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Dr Mihaela Anca Ciupala is a Reader in Structural Engineering at the University of East London's Department of Engineering & Construction within the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering. With over 30 years of research and consultancy experience, she specializes in structural seismic damage assessment, sustainable retrofitting solutions, and AI applications in structural engineering. Her interdisciplinary work bridges civil engineering, environmental science, and digital technologies.
Her educational background includes a PhD in Earthquake Engineering and Safety of Structures from Technical University 'Gh Asachi' Iasi, Romania (1999), an MEng Honours in Civil Engineering from the same institution (1991), and an MBA in General Management from the University of East London (2009).
Dr Ciupala's research focuses on structural seismic damage assessment, sustainable seismic retrofitting, AI and Cyber Physical Systems for engineering applications, and sustainable built environments. Her work integrates advanced computational methods with practical engineering solutions to address climate resilience and structural safety challenges. She has pioneered research in FRP composites for structural strengthening and sustainable green infrastructure solutions.
Her publication portfolio spans seismic engineering, sustainable materials, and AI applications, demonstrating a clear trajectory toward data-driven structural solutions and sustainable building practices. Recent work emphasizes deep learning for post-earthquake damage classification and cyber-physical systems for structural monitoring.
- EU Marie Curie Individual Research Fellowship recipient
- Active reviewer for international journals and research councils
- Member of International Federation for Structural Concrete Task Group 5.1
- Expert evaluator for EU Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020 programs
As an educator, Dr Ciupala has supervised numerous PhD students across interdisciplinary topics including structural health monitoring, sustainable housing finance, and green infrastructure. She has led significant research projects including the Global Challenge Research Fund initiative on seismic retrofitting in Turkey and UEL-funded cyber-physical systems research. Her leadership extends to roles as Research Degrees Leader (2007-2023) and Sustainability Champion within her school.
Dr Ciupala maintains active collaborations with institutions including Istanbul Technical University, Tongji University, and the University of Michigan, focusing on sustainable engineering solutions and advanced material applications.
