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Jose Capa Salinas serves as an Assistant Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at the University of St. Thomas' School of Engineering. His academic journey includes a BS from Universidad Tecnica Particular de Loja (Ecuador), followed by two years in industry before returning for MS and PhD degrees at Purdue University.
Research Focus: Dr. Capa Salinas leads innovative work at the intersection of traditional civil engineering and emerging technologies. His primary interests include:
- Infrastructure inspection through drone applications
- Structural health monitoring of bridges
- Steel and concrete behavior under natural hazards
- Machine learning integration for predictive infrastructure analysis
His recent publications demonstrate strong focus on unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for infrastructure assessment, with significant contributions to pavement evaluation and bridge inspection methodologies. The research portfolio shows increasing emphasis on integrating AI with structural engineering while maintaining practical applications for transportation agencies.
Professional Recognition:
- 2025 Fred Burggraf Award from Transportation Research Board
- ASCE Civil Engineering Magazine feature
- Multiple fellowship recognitions including Purdue Trailblazer in Engineering
Dr. Capa Salinas actively serves on technical committees for NCHRP, TRB, and ASCE/SEI 7-28 standards. His teaching portfolio includes advanced steel design, civil engineering materials, and water resources courses. The research group partners with state DOTs, FHWA, and private industry to translate findings into practice, with undergraduate students directly involved in lab work and field applications.
