Dr. Jad Bawab is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering and Head of the Department of Construction & Built Environment at the British Applied College, Umm Al Quwain. He earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from United Arab Emirates University in 2025. His research has resulted in two granted United States patents related to sustainable concrete and the recycling of waste materials in carbonation-cured concrete. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and conference papers, with publications appearing in leading Scopus-indexed journals. Alongside his research, Dr. Bawab has extensive experience in teaching and academic supervision. He has taught and supported students across a wide range of subjects, including concrete technology, advanced construction materials, structural design, design of concrete structures, surveying, statics, and structural analysis. Dr. Bawab has received several prestigious awards for his contributions to sustainable construction and engineering innovation. These include First Place at the Sharjah Sustainability Award in 2025, First Place at the UAE Graduate Students Research Conference in 2024, and the Best Paper Award at the International Conference on Civil, Structural, and Transportation Engineering in 2024. Dr. Bawab also actively contributes to the international engineering community as a journal peer reviewer, guest editor, conference scientific committee member, and invited speaker.