Editor Name: Andi Asiz

Designation: Chair & Associate Professor

University: Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University

Country: saudi arabia

Biography: Dr. Andi Asiz is an Associate Professor and Chair of Civil Engineering Department at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU), Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. His major expertise is in the area of structural engineering, mechanics, and materials. He has more than 20 years of academic and practical experiences in conducting analysis, design, inspection, and monitoring various engineered structures ranging from reinforced concrete, steel buildings, to timber structures. He has published more than 70 papers and technical reports in refereed journals, international conference proceedings, and government (public) domains. He is currently member of Honorary Research Associate at the University of New Brunswick (Canada) enabling him to participate in supervising graduate students in their academic progress. Dr. Asiz obtained doctoral degree in civil engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder (USA). He is currently registered Professional Engineer (PEng) in the Province of New Brunswick, Canada. He has also been a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) since 1997.