Dimitry V. Val

Dimitry V. Val is a Professor at Heriot-Watt University, holding positions in the School of the Built Environment and affiliated with the Institute for Infrastructure & Environment. His academic career includes roles at Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, James Cook University, and The University of Newcastle. He earned an M.Eng in Civil Engineering from Moscow Institute of Civil Engineering (1985) and a D.Sc in Structural Engineering from Technion (1995).

His research focuses on structural safety, quantitative risk assessment, infrastructure adaptation to climate change, and probabilistic modeling of material deterioration. Recent work emphasizes sustainable infrastructure solutions, low-carbon concretes, and resilience in dynamic environmental conditions. His contributions align with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and sustainable cities.

Key publications from 2024–2025 explore probabilistic frameworks for durability, CO₂ balance in construction, and infrastructure resilience under climate change scenarios. Collaborations span international institutions, reflecting his global impact in structural engineering and environmental systems.