The Department of Civil Engineering, UIU, organized an informative seminar on “Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation: Opportunities for Civil Engineering”, delivered by Professor Khondaker A. Mamun, PhD, Professor of AI and Digital Transformation at United International University (UIU) and a distinguished academician, innovator, and AI & policy consultant.

The session was structured into two major parts. In the first part, Prof. Mamun introduced Artificial Intelligence in a broad context, explaining its core concepts, evolution, and role within Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies. He discussed how AI, Big Data, and IoT are transforming sectors such as government service delivery, healthcare, education, and data management, emphasizing ethical AI, inclusivity, and the importance of aligning technological innovation with societal needs.

The second part of the lecture focused specifically on applications of AI in Civil Engineering. Prof. Mamun presented how AI-driven tools and data-centric approaches are being applied across key sub-disciplines, including structural engineering (structural health monitoring, damage detection, and performance prediction), geotechnical engineering (soil characterization, foundation design optimization, and risk assessment), environmental and water resources engineering (flood forecasting, water quality monitoring, and smart resource management), and transportation engineering (traffic prediction, intelligent transport systems, and infrastructure planning).

Through practical examples and ongoing research initiatives, he demonstrated how AI can enhance decision-making, improve safety and resilience, and support sustainable infrastructure development. The session concluded with reflections on the evolving role of civil engineers in an AI-enabled future, highlighting the need for interdisciplinary skills, data literacy, and responsible adoption of emerging technologies.