Dr. Mahmoud Bayat is a visionary researcher, engineer, and innovator in Civil and Structural Engineering. Holding a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Earthquake and Structural Engineering, he has been recognized for his extraordinary ability as a researcher in the United States in 2020. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington. His contributions have significantly shaped the fields of structural resilience, AI-driven infrastructure assessment, and digital transformation in civil engineering.
Prof. Jianling Li is a professor at the College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Arlington. She received her Ph.D. in urban planning from UCLA. Her research interests include transportation impact assessment, travel behavior and residential decisions, public health, safety, GIS, and data analytics.