Karim is a research scientist with expertise in the design, implementation, and result analysis of multi-scale experimental research programs. His research interests span; timber construction and repair, structural composites, structural retrofitting, reinforced concrete testing, building science, and structural adhesives.

Karim was born in Cairo, Egypt and spent his early childhood between; Cairo, Louisville KY, and Lafayette LA. His adolescence was in Cairo where he later received his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from Cairo University. After which, Karim moved to North Carolina in 2018 where he received his MS in civil engineering.

In 2020, Karim moved to Pennsylvania and is currently a PhD candidate in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Penn State.

Awards

2024 James E. Marley Graduate Fellowship in Engineering

2024 J. Roger Glunt Graduate Fellowship in Housing

2023 J. Roger Glunt Graduate Fellowship in Housing

2022 J. Roger Glunt Graduate Fellowship in Housing

Certifications

2021 PHIUS - Certified Passive House Consultant