Professor Dr. Nadine Ibrahim

Biography

Nadine Ibrahim is an Associate Professor in the Teaching Stream at the University of Waterloo, where she holds the Turkstra Chair in Urban Engineering within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Her research focuses on urban infrastructure, sustainable cities, and sustainable development, with significant contributions to engineering education scholarship and pedagogy. Ibrahim has a diverse background that transcends traditional engineering boundaries, integrating environmental engineering with fields such as architecture, economics, and governance. She has worked on various projects in Southern Ontario related to asset management and infrastructure planning and has also contributed to international development projects for clients like the World Bank. Her research is published in leading journals, and she has received multiple awards for her contributions to the field, including recognition for her efforts in corporate social responsibility. Currently, she chairs the special interest group Engineer 2050 with the Canadian Engineering Education Association, promoting leadership in municipal engineering academia. Ibrahim’s vision includes fostering partnerships to advance urban engineering education and creating sustainable futures for cities.

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