Michael G. Barker

Michael G. Barker is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management at the University of Wyoming. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota and is a Registered Professional Engineer in Minnesota and Missouri.

His research focuses on experimental and field testing of steel bridges, including fatigue failure analysis, hybrid plate girder behavior, and innovative materials like Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) in bridge decks. Recent projects include performance testing of Missouri's first High Performance Steel bridge and FRP-reinforced slab bridges.

Professional affiliations include the American Society of Civil Engineers Steel Bridge Committee, American Iron & Steel Institute Bridge Research Task Force, and Transportation Research Board Committee A2C05 on bridge testing. Contact: barker@uwyo.edu, Engineering Building Room 3090, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY 82071.