Waseem Dekelbab
Deputy Director, Cooperative Research Programs & Manager, Nchrp @Transportation Research Board
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WORK HISTORY
Deputy Director, Cooperative Research Programs & Manager, Nchrp @Transportation Research Board
Washington, DC, US
Lead national transportation highway program with an annual budget of $60 million and direct a team of 25+ professionals. Restructured a long-standing organizational model by implementing team-based leadership and performance accountability frameworks. Spearheaded milestone-based project tracking for over 300 initiatives, and launched a contractor engagement strategy that significantly reduced delays and improved project delivery timelines.
EDUCATION
Wayne State University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Structural Engineering
Wayne State University
Master's Degree, Structural Engineering
ABOUT WASEEM DEKELBAB
Senior infrastructure and AI leader and manager with 20+ years of experience delivering nationally significant transportation programs and advancing data-driven transformation across complex, multi-agency environments. Currently serve as Deputy Director of the Cooperative Research Programs at the National Academies, providing enterprise leadership in partnership with the Director across an $81M annual portfolio and a 60+ person organization. Concurrently serve as Program Manager of the $58M National Cooperative Highway Research Program, leading delivery, performance, and stakeholder engagement for one of the nation’s flagship research programs supporting State DOTs, FHWA, and AASHTO policy and standards. Proven track record of driving enterprise transformation and measurable results, including restructuring legacy operating models, modernizing program delivery, and strengthening workforce capacity to improve performance, accountability, and national impact. Recognized for aligning research, policy, and implementation to accelerate adoption across federal, state, and industry partners. Lead the development and application of AI-enabled and data-driven capabilities to enhance infrastructure governance, strengthen compliance, and support predictive, evidence-based decision-making at scale. Bring deep expertise in infrastructure systems, federal policy frameworks, and cross-sector partnerships. Interested in advancing innovation and partnerships at the intersection of infrastructure, AI, and large-scale system transformation. AI in Infrastructure | Enterprise Leadership | Program Leadership & Management | Strategic Transformation | Public-Private Partnerships | Data-Driven Decision Making
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