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Michael Chajes is a Professor and Dean of the Honors College at the University of Delaware (UD), with prior leadership roles as Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Dean of the College of Engineering. Holding a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from UC Davis and a Professional Engineer license in Delaware, his career spans over 30 years at UD.
- Bachelor’s: University of Massachusetts, 1984
- Master’s & Ph.D.: University of California, Davis, 1987 & 1990
His research focuses on structural engineering, structural health monitoring of bridges, and sustainability applications in civil infrastructure. Current projects include monitoring the Indian River Inlet bridge, energy harvesting from long-span bridges, and urban solar power feasibility studies.
Recent publications highlight advancements in cable-stayed bridge damage detection, load testing methodologies, and SHM software evaluation. He has secured over $5M in research grants and authored 100+ papers.
- Delaware’s Engineer of the Year (2010)
- UC Davis Distinguished Alum (2010)
- Trabant Award for Women’s Equity (2012)
- UMass Distinguished Alumni (2016)
Chajes has supervised 46 master’s and 8 Ph.D. students, alongside mentoring 60+ undergraduates in bridge engineering. His service includes roles on Delaware’s Professional Engineering Board, UD’s Sustainability Council, and national ASCE committees.
