Contributions to the field and to the University

• Enhance the level of knowledge of the properties of materials by conducting state of the art active Research and through participation in seminars and technical conferences.

• Enhance Education for undergraduates and graduates on materials related issues through seminars, testing and introducing new courses and graduate program on Materials.

• Run Continuous Educational programs.

• Link the industry with governmental agencies.

• Raise the level of authority of Professional bodies (Quality Control).

• Increase sustainability of infrastructures and resources.

• Encourage the use of smart materials to reduce the long-term cost and improve durability.

• Develop new methods for material testing and structural integrity inspection such as cure state of materials, corrosion detection and evaluation, metal fatigue crack detection, etc.