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Dr. Mourad Zeghal is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). His research focuses on computational geomechanics, seismic response monitoring, and geotechnical system identification. He leads projects addressing liquefaction mitigation, multiscale modeling of geosystems, and development of advanced computational tools for geotechnical analysis. Dr. Zeghal collaborates with RPI's Center for Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (CEES), Scientific Computation Research Center (SCOREC), and Inverse Problems Center (IPRPI).
His work emphasizes reducing risks from natural hazards through improved design tools and model validation. Key projects include the Liquefaction Experiments and Analysis Projects (LEAP), which use centrifuge testing and machine learning to analyze soil behavior under seismic loads. Dr. Zeghal's research integrates experimental data with numerical simulations to enhance understanding of soil-structure interaction and lateral spreading during earthquakes.
- Research Interests: Soil liquefaction, multiscale modeling, inverse problem methods, computational geomechanics
- Key Collaborations: CEES, SCOREC, IPRPI, and global research networks
- Focus Areas: Centrifuge testing, model validation, seismic hazard mitigation
His recent publications (2023–2025) highlight advancements in quantifying uncertainty in soil response, analyzing LEAP centrifuge experiments, and developing machine learning approaches for model calibration. Dr. Zeghal actively engages with industry and government labs to translate research into practical engineering solutions.
