Dear All,
The Institution of Structural Engineers, wish to invite you to the following webinar:
Discover how concrete can be transformed from an unsustainable material into an effective tool for cleaning up our planet.
(Live streamed on Zoom / YouTube)
Date : Tuesday 18 November 2025 at 19:00 GST
Concrete is the second most used material in the world after water, and it is the number one construction material. Although concrete is more sustainable than some alternative building materials, its massive global use makes it environmentally unsustainable. However, concrete has the potential to contribute effectively to the planet’s sustainability agenda.
This presentation will explore the unsustainable aspects of concrete, current efforts to make it more eco-friendly, and the challenges associated with these methods. It will also highlight research being conducted at Heriot-Watt University aimed at developing more sustainable and cost-effective concrete.
This presentation will provide valuable insights for anyone interested in concrete — a material the construction industry simply cannot ignore.
About the Speaker :
Dr Mustafa Batikha
Assistant Professor in the Civil Engineering
Heriot Watt University Dubai
Dr Mustafa Batikha holds a PhD in Structural Engineering from the University of Edinburgh, UK, and is an Assistant Professor in the Civil Engineering programme at Heriot-Watt University. He is a Guest Editor for Materials (MDPI) and served as the founding editor of the CES²C (Centre of Excellence in Smart and Sustainable Construction) Research Bulletin. Additionally, he was Associate Director of Research at the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure, and Society at Heriot-Watt University.
Dr Batikha has authored over 40 research publications and has actively contributed to international conferences, webinars, and professional events as a keynote speaker and panellist. He also acts as a reviewer for several high-impact academic journals.
He is a registered consultant engineer with the Syrian Engineers Syndicate in Damascus, a Chartered Member of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), a member of the International Institute for FRP in Construction (IIFC), and part of the National Training Team at both the Syrian Engineers Syndicate and the Damascus Teachers’ Syndicate.
Dr Yara Mouna
Academic Lecturer
Dr Yara Mouna holds a PhD in Structural Engineering from Heriot-Watt University. She is an experienced Lecturer and Structural Engineer with over eight years of academic experience and a strong background in the structural engineering industry. She has authored six research publications in structural engineering and concrete materials. While highly skilled in finite element modelling, her PhD research focused on the development and implementation of eco-friendly concrete.
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Kindly note that you will receive another email, after registration, with the link to view and join the virtual session on Zoom.
Also be noted that seats are limited, but the Lecture will also be live on our YouTube Channel.
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzmcLd1n84tQ1wKJbzMvHHA/
Thank you,
