Research Interests

Behavior of Structural Systems, with particular emphasis on:

  • Development of Disaster Resilient Structural systems
  • Earthquake Resistant Design
  • Blast Resistant Design
  • Multi-Hazard Engineering
  • Dynamic Response of Structures
  • Seismic Design/Evaluation/Retrofit of Steel Bridges
  • Seismic Design/Evaluation/Retrofit of Steel Buildings
  • Seismic Design/Evaluation/Retrofit of Unreinforced Masonry Buildings
  • Ultimate Behavior of Steel, Metal and Advanced Composite Structures
  • Behavior of Guyed-Towers, Cable Structures, Long-Span and Tall Structures.