Meet Dr. Moncef Nehdi, Dean
Message from the Dean
Dr. Moncef Nehdi (PhD, P.Eng., FCAE, FEIC, FACI, FCSCE, FAAIA, FAIIA) joined the University of Guelph (U of G) as Dean, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS) in September 2024. CEPS is U of G’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) hub, with 4,000+ undergraduate students, 700+ graduate students, 150+ full-time faculty and 80+ staff (2022-23 U of G Fact Book).
An experienced academic leader, Nehdi comes to U of G from McMaster University where he served as chair of the Department of Civil Engineering. Prior, Nehdi was a professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Western University from 2007 to 2021.
Nehdi is an award-winning researcher and educator in sustainable civil engineering, particularly cement and concrete research, sustainable construction and the application of AI in materials and structures research. He has written more than 500 research publications and was listed by Elsevier and the Shanghai Global Ranking in the world’s top most impactful civil engineers.
Nehdi has a strong interest in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigenization efforts. He has a demonstrated record of improving the representation of women faculty in engineering and has founded initiatives to braid Indigenous knowledge in teaching and research and advanced IEDI training.
Nehdi received his B.A.Sc. from Laval University and M.A.Sc. from Sherbrooke University, and holds a PhD from the University of British Columbia, all in civil engineering. He is a fellow of several Canadian and international engineering institutes and professional organizations, and is a recipient of numerous prestigious awards.
“Welcome to the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Guelph! As Dean, I’m excited by the unique opportunity CEPS presents to champion transformative leadership and train professionals for our world’s grand challenges.
We are committed to fostering a learning and research environment that is supportive, inclusive, and stimulating. CEPS is a place that drives excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Here, you find a community of passionate educators and researchers who are leaders in their disciplines and dedicated to improving life through areas of chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics and statistics, and physics.
Finally, I want to acknowledge the Staff, Faculty and Students that are crucial to our success and underpin our teaching strengths, research intensity, and excellence in service.”
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