Sharjah International Fire Technology & Engineering Conference (April 2025)
In recent years, the surge in large-scale fires across diverse building types and industrial complexes has underscored the critical need to enhance fire and life safety practices. As buildings become taller and more intricate, the complexities of fire prevention, detection, protection, investigation, and management have evolved significantly. Moreover, the rapid adoption of new sustainable materials and technologies, such as green construction methods, lithium-ion batteries, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, has introduced novel fire risks that demand careful consideration and innovative solutions.
To address these emerging challenges, the Riad T. Sadek Endowed Chair in Civil Engineering is proud to announce the Sharjah International Fire Technology and Engineering Conference: First Symposium on Recent Advances in Fire and Life Safety, organized in partnership with the Sharjah Civil Defense Authority. This two-day event is designed to convene leading international and local experts, engineers, architects and safety professionals to explore the latest advancements in fire and life safety.
Day 1 (Symposium) will cover general topics, including an in-depth look at how AI and robotics can be integrated into firefighting operations to enhance decision-making, real-time response and fire suppression. Day 2 (Workshop) will feature specialized workshops, offering participants hands-on experience with the latest AI technologies and practical strategies for enhancing fire and life safety in both new and existing buildings.
Speakers
- Dr. Venkatesh Kodur, Distinguished Professor and Director of the Centre on Structural Fire Engineering and Diagnostics
- Chief Dan Munsey, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, USA
- Dana Kamal Mrs. Dana Kamal, NFPA -Director, International Development (MENA), UAE
- Dr. Rami Dr. Rami Hawileh – Riad T. Al-Sadek Chair in Civil Engineering
- Dr. Mohannad Naser, Assistant Professor and Member of AI Research Institute for Science and Engineering (AIRISE)
- Pramod Challa, Expert-Fire and Life Safety Engineering, Sharjah Civil Defense
- Mr. Daniel Wysokinski, Principal Testing Engineer, Emirates Safety Laboratory
- Dr. Lotfi Romdhane, Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies
- Mr. Marco Sanchez – CEO of Vipeq North America, Central America and the Caribbean
- Dr. Ghanim Kashwani – Senior Manager - Applied Research, Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)
- Mr. Feras Al Salem, Head of Safety and Crisis Management, American University of Sharjah
For more information, contact [email protected] or visit https://info.aus.edu/siftec2025.
