INTERNATIONAL WEBINAR ON “FLOOD MITIGATION AND BRIDGE ENGINEERING"

The Office of International Linkages (OIL) at The University of Faisalabad (TUF), in collaboration with Guangdong Polytechnic of Water Resources and Electric Engineering, recently organized a transformative two-day International Webinar on "Flood Mitigation and Bridge Engineering."

The event aimed to shed light on critical aspects of flood mitigation and bridge engineering, bringing together experts and thought leaders to share their knowledge and insights. The webinar commenced with opening remarks by Dr Muhammad Arshad Shehzad Hassan, Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at TUF, who extended a warm welcome to global experts. Dr Hassan emphasized the significance of the webinar, which promised to be an enlightening global dialogue.

 

The first session, led by Dr Xu Huicheng, focused on "Flood Prevention Technology." Dr Huicheng delivered an overview of innovative methodologies and practices to prevent flood-related catastrophes. The subsequent day featured Dr Hu Shengming, who presented "Introduction to Road and Bridge Technology in China." His session highlighted advancements and best practices in China's road and bridge engineering field.

The attendees, including students and faculty, had the unique opportunity to benefit from these enlightening discussions and lectures by the experts. The webinar provided avenues for knowledge enrichment, a global perspective, opportunities for future research, and networking possibilities. A representative from the Office of International Linkages expressed their satisfaction with the event's outcome and the valuable insights it offered. Such international collaborations enhance the university's commitment to providing global expertise to its campus and offer students a chance for significant growth and learning. .