Mohamed ElGawady

Mohamed ElGawady is a Professor and Benavides Faculty Scholar in the Department of Civil Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T), where he also serves as Director of the Highbay Structural Laboratory. He chairs ASCE-ACI committees on Reinforced Concrete Columns and Seismic Performance of Bridge Columns, and is an Associate Editor for the ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering.

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (2004), Postdoctoral Training at EPFL and University of Auckland (2006)
• Joined Missouri S&T in 2012 as Associate Professor

His research focuses on seismic resilience, Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP) for structural strengthening, sustainable materials in seismic zones, and innovative construction systems. He has co-authored over 200 publications on topics like earthquake/impact load assessment, accelerated bridge construction, and long-term concrete behavior.

The 2025 articles highlight expertise in ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC), geopolymer optimization, CFRP retrofitting, and 3D printing in construction. 2024 works emphasize pavement macrotexture measurement and rubberized infrastructure materials for impact absorption.

• 2019 ASCE Innovation Award
• 2018 Missouri S&T Faculty Research Award
• 2017 Missouri S&T Faculty Excellence Award
• 2016 Joseph H. Senne, Jr. Academy Faculty Achievement Award

Dr. ElGawady's work bridges advanced materials, seismic engineering, and sustainable practices, with a strong emphasis on real-world applications through laboratory testing and field implementation.