In a new scientific achievement for Al Arab University for Medical & Technological Sciences, the university made a distinguished academic and research contribution to the First International Conference on the Safety and Sustainability of Structures, held under the slogan “Hand in Hand for Safe and Sustainable Construction”, through Prof. Manal Salem Al-Fitouri, President of the Al Arab Academy for Graduate Studies and the university’s Deputy for Academic Affairs.
Dr. Manal took part in the conference, which was hosted by Belagrai University in scientific partnership with the Benghazi branch of the Libyan Authority for Scientific Research and the Faculty of Engineering and Petroleum in Jalu, University of Benghazi, with the participation of academics and researchers working on the safety and sustainability of structures.
Three research papers strengthen the university’s scientific presence
Dr. Manal Al-Fitouri’s participation included membership of the conference’s scientific committee and the presentation of three research papers on engineering and geotechnical topics related to structural safety, foundation stability and the performance of water structures:
- “The Effect of Changes in Vertical Stiffness on the Stability of Shallow Foundations in Sandy Soil: A Case Study of the Qanfouda Area, Benghazi”.
- “Evaluating Hydraulic Safety Procedures at the Wadi Al-Qattara Dam in Benghazi, Libya: A Multi-Level Analytical Study of Readiness and Systemic Challenges”.
- “Assessing the Geotechnical Performance of Stone Columns Using Response Surface Methodology”.
These topics reflect the importance of using scientific research to study local engineering challenges and to develop solutions based on scientific analysis and technical evaluation, supporting the safety and sustainability of structures and linking academic outcomes to the needs of society.
Al Arab University to host the second edition of the conference
In a step that reflects the university’s commitment to organizing scientific events and providing platforms for exchanging research expertise, Dr. Manal Salem Al-Fitouri represented Al Arab University for Medical & Technological Sciences at the ceremony in which the university received the shield for hosting the second edition of the International Conference on the Safety and Sustainability of Structures.
The university will organize the next edition of the conference, supporting cooperation between academic and research institutions and strengthening scientific communication among researchers and specialists in structural safety, engineering and sustainability.
The university stated that details of the second edition and its dates will be announced later.
An institutional commitment to supporting scientific research
Al Arab University for Medical & Technological Sciences affirms that this participation is part of its commitment to supporting academic talent, encouraging research output, expanding scientific cooperation and helping to organize events that address priority engineering and development issues.