Contributing to world record-setting structures across the globe has earned Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering Moncef Nehdi the prestigious Engineering Institute of Canada K.Y. Lo Medal.
Nehdi has put Canadian engineering talent on the world stage in landmark structures including the world’s next tallest building, the world’s fourth tallest building, the world’s largest airport, the world’s most venerated pedestrian bridge and the world’s deepest and second largest water pumping station.
International impact
In a career that spans more than two decades, Nehdi’s achievements in multi-billion-dollar engineering projects in multiple countries have solidified his role as an international leader in engineering. His work as an international expert consultant played a pivotal role in advancing his career overseas.
An award-winning scholar, educator and industry manager, Nehdi is a global leader in cement and concrete research, recycling by-products in construction, and artificial intelligence applications in materials and structures. He joined the Department of Civil Engineering at McMaster in 2022, where he has been providing invaluable mentorship and guidance to students and early career researchers.
With three books and over 470 peer-reviewed technical publications, Nehdi is among the top cited and most impactful engineers in his field internationally. He ranked in the top 15% of the world’s top 2% scientists of all knowledge fields combined.
About the K.Y. Lo Medal
Awarded by the Engineering Institute of Canada, the K.Y. Lo Medal was established in 1997. Each year it is awarded to recipients who have showcases Canadian engineering excellent and expertise on the world stage.