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Ashley Thrall is the Myron and Rosemary Noble Associate Professor of Structural Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, College of Engineering. She directs the Kinetic Structures Laboratory and focuses on deployable, modular, and rapidly erectable structures for military, disaster relief, and infrastructure applications.
- Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Princeton University (2011)
- M.A., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Princeton University (2009)
- M.S.E., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Princeton University (2008)
- B.A., Physics, Vassar College (2004)
Her research investigates kinetic civil infrastructure such as bridges, shelters, and buildings, emphasizing numerical and experimental analysis. Key areas include deployable structures, energy consumption in buildings, nuclear facility design, and high-strength material applications. She has developed origami-inspired shelters with integrated energy systems funded by the U.S. Army.
Recent publications focus on modular steel truss bridges, cross-frame installation tools, and nuclear shear wall behavior. Her work combines structural optimization, accelerated fabrication, and kinetic design for both temporary and permanent infrastructure.
- Fellow, National Academy of Inventors
She has received NSF CAREER funding (2014) for transitional bridge research and collaborates with the U.S. Army. Her lab explores reconfigurable components and standardized trusses to enhance construction efficiency.
