The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Balamand proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of its exceptional student Georgina Abdallah, a fresh graduate from the Civil Engineering Department, who was awarded First Prize in Track 2 – Master’s-Level / Research-Based at the Structural Engineering Awards 2026, organized by the Order of Engineers and Architects (OEA) in Beirut on October 31, 2026.

Under the supervision of Dr. Marianne Saba (Associate Professor) and Dr. Ali Jahami (Associate Professor), Georgina received this prestigious recognition for her research project entitled “Development of Sustainable Impermeable Structural Materials for Water-Retaining Structures.”

Her research explores the development of innovative and sustainable construction materials designed to improve water resistance, enhance structural durability, and minimize environmental impact, while reducing the carbon footprint associated with conventional construction materials.

Vice President for Internationalization and Engagement and Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Professor Rami Abboud expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Georgina, and her dedicated supervisors Dr. Saba and Dr. Jahami on this well-deserved recognition. He states that this remarkable accomplishment highlights the Faculty of Engineering’s commitment to advancing research excellence, fostering innovation, and promoting sustainable engineering solutions. It also reflects Georgina’s dedication, academic excellence, and contribution to addressing real-world engineering challenges.







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