Habib Tabatabai

Habib Tabatabai is a Professor and Director of the Structural Engineering Lab in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's College of Engineering & Applied Science. He holds a PhD, ME, and BCe from the University of Florida. His research focuses on bridge reliability, construction materials, structural health monitoring, and infrastructure durability. He is currently on sabbatical for Fall 2024.

Research interests include: reliability analysis of bridges, utilization of industrial byproducts in construction, damage detection methods, and rehabilitation techniques for aging infrastructure.

His publications primarily explore themes in structural mechanics, materials science, and infrastructure sustainability, with recent articles focusing on concrete technology, bridge safety assessments, and recycled construction materials.