1st SCCEE International Virtual Conference: Building the Future – Innovations and Challenges in Sustainable Civil Engineering.
Taking place on 01 to 03 June 2024.
Building the Future – Innovations and Challenges in Sustainable Civil Engineering
Date: 01 June 2024
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In an age marked by rapid urbanization, environmental concerns, and technological breakthroughs, the role of civil engineering in shaping a sustainable future is of paramount importance. The 1st SCCEE International Virtual Conference is designed to be a collaborative hub where ideas converge, innovations are showcased, and solutions are crafted to tackle the intricate challenges faced by our societies.
The central motive of the First SCCEE International Virtual Conference revolves around “Building the Future: Innovations and Challenges in Sustainable Civil Engineering.” This means focusing on exploring and discussing advancements and hurdles in civil engineering that pertain to sustainability.
Furthermore, SCCEE-IVC invites researchers, both young and seasoned, from diverse engineering and technology backgrounds, to contribute and disseminate their research discoveries worldwide. Irrespective of their specialized field within engineering and technology, this initiative encourages the submission of relevant research papers, fostering an inclusive environment for knowledge exchange and showcasing diverse perspectives within the scientific community.
Chair of 1st SCCEE International Virtual Conference
Ali Jahami, BEng, ME, Ph.D., currently holds the position of Assistant Professor at the University of Balamand (UOB) since September 2023. Prior to this, he served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Lebanese American University (LAU) starting in January 2023. Ali began his academic journey in 2016 as a Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant at Beirut Arab University (BAU), eventually advancing to the role of Research Associate, which he held until 2020. Throughout his academic career, he has contributed his expertise as a Research/Teaching professional at BAU and as a Part-time Lecturer at Al Maaref University and the Islamic University in Lebanon, all until 2023. Ali’s research interests encompass a wide range of topics, including concrete structures, blast and impact loads, finite element analysis, and sustainable construction materials. Furthermore, Ali actively contributes to editorial work, holding the prestigious positions of Editor-in-Chief for “Steps For Civil, Constructions and Environmental Engineering” and Associate Editor for the “International Journal of Transportation and Urban Development (IJTUD).” He is also an active reviewer for several Scopus-ranked journals. With 558 citations and an H-index of 15, he is recognized as one of Lebanon’s most dynamic and influential young researchers in his field. In addition to his academic pursuits, Ali has practical experience as a Structural Engineer since 2015 and served as a BIM Specialist from 2021 to 2022, applying his expertise in the analysis, design, and implementation of various concrete and steel structures, as well as the application of cutting-edge BIM technology across diverse projects.
Co-Chair of 1st SCCEE International Virtual Conference
George Wardeh is a full professor in materials and structural engineering at CY Cergy-Paris University. France and a member of L2MGC (Laboratory of Materials and Mechanics of Civil Engineering) since 2007. The research that Dr. WARDEH leads is structured in four converging axes:
– The first axis concerns the frost behavior of construction materials and concrete more particularly. The main aim is to explain the behavior of construction materials within the framework of poromechancs.
– The second axis is dedicated to the activities on recycled aggregate concrete which are extended from the mix design of these special concretes until the behavior analysis of reinforced recycled concrete beams.
– The third axis is related to the post-cracking behavior of concrete. The objective is to study the effect of freezing-thawing cycles and recycled aggregates on the fracture energy and the softening behavior of concrete using inverse analysis methods.
– The fourth axis deals with the static and dynamic behavior of masonry structures.
The numerical and experimental work carried out up to now offers many opportunities for advancing research in the field of civil engineering materials.
