Objectives:
To fulfill its mission, the SCIS research group has four goals and a number of objectives as follows:
1. Advance Research and Innovation:
- Conduct interdisciplinary research addressing complex and integrated civil infrastructure problems, with focus on those of Sharjah, UAE, and the region
- Expand knowledge and provide cutting edge solutions to improve sustainability, resiliency, efficiency, safety and accessibility of civil infrastructure systems
- Develop strategies and policies related to sustainability of civil infrastructure systems in collaboration with government and private organizations
2. Provide Training, Consultancy and Community Services:
- Provide specialized training in the area of sustainable civil infrastructure systems
- Provide specialized consultancy services in the area of sustainable civil infrastructure systems
- Support concerned governmental agencies and organizations in Sharjah and other Emirates on joint projects that enhance the sustainability of civil infrastructure systems
3. Disseminate Knowledge and Pursue Community Outreach:
- Organize professional courses, seminars, workshops, and conferences related to sustainable civil infrastructure systems
- Actively pursue publishing research findings in renowned journals and conferences and provide relevant info to community through the media and group's website
4. Enhance and Develop Sustainable Infrastructure Educational Programs:
- Emphasize the practical and innovative aspects of sustainable infrastructure education in Existing undergraduate and graduate courses in the Civil Engineering program,
- Offer new integrated courses on sustainable infrastructure systems.
- Integrate graduate and undergraduate in research and professional activities of the group
- Provide tailored internship program with collaborating organizations and institutes
