Dr Jahangir Mirza
Adjunct Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, York University, Toronto, Canada
With an extensive career in civil engineering materials research, Dr Jahangir Mirza currently is an Adjunct Professor for the Department of Civil Engineering, York University, Toronto, Canada. Having previously worked as a research scientist for Canada Cement Lafarge Ltd, focussing on cement, mortar and concrete issues including various additives, Dr Mirza has held research and teaching posts and various universities in Malaysia and Canada.
Dr Mirza was a senior scientist for the Research Institute of Hydro-Québec for nearly 25 years, specialising in materials used for repairing cracks, joints, water-stops in concrete structures. He has authored and co-authored over 200 publications and technical reports, including 2 books and contributed 15 book chapters. His materials expertise has been utilised to review international journals, as a panel member on advisory boards, and participated in over 40 national & international conferences and workshops.