Dr. Luc Taerwe

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Biography

Luc Taerwe is an Emeritus Senior Full Professor at Ghent University, holding a distinguished career in civil engineering focused on Concrete Structures. He directed the Magnel-Vandepitte Laboratory for Structural Engineering and Building Materials from 1995 to 2018, and served as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture during 2008-2012. He has actively contributed to the scientific community, being a member of various prestigious organizations, including the Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium and the International Federation for Structural Concrete. His research interests encompass reinforced and prestressed concrete, fire resistance, structural reliability, and high-performance concrete. He has co-founded the Joint Laboratory for Industrial Construction in collaboration with Tongji University and has been an organizer and member of scientific committees for numerous international conferences. Over his academic career, he has supervised numerous publications and has received several prestigious awards, including the International "Robert L'Hermite Medal" and recognition from the American Concrete Institute. He is also a Fellow in his profession, evidencing his substantial contributions to civil engineering education and research.

Research Interests

Reinforced Concrete Prestressed Concrete Fire Resistance Robustness of Structures Tunnel Linings Composite Reinforcement Structural Reliability Statistical Quality Control High Performance Concrete Fibre Reinforced Concrete

Experience

Emeritus Senior Full Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Ghent University • Ghent

Continuing research and educational contributions in civil engineering and concrete structures.

Director

1995-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Magnel-Vandepitte Laboratory for Structural Engineering and Building Materials • Ghent University

Directed research and applications in structural engineering and building materials.

Dean

2008-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Faculty of Engineering and Architecture • Ghent University

Oversaw academic and administrative functions of the faculty.

Associate Professor

1991-01-01 — 1995-01-01

Ghent University • Ghent

Taught and conducted research in concrete structures.

Full Professor

1995-01-01 — 1999-01-01

Ghent University • Ghent

Advanced teaching and research in concrete structures.

Senior Full Professor

1999-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Ghent University • Ghent

Led educational initiatives and significant research projects in concrete structures.

Research Assistant

1977-01-01 — 1985-01-01

Magnel Laboratory for Concrete Research • Ghent University

Supported research activities in concrete science.

Post-doc

1985-01-01 — 1991-01-01

Magnel Laboratory for Concrete Research • Ghent University

Conducted post-doctoral research in concrete materials.

Awards

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National Award

1983-01-01
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F. De Waele Award

1988-01-01
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Robert L'Hermite Medal

1988-01-01
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IABSE Prize

1991-01-01
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Fellow of the American Concrete Institute

2001-01-01
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Honorary Life Member of fib

2015-01-01
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Shanghai Science Technology Award

2020-01-01