TIU Civil Engineering Department to Host Joint Workshop on Sustainable Materials, Digital Technologies, and Resilient Civil Infrastructure
Sulaimani, Iraq – The Department of Civil Engineering at Tishk International University – Sulaimani is pleased to announce a joint academic workshop titled “Sustainable Materials, Digital Technologies, and Resilient Civil Infrastructure,” organized in collaboration with the University of Kurdistan (Sanandaj, Iran) and the Halabja Environment Directorate. The workshop will take place on Wednesday, 18 November 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM in the TIUS Conference Hall.
Workshop Overview
The workshop brings together academics, researchers, students and practising engineers to discuss lower-carbon construction materials and new digital tools for sustainable, resilient infrastructure. The programme includes:
Keynote (10:00–10:50): Beyond Strength and Beauty: Advanced Materials and Digital Technologies for Sustainable Infrastructure, presented by Dr. Zanyar Mirzaei, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Kurdistan. Seminar 1 (10:50–11:40): Practical Guidance on the Production of Geopolymer Binders and Concrete, presented by Mr. Ilham Ibrahim Mohammed, Department of Civil Engineering, TIU. Seminar 2 (11:40–12:30): From Life-Cycle Assessment to AI-Based Decision Support for Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure, presented by Mr. Sarhang Abdalrahman, Director of Halabja Environment.
Each session includes time for open discussion. The event is also the first step towards wider academic cooperation among the partner institutions, including joint research, postgraduate co-supervision and staff and student exchange.
All interested students, faculty members and engineering professionals are warmly invited to attend.
