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Kristo MelaView profile

Associate Professor

• Structural Engineering
• Steel Structures
• Civil Engineering
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Kristo Mela is an Associate Professor (tenure track) in Civil Engineering, specializing in structural components and steel structures. He holds a Doctor of Science (Technology) in Mechanical Engineering (2013) from an unspecified institution and a Master of Science (Technology) in Electrical Engineering (2006). His research focuses on joints in structural components, Eurocode compliance, cold-formed connections, and system-level approaches to steel design. Mela has contributed 74 research outputs from 2003 to 2025, emphasizing experimental investigations and reliability analyses in construction materials and systems. Key research areas include high-strength steel joints, composite beam testing, and climatic load effects on trussed structures. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and infrastructure. Collaborations span structural analysis methodologies and material behavior studies, with publications in journals like Journal of Constructional Steel Research and STRUCTURAL SAFETY . Mela has presented at conferences such as the Nordic Steel Construction Conference and contributed datasets to platforms like Zenodo. His academic activities include media appearances and conference presentations on topics like topology optimization and member buckling in truss design. Despite extensive research output, no student advising or specific grant details are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

• International Trade
• International Economics
• Global Economic Relations
• +3 more

Dr. Tomasz Michałowski serves as a Lecturer at the University of Gdańsk's Faculty of Economics, holding dual appointments in the Department of International Business and Department of International Economic Relations. Based in room A335 with direct contact numbers (+48 58 523 12 55, +48 58 523 13 62) and email tomasz.michalowski@ug.edu.pl, he maintains active student consultation schedules including online and in-person sessions during examination periods. His research expertise spans critical domains of global economic systems: International Trade dynamics and policy frameworks Monetary Economics with Eurozone focus Global Economic Relations between major powers Economic Development trajectories in emerging regions International Business strategies and challenges Climate change impacts on trade systems Analysis of recent publications reveals consistent scholarly engagement with evolving global trade architectures, particularly examining EU-China relations, BRICS economic positioning, and migration-trade interconnections. His work demonstrates methodological diversity through quantitative trade analysis, policy evaluation, and case studies of regional integration, often bridging theoretical economic models with practical policy implications for European and global institutions. Scientific Awards: No awards or honors were documented in available sources. Advising and Grants: Publicly accessible information does not specify doctoral supervisees, research grants, or funded projects. Labs and Teams: No dedicated research laboratories, centers, or collaborative teams are mentioned in institutional documentation.

• Earthquake Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Steel Structures
• +7 more

Dimitrios Lignos is a Full Professor and Department Chair of the Civil Engineering Institute at EPFL, where he has been since 2016. Previously, he served as a tenured Associate Professor at McGill University (2010-2016) and held postdoctoral positions at Kyoto University and Stanford University . He earned a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering (2008) and an M.S. in Performance-Based Earthquake Engineering (2004) from Stanford, along with a 5-year Diploma in Civil/Structural Engineering (2003) from NTUA. Prof. Lignos specializes in seismic design and assessment of steel and composite-steel concrete structures . His research integrates multi-scale experimental testing , data-driven techniques , and physics-based nonlinear modeling to advance collapse prediction and low-damage structural systems . He contributed to Eurocode 8 revisions (2025) and serves on standards committees for CSA S16 and SIA-263 . His work emphasizes seismic risk assessment , resilient design , and computational mechanics , with articles focused on steel beam-column behavior , panel zone hysteresis , and stiffener spacing requirements . His lab, RESSLAB , develops open-source tools like EaRL for earthquake risk quantification. Scientific Awards : 2025 AISC Special Achievement Award 2022 ASCE Raymond Reese Prize 2019 ASCE Walter Huber Prize 2014 McGill Christophe Pierre Early Career Award Advising : Supervises PhD students and Master’s projects on topics like seismic retrofitting , residual stress modeling , and low-damage systems .

