IEP, KARACHI – INT’L CIVIL ENGINEERING CONFERENCE
The closing session of the 15th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC-2025) was held on Saturday at the IEP Convention Hall, Karachi. The event, organized in hybrid mode (physical and via Zoom), concluded a two-day conference focused on emerging trends and innovations in civil and environmental engineering.
Dr. Marsha Anderson Bomar, PhD, AICP, ENV SP, F.ITE, F.ASCE, President of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), delivered the keynote address, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure, professional collaboration, and innovation to address challenges such as urbanization and climate change.
Another keynote speaker, Prof. Md. Sirajul Islam, PhD, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, North South University, Dhaka, and President of the Asian Civil Engineering Coordinating Council (ACECC), emphasized regional cooperation among Asian civil engineers to strengthen research and capacity building.
Advocating a regional approach to address the challenges posed by climate change, Dr. Islam emphasized the importance of establishing a Coordinated Warning System in the region. He also discussed GCM output analysis, downscaling techniques, the creation of a Regional Center for Flood Risk Management, and the revival of SAARC and SMRC for enhanced regional cooperation.
Engr. Prof. Dr. Abdul Jabbar Sangi, Chairman of the Department of Civil Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology (NEDUET), and Conference Convener, thanked international and local participants, noting that the ICEC series has become a key platform for engineers, researchers, and policymakers to exchange knowledge and foster innovation in Pakistan’s infrastructure sector.
The inaugural session, held on Nov 7 at NEDUET, featured addresses by K.N. Gunalan, PhD, PE, BC.GE, NAC, President-Elect of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO), and Dr. Sarosh Hashmat Lodi, Senior Vice-Chairman of the Pakistan Engineering Council.
The conference hosted eight technical sessions and concluded with a panel discussion, alongside presentations of the Chairman IEP Medal for Best Paper, recognizing outstanding research contributions.
Engr. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tufail, Vice Chancellor of NEDUET, Engr. Sohail Bashir, and the Chairman of IEP Karachi Centre addressed the closing session, commending collaboration between academic institutions and professional bodies.
The ICEC-2025 reaffirmed the shared vision of civil engineers across Asia to promote sustainable development, innovation, and excellence in engineering practice. –
ER Report
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