معرفی
Dr. Michael Tait is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at McMaster University, specializing in structural engineering, seismic isolation, blast risk mitigation, and infrastructure resilience. His research integrates advanced computational modeling with experimental validation to enhance the safety and performance of critical systems.
Research Interests
- Structural and seismic engineering with focus on fiber-reinforced materials
- Development and analysis of tuned liquid dampers for vibration control
- Resilience-based design frameworks for blast and multi-hazard scenarios
- Numerical modeling of complex systems using smoothed particle hydrodynamics
- Probabilistic risk assessment and infrastructure hardening
Selected Publications
His recent work (2025-2022) spans seismic fragility of bridges, blast risk mitigation for masonry systems, power grid resilience, and innovative damping technologies. Key themes include hybrid modeling, nonlinear dynamics, and geometric optimization of fluid control systems.
Teaching
Professor Tait has taught Structural Analysis (CIVENG 3G04) and Structural Dynamics (CIVENG 739) since 2017, emphasizing computational tools and real-world engineering applications.
