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Dr. Richard Sause is the Joseph T. Stuart Professor of Structural Engineering and Director of the Advanced Technology for Large Structural Systems (ATLSS) Center at Lehigh University's Civil & Environmental Engineering department. His research focuses on seismic-resistant steel/concrete structures, bridge systems, and passive damping technologies, with over 60 research projects totaling $50M+ and leadership of multi-million-dollar programs. As ATLSS Director, he oversees $6M annual expenditures and a 25-person team.
Education: Ph.D. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from UC Berkeley; B.S. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Teaching includes Structural Dynamics, Steel Design, and Earthquake Engineering. He has supervised 23 Ph.D. and 39 M.S. students, many now faculty at top universities.
Notable awards include the Raymond C. Reese Research Prize (2009), J. James R. Croes Medal (2007), and Charles C. Zollman Award (2006). His work includes demonstration bridges using high-performance steel and leadership in the NHERI Lehigh Experimental Facility.
Recent grants include a $12M DOE initiative for marine energy and a $1M NSF grant for floating wind turbines. His research spans offshore energy systems, timber structures, and advanced testing methodologies, emphasizing resilience and sustainability.
