I am a researcher and licensed structural engineer working at the intersection of structural and construction engineering, motivated by the resilience and sustainability of communities. I develop mechanics-based methods to predict the behavior of partially composite concrete structures, investigate the behavior of structural components under static and cyclic load, and perform structural reliability analyses. This work helps engineers and stakeholders make informed decisions about sustainable, economical materials and components that promote a more resilient built environment.
I have experience using structural analysis methods, computer algorithms and finite element software, and displacement, load, strain, and temperature sensors to develop durable alternatives for bridge and building components, calculation methods engineers can use for routine design tasks, and calibrated safety factors that increase community resilience.
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- Awarded the PCI George D. Nasser Award for the paper “A comprehensive approach to establishing a standard test method for evaluating insulated wall panel wythe connector performance,” PCI Journal.
- Started as Senior Research Associate at the Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction, University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
- Started as Visiting Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Florida International University.