Moncef L NehdiProf. Moncef L. Nehdi, PhD, PEng, FEIC, FACI, FCSCE is the Chair of McMaster's Department of Civil Engineering. An award-winning scholar, educator, and industry manager, he is a global leader in cement and concrete research, recycling by-products in construction, and artificial intelligence applications in materials and structures. A prolific author with more than 450 research publications, he was listed in the world's most cited civil engineers by Elsevier and the Shanghai Ranking, and in Stanford University's World's top 1% scientists. His research was used in several landmark construction projects around the globe, beneficiated colossal mining and industrial by-products, and reduced the carbon footprint of various sectors of the economy. He served as Technical Manager for three different companies and is Canada's lead professional development instructor for engineers on the durability and repair of concrete structures, design of formwork and temporary structures, and advanced concrete technology. Read More Read Less