معرفی
Nasim Uddin is a Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), part of the School of Engineering. His research focuses on infrastructure monitoring using advanced technologies like UAVs and robotics, resilient infrastructure design, natural hazard mitigation, and structural safety of bridges and buildings. He has led over 50 research projects funded by agencies such as NSF, FHWA, and ALDOT, with total funding exceeding $15 million. Dr. Uddin has authored/co-authored seven books, over 200 papers, and directed ~60 graduate theses. He holds professional engineer (PE) licensure and is a Fellow of ASCE.
Education: B.S. from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology; M.S. from University of Oklahoma; Ph.D. from SUNY Buffalo.
Research Interests:
- NDE of infrastructure using drones and robotics
- Resilient and sustainable materials
- Disaster risk management for coastal structures
- Bridge weigh-in-motion systems
Funded Projects: Includes NSF awards for aerodynamic morphing systems, bridge network resiliency, and IoT-based telemetry. Partnerships span institutions like Georgia Tech, University of Maryland, and international collaborators in Ireland and the UK.
Awards: President's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2023), Fulbright Scholar (2007), and multiple ASCE accolades. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of ASCE's Natural Hazards Review and chairs ASCE's Walter Huber Research Award Committee.
