Jack P. Moehle

Jack P. Moehle is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UC Berkeley's College of Engineering. His research focuses on structural engineering, earthquake engineering, and reinforced concrete systems, with expertise in seismic retrofitting, performance-based earthquake engineering, and lifeline infrastructure resilience.

Education

• Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1980)
• M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1978)
• B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1977)

Moehle has led seismic code development for new and existing structures, including FEMA 306, FEMA 273, ASCE 356, and FEMA P-58 guidelines. His consulting work spans highway systems, mass transit, water distribution networks, and high-rise buildings across major cities.

Scientific Awards

• George W. Housner Medal (2020)
• Joe W. Kelly Award (2019)
• ACI Wason Medal (2023, 2024)

His recent publications emphasize seismic performance evaluation and concrete behavior under extreme loads, aligning with his work on the Tall Buildings Initiative and PEER research center. Moehle currently does not accept new graduate students or visiting scholars.