• Structural Concrete
• Civil Engineering
• Materials Engineering
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Professor Robert Vollum is a Professor of Structural Concrete at Imperial College London's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (Faculty of Engineering). He joined Imperial in 1991 after a decade in industry. His research focuses on reinforced concrete structures, including long-term deflections, beam-column joints, shear and punching shear analysis, numerical modeling, strut-and-tie methods, and thermal cracking control. He has pioneered methods for predicting slab deflections under construction loads and contributed to EPSRC-funded projects on concrete blinding struts and cracking behavior. His work has been validated through in-situ testing at BRE Cardington. Professional Roles: Member of BSI Committee B/525/2 for EC2 Structural Use of Concrete UK Technical Expert on CEN/TC 250/SC 2 Task Group 4 (Shear/Punching/Torsion) Member of fib Task Group 4.2 (Concrete Structure Models) Research Interests: His research spans: Structural Concrete Behavior Punching Shear in Flat Slabs Strut-and-Tie Modeling Concrete Blinding Strut Design Disproportionate Collapse Prevention Thermal Cracking Control Key Projects: EPSRC-funded project on blinding struts in cut-and-cover excavations (EP/D505488/1) EPSRC project on concrete element cracking under strain restraint (EP/T004142/1) Grants & Collaborations: Professor Vollum has led collaborative projects with the University of Leeds and contributed to standards development for Eurocode 2. His work integrates experimental validation with advanced numerical modeling techniques. Labs & Affiliations: Affiliated with the Centre for Systems Engineering and Innovation Involved in large-scale testing facilities (e.g., BRE Cardington)

• Structural Engineering
• Concrete Structures
• Building Construction
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Alejandro Perez Caldentey serves as University Professor in the Department of Continuous Mechanics and Structural Theory at the Technical University of Madrid since 2003, while simultaneously leading FHECOR Ingenieros Consultores as President of the Board of Directors since 2021 and chairing the CEN TC/250/SC2 committee for Eurocode 2 standards since August 2023. His academic foundation includes a Civil Engineering degree specializing in Structures and Geotechnics from UPM (1989) and a PhD completed in 1996. Key professional milestones feature Senior Engineer (1992), Team Leader (1999), Director of Public Works Department (2005), and Director of R&D (2008) at FHECOR. Research focuses on structural engineering with emphasis on concrete structures, building construction, and mechanics of materials. His international standardization work includes 11 years as Spanish representative for Eurocode 2 development (2012-2023) and continuous involvement with fib Task Group 2.1 on Serviceability Models since 2002, where he was proposed as coordinator in 2024. Major engineering contributions span landmark projects including the Tiemblo Arch, Sil River Bridge, Barajas T4 Terminal, Santos Viaduct duplication, and transnational bridges like Champlain (Montreal), Pattullo (Vancouver), and Gordie Howe (Detroit-Windsor). Professional recognition includes P.E. licenses across six U.S. states (Virginia, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, New York, Washington) and P.Eng. credentials in three Canadian provinces (Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia), plus validated engineering title in Chile. Organizational leadership encompasses Vice Presidency of the Spanish Association of Structural Engineering (ache) since 2020, membership in the Structural Engineering Group at UPM since 2019, and extensive contributions to international code development committees.

Fouad MohammadView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Structural Engineering
• Structural Optimization
• Reinforced Concrete
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Fouad Mohammad serves as a Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering within the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment at Nottingham Trent University. He delivers structural analysis instruction across all undergraduate Civil Engineering levels, structural appraisal for Building Surveying programs, and advanced structural analysis for postgraduate Civil Engineering students while supervising BSc, MSc, and PhD research candidates. His research spans three core domains: structural system optimization (including steel portal frames under Eurocodes, reinforced concrete columns, retaining walls, and pile foundations), experimental investigation of reinforced concrete elements (focusing on damage detection via vibration analysis and foamed concrete development), and finite element applications in infrastructure projects (road/ironwork systems, cracked pavements, and tram track analysis). Recent work emphasizes sustainable concrete technologies and structural health monitoring methodologies. Publication trends reveal consistent focus on structural optimization techniques, damage identification in concrete structures, and sustainable material development—with significant contributions to foamed concrete research and Eurocode-compliant design methodologies since 2013. Academic service includes membership in the Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER), editorial roles for the Journal of Engineering and Sustainable Development and Scientific Journal of Koya University, and prior external examiner duties for Liverpool John Moores University (2018-2022). Academic member, ATINER (2015-present) International Editor, Journal of Engineering and Sustainable Development External Examiner, Liverpool John Moores University (2018-2022) Invited lecturer at Middle Eastern universities including Salahaddin, Sulaimani, and Koya He actively supervises undergraduate through doctoral research while providing extensive peer review services for international publishers and structural engineering textbooks since 2003, maintaining strong industry-academia connections through conference participation and specialized seminars on Eurocode implementation.

