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About the Geosynthetics Division
The Geosynthetics Division supports industrial, technical and, research efforts advancing the use of geosynthetics by Canadian geotechnical professionals. It contributes to the organization of short courses and technical sessions related to Geosynthetics during the annual Canadian geotechnical conference. The Division monitors, stimulates and promotes national and international activities leading to the technical competence and excellence of the Canadian geotechnical professionals. The Division as well supports various Educational Courses/Webinars conducted from time to time . One of our major objectives is to run an active Geosynthetics Division with multiple relevant collaborations to foster geosynthetics awareness, education, research, and industry interactions using geosynthetic solutions.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee of the Geosynthetics Division consists of the following members:
Chair
Sam Bhat
Titan Environmental Containment Ltd.
sam@titanenviro.ca
Vice Chair
Eric Blond
EB Consultant
eric@ericblond.com
Vice Chair
Isabel Perez
Terrafix Geosynthetics Inc.
Isabel.perez@terrafixgeo.com
Vice Chair
Ness Di Battista
Université de Sherbrooke
Vanessa.Di.Battista@usherbrooke.ca
Past Chair
Fady B. Abdelaal
Queen's University
Fady.abdelaal@queensu.ca


Geosynthetics Award

For an outstanding contribution associated with the application of geosynthetics in civil, geotechnical or geoenvironmental engineering. The contribution can be theoretical, practical or a case study, and can be in the form of:

i) a publication in the Canadian Geotechnical Journal, official journal of the International Geosynthetics Society; or another peer-reviewed technical journal,

ii) a book or chapter of a book, or

iii) a keynote or invited lecture published in the proceedings of a learned society conference.

 

Awarded biannually, typically even-numbered years.

Most Recent Awardees:

2022: Mohamed A. Meguid

2020: Colin Alston

2018: (not awarded)

2016: MH El Naggar

2014: (not awarded)

2012: J Fannin

Latest News
ASCE Terzaghi Lecture
CGS Past President (2001-2002), Kerry Rowe, Queen's University, will be giving the 2017 ASCE Terzaghi ... More Details
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Upcoming Events

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APR
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MAY
01
2024
5th Pan-American Conference on Geosynthetics
Location:
Toronto, ON
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SEP
15-18
2024
77th Annual Canadian Geotechnical Conference - GeoMontréal 2024
Location:
Bonaventure Hotel, Montréal, QC
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Please contact the Geosynthetics Division at info@cgs.ca if you have any comments or suggestions.