Patricia Clayton

Patricia Clayton, Ph.D., PE, is an Associate Professor specializing in structural and natural hazards engineering. Her office is located at 455 Vine Street, Bldg 60 South, Rm 4512, and she can be reached via phone at 336.702.1924. She holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University (2007), an M.S. (2010) and Ph.D. (2013) in Civil Engineering from the University of Washington.

Her research focuses on:

• Hazard-resistant structural technologies
• Multi-scale modeling of natural hazard impacts
• Applications of 3D printing in construction
• Computational modeling and data analysis
• Small-scale structural testing methodologies

She maintains active investigations in earthquake engineering and structural resilience.

Recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate three primary research streams:

• Structural Seismic Performance: Innovations in steel connections, composite systems, and deployable structures
• Engineering Education: Remote teaching pedagogy and inclusive curriculum development
• Disaster Technology: AI-enhanced damage assessment and field instrumentation

Her work consistently integrates experimental validation with practical applications.