Civil Engineering Faculty Member Asst. Prof. İbrahim Rasin DÜZCEER Attended the EFFC Meeting in Edinburgh

Asst. Prof. İbrahim Rasin DÜZCEER, a faculty member of the Civil Engineering Department at Istanbul Gelisim University, attended the European Federation of Foundation Contractors (EFFC) meeting held on October 4–5, 2026, in Edinburgh, Scotland.
 

The meeting brought together representatives of the geotechnical and deep foundation sectors from various European countries. Association presidents and working group representatives from Türkiye, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands participated in discussions on industry developments and opportunities for international cooperation.
 

During the meeting, information was shared regarding the activities and ongoing projects of the Turkish Foundation Contractors Association (TMD). Discussions also addressed the 19th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (XIX ECSMGE), scheduled to take place in Istanbul on August 21–25, 2028.
 

The current activities and future objectives of the EFFC's Technical, Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence and Health and Safety working groups were also discussed. Particular emphasis was placed on promoting sustainable practices in geotechnical engineering, integrating artificial intelligence into engineering processes and strengthening occupational health and safety standards through international cooperation.
 

The participation of Asst. Prof. İbrahim Rasin DÜZCEER provided an opportunity to contribute to international professional exchanges, follow developments in European geotechnical engineering and strengthen cooperation between Türkiye and other European countries.
 

The Civil Engineering Department extends its appreciation to Asst. Prof. İbrahim Rasin DÜZCEER for his contributions to international professional collaboration and developments in geotechnical engineering and wishes him continued success in his academic and professional endeavors.