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Dr. David Roke is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Akron's College of Engineering and Polymer Science. A member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and Chi Epsilon, Dr. Roke was honored with the 2019 Excellence in Teaching Award from The National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi).
His research program focuses on earthquake engineering and structural resilience, with particular emphasis on developing advanced structural systems for seismic resistance. Key research areas include self-centering structural systems, buckling-restrained elements, soil-structure interaction effects, and life-cycle cost analysis of resilient infrastructure. His investigations employ experimental testing combined with computational methods including evolutionary algorithms, sensitivity analysis, and machine learning techniques.
Dr. Roke's recent publications demonstrate significant contributions to economical seismic-resistant design, with innovative work on self-centering concentrically braced frames and rocking core systems. His research integrates structural performance assessment with economic feasibility studies to advance practical applications in earthquake engineering.
His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from Lehigh University, an M.S. in Civil Engineering from University of Pittsburgh, and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from University of Pittsburgh.
