Anahid Behrouzi

Anahid Behrouzi is Associate Professor in the Architectural Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University's College of Engineering. Specializing in earthquake engineering and reinforced concrete design, her research focuses on seismic performance of structures, engineering education innovation, and post-disaster reconnaissance methodologies.

Key research areas include:

• Seismic behavior of non-rectangular concrete structures under bidirectional loading
• Development of active learning tools for structural engineering education
• Automated damage assessment technologies for post-earthquake reconnaissance
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives in engineering programs

Her educational innovations integrate physical experimentation, computational tools (Python programming), and industry-standard software (Bluebeam) into undergraduate curricula. Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on hands-on learning approaches including large-scale structural testing, fabrication projects, and physical demonstration models for teaching structural dynamics and design principles.