Balthasar NovákView profile

Professor

• Structural Engineering
• Seismic Design
• Bridge Construction
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Balthasar Novák serves as Deputy Director at the Institute for Lightweight Structures and Conceptual Design, University of Stuttgart. His research spans seismic analysis of reinforced concrete structures, double-composite bridge systems, building management systems for infrastructure preservation, precast concrete innovations, and European bridge construction regulations. Research focuses: Development of optimized seismic design methodologies for concrete discontinuity zones; implementation of steel-trapezoidal webs in bridge construction; creation of holistic maintenance frameworks for 38,000+ bridges under German federal responsibility; advancement of hollow-core slab technologies; refinement of Eurocode standards for structural safety. International collaborations include partnerships with India's Structural Engineering Research Center and the University of Sarajevo.

• Structural Mechanics
• Bridges
• Cable-Stayed Bridges
• +3 more

José Joaquim Costa Branco de Oliveira Pedro is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Environment within the Higher Technical Institute (University of Lisbon). His work focuses on structural mechanics and composite systems in civil engineering. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Research Unit: CERIS (Civil Engineering Research and Innovation for Sustainability) Teaching Subjects: Civil Engineering, Structural Sizing, Composite Structures, Bridge Engineering Scientific Interests revolve around: Cable-stayed bridges Steel-concrete composite bridges Special structures Structural buckling and stability The 15 most recent articles highlight expertise in steel-concrete composites, buckling resistance, and bridge design, with keywords spanning structural mechanics, civil engineering, and composite systems. His research emphasizes numerical modeling, experimental validation, and design optimization. Scientific Awards : Prémio Edgar Cardoso (Edgar Cardoso Award) Research Contributions include publications on shear buckling models, high-strength steel applications, and composite deck analysis. His collaborations span institutions like CIEMAT, TU Lisbon, and industry experts.

Jens MinnertView profile

Professor

• Reinforced Concrete Construction
• Prestressed Concrete Construction
• Structural Engineering
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Prof. Dr. Jens Minnert is a Professor of Reinforced Concrete Construction, Prestressed Concrete Construction, and Structural Engineering at the Technical University of Central Hesse (THM). He has served as Dean of the Department of Civil Engineering (2016–2022), Head of the Institute of Structural Engineering (IKT) since 2017, and Executive Director of the Scientific Center for Dual University Studies (ZDH) since 2022. 1990–1994: FH Giessen-Friedberg (Dipl.-Ing. (FH)) 1994–1995: TH Darmstadt (Dipl.-Ing.) 1999: Doctorate at the University of Leipzig on high-strength concrete (HSC) column behavior His research focuses on structural engineering, reinforced/prestressed concrete systems, and construction damage analysis. Publications highlight innovative techniques like fiber-optic strain measurement, fire resistance design, and composite dowel applications in wind turbine towers. Member, German Committee for Reinforced Concrete (DAfStb) Reviewer, German Research Foundation (DFG) Specialist editor for Konstruktiver Ingenieurbau journal Member, Hesse Chamber of Engineers Prof. Minnert leads the IKT Institute and ZDH Center, contributing to dual university studies programs. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in concrete and composite construction.

