Dr. Mustafa Batikha holds a PhD in Structural Engineering from the University of Edinburgh, UK. He currently serves as an Editor for the Materials journal. From 1994 to 2015, Dr. Batikha was a full-time academic at Damascus University. In 2015, he joined Heriot-Watt University in Dubai as a full-time faculty member in Structural Engineering within the Civil Engineering programme. He also served as the Associate Director of Research at the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure, and Society from 2016 to 2024.
In addition, Dr. Batikha was the Founding Editor of the Centre of Excellence in Smart and Sustainable Construction (CES2C) Research Bulletin between 2019 and 2023. He is an active consultant engineer with the Syrian Engineers Syndicate in Damascus and holds chartered membership with the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE). He is also a member of the International Institute for FRP in Construction (IIFC), the national training team at the Syrian Engineers Syndicate, and the Teachers’ Syndicate of Damascus.
Dr. Batikha’s research is focused on innovative areas within structural engineering, both independently and through the supervision of research students. He has authored over 40 publications covering topics such as structural engineering, tall buildings, sustainable concrete, and 3D concrete printing. Additionally, he is a peer reviewer for several high-impact journals. His contributions have earned him recognition in research competitions, international workshops, prestigious global events, CPD programs of professional bodies, academic conferences, and industry news platforms.
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