Khaled Sennah

Dr. Khaled Sennah is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University, specializing in bridge design, advanced composite materials, and structural dynamics. He holds academic ranks including Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE) and Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC). His research focuses on sustainable infrastructure solutions, particularly using fiber-reinforced polymers (GFRP) in bridge barriers and ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC).

Educated at Alexandria University (BSc, 1985; MASc, 1990) and the University of Windsor (PhD, 1998), Sennah has collaborated extensively with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, pioneering corrosion-resistant GFRP-reinforced concrete barriers. His team’s work led to the development of standardized safety barriers widely adopted in Canada.

His research interests span bridge design and rehabilitation, structural dynamics, and sustainable materials. Notable contributions include the design of a crash-tested TL-5 barrier and advancements in UHPC and FRP composites. He chairs international bridge conferences and contributes to Canadian highway bridge design codes (CSA S6).

• Labs/Groups: Structural Lab and Advanced Sustainable Construction Materials Lab
• Professional Roles: Associate Editor of the Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering; member of CSA S6 subcommittees on barriers, FRP concrete, and design codes.

Recipient of prestigious awards including the IAAM Scientist Medal (2023), TFA Career Achievement Award (2023), and the A.B. Sanderson Award (2013). His work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing practical applications of innovative materials.