Omar Kusay Sabri
About
Omar K. Sabri is a civil engineer, programmer, researcher, and Associate Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at NTNU. His professional background includes experience as a programmer with the United Nations and as former Deputy National Regional Coordinator for UN-HABITAT at the Baghdad headquarters.
His academic work focuses on infrastructure projects, construction engineering, rock engineering, conflict management, sustainability, digitalization, and Lean thinking. Since 2009, he has taught core courses at bachelor level in construction engineering and rock engineering. He has also contributed to master-level teaching in construction engineering and engineering management.
As academic coordinator for the bachelor’s in civil engineering, Construction Engineering major, Omar leads curriculum development and works to maintain strong links between education, research, and industry practice. His teaching emphasizes active and student-centered learning, real-world case studies, digital tools, and flipped classroom methods.
Omar’s research bridges practice and academia, with a particular focus on conflict prevention, partnering models, dispute management, sustainable infrastructure, AI and digitalization in construction, Lean construction, underground energy solutions, and civil engineering education. He has authored several peer-reviewed journal articles, developed frameworks such as the TVINNSAM (strategic decision-making framework) and 3FF (mixed method in scientific research) approaches, and contributed to public debate through national media and professional outreach.
His broader research and writing interests are centered on three main areas: infrastructure projects, construction disputes, and teaching in civil engineering. These areas connect his work in construction management, infrastructure development, sustainability, safety, digitalization, Lean thinking, and industry collaboration.
Omar supervises bachelor and master students in civil engineering, construction engineering, infrastructure projects, and construction management. He focuses on helping students develop clear research questions, relevant methods, and industry-oriented projects with practical value. He is also an active member of a PhD group that discusses challenges, progress, and research development among PhD candidates.
Omar is also an Official Nominator for the VinFuture Prize and an active reviewer for international journals. He is committed to combining pedagogical development, research-based teaching, and industry collaboration to improve learning outcomes and project practices in the construction sector.
Motto: 🌱 Integrating AI and Lean Thinking for Sustainable Infrastructure
Publications
2025
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Sabri, Omar Kusay.
(2025)
Rethinking sustainability in engineering education: a call for systemic change.
Frontiers in Education
Academic literature review
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Sabri, Omar Kusay;
Dovland, Martin;
Daae, Fredrik Andre.
(2025)
Understanding Owner–Contractor Conflicts in State Building and Infrastructure Projects: A Case Study of Norway.
Buildings
Academic article
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Sabri, Omar Kusay;
Timberlid, Mikkel Avlund.
(2025)
Value-Based Leadership in Public Partnering Projects: A Qualitative Study from Norway.
Buildings
Academic article
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Sabri, Omar Kusay;
Kristiansen, Haakon Nygaard.
(2025)
Partnering Contracts and Conflict Levels in Norwegian Construction Projects.
Buildings
Academic article
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Sabri, Omar Kusay.
(2025)
Strategic negotiation in construction disputes: Overcoming power imbalances and enhancing resolution through structured approaches.
Frontiers in Built Environment
Academic article
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Sabri, Omar Kusay.
(2025)
Rethinking sustainability in engineering education: a call for systemic change.
Frontiers in Education
Academic article
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Sabri, Omar Kusay.
(2025)
3FF: En Triangulert Metodisk Tilnærming til Datainnsamling og Analyse.
NTNU
NTNU
Report
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Sabri, Omar Kusay.
(2025)
Hvordan håndtere konflikter i bygg- og anleggsprosjekter: Innsikt og anbefalinger.
NTNU
NTNU
Report
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Sabri, Omar Kusay.
(2025)
The Lean Negotiator: Win Smarter, Not Harder.
Trylis Publication
Trylis Publication
Textbook
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Sabri, Omar Kusay.
(2025)
Lean Mediation: A Practical Guide to Resolving Conflict Efficiently.
Trylis Publication
Trylis Publication
Textbook
2024
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Sabri, Omar Kusay;
Torp, Olav;
Bruland, Amund.
(2024)
Resolution of Disputes in Infrastructure Projects: A Norwegian Perspective.
Buildings
Academic article
2023
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Sabri, Omar Kusay.
(2023)
Lifelong Learning for Engineers: A Literature Review.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
2022
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Sabri, Omar;
Torp, Olav.
(2022)
Corrective and Preventive Action Plan (CAPA) for Disputes in Construction Projects: A Norwegian Perspective.
Infrastructures
Academic article
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Sabri, Omar Kusay;
Torp, Olav.
(2022)
CAUSES AND IMPACTS OF DISPUTES IN THE NORWEGIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY WITH GLOBAL IMPLICATIONS.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Sabri, Omar;
Lædre, Ola;
Bruland, Amund.
