Andreas Stavridis

Andreas Stavridis is an Associate Professor at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, with a joint appointment as Professor at the University of Patras. His work focuses on structural and earthquake engineering, particularly masonry-infilled RC frames, seismic isolation systems, and post-earthquake damage assessment.

• Academic Background: PhD and MS in Structural Engineering from UC San Diego, Diploma in Civil Engineering from National Technical University of Athens
• Research Leadership: Director of the Structural Engineering and Earthquake Simulation Laboratory

Dr. Stavridis specializes in nonlinear structural analysis, large-scale testing, and finite element modeling. His research addresses seismic vulnerability of non-ductile RC frames, innovative retrofit schemes (e.g., sliding subpanels, PVC-based isolation systems), and masonry-concrete interaction mechanisms. He has led field investigations of earthquake-damaged buildings in Nepal (2015 Gorkha earthquake) and Mexico (2017 Puebla-Morelos earthquake), integrating ambient vibration data with point cloud measurements for damage quantification.

Current projects include developing simplified modeling frameworks for masonry infills, advancing surrogate statistical models for seismic risk assessment, and optimizing low-cost seismic solutions for developing countries. His work bridges experimental validation with computational modeling, appearing in 99+ peer-reviewed publications and collaborations with international teams across the US, Greece, and Nepal.

• Key Research Themes:
  • Seismic Performance of Infilled RC Frames
  • Nonlinear Dynamic Modeling
  • Hybrid Retrofit Techniques
  • Post-Disaster Structural Assessment
  • Low-Cost Base Isolation Systems
  • Bayesian Model Updating