معرفی
Amir Fam is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Queen's University, Canada. He holds the Donald and Sarah Munro Chair in Engineering and Applied Science and serves as the Vice-Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. His expertise lies in structural engineering, particularly using fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) and bio-based composites for new construction and retrofitting aging infrastructure. He has authored over 130 journal papers, 115 conference papers, and multiple books.
Education:
- Ph.D. (2000) Civil Engineering (Structural), University of Manitoba
- M.Sc. (1996) Civil Engineering (Structural), University of Manitoba
- B.Sc. (1991) Civil Engineering, Alexandria University, Egypt
Research Interests:
- FRP reinforcements in concrete and infrastructure
- Bio-based composites for sustainable construction
- UHPC and UHPFRC material applications
- Structural retrofitting and durability
- Bridge and building rehabilitation
Affiliations:
- Beaty Water Research Centre
- Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering Co-Editor-in-Chief
- International Institute for FRP in Construction (IIFC) Fellow
- Member of ASCE, PCI, ACI, and CSCE
Grants & Awards: Held a Tier II Canada Research Chair (2003–2013); Visiting Scholar at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (2014–present).
Labs/Teams: Involved in interdisciplinary research groups focused on FRP composites, UHPC materials, and sustainable infrastructure solutions.
