Akram Jawdhari
Assistant Professor · Structural Engineering
South Dakota State UniversityAbout
Dr. Akram Jawdhari is an Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at South Dakota State University. His research develops sustainable rehabilitation techniques for aging infrastructure using smart materials (FRP composites, UHPC) and computational mechanics.
Key research domains:
- FRP and UHPC for structural strengthening
- Finite element modeling of concrete structures
- Seismic performance of beam-column joints
- Machine learning for material behavior prediction
Recent publications focus on debonding mitigation in retrofitted beams, UHPC constitutive modeling, and hybrid fiber reinforcement systems. Recognized with Mitacs fellowships and reviewer awards for contributions to structural engineering literature.
Scientific Awards:
- Mitacs Elevate Postdoctoral Fellowship (2020)
- Outstanding Reviewer Awards (2018, 2023)
Advising & Grants: Secured funding for CFRP strengthening systems ($7,000 catalyst grant) and thermal bowing studies ($150,000 Mitacs). Supervises graduate research on composite materials.
Labs & Teams: Collaborates with international researchers on concrete sandwich panels and GFRP formwork systems.
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