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Henry Burton is an Associate Professor and Presidential Endowed Chair in Structural Engineering within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he conducts research on structural safety and disaster resilience.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Stanford University (2014)
- M.S. in Civil Engineering, Stanford University (2004)
- B.S. in Civil Engineering, Morgan State University (2002)
Professor Burton's research specializes in earthquake engineering and structural reliability, developing advanced methodologies for seismic performance assessment, enhanced building systems, and community-wide resilience planning. His work integrates computational modeling with practical engineering solutions to mitigate earthquake risks in urban infrastructure.
His major recognitions include:
- NSF CAREER Award (2016)
- National Science Foundation Next Generation Fellowship (2014)
- International Conference on Building Resilience Best Paper Award (2014)
- Stanford University DARE Fellowship (2012)
- NSF-funded International Conference on Earthquake Engineering Travel Award (2011)
- Environmental Protection Agency Undergraduate Research Fellowship (2000)
He teaches core structural engineering courses including Structural Design and Testing Laboratory (C&EE 135L), Advanced Structural Analysis (C&EE 235A), and Structural Reliability (C&EE 244), while leading a dedicated research group focused on seismic safety innovations as evidenced by his project website and media features in LAist, NSF Science Nation, and UCLA Newsroom.
