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Professor Ayman S. Mosallam holds dual appointments in Civil & Environmental Engineering and Materials & Manufacturing Engineering Technology at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). He serves as the Director of the UCI Structural Engineering Testing Hall and CEO of Smith-McCoy & Associates Engineering Firm. A globally recognized expert in sustainable building systems, his work emphasizes innovative composites, seismic rehabilitation, and affordable housing solutions like 3D sandwich panels and solar technologies.
Education:
- Ph.D., Structural Engineering, Catholic University of America (1990)
- M.S., Civil Engineering, Catholic University of America (1985)
- B.S., Structural Engineering, Cairo University (1978)
Research Focus: Advanced composites for infrastructure, hybrid systems for earthquake engineering, and eco-friendly construction. Key projects include the Sauvie Island Steel Bridge (feather-weight sandwich composites) and Schuyler Heim Bridge (hybrid decking). Current initiatives involve a diagnostic system for military bridge health monitoring with Boeing and TACOM, and a collision protection system using honeycomb technology funded by Ohio DOT.
Awards:
- Fellow, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- Top 2% Civil Engineering Researchers (2019-2020)
Leadership & Outreach: Founded Egypt Green Building Council, developed the Green Pyramid Rating System, and advises the World Bank on energy-efficient construction. Serves on editorial boards for Composites: Part B Journal and ASCE manuals.
Industry Links: Collaborates with Alpha Star Corps, Boeing, and the U.S. Army TACOM. Active in developing practical solutions for infrastructure resilience and sustainability through partnerships with academia and industry.
