Biography
Dr. Adnan Masri is Professor of Structural Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering Department, Beirut Arab University. He started his academic career at BAU since 1995. He had accomplished his M.S.E. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, U.S.A.. He finished his undergraduate studies at BAU in 1987. Prof. Masri acts as the chairperson of the CEE Department since 2015. He was employed at Dar Al Handasah in 1988 and 1994. He also was an Engineering Advisor for Societe Mediteranne des Grand Hotels (owners of Beirut Grand Hyatt Hotel at Solidere District from 1996-2008.
Research Interests
- Seismic Behavior of Steel & Composite Structures.
- Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Structures.
- Behavior of Innovative Steel & Composite Structural Systems.
- Use of recycled materials in Composite Construction.
Education & Qualifications
• Ph.D. Civil Engineering: Structural Eng., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA 1994
• M.S. Civil Engineering: Structural Eng., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA 1990
• B.E. Civil Engineering: Beirut Arab University, Lebanon 1987
Teaching Areas
Steel Design (I)
Steel Design(II)
Steel Bridges
Earthquake Engineering
Advanced Structural Systems
Rehabilitation of Structures
Analysis of Composite Structures
Awards & Recognition
• Graduated with degree of honor from Beirut Arab University, (1987).
• Scholarship from the Hariri Foundation for undergraduate studies, (1985-1987).
• Scholarship from the Hariri Foundation for graduate studies, (1988-1994).
• Hariri Foundation Award for graduation with honor (December 1994).
• Beirut Arab University Award for 25th years accomplishments in teaching & research (June 2012).