Jorge Macedo

Jorge Macedo is an Assistant Professor and Frederick L. Olmsted Early-Career Professor at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology. He received his B.S. and M.S. in civil engineering and soil mechanics from the Peruvian National University of Engineering (2007-2011), followed by M.S. (2014) and Ph.D. (2017) in Geoengineering from UC Berkeley.

• Education:
  • B.S. Civil Engineering (2007), Peruvian National University of Engineering
  • M.S. Soil Mechanics (2011), Peruvian National University of Engineering
  • M.S. Geoengineering (2014), UC Berkeley
  • Ph.D. Geoengineering (2017), UC Berkeley

His research focuses on geotechnical earthquake engineering, advanced numerical modeling (FEM, FDM, MPM), performance-based design, and mining geotechnics. He applies machine learning and reliability tools to assess seismic risks, particularly in liquefaction and residual drift modeling. Recent work examines nonergodic ground motion models, slope stability under subduction earthquakes, and mine tailings behavior.

The 2025-2024 publications highlight trends in machine learning for hazard assessment, nonergodic ground motion modeling, and mine tailings analysis. Articles address slope systems, liquefaction effects, and physics-informed neural networks in seismic analysis.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Young Researcher Award (2023), ISSMGE Technical Committee
  • NSF CAREER Award (2022)

Dr. Macedo's work bridges academic research with industry applications, including collaborations with Golder Associates and contributions to geotechnical asset management in Georgia. He actively participates in curriculum development, emphasizing data analytics and computational skills.