Shahria Alam

Shahria Alam is a Professor of Civil Engineering and Director of the Green Construction Research & Training Centre at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. His research focuses on smart materials, seismic rehabilitation of steel, concrete, and masonry structures, and performance-based seismic design. Dr. Alam has received numerous awards for his research contributions and has worked on major engineering projects including the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and CityCenter Las Vegas. Before joining UBC Okanagan, he worked as a structural engineer with Halcrow Yolles in Toronto and JNE Consulting in Hamilton. He holds a PhD in Civil & Environmental Engineering from the University of Western Ontario.