Erik Johnson

Erik Johnson is a Professor of Civil Engineering at an unspecified university, affiliated with the Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He has held leadership roles such as Associate Chair, Interim Chair, and currently serves as Vice Dean for Academic Programs. His research focuses on smart structures, structural vibration control, and computationally-efficient simulation algorithms for dynamical systems, with applications in controllable damping devices and seismic mitigation.

• Education: B.S., M.S., Ph.D. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School)
• Professional Affiliations: Senior Member of AIAA; Member of ASCE and ASME; Chair of ASCE technical committees; Associate Editor, ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics

His work spans disciplines including control theory, structural engineering, and computational methods. Articles highlight Bayesian approaches, inverse problems, and sensor placement optimization under uncertainty. Erik contributes to advancing seismic resilience and mechatronic systems for civil infrastructure.

• Scientific Awards: 2001 NSF CAREER Award, 2005 International Association for Structural Safety and Reliability Medal, 2016 University of Illinois Distinguished AE Alumnus Award