ASCE Manipal Unversity Dubai

Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) represents more than 140,000 members of the civil engineering profession worldwide and is America's oldest national engineering society.

ASCE's Mission
Provide essential value to our members and partners, advance civil engineering, and serve the public good.

In carrying out that mission, ASCE:

Advances technology
Encourages lifelong learning
Promotes professionalism and the profession
Develops civil engineer leaders
Advocates infrastructure and environmental stewardship


The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) –Manipal University Dubai Chapter was inaugurated on 5th May 2013 at Manipal University Dubai Campus.
The ASCE chapter was declared opened by Mr. Elias Sayah the President of ASCE International Chapter and President of Sayah Group of Companies.

In his inaugural speech Mr. Elias Sayah highlighted the importance of Social responsibilities on young individuals and reiterated that Universities are the best platforms to articulate and implement ideas for promoting better quality of Life.

During the inaugural Dr. S. V. Kota Reddy, Chairperson Engineering Department faculty, staff, and students of Engineering graced the occasion.