Andre R. Barbosa

Andre R. Barbosa is the Cecil and Sally Drinkward Professor in Structural Engineering at Oregon State University's College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from UC San Diego and degrees from Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), Portugal. His research focuses on earthquake engineering, structural reliability, and multi-hazard resilience, particularly in mass timber and advanced building systems. Notable awards include the 2023 J. James R. Croes Medal.

Education:

• Ph.D., Structural Engineering, UC San Diego (2011)
• M.S., Structural Engineering, IST, Portugal (2002)
• Licenciatura in Civil Engineering, IST, Portugal (1998)

Research Highlights: Barbosa leads the Barbosa Research Group, specializing in experimental testing and numerical tools for structural resilience. Recent work includes virtual damage assessment post-hurricanes, life-cycle assessment of mass timber buildings, and drone-based monitoring of seismic performance. Collaborations involve NSF, USDA, and industry partners like CoreBrace and Simpson Strong-Tie.

Grants & Partnerships: Supported by NSF awards (e.g., 2120683) and USDA (Award No. 58-0204-9-165). Industry collaborations include KPFF, Holmes, and Freres Engineered Wood.