab tracks. Engineering structures. 215. 1-16.
Status: Published
Ghachi, R.F., Alnahhal, W.I., Abdeljaber, O., Renno, J., Tahidul Haque, A.B.M., et al. (2020). Optimization of Viscoelastic Metamaterials for Vibration Attenuation Properties. International Journal of Applied Mechanics. 12 (10).
Status: Published
Abdeljaber, O., Sassi, S., Avci, O., Kiranyaz, S., Ibrahim, A., et al. (2019). Fault Detection and Severity Identification of Ball Bearings by Online Condition Monitoring. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. 66 (10). 8136-8147.
Status: Published
Abdeljaber, O., Avci, O., Kiranyaz, S., Boashash, B., Sodano, H., et al. (2018). 1-D CNNs for structural damage detection : verification on a structural health monitoring benchmark data. Neurocomputing. 275. 1308-1317.
Status: Published
Avci, O., Abdeljaber, O., Kiranyaz, S., Hussein, M., Inman, D. (2018). Wireless and real-time structural damage detection : a novel decentralized method for wireless sensor networks. Journal of Sound and Vibration. 424. 158-172.
Status: Published
Do, N.T., Gül, M., Abdeljaber, O., Avci, O. (2018). Novel framework for vibration serviceability assessment of stadium grandstands considering durations of vibrations. Journal of Structural Engineering. 144 (2).
Status: Published
Abdeljaber, O., Avci, O., Kiranyaz, S., Gabbouj, M., Inman, D. (2017). Real-time vibration-based structural damage detection using one-dimensional convolutional neural networks. Journal of Sound and Vibration. 388. 154-170.
Status: Published
Catbas, C., Celik, O., Avci, O., Abdeljaber, O., Gul, M., et al. (2017). Sensing and monitoring for stadium structures : a review of recent advances and a forward look. Frontiers in Built Environment. 38 (3).
Status: Published
Abdeljaber, O., Avci, O., Kiranyaz, S., Inman, D. (2017). Optimization of linear zigzag insert metastructures for low-frequency vibration attenuation using genetic algorithms. Mechanical systems and signal processing. 84 (Part A). 625-641.
Status: Published
Abdeljaber, O., Avci, O., Inman, D. (2016). Optimization of chiral lattice based metastructures for broadband vibration suppression using genetic algorithms. Journal of Sound and Vibration. 369. 50-62.
Status: Published
Abdeljaber, O., Avci, O., Inman, D. (2016). Active vibration control of flexible cantilever plates using piezoelectric materials and artificial neural networks. Journal of Sound and Vibration. 363. 33-53.
Status: Published
Abdeljaber, O., Avci, O. (2016). Nonparametric structural damage detection algorithm for ambient vibration response: utilizing artificial neural networks and self-organizing maps. Journal of Architectural Engineering. 22 (2).
Status: Published
Avci, O., Abdeljaber, O. (2016). Self-organizing maps for structural damage detection : a novel unsupervised vibration-based algorithm. Journal of performance of constructed facilities. 30 (3).
Status: Published

Conference paper (Refereed)

Larsson, C., Kurent, B., Abdeljaber, O., Brank, B., Dorn, M. (2025). Recorded natural frequencies of timber buildings : A review. World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2025) : 22-26 June, Brisbane, World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE). 2538-2544.
Dorn, M., Larsson, C., Amaddeo, C., Abdeljaber, O. (2023). Changes in eigenfrequencies of CLT elements due to a variation of ambient conditions. Experimental Mechanics in Engineering and Biomechanics : Proceedings ICEM20 20th International Conference on Experimental Mechanics, Porto 2-7 July 2023. 989-990.
Huber, J., Abdeljaber, O., Oja, J., Olsson, A. (2023). Evaluation of models of fibre orientation in sawn timber using synchronised computed tomography and optical scanning data. 13th World Conference on Timber Engineering, WCTE 2023. 421-427.
Avci, O., Abdeljaber, O., Kiranyaz, S., Hussein, M., Gabbouj, M., et al. (2022). A New Benchmark Problem for Structural Damage Detection : Bolt Loosening Tests on a Large-Scale Laboratory Structure. Dynamics of Civil Structures, Volume 2. 15-22.
Avci, O., Abdeljaber, O., Kiranyaz, S., Sassi, S., Ibrahim, A., et al. (2022). One-Dimensional Convolutional Neural Networks for Real-Time Damage Detection of Rotating Machinery. Rotating Machinery, Optical Methods & Scanning LDV Methods, Volume 6. Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series. 73-83.
Avci, O., Abdeljaber, O., Kiranyaz, S. (2022). Structural Damage Detection in Civil Engineering with Machine Learning : Current State of the Art. Sensors and Instrumentation, Aircraft/Aerospace, Energy Harvesting & Dynamic Environments Testing : Proceedings of the 39th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2021. 223-229.
Avci, O., Alkhamis, K., Abdeljaber, O., Hussein, M. (2022). Operational Modal Analysis and Finite Element Model Updating of a 53-Story Building. Dynamics of Civil Structures, Volume 2. 83-91.
Larsson, C., Abdeljaber, O., Bader, T.K., Dorn, M. (2022). Modal Analysis and Finite Element Model Updating of a Timber-concrete Hyblrid Building. Proceedings of SHATIS 2022 : 6th International Conference on Structural Health Assessment of Timber Structures, 7-9 September 2022, Prague, 2022. 193-199.
Avci, O., Abdeljaber, O., Kiranyaz, S. (2022). An Overview of Deep Learning Methods Used in Vibration-Based Damage Detection in Civil Engineering. Dynamics of Civil Structures, Volume 2. Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series.. 93-98.
Dorn, M., Larsson, C., Abdeljaber, O. (2022). Coupling of Weather Data to Moisture content in an Timber Building. Proceedings of the SHATIS’22 : 6th International Conference on Structural Health Assessment of Timber Structures, 7-9 September 2022, Prague, 2022. 150-155.
Abdeljaber, O., Dorn, M., Brandt, A. (2020). Scaling an OMA Modal Model of a Wood Building Using OMAH and a Small Shaker. Topics in Modal Analysis & Testing : Volyme 8. 151-157.
Abdeljaber, O., Younis, A., Alhajyaseen, W. (2020). Analysis of the Trajectories of Left-turning Vehicles at Signalized Intersections. Recent Advances and Emerging Issues in Transport Research. 1288-1295.
Kiranyaz, S., Ince, T., Abdeljaber, O., Avci, O., Gabbouj, M. (2019). 1-D Convolutional Neural Networks for Signal Processing Applications. 2019 IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing : May 12–17, 2019 Brighton Conference Centre Brighton, United Kingdom. 8360-8364.

