Adel Abdelnaby

Dr. Adel Abdelnaby is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at The University of Memphis College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2012) and has been on the faculty since fall 2012. Dr. Abdelnaby is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in multiple states and a licensed Structural Engineer (S.E.) in Illinois.

His research interests span structural dynamics, earthquake engineering, structural health monitoring, life-cycle analysis of structures, application of innovative materials, and nonlinear finite element methods. He specializes in analyzing structures subjected to multiple hazards and developing methods for structural assessment and improvement.

Dr. Abdelnaby's publications reveal a strong focus on earthquake engineering, particularly the effects of multiple earthquakes on reinforced concrete structures. His work includes fragility analysis, hybrid simulation techniques, and vulnerability assessment of bridges and buildings. He has established the Multi-Axial Testing and Simulation (MAT-SIM) Facility at the University of Memphis for advanced structural testing.

• Engaged Learning Fellowship for redesigning undergraduate steel design courses
• American Institute of Steel Construction Educator Workshop participant

Dr. Abdelnaby has advised numerous graduate students on topics including semi-rigid steel connections, multiple earthquake effects, fragility analysis, and structural health monitoring. He directs the MAT-SIM facility, which includes sophisticated equipment for structural testing under complex loading conditions. His professional affiliations include ASCE, AISC, ACI, EERI, and ASEE, and he serves as a reviewer for several structural engineering journals.