Vartenie Aramali
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Mail code: 7205Campus: Mesatempe
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Professional Project Manager
Professional Researcher
Prospective Principal Investigator (open to collaborate on PI opportunities; please reach out!)
Projects supported as a project manager at current role:
- Compact X-ray Free Electron Laser (CXFEL): $90.8M over 5 years from NSF (past)
- Southwest Regional Direct Air Capture Hub (SWRDAC Hub): $22M over 2 years; small contribution (past)
- Facility for Open Research in a Compressed Environment (FORCE): $13M over 5 years from NSF (current)
- MICA: Pending award and negotiations with DARPA (current; more info to come)
Dr. Vartenie Aramali, Ph.D., PMP®, M.ASCE, currently serves as a project manager in the Project Management Office at Arizona State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering from Arizona State University, a Master’s in Engineering Management from the American University of Beirut, and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from Notre Dame University.
Dr. Aramali has more than a decade of combined industry, academic, and research experience in project and construction management. Her industry background includes five years with Arabian Bemco International Offshore (a lead EPC Contractor), where she held positions as Process Engineer, Proposal/Estimation Engineer, Project Engineer, and Deputy Proposal Manager/Projects Control Engineer. In these roles, she worked on large-scale engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects in the Middle East and North Africa, including power plant, oil and gas, and solar energy projects. Her responsibilities included engineering preliminary design, engineering design review, engineering management, procurement coordination with major international suppliers, project controls, cost estimation, project management, bid preparation, and project execution oversight.
In academia, Dr. Aramali served as a tenure-track assistant professor at California State University, Northridge, teaching courses in construction management, project management, and engineering, leading curriculum development, and mentoring students in research and capstone projects. She also taught mechanical engineering technology courses in Kuwait, where she led student design projects and managed engineering laboratories.
Her research focuses on earned value management systems (EVMS), socio-technical integration in project management, social sciences, and applications of technology such as artificial intelligence and machine learning for project planning, project management, and project performance analysis. She has contributed to multi-year, federally funded research projects for the U.S. Department of Energy, including the development and testing of the Integrated Project/Program Management Maturity and Environment Total Risk Rating (IP2M METRR) project management tool. She also supports federally funded initiatives such as the $90M Compact X-ray Free Electron Laser (CXFEL) project and the $13M Facility for Open Research in a Compressed Environment (FORCE) project.
Dr. Aramali has authored peer-reviewed journal articles in the Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, Project Management Journal, International Journal of Managing Projects in Business, Project Leadership and Society, and Journal of Management in Engineering, as well as multiple conference proceedings and technical reports. She serves as Vice President of Research for the College of Performance Management and collaborates on services in project management, construction management, data analysis, and research support.
She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) and an active member of professional organizations, including the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Project Management Institute (PMI), Construction Research Congress (CRC), and National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA).
I welcome opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects or initiatives. Feel free to reach out at [email protected].
- PhD in Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering, Arizona State University
- M.S. in Engineering Management, American University of Beirut
- B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, Notre Dame University
Sustainable Engineering
Project Management
Earned Value Management
Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence
Construction Safety
Energy Projects
Construction Management
STEM Education
Engineering Management
Civil Engineering
Refereed Archival Journal Publications:
- Aramali, V., Cho, N., Pande, F., Al-Mhdawi, M. K. S., Ojiako, U., & Qazi, A. (2025). Generative AI in project management: Impacts on corporate values, employee perceptions, and organizational practices. Project Leadership and Society, 100191.
- Aramali, V., Gibson Jr, G. E., Asmar, M. E., and Sanboskani, H. 2024. An Effective Earned Value Management System(EVMS) is a Team Sport. Project Management Journal, 87569728231226226 (Open Source/Access).
- Aramali, V., Gibson, G. E., Sanboskani, H., and El Asmar, M. 2024. Enhancing project success: the impact of sociotechnical integration on project and program management using earned value management systems. International Journal of Managing Projects in Business, 17(8), 1-21 (Open Source/Access).
- Aramali, V., Gibson Jr, G. E., El Asmar, M., and Sanboskani, H. 2023. Novel Earned Value Management System Maturity Framework and Its Relation to Project Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(6),04023031 (Open Source/Access).
- Moein, M. M., Saradar, A., Rahmati, K., Mousavinejad, S. H. G., Bristow, J., Aramali, V., and Karakouzian, M. 2023.Predictive models for concrete properties using machine learning and deep learning approaches: A review. Journal of Building Engineering, 105444.
- Gibson Jr, G. E., Sanboskani, H., El Asmar, M., and Aramali, V. 2022. Employing technology to enable remote research charrettes as a method for engaging industry and uncovering best practices: A novel approach for a post-COVID-19world. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(11), 04022122 (Open Source/Access).
- Moein, M. M., Saradar, A., Rahmati, K., Hatami S., A., Sadrinejad, I., Aramali, V., and Karakouzian, M. 2022.Investigation of impact resistance of high-strength portland cement concrete containing steel fibers. Materials, 15(20), 7157.
- Aramali, V., Sanboskani, H., Gibson Jr, G. E., El Asmar, M., and Cho, N. 2022. Forward-looking state-of-the-art review on earned value management systems: The disconnect between academia and industry. Journal of Management in Engineering, 38(3), 03122001 (Open Source/Access).
