Dr. Daniel Abrams, Emeritus Professor of Structural Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA has been awarded as Fulbright Specialist to Civil Engineering Department, School of Engineering, Institute of Technology, Nirma University for the duration of 17th January 2019 to 8th February 2019. He will deliver a course on “Experimental Techniques in Earthquake Engineering” for the duration of 9 Hrs for M.Tech Civil Engg.(CASAD) students as well as faculty members. Further expert sessions will be delivered by Dr. Daniel Abrams during National Colloquium on “Advancements in Seismic Design of Masonry Structures” scheduled on 30th – 31st January 2019.