Dr. Lamya Amleh
Areas of Academic Interest
Climate change adaptation
Concrete deterioration
Condition assessment
Service life prediction
Durability and sustainability of infrastructure
Education
| Year | University | Degree |
| 2001 | McGill University | PhD |
| 1997 | McGill University | MEng |
| 1986 | University of Evansville | BSc |
Selected Courses
| Course Code | Course Title |
| CEN 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| CV8303 | Renovation/Repair of Existing Structures |
| CV8306 | Durability of Structures |
Spotlight
A central theme of Lamya Amleh鈥檚 career is her passion for gaining a deep understanding of her field. 鈥淲hen I first went into research, I was discovering so much,鈥� she recalls. "I felt a rush every time I learned something new." This drive to build knowledge continues; it鈥檚 been a constant presence in Amleh鈥檚 research into the durability of infrastructure.
A structural engineering researcher, Amleh is developing non-invasive techniques to assess the health of concrete structures without having to drill or damage them. 鈥淏y the time cracks or corrosion are visible, it is very late stage,鈥� she says. 鈥淚f we had techniques similar to diagnostic medical imaging like an X-ray or MRI, we could be far more proactive about the maintenance and rehabilitation of infrastructure.鈥�
Aside from her research, Amleh also works to build understanding among key decision makers about the infrastructure issues facing cities. 鈥淧oliticians have so many demands on their attention and resources. If we can communicate about the health status of infrastructure in a more clear and evident manner, we can empower governments to be more effective.鈥�
鈥淎s the impacts of climate change increase, we must develop new ways to assess the durability of urban infrastructure. The safety and effectiveness of our cities depends on it.鈥�
- President's Blue and Gold Award of Excellence, 2017
- The Errol Aspevig Award for Outstanding Academic Leadership, 2015
- Faculty Teaching Award, 91看片网, 2013
- Award of Excellence, Ontario Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal, 2005
- Hussein L., Amleh L., Siad H., and Lachemi M. (2019) 鈥淓ffect of severe chloride environment on the flexural behavior and durability of concrete composite system鈥�. Magazine of concrete Research Journal, pp. 1-36.
- Hussein L., Amleh L., Siad H., and Lachemi M. (2018) 鈥淓ffect of very severe sulfate environment on bonded composite concrete system.鈥� Construction and Building Materials pp. 752-763.
- Hussein, L., and Amleh, L., 鈥淪ize effect of ultra-high performance fiber reinforced concrete composite beams in shear鈥� Structural Concrete Journal, fib., International Federation for Structural Concrete V19: pp 141鈥�151, 2018.
- Hussein L, Amleh L. Analytical modeling of bond stress at steel-concrete interface due to corrosion. Struct Concr. V17(4):541-552; 2016.
- Hussein L, Amleh L. Structural behavior of ultra-high performance fiber reinforced concrete 鈥� normal strength concrete/high strength concrete composite members. Constr Build Mater; V93: pp 1105-1116, 2015.
- Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO)
- Member, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE)
- Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- Member, American Concrete Institute (ACI)
- Conference Chair, 3rd International Conference on Civil, Structural and Transportation Engineering (ICCSTE'18)
- Editorial board member, International Journal of Innovative Research in Infrastructure Engineering