Dr. Benmokrane is an internationally renowned leader in the research of structural fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials for applications to civil infrastructures. He is not only acknowledged as a leader and expert by his colleagues in academia internationally, but also by industry and by professional societies and organizations. His contributions have been made, not only through his leading-edge research, but also through his leadership and participation in the development of design codes, standards, and specifications, his training of students and engineers, and technology transfer to government agencies and industry through seminars and workshops. His research and technology transfer activities have led to the increasing use of FRP materials for the renewal of critical concrete bridges in Canada and the U.S. He is currently a Professor at the University of Sherbrooke.