Bassem O Andrawes

Bassem O Andrawes is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Illinois, affiliated with the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA). His research focuses on innovative materials like shape memory alloys (SMAs) and their applications in civil infrastructure, including reinforced concrete, bridge engineering, and structural rehabilitation. He has been recognized with prestigious awards including the ASCE Fellow (2024) and NSF CAREER Award (2011).

Key research interests include:

• Active confinement and prestressing systems using SMAs
• Structural health monitoring and data-driven performance evaluation
• Bridge deck and girder analysis under dynamic and static loads
• Sustainable solutions for mass timber and concrete structures

Recent work highlights include developing adaptive prestressing systems for concrete crossties, SMA-based crack healing for concrete structures, and digital twin models for bridge monitoring. His studies bridge materials science with civil engineering applications, emphasizing durability and resilience in infrastructure systems.

Notable achievements include over 100 peer-reviewed publications and leadership in projects addressing seismic retrofitting, FRP composites, and material testing integrated (MTI) simulation paradigms. Collaborations span academia and industry, focusing on practical solutions for infrastructure challenges.