Mohamed ElZomor

Mohamed ElZomor, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Civil Engineering at Florida International University (FIU). His research focuses on sustainability of the built environment, disaster resilience, social sustainability, engineering education, and equitable infrastructure development. He actively integrates innovative pedagogical approaches to address challenges in construction management and workforce development.

His work emphasizes curriculum development for disaster resilience, mental health in STEM education, and leveraging disruptive technologies for efficient disaster response. He advocates for infrastructure equity through frameworks like the Envision rating system and explores origami-based solutions for temporary post-disaster housing. ElZomor also investigates barriers and drivers for sustainable practices in construction and promotes inclusive education for underrepresented populations in engineering fields.

Key research interests include: sustainable construction practices, social sustainability (health & wellbeing), education pedagogy reforms, disaster preparedness, and integrating AI/robotics into construction curricula. His projects often bridge academia and industry to foster real-world applications of sustainable and resilient infrastructure concepts.

Notable contributions include developing frameworks for front-end planning in infrastructure projects, analyzing post-disaster reconstruction challenges, and promoting minority student success through targeted communication and skill-building programs. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address global challenges such as climate change and urban inequities.