جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jorge Macedoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
• Advanced Numerical Modeling (FEM, FDM, MPM, DEM)
• Performance-Based Engineering
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Jorge Macedo is an Assistant Professor and Frederick L. Olmsted Early-Career Professor at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering , Georgia Institute of Technology. He received his B.S. and M.S. in civil engineering and soil mechanics from the Peruvian National University of Engineering (2007-2011), followed by M.S. (2014) and Ph.D. (2017) in Geoengineering from UC Berkeley. Education: B.S. Civil Engineering (2007), Peruvian National University of Engineering M.S. Soil Mechanics (2011), Peruvian National University of Engineering M.S. Geoengineering (2014), UC Berkeley Ph.D. Geoengineering (2017), UC Berkeley His research focuses on geotechnical earthquake engineering , advanced numerical modeling (FEM, FDM, MPM), performance-based design , and mining geotechnics . He applies machine learning and reliability tools to assess seismic risks, particularly in liquefaction and residual drift modeling. Recent work examines nonergodic ground motion models, slope stability under subduction earthquakes, and mine tailings behavior. The 2025-2024 publications highlight trends in machine learning for hazard assessment , nonergodic ground motion modeling , and mine tailings analysis . Articles address slope systems, liquefaction effects, and physics-informed neural networks in seismic analysis. Scientific Awards: Young Researcher Award (2023), ISSMGE Technical Committee NSF CAREER Award (2022) Dr. Macedo's work bridges academic research with industry applications , including collaborations with Golder Associates and contributions to geotechnical asset management in Georgia. He actively participates in curriculum development, emphasizing data analytics and computational skills.

James A Bayمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Earthquake Engineering
• Soil Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James A Bay is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Utah State University , with a focus on Geotechnical Engineering , Earthquake Engineering , and MSE Retaining Structures . He has taught courses such as Engineering Soil Mechanics , Geotechnical Principles , and Mechanics of Materials since the 1980s. PhD in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering (1997), The University of Texas MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering (1987), Utah State University BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering (1986), Utah State University His research centers on Engineering Geophysics , Soil Dynamics , and Soil Mechanics , particularly in applications such as resonant column testing , LIDAR visualization of earthquake damage , and nondestructive pavement evaluation . He has published extensively on topics including dynamic soil properties , seismic wave propagation , and MSE wall performance . James A Bay has mentored over 25 graduate students, including Yoon-Shin Bae , Fernando Ventura Tejeda , and Potikul Vivithkeyoonvong . He has also received multiple awards, including the Outstanding Teacher (2015) and the C.A. Hogentogler Award (2012).

• Earthquake Engineering
• Concrete Structures
• Steel Structures
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. METİN HÜSEM is a Professor at Karadeniz Technical University's Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, specializing in structural and earthquake engineering. With a career spanning over three decades, he has held key roles including Dean (2016–2020) and Department Head (2014–2016, 2023–present). His research integrates experimental and computational methods to advance seismic resilience, materials science, and sustainable construction. Education: Doctorate in Civil Engineering, Karadeniz Technical University (1990–1995) Postgraduate in Civil Engineering, Karadeniz Technical University (1986–1990) Undergraduate in Civil Engineering, Karadeniz Technical University (1982–1986) Research Focus: His work targets earthquake-resistant structures, material innovations (geopolymers, fiber-reinforced concrete), and structural health monitoring. Key areas include: Seismic retrofitting of buildings and heritage structures High-temperature effects on concrete Development of energy-dissipating devices (e.g., patented seismic dampers) Optimization of prefabricated and composite systems Publication Trends: Recent articles emphasize post-earthquake damage assessment, geopolymer materials, and cyclic load behavior of structures. A consistent theme is the translation of field data into practical design improvements, particularly for reinforced concrete and masonry systems in seismic zones. Grants & Advising: He has led 13 funded projects (e.g., TUBITAK-supported studies on masonry walls and seismic dampers) and advised 45+ graduate students. His patents include innovations like modular energy dissipators and interlocked masonry systems. Laboratory & Teams: Manages advanced structural testing facilities, collaborating with national/international researchers on earthquake simulations and material durability experiments.

