On April 28, 2024, Biskra University Faculty of Science and Technology through Civil
Engineering and Irrigation Department and the Numerical Modelling Laboratory, with the
Geosynthetics Scientific Society organized the;Scientific and Technical Day on
Geosynthetics”. The university family officials and executives, Vice-Directors, the Faculty
Dean, departments’ heads, teachers and students, and the President of Geosynthetics
Scientific Society, Mr. Zaher Djidjli, and Avitax Algeria General Manager, Mr. Said Thabti

attended the day. In his opening session statement, the chair, Mr. Zakaria Bouraoui, said the
event was an opportunity to update knowledge, exchange experiences and learn about the
latest developments in Geosynthetics, in public and private sectors field of applications, as
various challenges are faced in this field.  The President of Geosynthetics Scientific Society
presented an overview of the Society’s most prominent activities areas. Then, on behalf of
the university Rector, Mr. Salim Bitam, Vice Rector, announced the official event launch with
two-session presentations on Geosynthetics various applications in different fields.