Amanda Bao

Dr. Amanda Bao is an Associate Professor in the Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management and Safety department at Rochester Institute of Technology's College of Engineering Technology. Her research bridges structural engineering and educational innovation, with expertise in bridge design, infrastructure resiliency, and engineering pedagogy.

Her research interests focus on:

• Structural performance of bridges under thermal and seismic stresses
• Steel corrosion effects on load-bearing capacity
• Soil-structure interaction in foundation systems
• Innovative teaching methods for engineering education
• Infrastructure assessment for disaster resilience

Publication analysis reveals strong emphasis on practical applications, with recent work covering structural optimization, educational technology adaptation during COVID-19, and sustainable infrastructure development. Her 2018 AISC Advancing Structural Steel Education Award recognizes significant contributions to engineering education.