Michael Olsenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Geomatics Engineering
• Terrestrial Laser Scanning
• Remote Sensing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michael Olsen is an Associate Professor of Geomatics in the School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University (OSU). He holds a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from the University of California, San Diego, and degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Utah. His research focuses on terrestrial laser scanning, remote sensing, GIS, earthquake engineering, and 3D visualization, with applications to disaster response, hazard mapping, and infrastructure monitoring. Recent projects include developing mobile laser scanning guidelines for transportation agencies, advancing point cloud segmentation algorithms, and conducting post-disaster reconnaissance in regions like Chile, Japan, and Nepal. Education: Ph.D., Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego, 2009 M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Utah, 2005 B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Utah, 2004 Research Interests: His work bridges geomatics and civil engineering, emphasizing innovation in 3D data collection and analysis. Key areas include landslide displacement modeling, coastal erosion forecasting, and the integration of UAS (drone) imagery for damage assessment. He also explores accessibility compliance via mobile LiDAR and has pioneered courses in 3D laser scanning and Building Information Modeling at OSU. Publications Trends: Recent articles highlight advancements in automated infrastructure analysis, disaster response technologies, and hazard vulnerability assessments. His work often combines geospatial data with machine learning to address real-world challenges in transportation, environmental science, and structural safety. Awards/Recognition: None explicitly listed in provided materials. Advising & Grants: While no student advisees or grant details are specified, Olsen’s research is supported by projects with state DOTs, federal agencies, and international collaborations. His contributions include developing protocols for post-earthquake bridge restoration and asset management frameworks for transportation networks. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the National Science Foundation’s NHERI RAPID facility and leads OSU’s efforts in geospatial hazard modeling. His work integrates field data collection with computational tools, forming a multidisciplinary approach to infrastructure resilience.

Tracy L. Kijewski-Correaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Civil Infrastructure Engineering
• Natural Hazard Assessment
• Disaster Mitigation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tracy L. Kijewski-Correa is the William J. Pulte Director of the Pulte Institute for Global Development and Academic Director of the Integration Lab (i-Lab) at the University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs. She holds a joint appointment as Professor of Civil Engineering and Global Affairs in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering & Earth Sciences. Her research focuses on civil infrastructure challenges in both developed and developing contexts, with particular emphasis on natural hazard assessment and mitigation. A co-founder of Engineering2Empower (E2E), she has developed comprehensive strategies for sustainable housing in Haiti, integrating community-led innovation and market-based solutions. Her work spans multiple regions including Haiti, United States, Latin America, Middle East, South Asia, and South Pacific/Oceania. Kijewski-Correa's recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward leveraging open data and computational approaches for high-fidelity regional loss estimations, particularly for hurricane risk assessment. Her work increasingly integrates computer vision, Bayesian data integration, and component-level fragility modeling to advance the precision of disaster impact predictions while maintaining computational tractability across large building portfolios. Kellogg Institute Faculty Fellow (since 2011) Her research has been supported by multiple grants including projects focused on climate adaptation in Bangladesh and Haiti, community-driven development in Haiti, post-disaster sheltering programs, and technology incubators for sustainable development. As director of the Pulte Institute and Academic Director of the i-Lab, she leads interdisciplinary teams working at the intersection of engineering, global development, and disaster resilience.

Safak Arslantürkogluمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Earthquake Engineering
• Seismic Risk Assessment
• Structural Dynamics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Safak Arslantürkoglu is a Research Fellow at ETH Zurich's Professorship for Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering. He holds a structural engineering diploma from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (2013) and a PhD from ETH Zurich (2023) focused on seismic risk assessment. His professional experience includes practical structural assessment at Baertschi Partner Consulting and founding LEO Consulting for structural retrofitting. Research interests center on seismic safety of existing structures , particularly unreinforced masonry buildings in low-to-moderate seismicity regions. Key focus areas include: Collapse risk quantification Fatality risk modeling Nonlinear dynamic analysis Building code development Cost-effective retrofitting strategies Publications primarily address earthquake vulnerability frameworks , with recent works emphasizing graphical risk assessment methods and probabilistic seismic evaluation. Supervisory experience includes advising 25+ Master's students on topics spanning seismic evaluation, energy-efficient retrofitting, and Swiss building code comparisons.

