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Department: Civil engineering
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The workshop in brief:
The workshop aims to enhance understanding of how artificial intelligence can transform civil and structural engineering practice and education by bridging international innovation with local applications, promoting sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and equipping engineers and students with future-ready, data-driven skills.
Participants:
43 students and lecturers
Place: Tishk International University Education /Campus sulaymaniyah|Conference Hall
Session topics:
Topic1: The Potential of AI in Structural Engineering Education and Professional Practice
Topic2: AI for Sustainable Smart Cities in Kurdistan: Towards Resilient and Resource-Efficient Urban Development
presenters
Professor Dr. Naveed Anwar
Chief Executive Officer, Computers and Structures, Inc. (CSI), Bangkok
Dr. Qasim Hamakhurshid
PhD Researcher, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM); Specialist in AI for Regional Development
Mr. Ilham I. Mohammed- TIU-Sulaimani- Moderator
Understand key AI concepts and tools applicable to civil and structural engineering practice and research.
Recognize the role of AI in modern structural design workflows, including predictive maintenance and digital twin applications.
Apply AI-driven approaches to support sustainable, resilient, and resource-efficient infrastructure and smart city development.
Evaluate the impact of AI on engineering education and professional practice, particularly in data-centric environments.
Identify practical AI solutions for regional urban and infrastructure challenges, especially within the Kurdistan context.
Enhance interdisciplinary and international collaboration between academia, industry, and policy-oriented stakeholders.
