M. Veljkovic

Professor M. Veljkovic is a leading academic in the School of Civil Engineering & Geosciences, specializing in Steel & Composite Structures. His work bridges structural engineering, materials science, and mechanical analysis, with a focus on fatigue behavior, fracture mechanics, and composite systems.

• Research Interests: Steel structures, fatigue analysis, additive manufacturing, bolted connections, orthotropic bridge decks, finite element modeling, and structural diagnostics using acoustic emission.
• Publications: Over 127 research outputs spanning fatigue life prediction, ductile fracture assessment, and machine learning applications in structural monitoring.
• Awards: Recipient of the 2024 Engineering Structures Best Paper Award and Featured Paper Award for Volume 305.
• Professional Roles: Editorial board member of 'Steel Construction - Design and Research' (2018) and committee member at the 2024 International Conference on Coordinating Engineering for Sustainability and Resilience.
• Public Engagement: Frequently cited in media for steel structure reliability, wind turbine mechanics, and sustainable construction.