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Clay J. Naito is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Lehigh University, affiliated with the ATLSS Research Center. He holds licensure as a Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania and California. His research focuses on reinforced and prestressed concrete structures' performance under extreme events like earthquakes, tsunamis, and blasts, with contributions to blast-resistant design and forensic evaluation. He chairs the PCI Technical Activities Committee and serves on multiple ASCE and PCI committees. Notable awards include the 2016 Charles Pankow Award and the PCI Distinguished Educator Award (2015). His teaching includes courses on prestressed concrete, blast-resistant structures, and materials science.
- Education: Ph.D. & M.S. in Civil Engineering from UC Berkeley; B.S. from University of Hawaii.
Research emphasizes precast concrete innovations for seismic and blast resistance, with recent work on tunnel liners, thermal energy storage, and structural resilience against disasters. His committee roles include PCI Blast Resistance and Structural Integrity Committee, and ASCE Subcommittee on Tsunami Loads.
Awards highlight his contributions: multiple PCI awards, a 2024 paper award, and recognition for shipping-container impact studies. His work bridges academia and industry, focusing on practical solutions for infrastructure resilience under extreme conditions.
