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Shahram Pezeshk is the Chair and Emison Professor of Civil Engineering at The University of Memphis, affiliated with the Herff College of Engineering. His research focuses on engineering seismology, earthquake engineering, ground motion prediction, and structural optimization. He holds prestigious awards including the 2014 Herff College Outstanding Research Award and the Emison Professorship.
Education:
- B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (1982)
- M.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley (1983)
- Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (1989)
Research Interests: Dr. Pezeshk's work spans engineering seismology and seismic hazard analysis, including ground motion prediction equations (GMPEs) used in USGS hazard maps. He also explores structural optimization and probabilistic seismic design. His research has been applied to projects like the 2014 NSHMs and LNG tank station hazard analysis.
Grants & Awards:
- Recipient of multiple research awards from the Herff College and University of Memphis
- Featured Engineer (2002) and Don P. Smith Professorship (1999-2002)
- Listed in Who's Who in Science and Engineering
Advising & Teams: Dr. Pezeshk supervises a diverse research team, including doctoral students (e.g., Nima Nazemi, Niloufar Alidadi) and postdoctoral researchers (e.g., Behrooz Tavakoli). His lab focuses on seismic hazard assessment, ground motion modeling, and structural resilience.
