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Dr Sam Matter
Testifying Expert
- PhD Building Engineering – Concordia University.
- MSc Material Science – University of Calgary.
- BSc Civil Engineering – University of Leeds.
- Professor of Project Management & Building Science – Concordia University.
- Developed MSc in Project Management (PMI-accredited) – University of Calgary.
- Adjunct Professor – USEK.
Expert Highlights
- 45+ years of experience in the construction industry across North America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
- Diverse career spanning roles as engineer, project manager, claims coordinator, arbitrator, and academic professor.
- Extensive expertise in disruption analysis, system dynamics, and proactive claims management for major arbitration and litigation cases.
- Prolific author with 45+ peer-reviewed journal articles and one book on design, construction, project management, and dispute resolution.
- Recipient of prestigious awards including ASCE’s Thomas Fitch Rowland Award (1985) and PMI’s Distinguished Service Award (1984).
Testifying Experience
- Acted as Arbitrator and Chair on arbitral tribunals during his tenure with the United Nations Centre for Human Development (Kenya).
- Led and supported claims teams in ICC and CRCICA arbitrations across the MENA region.
- Expert in disruption quantification using system dynamics methodology for arbitration and awards.
Specialisms
- Quantum and disruption analysis
- Delay & claims management (litigation and arbitration support)
- Dispute resolution & arbitration (Arbitrator, Tribunal Chair)
- Project & contract management (multi-billion-dollar programs)
- Risk management, constructability & biddability reviews
- Academic training, publications & technical advisory
Sector Experience
- Roads & Highways
- Airports & Ports
- Rail
- Energy & Utilities
- Mega Projects
- International projects
Regional Experience
- Middle East & North Africa (Egypt, Sudan, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Qatar, Yemen, UAE)
- North America (USA, Canada)
- Africa (Kenya, Sierra Leone)
- Europe (UK)