Dr Yaqoob Mubarak Mohammed Al Rahbi

Assistant Professor
yrahbi@su.edu.om
Phone: +968 26850100 Extn: 162
Location: Barka Building

Biography
Dr. Yaqoob Mubarak Mohammed Al Rahbi is a distinguished Assistant Professor at Sohar University, Oman, with a career spanning over two decades in academia and education. A highly accomplished scholar, Dr. Yaqoob earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2020, building upon his foundational studies with an M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics and a B.Sc. in Mathematics Education from Sultan Qaboos University.

Renowned for his expertise in reliability and availability analysis, Dr. Yaqoob has made substantial contributions to scientific research, authoring over 10 impactful publications indexed in prestigious databases like SCOPUS and Web of Science. His pioneering work includes reliability modeling in industrial systems, mathematical analysis of viral infection models, and innovations in mathematical modeling and simulations.

As a testament to his leadership in the academic community, Dr. Yaqoob has chaired and spoken at numerous international conferences, including the Euro-Mediterranean Conference for Environmental Integration and the IEEE International Conference on Advances in Electrical Engineering and Computer Applications. Additionally, he actively reviews manuscripts for high-ranking journals such as the International Journal of Systems Assurance Engineering and Management and contributes to research initiatives across Oman, including TRC-funded projects.

Dr. Yaqoob’s teaching portfolio is equally impressive, encompassing diverse mathematics courses at esteemed institutions such as Sultan Qaboos University, National University of Science and Technology, and Sohar University. His innovative approaches to curriculum development and his ability to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications have earned him the respect of students and colleagues alike.

Beyond academia, Dr. Yaqoob holds significant administrative roles, including as a a curriculum member in curriculum development, research proposals, and assessment committees at Sohar University. His objectives focus on fostering research culture, enhancing academic standards, and strategically planning for institutional growth in Oman’s higher education sector.

Dr. Yaqoob’s dedication to education, research, and leadership exemplifies his commitment to advancing mathematics and engineering while mentoring future generations of scholars and professionals. His work continues to inspire innovation and excellence across academia and industry.

Qualification

• Ph.D. in Mathematics, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK.
• Master of Science in Applied Mathematics, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
• Bachelor of Education and Science in Mathematics, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.

Teaching Interest

• Mathematics
• Statistics
• Mathematical Modelling
• Reliability Analysis

Research Interest

• Modelling
• Reliability
• Statistics
• Stochastic Process
• Prey-predator Switching Modelling

Publications

• Yaqoob Al Rahbi ,”Reliability Analysis of Production in an Engineering System,” International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, vol. 72, no. 10, pp. 323-330, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V72I10P130. (SCOPUS).
• Alade, Taofeek O.; Olaniyi, Samson; Idris, Hassan A.; Al Rahbi, Yaqoob; and Alnegga, Mohammad (2024). (R2071) Global Stability Analysis of CHIKV Dynamics Model with Adaptive Immunity and Distributed Time Delays, Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM), Vol. 19, Iss. 1, Article 9. Available at: https://digitalcommons.pvamu.edu/aam/vol19/iss1/9.
• Y. A. Rahbi, S. M. Rizwan, B. M. Alkali, A. Cowel and G. Taneja, “Reliability analysis of a subsystem in aluminium industry plant,” 2017 6th International Conference on Reliability, Infocom Technologies and Optimization (Trends and Future Directions) (ICRITO), Noida, India, 2017, pp. 199-203, doi: 10.1109/ICRITO.2017.8342424. (IEEE).
• Al Rahbi, Y., Rizwan, S.M., Alkali, B.M. et al. Reliability analysis of a rodding anode plant in aluminum industry with multiple units failure and single repairman. Int J Syst Assur Eng Manag 10, 97–109 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13198-019-00771-3. (SCOPUS)
• Rahbi, Y. A., Rizwan, S. M., Alkali, B. M., Cowell, A., & Taneja, G. (2018). Maintenance analysis of a butt thimble removal station in aluminum plant. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, 9(4), 695-703. (SCOPUS)
• Yaqoob Al Rahbi, S.M. Rizwan, B.M. Alkali, Andrew Cowell and G. Taneja, “Reliability analysis of rodding anode plant in an aluminum industry with multiple repairmen”, Advances and Applications in Statistics, 53(5), pp. 569-597, 2018. (WOS).
• Yaqoob Al Rahbi, S.M. Rizwan, B.M. Alkali, Andrew Cowell and G. Taneja, “Reliability analysis of multiple units with multiple repairmen of rodding anode plant in aluminum industry”, Advances and Applications in Statistics, 54 (1), pp. 151-178, 2019. (WOS).
• Yaqoob Al Rahbi, Rizwan, S.M., Alkali, B.M. et al, “Reliability analysis of a rodding anode plant in aluminum industry with multiple units’ failure and single repairman”. Int J Syst Assur Eng Manag, 10 (1), pp. 97–109, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13198-019-00771-3. (WOS and SCOPUS).
• Y. A. Rahbi and R. S M, “A Comparative Analysis between the Models of a Single Component with Single Repairman & Multiple Repairmen of an Aluminum Industry,” 2020 International Conference on Computational Performance Evaluation (ComPE), Shillong, India, 2020, pp. 132-135, doi: 10.1109/ComPE49325.2020.9200048. (Scopus – Elsevier).
• Y. Al Rahbi, “Mean Time System Failure & Reliability Analysis of Compressor House Station in an Industry,” 2021 International Conference on Engineering and Emerging Technologies (ICEET), Istanbul, Turkey, 2021, pp. 1-4, doi: 10.1109/ICEET53442.2021.9659669.
• Syed Mohd Rizwan, Habib Al Nabhani, Yaqoob Al Rahbi, Senguttuvan Alagiriswamy, “Reliability Analysis of a Three-unit Pumping System,” International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, vol. 70, no. 6, pp. 24-31, 2022. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V70I6P203. (SCOPUS)
• Syed Mohd Rizwan, Kajal Sachdeva, Senguttuvan Alagiriswamy, Yaqoob Al Rahbi, “Performability and Sensitivity Analysis of the Three Pumps of a Desalination Water Pumping Station,” International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, vol. 71, no. 1, pp. 283-292, 2023. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V71I1P225. (SCOPUS).

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