Medhat Shehata

Dr. Medhat Shehata is a Professor and Associate Dean, Teaching and Outreach in the Department of Civil Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University. He holds a PhD and is a licensed Professional Engineer (PEng), contributing significantly to research, education, and engineering outreach.

Research Interests: Dr. Shehata specializes in concrete durability, aggregate reactions, and sustainable construction materials. His work focuses on developing innovative test methods to predict concrete service life, evaluate deteriorated structures, and identify optimal repair and construction materials. He is particularly interested in alkali-silica and alkali-carbonate reactions, oxidation of sulphide minerals in aggregates, and the use of recycled materials in concrete.

His recent publications highlight a strong trend in developing new testing methodologies and evaluating long-term performance of concrete with alternative cementing systems and recycled aggregates. Research areas consistently revolve around durability, sustainability, and performance prediction in concrete infrastructure.

Scientific Awards:

• Chancellor’s Award of Distinction – Toronto Metropolitan University, 2019
• Fellowship of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, 2016
• Certificate of Appreciation - CSCE for Chairing Engineering Mechanics and Materials Division (2009–2013)
• Teaching Excellence Award - GREET, TMU, 2004
• Teaching Excellence Award - Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, TMU, 2003
• Canadian Council of Professional Engineers and ENCON Scholarship, 1998

Advising and Grants: Dr. Shehata is available to supervise students and has contributed to research funded by industry and government initiatives, including infrastructure innovation programs. He actively mentors future engineers and integrates real-world challenges into his teaching.

Labs and Research Groups: He is affiliated with the Concrete Materials Lab, the Advanced Sustainable Construction Materials Lab, and the Toronto and Area Road Builders Association (TARBA) Highway Materials Laboratory, where experimental work on concrete and pavement materials is conducted.