Niel Van Engelen

Dr. Niel Van Engelen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Windsor, Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on structural control, seismic isolation systems, vibration mitigation, and pedestrian-induced building dynamics. He holds a BEng & Mgt and PhD from McMaster University.

Education:

• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) and Management, McMaster University
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), McMaster University

Research Interests:

• Development of advanced seismic isolation systems using fiber-reinforced elastomeric materials
• Analysis of pedestrian-induced vibrations in building floors
• Optimization of concrete-filled steel tube structures
• Seismic fragility assessment of isolation systems

Recent Work Trends: His publications emphasize experimental and computational studies of fiber-reinforced elastomeric isolators (FREIs), including their adaptability under seismic loads and material variability. He also explores practical applications like low-rise building code compliance and pandemic-era construction scheduling innovations.

Professional Affiliations:

• Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
• Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE)
• Canadian Association for Earthquake Engineering (CAEES)

Labs/Teams: Active in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department’s research groups focusing on structural dynamics and sustainable materials.