Guirong Yanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Structural Engineering
• Disaster Recovery
• Wind Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Guirong Yan is an Assistant Professor at Missouri University of Science and Technology, affiliated with the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering. Her research focuses on structural engineering , wind engineering , and disaster resilience , with particular emphasis on tornado impact analysis, typhoon wind field modeling, and community recovery frameworks. Research interests include: Tornado-structure interaction using CFD simulations Surface roughness and terrain effects on extreme wind dynamics Community resilience modeling for post-disaster recovery Solitary wave energetics in coastal engineering 3D concrete printing for resilient infrastructure Windborne debris and wind tunnel validation Key article trends show computational fluid dynamics applications to tornado and typhoon hazards , wind-structure interaction , and community recovery mechanisms . Her work bridges engineering simulation , disaster risk assessment , and policy-relevant resilience strategies .

Anahid Behrouziمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Earthquake Engineering
• Reinforced Concrete
• Structural Dynamics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Anahid Behrouzi is Associate Professor in the Architectural Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University's College of Engineering. Specializing in earthquake engineering and reinforced concrete design, her research focuses on seismic performance of structures, engineering education innovation, and post-disaster reconnaissance methodologies. Key research areas include: Seismic behavior of non-rectangular concrete structures under bidirectional loading Development of active learning tools for structural engineering education Automated damage assessment technologies for post-earthquake reconnaissance Diversity and inclusion initiatives in engineering programs Her educational innovations integrate physical experimentation, computational tools (Python programming), and industry-standard software (Bluebeam) into undergraduate curricula. Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on hands-on learning approaches including large-scale structural testing, fabrication projects, and physical demonstration models for teaching structural dynamics and design principles.

• Coastal Engineering
• Coastal Hazards
• Numerical Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew Janssen is a Research Assistant Professor at the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Ocean Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology. His research focuses on coastal hazards, littoral processes, and developing computationally efficient models to assess risks to coastal infrastructure using field observations, numerical modeling, and data-driven techniques. He holds a PhD (2022), MS (2016), and BS (2011) in Ocean Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology and the University of Rhode Island, respectively. His work emphasizes understanding storm erosion potential, dune performance under climate change scenarios, and the impact of coastal structures. Notable contributions include methodologies for quantifying storm erosion considering sea level rise and probabilistic forecasting of coastal storm impacts. He currently serves as Assistant Director of the NJ Coastal Protection Technical Assistance Service and has prior industry experience with firms like Rising Tide Waterfront Solutions and McLaren Engineering Group. Key Research Areas: Coastal resilience, numerical modeling, climate adaptation, dune dynamics, sediment transport. Recent Focus: Long-term dune performance under extreme and nuisance erosion events; integration of machine learning (CART models) for erosion prediction. Publications highlight his work on hurricane impacts, breakwater effectiveness, and navigation channel management. He received the John P. Breslin Award (2022) and is active in professional societies like ASBPA and COPRI. His technical reports include analyses of New Jersey beach sediment characteristics and shoreline impacts at North Wildwood. He collaborates on projects balancing engineering solutions with ecological and economic considerations.

Giorgia Giardinaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Remote Sensing
• Computational Modelling
• Climate Change Resilience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Giorgia Giardina is an Associate Professor in Geo-monitoring and Data Analytics at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). She holds affiliations with the Department of Geoscience and Engineering, specializing in Geo-engineering. Her research focuses on enhancing urban resilience through the integration of remote sensing, computational modeling, and experimental testing to evaluate structural vulnerability to urbanization, earthquakes, and climate change. She previously held roles at the University of Bath (Lecturer), NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (Visiting Professor), and the University of Cambridge (Research Fellow). She is a member of key committees like EEFIT and ISCARSAH. Her work emphasizes heritage protection, seismic retrofitting, and infrastructure resilience. Education & Roles: PhD in Civil Engineering and Geosciences (TU Delft) Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship (University of Cambridge) Research Interests: Giorgia’s expertise spans remote sensing technologies (e.g., InSAR, LiDAR), structural health monitoring, climate change resilience, and disaster risk assessment. She investigates how urban infrastructure and historic buildings respond to subsidence, earthquakes, and underground excavations. Articles & Trends: Recent work emphasizes satellite-based damage assessment (e.g., post-earthquake Turkey 2023, Haiti 2021), InSAR for infrastructure monitoring, and machine learning for crack pattern analysis. Her research highlights the synergy between geospatial data and computational models to improve urban safety. Awards: Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship Grants & Labs: Her group offers fellowships via the Schlumberger Foundation and Mosaic PhD scholarships. Collaborations include the 4TU Centre for Resilience Engineering and the Centre for Global Heritage and Development.

