EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS!

. . . . to lead, influence, and inspire in a changing world.

In this talk, Ashraf will share his view of the future of the engineering profession as we approach the next quarter of the 21st Century.

Ashraf discusses how the engineer’s education and role must change if our profession is to triumph and flourish in these rapidly changing times of disruptive technologies. He demonstrates why engineering students need to be exposed to much more than just our technology if they are to fully leverage the limitless potential of this amazing profession.

Ashraf emphasizes the need for an education based on human engineering. He convincingly argues, with his usual enthusiasm and humor, why it is important to cultivate deep personal beliefs and pride, to develop powerful communication skills and to understand the power of human psychology and human chemistry. These talents will enable young engineers to enter the professional world empowered to lead, influence, and inspire! And celebrate!

Presenters:

Ashraf Habibullah

Ashraf Habibullah (Link to Bio), Structural Engineer, is President and CEO of Computers and Structures, Inc.  Ashraf graduated from the University of California at Berkeley in 1970 with a master's degree in structural engineering.  He founded CSI in 1975 and has led the development of CSI's products, including SAP2000 and ETABS, for nearly five decades.

Today, CSI is recognized globally as the pioneer in the development of software for structural and earthquake engineering. CSI's software is used by thousands of engineering firms and is the choice of sophisticated design professionals in over 160 countries.

Ashraf also has a keen passion for the arts and social causes. He is co-founder of the critically acclaimed Diablo Ballet and the founder of the Engineer’s Alliance for the Arts, an organization that involves school children with technology, focusing on the artistic aspects of bridge engineering.

Ashraf regularly donates his time and resources as a speaker to support humanitarian organizations, hospitals, and educational institutions worldwide. Ashraf has donated software to thousands of universities to ensure that the technology necessary to produce seismically-sound structures reaches everyone.

Ashraf has a deep personal interest in the study of human psychology and human behavior and how they can be leveraged to help people from all walks of life reach their maximum potential.