• Structural Engineering
• Computational Mechanics
• Structural Dynamics
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Karl Vincent Høiseth serves as Professor in Design of Concrete Structures at NTNU's Department of Structural Engineering since 2002, concurrently holding an Adjunct Professorship in Masonry Structures since 2000. His research integrates computational mechanics with experimental validation for structural systems under extreme loading conditions. His academic credentials include: Dr Ing from Norwegian Institute of Technology (NTH), 1992 (Thesis: Nonlinear Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Structures Exposed to Transient Loading) MSc in Structural Engineering from NTH, 1981 Høiseth's research spans computational structural dynamics, Finite Element Method development, and experimental verification of mechanical models for reinforced concrete and masonry structures. His work directly informs building code recommendations through laboratory testing of material behavior under ice friction, snow loads, and transient forces. With over 30 years of research at SINTEF, NTNU, and TNO (Netherlands), his expertise bridges theoretical modeling and practical construction standards. Publication trends reveal sustained focus on masonry mechanics (2018-2025), concrete-ice interactions in cold regions (2015), and snow load physics (2006-2007). His current work updates Eurocode 6 standards while maintaining long-term investigation into structural durability under environmental stresses. As active member of SN/K 423 (Norway's national committee for CEN/TC 250/SC 6), he contributes to European structural design codes. His outreach includes frequent conference presentations on masonry engineering and structural reassessment techniques. Experimental work forms the foundation of his research methodology, utilizing 3D laser scanning and laboratory testing for structural validation. His leadership in NTNU's structural engineering group supports national infrastructure safety standards through applied research.

• Structural Engineering
• Concrete Structures
• Serviceability Limit State
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Jesus Reignard Medel Tan serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Structural Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on serviceability limit state analysis of concrete structures, specializing in crack width prediction methodologies and critical evaluations of international design standards including Eurocode 2 and fib Model Code. Dr. Tan's primary research interests encompass structural engineering with specific emphasis on reinforced concrete behavior, serviceability assessment, and computational modeling of cracking phenomena. His work bridges theoretical development with practical applications in large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly investigating tension chord models and membrane behavior under in-plane loading conditions to improve design accuracy and structural safety. Analysis of his 2017-2024 publications reveals consistent focus on crack width prediction across experimental, theoretical, and numerical domains. His research trajectory demonstrates progressive refinement of calculation methods, with recent work (2024) introducing simplified tension chord alternatives to established codes while maintaining rigorous validation against structural performance requirements for concrete infrastructure. Scientific Awards No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Advising and Grants The available information does not specify doctoral students, master's advisees, or research grants supervised by Dr. Tan. His academic contributions appear centered on independent and collaborative research publications rather than documented mentoring or funded projects. Labs and Teams Based at NTNU's Gløshaugen campus in the Materialteknisk building, Dr. Tan operates within the Department of Structural Engineering's research ecosystem focused on concrete technology and structural mechanics. His work connects to major Norwegian infrastructure initiatives like the Ferry-Free E39 project, though specific laboratory facilities or dedicated research teams are not explicitly referenced in the source materials.

Christian Malaga ChuquitaypeView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Earthquake Engineering
• Structural Dynamics
• Applied Dynamics
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Dr. Christian Malaga Chuquitaype is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Imperial College London, leading research in Structural Earthquake Engineering and Applied Dynamics. He directs the Emerging Structural Technologies Lab and serves as Director of Undergraduate Admissions for the Civil Engineering Department and Director of the MSc in Earthquake Engineering program. His academic roles include Departmental Postdoc Champion and editorial positions at journals like Structures and Engineering Structures . He holds a PhD from Imperial College London (2012), MSc from the ROSE School in Italy (2007), and a five-year engineering degree from the National University of San Agustin (2000). His research integrates advanced numerical methods with experimental techniques to address extreme structural challenges, including earthquake-resistant design and extraterrestrial architecture. Notable awards include the Best Research Paper Prize from the Institution of Structural Engineers (2019) and the Tso Kung Hsieh Award (2015). His work emphasizes innovative technologies like AI-driven structural modeling and digitally manufactured materials. He actively contributes to international standards committees (e.g., ISO/TC 165) and advises on engineering education through roles at the Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT). The Emerging Structural Technologies Lab focuses on resilient structures, hybrid timber-GFRC systems, and lunar arch forms.

