QU to host second edition of WCET from February 5

Qatar University College of Engineering (QU-CENG) this week announced that the second World Congress of Engineering and Technology (WCET) will be held at QU from February 5 to 8.

WCET will involve the second International Conference on Civil Infrastructure and Construction (CIC 2023), and the International Conference on Vibration Problems (ICOVP).

The International Conference on Civil Infrastructure and Construction (CIC 2023) is co-organised by Qatar University, the Ministry of Municipality, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, and the Public Works Authority (Ashghal).Ariane Real Estate Company will participate as a platinum sponsor and PORR as a silver sponsor. The conference is also sponsored by the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF).

The International Conference on Vibration Problems (ICOVP) is sponsored by QNRF and benefits from Australian Engineers Society as professional partner. The CIC 2023 proceedings will be published through QU Press.

Dr Khalid Kamal Naji, CENG dean, said, “The congress will include plenary sessions and keynote lectures on various topics related to vibrations, infrastructure and construction. We expect that the congress will provide a forum for exchanging technical information, disseminating high-quality research results, presenting new policies and scientific progress in this area. “Delegates of more than 40 nationalities are participating in the congress, with over 300 research and technical papers to be discussed in the congress.”

Prof Mohammed Hussein, head of Civil and Architectural Engineering Department, said, “The 2nd International Conference on Civil Infrastructure and Construction (CIC2023) will cover four themes. These are: Contemporary issues in Construction Engineering and Management, Advances in Infrastructure Sustainability, Renovation and Monitoring, Sustainable Architecture and Urban Planning for Society Wellbeing, and Water, Environment and Climate Change.”