National Member Society of ISSMGE
LGES aims to adhere to the International Society of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering (ISSMGE), to promote international cooperation amongst engineers and scientists, for the advancement of knowledge in the field of geotechnics and its engineering applications.
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ABOUT US
The Lebanese Geotechnical Engineering Society is established by the Lebanese Orders of Engineers in Beirut and Tripoli, in line with the decision of the Unified Council of the Order. Its headquarters is located at the Lebanese Orders of Engineers and Architects.
LGES is composed of individual members of either of the Lebanese Orders, who have registered with, and have fully paid their subscription fees to their respective Orders and to the Society.
MISSION
The mission of the Lebanese Geotechnical Engineering Society is to bring together practicing Geotechnical Engineers who are interested in the exchange and dissemination of knowledge and experience in their profession, with the view of contributing to the achievement of excellence in geotechnical engineering, for the benefit of society.
MEMBERSHIP
- Membership of the Lebanese Geotechnical Engineering Society is conditional on membership in one of the two Orders of Engineers in Lebanon (Beirut, Tripoli).
- The Secretary General maintains a list of Individual Members.
- The Society Council is in charge of evaluating and approving membership applications.
- The Council has the right to suspend or terminate the membership of any individual member for just cause.
- The Lebanese Geotechnical Engineering Society fulfills its obligations to the ISSMGE which include: payment of the annual subscriptions, keeping the Secretary General of ISSMGE regularly informed about changes of its statutes, address of its Secretariat, names of its officers, and names and addresses of designated Individual Members of the Society.
Do you wish to be involved in the activities of LGES and participate in its events?
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Dr. Grace Abou-Jaoude
President
Dr. Ali Haidar
Vice President
Dr. Safwan Chahal
Member
Ms. Stephanie Obeid
Secretary
Dr. Jacques Harb
Member
Mr. Philippe Fayad
Treasurer
Mr. Joseph Mchayleh
Member
