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Jose Pantaleon Gomez III is a Lecturer in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department at the University of Virginia. Previously, he served as Director of Research (2011–2016) and Associate Director (2002–2011) at the Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), leading teams in bridge engineering, materials science, and infrastructure management. He holds a BS from Virginia Military Institute (1979), and MEng and PhD from the University of Virginia (1982, 1988), with licensure as a Professional Engineer in Virginia.
His research focuses on advanced materials for transportation infrastructure, including high-performance concrete and composite materials, as well as structural testing and bridge design optimization. Notable projects include $5M contributions to FHWA’s Long-Term Bridge Performance Program and over $5.4M in external grants. He has authored/co-authored 42 research reports and 9 key journal articles/conference papers listed here.
Teaching & Awards: Courses include Advanced Steel Design, Structural Engineering, and Capstone Design. Recognitions include the 2004 Virginia Graduate Engineering Instructor of the Year and 2015 Civil Engineering Teaching Award.
Research Interests: Includes materials characterization, smart infrastructure systems, risk analysis, and sustainable infrastructure design. His work emphasizes practical applications of advanced materials in bridges and transportation systems.