Tracy Kijewski-Correaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Natural Hazards Engineering
• Resilient Infrastructure
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tracy Kijewski-Correa serves as the William J. Pulte Director of the Pulte Institute for Global Development and Professor of Engineering and Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs. She directs the NSF-funded Structural Engineering Extreme Event Reconnaissance (StEER) network and maintains affiliations with the Kellogg Institute for International Studies, Environmental Change Initiative, and Real Estate Institute. Her educational background includes a B.S. (1997), M.S. (2000), and Ph.D. (2003), all from the University of Notre Dame. This foundation supports her interdisciplinary approach bridging engineering, social science, and policy development. Kijewski-Correa pioneers research in disaster risk reduction and resilient infrastructure for vulnerable communities. Her scholarship links scientific innovation with practical community needs, focusing on hurricane/earthquake engineering, coastal adaptation, and post-disaster recovery systems. She develops scalable solutions for civil infrastructure while addressing socioeconomic dimensions of resilience through homeowner behavior studies and policy engagement. Analysis of her 2024-2025 publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) development of standardized frameworks for cross-hazard data collection (evident in PVRRs and FAST datasets), (2) integration of computer vision and AI for rapid damage assessment, and (3) behavioral studies of homeowner adaptation in coastal zones. These works increasingly emphasize collaborative networks like StEER to accelerate knowledge translation for policymakers. Key recognitions include: Michael Gaus Distinguished Service Award from the American Association for Wind Engineering Provost's All-Faculty Team Award (2023) She leads major initiatives including Engineering2Empower and the NSF-funded StEER network, which coordinates over 70 engineers from two dozen organizations for post-disaster assessments. Her projects NJcoast and green resilience address critical gaps in coastal risk modeling and sustainable infrastructure. She has directed field missions following Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Florence, plus the Haiti earthquake and Indonesia tsunami. Kijewski-Correa co-founded Engineering2Empower and directs StEER's global reconnaissance operations. Her team developed the NJcoast geospatial platform and established standardized protocols for damage assessment across 20+ disasters. She conducts longitudinal recovery studies in Indonesia, Thailand, Haiti, and Caribbean nations, focusing on informal settlements and housing markets.

Robert W. Barnesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Structural Concrete
• Prestressed Concrete
• Bridges
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Robert W. Barnes is an Associate Professor and Arthur H. Feagin Chair Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Auburn University , where he also serves as the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies . His research focuses on structural concrete, prestressed concrete, bridge engineering, and structural strengthening techniques. Education: Ph.D. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas-Austin; B.S. in Civil Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. Recent research trends highlight his work on concrete creep/shrinkage, FRP reinforcement, strut-and-tie methods for deep beams, and time-dependent deformations in prestressed systems. His Mete A. Sozen Award for Excellence in Structural Research (ACI) underscores his contributions to structural engineering. Barnes is actively involved in graduate advising and laboratory initiatives, including the Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory .

