BEDDIAR Karim

BEDDIAR Karim is an Assistant Professor and Head of Research and Innovation at CESI (West), an engineering school in France. He holds a PhD and MSc in Civil Engineering from École Nationale des Ponts ParisTech (2001) and a DUT in Civil Engineering from IUT Nancy-Brabois (1997). His professional experience includes roles as Head of Research and Innovation (2013–present), Head of Continuing Education in Civil Engineering (2010–2013), and Program Leader for post-MSc programs in civil engineering. He has coordinated numerous French/European research projects, advised 4 PhD theses, and teaches subjects such as sustainable construction, building materials, and project management.

His research focuses on concrete durability, sustainable city development, and building information modeling (BIM). He has pioneered integration of BIM with lean principles, VR/AR technologies, and blockchain for smart grids. He also serves as a Visiting Professor at Northumbria University (UK) and an external examiner at Abertay University (UK).

Key achievements include the Ponts ParisTech Best Thesis Award (2001), leadership in EU-funded projects like NovBuild and S2E2, and over 70 publications in journals like Energies and conference proceedings. His work bridges innovation in construction technology with practical applications in energy efficiency, smart buildings, and digital transformation.

• Education:
  • PhD/MSc Civil Engineering, École Nationale des Ponts ParisTech (2001)
  • DUT Civil Engineering, IUT Nancy-Brabois (1997)
• Awards:
  • Ponts ParisTech Best Thesis in Soil Mechanics (2001)
• Grants/Projects:
  • EU-funded research on BIM and sustainable construction
  • French/European projects on energy management
• Labs/Teams:
  • Research team at CESI focusing on innovation in construction