- Aramali, V., Gibson Jr, G. E., El Asmar, M., and Cho, N. 2021. Earned value management system state of practice:Identifying critical subprocesses, challenges, and environment factors of a high-performing EVMS. Journal of Management in Engineering, 37(4), 04021031 (Open Source/Access).
Refereed Conference Proceedings:
- Al-Bayati A., Aramali, V., and Ch., Ko 2024. Assessing Usability of the Construction Safety Culture and Climate Framework: A Crucial Method for Advancing Construction Safety. In Proceedings of the Construction Research Congress and Construction Institute 2024. American Society of Civil Engineers. 10.1061/9780784485293.042. Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers.
- Aramali, V., Cho, N., and Nashar, Sh. 2024. Preliminary Study: Use of Large Generative Artificial Intelligence Models in Integrated Project Management. In Proceedings of the Construction Research Congress and Construction Institute 2024.American Society of Civil Engineers. 10.1061/9780784485262.011. Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers.
- Aramali, V., Sanboskani, H., Gibson Jr, G. E., and El Asmar, M. 2022. An Exploratory Study of EVMS Environment Factors and their Impact on Cost Performance for Construction and Environmental Projects. In proceedings of the 9th International Consortium of Construction Engineering and Project Management (ICCEPM) 2022. Seoul: International Consortium of Construction Engineering and Project Management. 021.
- Aramali, V., Sanboskani, H., Gibson Jr, G. E., and El Asmar, M. 2022. EVMS Maturity and Its Impact on Project Cost and Schedule Performance of Large and Complex Projects: A Preliminary Analysis. In Proceedings of the Construction Research Congress and Construction Institute 2022. American Society of Civil Engineers. 10.1061/9780784483978.112.Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers.
- Cho, N., El Asmar, M., Gibson Jr, G. E., and Aramali, V. 2020. Earned value management system (EVMS) reliability: A review of existing EVMS literature. In Proceedings of the Construction Research Congress 2020: Project Management and Controls, Materials, and Contracts (pp. 631-639). 10.1061/9780784482889.066. Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers.
- “Unique Approach to Empowerment Evaluation at HSIs: Diverse Perspectives and Practical Considerations in Partnering with Faculty,” ASEE PSW Conference, Cal Poly Pomona, 2025
- “Strengthening Culturally Responsive Teaching to Support Hispanic and Underrepresented Student Success: The SECURE for Student Success Project,” ASEE PSW Conference, Cal Poly Pomona, 2025
- “Preliminary Study: Use of Large Generative Artificial Intelligence Models in Integrated Project Management,” Construction Research Congress & Construction Institute 2024, ASCE, Iowa
- “Use of Large Generative AI in IPM,” CSUN College Industry Advisory Board Meeting, 2024
- “Empowering PM with AI,” Project Management Institute, 2023
- “AI in Project Controls,” College of Performance Management Webinar, 2023
- “Earned Value Management Systems Environment,” Lawrence Technological University, 2023
- “EVMS Maturity and Its Impact on Project Cost and Schedule Performance of Large and Complex Projects: A Preliminary Analysis,” CRC & CI 2022, ASCE, Arizona
- “Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Reliability: A Review of Existing EVMS Literature,” Construction Research Congress 2020, ASCE, Arizona
Teaching Information
- Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Engineering Fundamentals
- Subjects taught include: Building Construction, Construction Contracts & Documentation, Engineering Statics, Construction Drawings, Mechanical & Electrical Installations, Problem Solving with MATLAB, Introduction to Engineering, Materials & Processes, Computer-Aided Design
- Experience teaching undergraduate courses, labs, and supervising capstone projects in the U.S., Kuwait, and Lebanon
- Curriculum development, ABET accreditation preparation, and student research supervision
- 1st Place Winner, AI Model Development (Beginner), ASU (2025)
- 1st Place Winner, Hacks for Humanity Hackathon – Best Website & Overall Winner, ASU (2024)
- Pathways to Tenure Grant, California State University, Northridge (2023)
- Engineering Graduate Fellowship, Arizona State University (2022)
- University Graduate Fellowship, Arizona State University (2022)
- Dean’s Honor List, Notre Dame University (2007–2011)
- Reviewer, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management (ASCE)
- Reviewer, Journal of Management in Engineering (ASCE)
- Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- Member, Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Member, Construction Research Congress (CRC)
- Member, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
- Member, College of Performance Management (CPM) – Vice President of Research (2023–present)
- Former Member, Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International (AACE)
- Faculty Mentor, Undergraduate Student Research Program, CSUN (2024)
- Faculty Lead – Faculty Community of Practice, U.S. Department of Education Title V DHSI Grant (2023–2024)
- Industry Mentor, ASU Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) (2024)
- Supervised undergraduate and graduate research projects in construction management, engineering, education, and AI applications in project management
- Vice President of Research, College of Performance Management (2023–present)
- Reviewer, NSF Engineering CAREER Grant Mock Review Panel (2023)
- Session Chair, Construction Research Congress & Construction Institute Joint Conference (2022)
- Committee Member, Educational Policies Committee, CSUN (2023–2024)
- Member, Student Affairs Committee, CSUN (2023–2024)
- Program ABET Accreditation Committee, American College of the Middle East (2018–2019)
- Organizer, Scholarship Orientation and Awards Ceremony, CSUN (2023)