Sharon Wood

Sharon Wood is a Professor and holds the Cockrell Family Chair in Engineering #14 at The University of Texas at Austin. She is currently on leave for the 2024-2025 academic year. Her expertise lies in Structural Engineering, with a focus on reinforced concrete structures, evaluation of existing structures, and earthquake engineering.

Education:

• Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, May 1986
• M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, August 1983
• B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Virginia, May 1982

Research Interests: Dr. Wood’s work centers on structural design methodologies, seismic resilience of infrastructure, and innovative assessment techniques for aging structures. She explores advanced materials and retrofit strategies to enhance the durability and safety of reinforced concrete systems under extreme loading conditions.

Advising & Grants: No specific advising or grant information is provided in the text. She may be involved in research initiatives related to her technical areas of focus.