Advances in Civil Engineering 2026

Overview

Advances in Civil Engineering 2026
Sustainable Infrastructure · Smart Construction · Resilient Communities

1-Day Online Workshop | Hosted by Scientific Steps International Publishing Services (SSG) in cooperation with SCCEE and the University of Balamand in Lebanon.

Date: Saturday, 18 April 2026
Format: Online (live sessions, Q&A, and technical presentations)

Workshop Chair

Dr. Ali Jahami

Workshop Chair

University of Balamand, Lebanon

Dr. Ali Jahami is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Balamand, Lebanon. He specializes in structural engineering and sustainable construction materials, with research interests spanning sustainable concrete technologies, mixed waste materials, reinforced concrete behavior, size effect, finite element modeling, structural rehabilitation, FRP systems, and AI applications in engineering. He has published extensively, with over 1,100 citations and an H-index of 21 (Google Scholar). Dr. Jahami serves as Editor-in-Chief of Steps for Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering and is an active reviewer for more than 30 Scopus-indexed journals.

Workshop aim

This one-day workshop aims to bring together researchers, academics, engineers, and professionals to present and discuss the latest developments in civil engineering and sustainable infrastructure, covering a wide range of disciplines including structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, hydrology and water resources, transportation, and construction management. The workshop promotes innovation, knowledge exchange, and collaboration while supporting high-quality scientific publication through SCCEE.

Workshop scope

The workshop provides a comprehensive scientific platform addressing modern civil engineering challenges related to sustainability, resilience, safety, climate adaptation, and smart technologies. It highlights both research advancements and practical engineering solutions, with emphasis on bridging academic research with real-world applications.

Keynote speakers

Prof. Anna Marzo

Keynote Speaker

ENEA Centro Ricerche Bologna, Italy

Prof. Anwar Khitab

Keynote Speaker

Mirpur University of Science & Technology, Pakistan

Dr. Ulrike Quapp

Keynote Speaker

Leipzig University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Dr. Priyanka Singh

Keynote Speaker

Amity University, India

Topics and themes

We invite original research contributions related to, but not limited to, the following themes:

Structural Engineering and Construction Materials
Geotechnical Engineering and Foundation Systems
Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development
Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering
Transportation Engineering and Smart Mobility
Construction Engineering, Project Management, and BIM

Important dates

Paper submission deadline: March 30
Paper acceptance notification: Within 21 days
Workshop date: Saturday, 18 April 2026
Publication opportunity: Accepted papers will be published for free in SCCEE (APC fully covered)
Award: SCCEE Best Paper Award 2025 will be announced during the workshop

For enquiries, please contact us.

Scientific committee

Prof. Jamal Khatib, Beirut Arab University, Lebanon
Dr. Ulrike Quapp, Leipzig University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Prof. George Wardeh, CY Cergy-Paris University, France
Dr. Jelena Dragas, University of Belgrade, Serbia
Prof. Firas Al-Mahmoud, Lorraine University, France
Dr. Priyanka Singh, Amity University, India
Dr. Michele D’Amato, University of Basilicata, Italy
Prof. Sheelan Mahmoud Hama, University of Anbar, Iraq
Prof. Hakim S. Abdelgader, University of Tripoli, Libya
Prof. Anna Marzo, ENEA Centro Ricerche Bologna, Italy
Dr. Ahmed Godat, Ajman University, UAE
Dr. Rayeh Nasr Al-Dala’ien, Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan
Dr. Ashraf Hassan, United Arab Emirates University, UAE
Dr. Chiara Ferrero, TU Delft, Netherlands
Prof. Zidour Mohamed, University of Ibn Khaldoun, Algeria
Prof. Nahed Farhoud, University of Aleppo, Syria
Dr. Avik Kumar DAS, Tsinghua University, China
Dr. Sindy Seara-Paz, Universidade da Coruña, Spain
Dr. Lojain Suliman, Chongqing University, China
Dr. Denise-Penelope N. Kontoni, University of the Peloponnese, Greece
Prof. Pedro Delgado, Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Prof. Hala Hasan, Damascus University, Syria