Brian Brenner

Brian Brenner is a Professor of the Practice in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tufts University's School of Engineering. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from MIT (1982, 1984). His research focuses on structural health monitoring integration in bridge design, 3D finite element modeling, and long-term bridge performance evaluation. He teaches courses like Bridge Engineering, Concrete Design, and Introduction to Engineering.

Professional activities include editorial roles in journals such as Journal of Structural Engineering and Leadership and Management in Engineering. He has received awards including Tufts’ Teacher of the Year (2016, 2018) and the Henry and Madeline Fisher Award (2008). His grants include NSF-funded work on long-term bridge design (2008-2010) and FHWA-funded bridge monitoring (2011-2012).

Brenner serves as a Principal at Stantec and has consulted on bridge design projects. His publications span structural analysis, engineering education, and infrastructure resilience, with over 120 scholarly works. His work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing practical applications of civil engineering principles.