About

Dr. Sahar Ismail is a civil engineer, assistant professor, and researcher with extensive experience in structural and geotechnical engineering. She holds a PhD in Civil Engineering and has collaborated with several universities on multidisciplinary research projects. Her work focuses on accidental loadings, structural health monitoring, seismic soil-structure interaction, offshore pipelines, and advanced numerical modeling. Dr. Ismail has been actively involved in the assessment and monitoring of the Beirut Port Silos following the 2020 Beirut explosion, contributing to studies on their structural performance and resilience. She has authored and presented numerous scientific publications at international conferences and in peer-reviewed journals. In addition to her research activities, she is dedicated to teaching and mentoring engineering students. Dr. Ismail is passionate about promoting innovation in engineering and encouraging women to pursue careers in STEM fields.

Affiliations
American University of Science and Technology
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science · MTE - Mechatronics Engineering
Faculty Member 2023 – Present
Education
🎓 2016-2021 PhD in Civil Engineering with emphasis in soil-structure interaction under seismic loading. ESIB, Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth, Lebanon.
🎓 2014–2016 Masters of Engineering (ME) in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering. American University of Beirut, Lebanon
🎓 2012–2014 Masters of Science (MS) in Civil and Environmental Engineering with emphasis in Structural Engineering. Rafik Hariri University, Lebanon
🎓 2009–2012 Bachelor of sciences (BS) in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Hariri Canadian University (currently known as Rafik Hariri University), Lebanon
Areas of Interest
EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
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