Attila FülöpView profile

Associate Professor

• Structural Engineering
• Steel Structures
• Mechanics
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Dr. Attila Fülöp (University of Pécs, Pollack Mihály Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology) serves as Associate Professor at the Department of Strength of Materials and Structural Engineering. With dual PhD degrees in structural engineering from Budapest University of Technology and Economics (2003) and University of Pécs (2011), he specializes in steel structure reliability assessment and Eurocode implementation. BSc in Civil Engineering (Budapest University of Technology, 1998) PhD in Civil Engineering (BME, 2003) PhD in Structural Engineering (University of Pécs, 2011) His research focuses on structural simulation , probabilistic design methods , and steel structure reliability assessment , particularly through Monte Carlo simulation techniques. He has contributed to Eurocode standardization efforts and developed simulation-based reliability assessment (SBRA) methods for steel structures. Key contributions include: Co-authoring chapters in "Probabilistic Assessment of Structures using Monte Carlo Simulation" (2001) Collaborating on Eurocode implementation guides Leading structural experiments on steel joints and composite elements Scientific recognitions: 2005 Recognition Diploma for Outstanding Intellectual Achievement Member of Hungarian Steel Structures Association Organized international SDSS 2002 conference sessions With extensive international experience including study visits at Technical University of Lisbon (1999), Heriot-Watt University (2001), and collaborations with Prof. Pavel Marek (Leonardo program), he has developed innovative structural analysis approaches while maintaining active involvement in both academic and practical engineering fields.

Panagiotis MergosView profile

Lecturer

• Structural Engineering
• Earthquake Engineering
• Seismic Design
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Dr. Panagiotis Mergos is a Lecturer in Structural Engineering at City and St George's, University of London, where he teaches across BEng, MEng, and MSc programs in civil and structural engineering. He is affiliated with the Department of Engineering within the School of Health, Sport and Bioscience. PhD in Civil Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (2011) MSc in Earthquake Engineering, University of Pavia, Italy (2003) MSc in Structural Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (2002) Diploma in Civil Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (2001) Dr. Mergos’s research centers on structural optimization, performance-based seismic design, and the assessment and retrofit of existing reinforced concrete structures. His work integrates advanced computational methods, including metaheuristic algorithms such as genetic algorithms and the flower pollination algorithm, to achieve sustainable and resilient structural designs. He investigates embodied carbon reduction, optimal seismic performance, and innovative retrofitting techniques, such as the use of helical steel reinforcement for masonry piers. The recent publications of Dr. Mergos reflect a strong trend toward sustainable and computationally intelligent structural design. His work spans the optimization of 3D reinforced concrete frames, benchmark problems for algorithm validation, and the environmental impact of construction materials. He frequently publishes in high-impact journals such as Engineering Structures , Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics , and Energy and Buildings , demonstrating interdisciplinary research at the intersection of structural engineering, sustainability, and computational science. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: No specific awards or fellowships are mentioned in the provided text. Dr. Mergos actively supervises research students, including Dimitrios Zimos, and has led significant research projects on seismic retrofitting and structural optimization. He has held research positions at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne and has collaborated with leading experts such as Professor Andreas Kappos. His professional membership as a Chartered Engineer with the Technical Chamber of Greece underscores his technical expertise. While no external grants are mentioned, his independent research output indicates strong project leadership and methodological innovation. Dr. Mergos contributes to advancing structural engineering through both theoretical developments and practical applications, particularly in the areas of seismic resilience and sustainable construction. His work on benchmark problems provides valuable resources for the optimization community, and his exploration of novel retrofitting techniques addresses critical needs in heritage and existing building safety.

Casimir KatzView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Building Information Modelling & Processing
• Construction simulation and optimization
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Casimir Katz is an Adjunct Professor at the Chair of Computing in Civil and Building Engineering at the Technical University of Munich , specializing in computational mechanics, finite element analysis, and wind engineering. He has contributed extensively to structural simulation, building information modeling (BIM), and digital twinning. Education: Diplom in Civil Engineering (1976, TU Munich) Key research areas: Wind Load Analysis , Nonlinear Structural Mechanics , Computational Fluid Dynamics , Finite Element Method , and Engineering Software Development . His work bridges theoretical advances in Scaled Boundary FEM and CFD modeling with practical applications in bridge engineering , urban wind analysis , and tunneling . He co-founded SOFiSTiK AG , a leader in structural engineering software, and has advised on projects like the Arnulfsteg and Rader Hochbrücke bridges. Current teaching focuses on Computational Mechanics and BIM applications in structural engineering. His recent publications emphasize dynamic soil-structure interaction , polyhedral mesh generation , and nonlinear design methodologies . Collaborations span academia, industry, and research groups like the BIM Lab at TU Munich.