The International Institute for FRP in Construction (IIFC) is proud to announce the establishment of the Sami Rizkalla IIFC Lecture, recognizing one of the true pioneers in the field of FRP in civil engineering.
Professor Sami H. Rizkalla, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at North Carolina State University, has tremendously helped shaping the global landscape of FRP composites in construction for almost four decades through his scholarship and leadership in the field. From founding FRP International, the forerunner of the IIFC Newsletter, years before establishing the Institute itself, to mentoring generations of engineers and researchers worldwide, Professor Rizkalla’s influence has defined both the field advancements and the community of FRP in construction.
This new lecture to be delivered at every FRPRCS conference reflects the continued leadership of IIFC in shaping the global conversation on innovative, sustainable, and resilient construction using FRP technologies, and pays tribute to the remarkable contributions of Prof. Sami Rizkalla — a pioneer, mentor, and visionary whose work continues to inspire the global FRP community.
We are especially pleased to share that the inaugural Sami Rizkalla IIFC Lecture will take place at the upcoming FRPRCS-17 Conference, to be held in Girona, Spain, from July 6–8, 2026.
More details about the first lecturer will be announced soon.
📌 Stay tuned for speaker details and updates at https://www.iifc.org & https://frprcs17.com