As we prepare to welcome the new year ahead, let’s kick off with an engaging and insightful seminar to set the tone for success. Details are below:

Seminar Details:
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Time: 11 am PT / 12 pm MT / 2 pm ET
Duration: 1 hour
Topic: Fire Safety for Timber Structures: The Intersection of Fire Resistance and Reaction to Fire
Speaker: Dr. Felix Wiesner, Assistant Professor, University of British Columbia
Zoom Meeting Link: Zoom Meeting Link

Seminar Overview:

This seminar will explore the engineering challenges of designing structures to withstand fire hazards. It will cover key topics such as fire behavior, its impact on structural integrity, and advancements in fire-resistant materials and design strategies. The session will delve into performance-based approaches, fire testing methodologies, and the application of building codes to enhance safety. Practical examples and expert analysis will be shared to provide valuable knowledge for improving fire resilience in modern construction.

About Dr. Hamzeh Hajiloo:
Dr. Hamzeh Hajiloo is an expert in fire performance and structural resilience of construction materials. An Associate Professor at Carleton University since 2019, he holds a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from Queen’s University, where he advanced fire safety design for FRP-reinforced concrete. A licensed professional engineer (P.Eng) in Ontario, Dr. Hajiloo integrates machine learning into his research to study fire behavior and enhance the safety of materials and infrastructure. His work contributes to shaping fire-safe and resilient modern construction practices.

Please feel free to share this with colleagues who might benefit. We look forward to seeing you there and to continuing the HQP Seminar series in 2025!