George Z. Voyiadjis

George Z. Voyiadjis is the Boyd Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Louisiana State University (LSU). He holds the highest professorial rank at LSU and has extensive experience in academic leadership and research.

Education:

• D.Eng.Sc. (Engineering Mechanics), Columbia University, 1973
• M.Sc. (Civil Engineering), California Institute of Technology, 1970
• B.Sc. (Civil Engineering), Ain Shams University, 1969

Research Interests:
Voyiadjis focuses on plasticity and damage mechanics of metals, composites, polymers, and ceramics. His work includes theoretical modeling, numerical simulations, and experimental validation. Key areas include:

• Constitutive modeling of material behavior
• Damage and fracture mechanics
• Thermomechanical behavior
• Geotechnical and structural analysis
• Additive manufacturing effects on material properties

Recent Articles:
His 2023–2025 research emphasizes lithium-ion battery mechanics, anisotropic damage models, and geotechnical applications. Notable topics include battery safety under dynamic loads and subsidence monitoring in Louisiana.

Awards:

• Doctor Honoris Causa from Poznan University of Technology, Poland (2023)

Grants and Advising:
Voyiadjis has led numerous grants in material modeling and infrastructure engineering. He advises students on topics like advanced materials and computational mechanics, though specific student names are not listed.

Labs and Teams:
He oversees LSU’s Civil & Environmental Engineering research groups, focusing on material behavior, geotechnical systems, and structural analysis.