The Civil Engineering Department at TIU recently organized a dinner gathering for its teaching staff at a renowned restaurant in Erbil. The event was graced by the presence of the esteemed keynote speaker of the IEC 2023, Dr. Raad Azzawi, who is a distinguished professor at Texas University.

The gathering was primarily aimed at facilitating a meet-and-greet between the department’s teaching staff and Dr. Azzawi, a well-known scholar in the field of civil engineering. The event provided an excellent opportunity for the staff members to engage with the professor and discuss possible collaborations, joint research projects, and student exchange programs.

Dr. Azzawi shared his experiences and insights on the latest developments and trends in the field of civil engineering, which proved to be both informative and thought-provoking for the attendees. He also expressed his enthusiasm for potential collaborations with the department and highlighted the importance of such events for fostering academic partnerships.

The dinner gathering was a resounding success, with attendees praising the department for organizing such a valuable event. The staff members expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to meet with a renowned scholar and engage in meaningful discussions about the future of civil engineering.

Overall, the event demonstrated the department’s commitment to fostering academic partnerships and collaborations with leading scholars in the field, which is a crucial aspect of its mission to provide high-quality education and research opportunities to its students.