(2022)
A structured literature review on construction conflict prevention and resolution: A modified approach for engineering.
Organization, Technology & Management in Construction (OTMC)
Academic article
2019
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Sabri, Omar;
Lædre, Ola;
Bruland, Amund.
(2019)
WHY CONFLICTS OCCUR IN ROADS AND TUNNELS PROJECTS IN NORWAY.
Journal of Civil Engineering and Management
Academic article
Journal publications
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Sabri, Omar Kusay.
(2025)
Rethinking sustainability in engineering education: a call for systemic change.
Frontiers in Education
Academic literature review
-
Sabri, Omar Kusay;
Dovland, Martin;
Daae, Fredrik Andre.
(2025)
Understanding Owner–Contractor Conflicts in State Building and Infrastructure Projects: A Case Study of Norway.
Buildings
Academic article
-
Sabri, Omar Kusay;
Timberlid, Mikkel Avlund.
(2025)
Value-Based Leadership in Public Partnering Projects: A Qualitative Study from Norway.
Buildings
Academic article
-
Sabri, Omar Kusay;
Kristiansen, Haakon Nygaard.
(2025)
Partnering Contracts and Conflict Levels in Norwegian Construction Projects.
Buildings
Academic article
-
Sabri, Omar Kusay.
(2025)
Strategic negotiation in construction disputes: Overcoming power imbalances and enhancing resolution through structured approaches.
Frontiers in Built Environment
Academic article
-
Sabri, Omar Kusay.
(2025)
Rethinking sustainability in engineering education: a call for systemic change.
Frontiers in Education
Academic article
-
Sabri, Omar Kusay;
Torp, Olav;
Bruland, Amund.
(2024)
Resolution of Disputes in Infrastructure Projects: A Norwegian Perspective.
Buildings
Academic article
-
Sabri, Omar;
Torp, Olav.
(2022)
Corrective and Preventive Action Plan (CAPA) for Disputes in Construction Projects: A Norwegian Perspective.
Infrastructures
Academic article
-
Sabri, Omar;
Lædre, Ola;
Bruland, Amund.
(2022)
A structured literature review on construction conflict prevention and resolution: A modified approach for engineering.
Organization, Technology & Management in Construction (OTMC)
Academic article
-
Sabri, Omar;
Lædre, Ola;
Bruland, Amund.
(2019)
WHY CONFLICTS OCCUR IN ROADS AND TUNNELS PROJECTS IN NORWAY.
Journal of Civil Engineering and Management
Academic article
Books
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Sabri, Omar Kusay.
(2025)
The Lean Negotiator: Win Smarter, Not Harder.
Trylis Publication
Trylis Publication
Textbook
-
Sabri, Omar Kusay.
(2025)
Lean Mediation: A Practical Guide to Resolving Conflict Efficiently.
Trylis Publication
Trylis Publication
Textbook
Part of book/report
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Sabri, Omar Kusay.
(2023)
Lifelong Learning for Engineers: A Literature Review.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Sabri, Omar Kusay;
Torp, Olav.
(2022)
CAUSES AND IMPACTS OF DISPUTES IN THE NORWEGIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY WITH GLOBAL IMPLICATIONS.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Report
-
Sabri, Omar Kusay.
(2025)
3FF: En Triangulert Metodisk Tilnærming til Datainnsamling og Analyse.
NTNU
NTNU
Report
-
Sabri, Omar Kusay.
(2025)
Hvordan håndtere konflikter i bygg- og anleggsprosjekter: Innsikt og anbefalinger.
NTNU
NTNU
Report
Teaching
Courses
Outreach
2024
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InterviewSabri, Omar Kusay. (2024) Forebygging og håndtering av konflikter i anleggsbransjen. Byggeindustrien Byggeindustrien [Journal] 22.08.2024
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Academic lectureSabri, Omar Kusay. (2024) Lean Construction in Infrastructure Projects. Project FBR-PDI-022 , Trondheim 14.06.2024 -
2019
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InterviewSabri, Omar Kusay. (2019) Kartlegging av årsaker til konflikter i anleggsbransjen: Innsikt fra intervjuer med 50 aktører. Byggeindustrien Byggeindustrien [Journal] 03.05.2019
2014
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Academic lectureSabri, Omar. (2014) Underground excavations in Norway_ Norwegian Tunneling Method. Underground Infrastructure and deep foundations , Dubai, 08.12.2014 - 09.12.2014
2013
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LectureSabri, Omar. (2013) Underground excavation in Norway. 6th Annual Bridges Qatar Summit 2013 , Doha 11.11.2013 - 13.11.2013