Head of The Scientific Committee
Jamal Khatib, BEng, MEng(Sc), PhD, CEng, EUR ING, FICE, FHEA, PG.Cert. Ed, PG.Cert. PjtMgt, Cert. EnvMgt, MEPC, MIRED, SMUACSEE, MOIA, is presently Professor of Civil Engineering at the Faculty Engineering at Beirut Arab University (BAU)-Lebanon and Emeritus Professor of the University of Wolverhampton (UoW) – UK. His academic career began in 1987 as a Research Student/Assistant/Fellow, at the University of Aberdeen. In 1994 he moved to take another Research Fellow post at the University of South Wales (USW) until 1997. He then took a permanent position as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Civil Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU). During that time and due to research collaboration with IMUST-China, he was awarded the title of Honorary Professor in 2001. After 9 years at SHU, he moved to the UoW as a Reader (Associate Professor) in Civil Engineering and became a Professor in July 2012. He achieved the Chartered Engineer status of the Institution of Civil Engineer (ICE) in 2010, the European Engineer status (EUR ING) in 2015 and the Fellowship status of the ICE in 2016. Areas of research specialism include a number of sustainable construction materials themes: a) use of waste in the production of construction materials, b) novel construction materials (e.g. metakaolin), c) concrete subjected to harsh environments, d) lightweight and self-compacting concrete and e) behaviour of structural materials. Prof Khatib was one of the early UK researchers who conducted research on metakaolin as partial substitution of cement and his publications in this area have been extensively cited. The products of his extensive research activities have been comprehensively disseminated through: over 500 refereed academic journal & conference papers, text books, abstracts, research seminars and workshops; articles and features. According to the ISI Web of Science, Scopus and Google Scholar Prof Khatib has an H-index of 29, 31 and 44 respectively. According to a study conducted by Stanford University in October 2020, 2021 & 2022, Prof Khatib was classified as one of the top 2% researchers in the world in the building and construction field (https://data.mendeley.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/2). Microsoft Academic classified Prof Khatib as one of one of the top authors in cement (G-Index:18). According to Google scholar Prof Khatib has over 10,000 citations and many of his papers were ranked as the top 25 articles. He acts as a reviewer to 250 international academic journals, book publishers & others. He sits on the technical committees of over 100 international conferences. Publons classified Prof Khatib as one of the top 1% reviewers globally. He is an Editorial Board member of 10 academic Journals including the Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editor roles. Prof Khatib was a submitting member for the RAE/REF 1996 (USW), 2001 (SHU) & 2008/2014 (UoW).
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We invite original research contributions related to, but not limited to, the following conference themes:
Paper Submission Deadline: 1 May 2024
Paper Acceptance Notification: Within 7 to 14 Days.
Booking Deadline: 10 May 2024
Conference Dates: 01 to 03 June 2024
**Authors of accepted papers who have completed their booking will be granted the opportunity to submit their full papers for publication in the Conference Proceedings and SCCEE journal.
The 1st SCCEE International Virtual Conference on Building the Future – Innovations and Challenges in Sustainable Civil Engineering ensures originality by employing Crossref Similarity Check Powered by iThenticate to detect plagiarism in all submissions before review by the scientific committee.
Options for publication include featuring Extended Abstracts in the Conference Abstract Book with an ISBN.
Accepted papers can be published in AIP Conference Proceedings, indexed in Scopus and Web of Science.
Alternatively, papers can be published for free in the journal “Steps for Civil, Constructions and Environmental Engineering” after a rigorous double-blind review.
Published papers will receive a DOI, making them easily traceable and citable.
Published work will be indexed by Crossref and Google Scholar, expanding its reach in the academic community.
As we embark on this remarkable journey together, let us envision a future where sustainable civil engineering plays a pivotal role in shaping resilient infrastructure, minimizing environmental impact, and fostering social equity. Your presence and contributions at this conference will undoubtedly play a significant role in steering the course toward this ambitious vision.
On behalf of the organizing committee, we look forward to your active participation, engaging discussions, and meaningful interactions throughout this conference. Together, let’s build a future that not only meets the challenges of today but also paves the way for generations to come.
1st SCCEE International Virtual Conference: Building the Future – Innovations and Challenges in Sustainable Civil Engineering.
Taking place on 01 to 03 June 2024.