Novum Research and
Innovation Group
NovumRIG advances interdisciplinary scientific research at the intersection of urban systems, geospatial intelligence, autonomous mobility, environmental sustainability, and smart infrastructure.
Novum Research and Innovation Group (NovumRIG) is an independent research organization based in Beirut, Lebanon, dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary scientific research at the intersection of urban systems, geospatial intelligence, autonomous mobility, environmental sustainability and smart infrastructure. NovumRIG brings together researchers, academics and practitioners from across the globe to produce rigorous, impactful and policy-relevant scientific work.
Founder and Director: NovumRIG was founded and is directed by Dr. Walid Al-Shaar. It operates at the intersection of research, applied science, and strategic consulting, with a mission to drive evidence-based decision-making and sustainable development.
Advancing Interdisciplinary Knowledge
NovumRIG is an internationally engaged research organization driven by an unwavering commitment to scientific excellence, research integrity and methodological innovation. Our mission is to advance the frontiers of interdisciplinary knowledge by conducting rigorous, high-impact research that transcends disciplinary boundaries and addresses the most complex and pressing challenges facing urban societies, built environments, infrastructure systems and natural ecosystems.
Through strategic international collaboration, evidence-based scientific inquiry and a steadfast dedication to producing policy-relevant outputs, NovumRIG generates knowledge that informs sustainable decision-making across urban planning, transportation, environmental management and infrastructure development.
We position interdisciplinary research as a catalyst for transformative and lasting change, bridging the gap between academic excellence and real-world impact to contribute meaningfully to the sustainable development of cities, communities and natural landscapes at local, regional and global scales in an era of unprecedented and rapid global change.
Core Domains of Inquiry
Urban growth modeling and land use dynamics
Autonomous vehicles and smart mobility systems
GIS and remote sensing applications
Climate change vulnerability and environmental assessment
Transportation planning and infrastructure development
Water resources management and forecasting
Rockfall and natural hazard risk assessment
University Research Process Restructuring
Rethinking institutional workflows to safeguard scholarly rigor and academic integrity
University Research Manuscript Prescreening
Countering the commercialization of research authorship through pre-submission scrutiny
What We Do
Our activities span multiple domains, including:
Scientific Research and Innovation
Conducting and publishing research in fields such as urban planning, transportation systems, environmental sciences, geology and other vital disciplines. We transform research findings into practical, sustainable solutions for urban and environmental challenges.
Consulting and Capacity Building
Providing scientific and technical consulting services to public and private institutions, while also training and empowering researchers and specialists to strengthen regional and international research capacities.
Knowledge Dissemination
Promoting scientific dialogue through peer-reviewed journals, academic conferences, specialized workshops, and collaborative initiatives with universities and research centers worldwide.
At the core of NovumRIG is a commitment to excellence, sustainability, and cross-sector collaboration
Ensuring that science, innovation, and commerce work together to shape a better future.
Get in Touch
Walid Al-Shaar 