FILIPPO SANTUCCI DE MAGISTRISمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Seismic Engineering
• Soil Mechanics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Filippo Santucci De Magistris is a Full Professor at the Department of Biosciences and Territory, University of Molise. His research focuses on geotechnical engineering, seismic vulnerability assessment, and soil-structure interaction, with emphasis on liquefaction mitigation, pipeline stability, and seismic site response analysis. His work integrates numerical modeling, experimental testing, and field investigations in complex geotechnical systems. Key research areas include: Constitutive modeling of geomaterials under dynamic loads Liquefaction risk assessment in urban and industrial contexts Seismic safety of critical infrastructure (pipelines, healthcare networks) Advances in site response analysis methodologies His publications (2021-2025) increasingly emphasize probabilistic frameworks for infrastructure resilience, innovative bounding surface models for advanced geotechnical simulations, and interdisciplinary approaches to disaster risk reduction. He leads the StregaDynaLab research group (www.stregadynalab.tk), focusing on dynamic geotechnical analysis and mitigation strategies for seismic hazards. Notable contributions include field reconnaissance after major earthquakes (2016 Central Italy, 2015 Nepal), validation of constitutive models in OpenSees, and development of empirical fragility functions for infrastructure components.

Amory Martinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Earthquake Engineering
• Structural Optimization
• Topology Optimization
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Amory Martin is an Adjunct Professor at New York University's Tandon School of Engineering and a Senior Engineer at Exponent's New York office. His expertise spans Earthquake Engineering , Structural Optimization , and Multi-Hazard Risk Analysis , with a focus on seismic-resistant design, structural failure investigation, and climate change adaptation. Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University (2020) M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University (2016) B.S., Civil Engineering, Johns Hopkins University (2014) B.S., Mathematics, Johns Hopkins University (2014) Dr. Martin's research involves dynamic analysis of complex structures , topology optimization algorithms , and nonlinear seismic response modeling . His work integrates high-performance computing and data-driven techniques to enhance structural resilience. His recent publications focus on earthquake-induced bridge damage , seismic isolation systems , and socio-economic impacts of disasters . These emphasize nonlinear dynamics , multi-hazard coordination , and virtual reconnaissance . National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Stanford School of Engineering Fellowship Johns Hopkins Civil Engineering Award Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society Dr. Martin has led projects on high-rise building analysis , garage collapse investigations , and seismic design of highway bridges . He served as a consultant for the World Bank on pandemic economic impacts and is actively involved in code compliance and expert report writing .

• Wind Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Infrastructure Resilience
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. J. Antonio Balderrama is Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington and serves as Area Coordinator for Architectural Engineering. He earned his Ph.D. (2015) and M.E. (2009) in Structural Engineering from the University of Florida, and his B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Notre Dame (2007). A Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas and several Mexican municipalities, he blends extensive academic training with 15+ years of international industry practice that includes design of >6 million ft² of buildings and offshore petroleum platforms. Education: Ph.D. Structural Engineering (Wind Engineering emphasis), University of Florida, 2015 M.E. Structural Engineering (Wind Engineering emphasis), University of Florida, 2009 B.S. Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis), University of Notre Dame, 2007 Research & Scholarly Focus: Dr. Balderrama’s scholarship targets wind-structure interaction, performance-based wind design, infrastructure resilience, and multi-hazard engineering. His work integrates large-scale boundary-layer wind-tunnel testing, full-scale field monitoring (Florida Coastal Monitoring Program), Monte-Carlo simulation, and post-disaster reconnaissance to refine codified wind loads and advance risk-consistent structural design. Interests span computational fluid dynamics, probabilistic load characterization, building-envelope failure analysis, and reliability-based optimization of high-rise, industrial, and offshore structures subjected to hurricanes, tornadoes, and seismic events. Teaching & Mentorship: He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in structural analysis, structural dynamics, steel design, masonry design, timber design, finite-element methods, and senior capstone projects. He has advised more than 30 M.S. thesis, Ph.D. dissertation, honors, and capstone students, and actively mentors student competition teams and the UTA Architectural Engineering Institute chapter. Selected Honors: Civil Engineering Outstanding Instructor Award, UTA (2021-2022) Member, ASCE & Structural Engineers Association of Texas ACUE/ACE Certificate in Effective College Instruction Professional Engagement: Dr. Balderrama maintains an active consulting practice (founder, BalRob Internation Consultants) and contributes to ASCE, AISC, ACI, and API code committees. He routinely reviews for the Journal of Wind Engineering & Industrial Aerodynamics and chairs conference sessions on wind effects and structural resilience.