Aser Abbas

Aser Abbas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Rhode Island. His expertise lies in geotechnical and structural engineering, with a focus on earthquake engineering, soil-pile interaction, and machine learning applications.

• Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Utah State University (2024)
• M.E., Systems and Material Engineering, Alabama A&M University (2020)
• M.Sc., Structural Engineering, Mansoura University (2017)
• B.S., Civil Engineering, Mansoura University (2012)

Dr. Abbas’s research spans geophysical subsurface imaging, soil dynamics, and data-driven modeling. He has pioneered the use of neural networks for seismic wavefield analysis and developed novel methodologies for characterizing soil behavior under extreme loads.

His recent publications highlight trends in geotechnical earthquake engineering, deep foundation mechanics, and machine learning for soil modeling. Key topics include Rayleigh wave attenuation, DAS sensor data, and fracture process zone analysis.

Contact: aser.abbas@uri.edu