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Ali M. Memari is the Bernard and Henrietta Hankin Chair Professor at The Pennsylvania State University, with joint appointments in the Departments of Architectural Engineering and Civil and Environmental Engineering. He serves as Director of the Pennsylvania Housing Research Center (PHRC) and Editor-in-Chief of the ASCE Journal of Architectural Engineering. His research integrates structural engineering, building science, and sustainable construction technologies.
Research Focus: Dr. Memari leads investigations in residential building systems, including seismic resilience of structures, energy-efficient envelope design, and sustainable materials development. His pioneering work in multi-story modular construction and 3D concrete printing addresses housing affordability and environmental impact. Current projects explore hurricane/flood-resistant designs, hempcrete applications, and performance optimization of 3D-printed structural elements.
Teaching & Advising: He teaches graduate courses in Building Enclosure Science and Earthquake Resistant Design. Since 2000, he has mentored over 45 graduate students, with dissertations/theses spanning seismic testing of wall systems, additive manufacturing, building energy modeling, and tornado shelter design.
Honors & Innovations: Recognized as an ASCE Fellow and endowed chair holder, Memari holds patents for earthquake-resistant glass panels and transparent sustainable wall systems. His research receives support through PHRC industry partnerships and federal grants.
Laboratory Leadership: He directs experimental research at PHRC's Air Bladder Load Test Facility and 3D printing laboratories, advancing testing protocols for building components under environmental and seismic loads.
