Her research interests focus on Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Ground Vibration and Induced Seismicity Associated with Hydraulic Fracturing and Enhanced Geothermal Systems, NonDestructive Testing Methods, Soil-Structure Interaction, Renewable Energy (Energy Geo-Structures), and Energy Efficiency of Basements. She received her M.Sc. in Soil and Rock Mechanics (2007) and her Ph.D. in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering (2010) at Ecole des Ponts Paris Tech (Paris Institute of Technology) in France. She received postdoctoral fellowships from NSERC-Hydro-Quebec Industrial Research Chair at Laval University (2010-2012) in Canada. Dr. Maghoul is a registered professional engineer (P. Eng.) in the provinces of Manitoba and Quebec.