Ziqi Wang

Ziqi Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in structural reliability, earthquake engineering, and uncertainty quantification. His research develops computationally efficient methods that integrate domain-specific knowledge for analyzing infrastructure resilience under natural hazards.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, China (2015)
• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, China (2010)

Research Interests:

Professor Wang's work centers on interpretable probabilistic analysis for structural reliability, emphasizing methods that leverage civil engineering domain knowledge. Key focus areas include computational reliability techniques for high-dimensional problems, statistical physics applications for regional-scale hazard impact analysis, and physics-informed machine learning for seismic response prediction. His research bridges civil engineering with computational science to address challenges in infrastructure resilience.

Publication Trends:

Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a strong shift toward hybrid modeling approaches combining physics-based principles with data-driven techniques. A recurring theme is the development of interpretable surrogate models for high-dimensional reliability analysis, particularly for lifeline networks and structural systems under seismic events. His work increasingly integrates statistical physics concepts to model systemic infrastructure behavior during disasters.

Scientific Awards:

• Society of Hellman Fellows Fund Award (2024)

Advising and Teaching:

Professor Wang mentors graduate students through Individual Research (CIVENG 299) and teaches specialized courses including Uncertainty Quantification for Engineering (CIVENG 293), Engineering Risk Analysis (CIVENG 193), and Structural System Reliability (CIVENG 229). His teaching emphasizes practical computational methods for real-world engineering challenges.

Laboratories and Research Groups:

While specific lab names aren't detailed in source materials, his research aligns with Berkeley's Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center (PEER) initiatives, focusing on collaborative infrastructure resilience projects involving structural dynamics and regional risk modeling.