Dr Karim Benzarti, Research Director at Université Gustave Eiffel (Navier Lab), is an expert in composite materials and their applications in the field of construction. His cross-disciplinary skills covers both polymer chemistry, surface and interface physico-chemistry, mechanical properties and durability of heterogeneous materials. He has published over 92 referenced papers and 12 book chapters (Scopus, h-index = 20) and guest-edited two special issues of Construction and Building Materials (Elsevier) in 2011 and 2019. He coordinates a National Project (ANR) and has been involved in several European projects. His main research interests are concerned with: - Durability of FRP composites & bonded assemblies used in construction (Externally bonded FRP, rebars, bonded connections) - Bio-based composites with enhanced thermo-hygric properties - Innovative polymer adhesives & matrices reinforced with nanoparticles (organo-clay, silica, CNT, graphene…) - Quantitative & non-destructive inspection methods for bonded joints (IR thermography, shearography) - SHM of concrete structures with Fiber Optic Sensors.