The Malek Bouazza Lecture
The Australasian Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (ACIGS) invites nominations for the Malek Bouazza Lecture, to be delivered at GEOANZ 2027.
Nominations close: 6 November 2026
About the Lecture
Established by the ACIGS executive committee in 2024, the Malek Bouazza Lecture recognises the outstanding contributions of Prof. Malek Bouazza to the technical advancement of geosynthetics and to the development of ACIGS.
The lecture (approximately one hour) is presented at each GEOANZ conference, accompanied by a written paper published in the conference proceedings. It focuses strictly on topics related to geosynthetics, with particular emphasis on geosynthetic barrier systems, and aims to enhance the understanding and application of geosynthetics.
An ACIGS plaque is presented to the Lecturer by the ACIGS President and the GEOANZ Conference Chair.
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated pursuit of excellence
- Significant contribution to the development of the discipline of geosynthetics
There is no requirement for the Lecturer to be an ACIGS member, and no other restrictions apply. Over time, a good geographical balance of Lecturers from around the world is sought.
How to Nominate
Sent nominations to info@acigs.org
Nominations are encouraged from:
- ACIGS individual members
- ACIGS officers
- ACIGS company members
- Task Force members
The selected Lecturer will present at GEOANZ 2027 (6–8 July 2027, Pan Pacific Perth) and prepare a paper for the conference proceedings.