Biography
Dr. Nour Wehbi is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Beirut Arab University, specializing in structural and geotechnical engineering. Since joining in 2017, she has been actively involved in teaching, research, and postgraduate supervision. She teaches structural engineering and construction management courses, supervises undergraduate projects and master's theses, and publishes in international peer-reviewed journals. Her academic contributions include curriculum development, ABET accreditation activities, membership in the Scheduling Committee, postgraduate examination committees, and peer review for scientific journals.
Research Interests
Dr. Wehbi's research interests encompass steel–concrete composite structures, innovative structural systems, sustainable construction materials, and recycled concrete aggregates. Her expertise includes experimental and numerical structural analysis, finite element modeling, structural strengthening and rehabilitation, corrosion-induced deterioration, vibration-based structural health monitoring, and reliability-based performance assessment of reinforced concrete structures.
Education & Qualifications
Ph.D. in Structural and Geotechnical Engineering (2022)
Beirut Arab University, Lebanon – Graduated with Excellent standing.
M.E. in Structural and Geotechnical Engineering (2016)
Beirut Arab University, Lebanon – Graduated with Excellent standing.
B.E. in Civil Engineering (2015)
Beirut Arab University, Lebanon – Graduated with Excellent standing, ranking second in her class.
Teaching Areas
Her teaching areas primarily focus on structural engineering, structural analysis, steel design, and reinforced concrete structures, as well as construction management. She teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses related to structural engineering and construction management, emphasizing the integration of theoretical knowledge, structural design principles, and practical engineering applications.