Chapter in book (Refereed)

Avci, O., Abdeljaber, O., Kiranyaz, S., Ince, T., Inman, D.J. (2022). Convolutional neural networks and applications on civil infrastructure. Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Engineering, Management, and Safety of Infrastructure. CRC Press. 1-29.

Conference paper (Other academic)

Larsson, C., Abdeljaber, O., Dorn, M. (2025). Following the Construction of Fyrtornet by dynamic tests and model update. .
Avci, O., Abdeljaber, O., Kiranyaz, S., Inman, D. (2020). Control of Plate Vibrations with Artificial Neural Networks and Piezoelectricity. Sensors and Instrumentation, Aircraft/Aerospace, Energy Harvesting & Dynamic Environments Testing : Proceedings of the 37th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2019. 293-301.
Avci, O., Abdeljaber, O., Kiranyaz, S., Inman, D. (2020). Structural Health Monitoring with Self-Organizing Maps and Artificial Neural Networks. Topics in Modal Analysis & Testing : Proceedings of the 37th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2019. 237-246.
Avci, O., Abdeljaber, O., Kiranyaz, S., Inman, D. (2020). Convolutional Neural Networks for Real-Time and Wireless Damage Detection. Dynamics of Civil Structures : Proceedings of the 37th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2019. 129-136.
Avci, O., Abdeljaber, O., Kiranyaz, S., Boashash, B., Sodano, H., et al. (2018). Efficiency Validation of One Dimensional Convolutional Neural Networks for Structural Damage Detection Using A SHM Benchmark Data. 25th International Congress on Sound and Vibration 2018, ICSV 2018: Hiroshima Calling. 4600-4607.
Avci, O., Abdeljaber, O., Kiranyaz, S., Inman, D. (2017). Vibration suppression in metastructures using zigzag inserts optimized by genetic algorithms. Shock & Vibration, Aircraft/Aerospace, Energy Harvesting, Acoustics & Optics : Proceedings of the 35th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2017. 275-283.
Avci, O., Abdeljaber, O., Kiranyaz, S., Inman, D. (2017). Structural Damage Detection in Real Time: Implementation of 1D Convolutional Neural Networks for SHM Applications. Structural Health Monitoring & Damage Detection, Volume 7 : Proceedings of the 35th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2017. 49-54.
Abdeljaber, O., Younis, A., Avci, O., Catbas, N., Gul, M., et al. (2016). Dynamic Testing of a Laboratory Stadium Structure. Geotechnical and Structural Engineering Congress 2016. 1719-1728.
Abdeljaber, O., Avci, O., Do, N.T., Gul, M., Celik, O., et al. (2016). Quantification of Structural Damage with Self-Organizing Maps. Structural Health Monitoring, Damage Detection & Mechatronics : Proceedings of the 34th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2016. 47-57.
Celik, O., Do, N.T., Abdeljaber, O., Gul, M., Avci, O., et al. (2016). Recent issues on stadium monitoring and serviceability : A review. Dynamics of Coupled Structures : Proceedings of the 34th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2016. 411-416.
Abdeljaber, O., Avci, O., Inman, D. (2016). Genetic algorithm use for internally resonating lattice optimization : case of a beam-like metastructure. Dynamics of Civil Structures : Proceedings of the 34th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2016. 289-295.
Rjoub, Y., Abdeljaber, O. (2015). Free and forced vibration of rectangular plates using the finite difference method. Green Building, Materials and Civil Engineering : Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on GreenBuilding, Materials and Civil Engineering, GBMCE 2014. 627-633.

Report (Other academic)

Dorn, M., Larsson, C., Amaddeo, C., Abdeljaber, O. (2023). Samband mellan styvhet och ändring av fukthalt i KL-trä vid lågmekanisk belastning : Slutrapport till förstudieprojekt. 11.
Dorn, M., Abdeljaber, O., Klaeson, J. (2019). Structural Health Monitoring of House Charlie. Linnaeus University, Faculty of Technology Department of Building and Technology. 52.

Manuscript (preprint) (Other academic)

Patent (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))

Habite, T., Abdeljaber, O., Olsson, A. (2023). Computer-implemented method and a system for estimating a pith location with regard to a timber board.
Habite, T., Abdeljaber, O., Olsson, A. (2023). Computer-Implemented Method And A Computer System For Generating A Training Dataset For Training An Artificial Neural Network.