Professor Khaled Sennah Named ASCE Fellow and Honoured with Horst Leipholz Medal.
Congratulations to Dr. Khaled Sennah, professor of civil engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), who was recently named a Fellow by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Board of Direction – an honour awarded to only three percent of members.
This prestigious recognition celebrates professor Sennah’s outstanding contributions to the field of civil engineering over a distinguished 40-year career. His work has significantly advanced the durability, resilience, and safety of North American infrastructure, particularly through innovative approaches in structural design and construction. Professor Sennah’s research impact includes over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles, more than 200 conference papers, and 50 industry reports. His work has been widely adopted by industry, and he actively contributes to design codes through the Canadian Standard Association (CSA Group), especially the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code.
At TMU, professor Sennah has not only led cutting-edge research but also invested deeply in student development. He has supervised over 100 graduate students and played a key role in establishing new research and teaching facilities, including the Structures Laboratory and the Strength of Materials Laboratory for the Department of Civil Engineering.
Adding to his recent accolades, professor Sennah was awarded the Horst Leipholz Medal by the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) in May 2025. Established in 1990 in memory of Professor Horst Leipholz, the medal recognizes exceptional contributions to engineering mechanics research and practice in Canada.
“At FEAS, we celebrate Professor Sennah’s notable achievements and contributions to the field of civil engineering. His dedication to structural engineering innovation inspires our students, informs industry, and advances society.”
Read more about Sennah’s ASCE Fellowship and recognition. (external link)
(PDF file) View the CSCE awards brochure to learn more about the Horst Leipholz Medal.
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