Simaan M. AbouRizk, PhD, PEng, FRSC, is a Distinguished University Professor and Canada Research Chair in Operations Simulation at the University of Alberta. He is an elected fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineers, the National Academy of Construction, and the Royal Society of Canada.

A renowned expert in the development and application of computer simulation for construction planning, productivity improvement, constructability review, and risk analysis, Dr. AbouRizk's research focuses on developing innovative information technologies for modeling, analyzing, and optimizing operations in the construction industry. His contributions to academia and industry have been recognized by numerous organizations including the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering.