Author: Marissa K Miller
Gardoni appointed to EMI Board of Governors
Professor Paolo Gardoni has been elected to ASCE’s Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI) Board of Governors by the EMI membership. Gardoni’s term will run from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2024. The Board of Governors is responsible for defining the strategic directions of EMI, overseeing its operations, and promoting its growth and development.
Masud elected as President-elect of Society of Engineering Science
Professor Arif Masud has been elected as President-elect of the Society of Engineering Science (SES) 2023. Masud will serve as Vice President for one year, beginning January 2022, before his term as President begins in January 2023. Established in 1963, SES is an organization of leading experts from around the world who are exploring the […]
Qualifying Exam — Fall 2021
Fall Structural Engineering Qualifying Exam Announcement Structural Engineering Qualifying Exam Fall 2021 The Structural Engineering QE is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Oct 16th, 2021. Candidates must notify by email Prof. Elbanna (elbanna2@illinois.edu) and Ms. Miller (marissam@illinois.edu) of their intent to take the QE no later than Wednesday, September 29th, 2021.
Zhang invited to be editor of influential journal
Assistant professor Shelly Zhang (BS 12, MS 14) has been invited to become a review editor of the journal Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (SMO), considered the flagship journal in her research field. “SMO journal is at the converging frontier of design, engineering, simulation, additive manufacturing, AI and digital-twins,” Zhang said. “I was very honored and […]
Gardoni receives Alfredo Ang Award from ASCE
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has awarded professor Paolo Gardoni the 2021 Alfredo Ang Award on Risk Analysis and Management of Civil Infrastructure for his contributions to risk, reliability and resilience analysis, and his leadership in these fields. The prestigious award is given to an individual who has made significant technical or technological […]
Gardoni appointed Visiting Professor at Loughborough University
Professor Paolo Gardoni has been appointed Visiting Professor in Structural Engineering and Societal Risk Mitigation at Loughborough University’s School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering. Gardoni will support undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with seminars on Engineering Risk Analysis, Reliability Analysis and Engineering Ethics. Loughborough is located in Leicestershire, U.K. “I am thrilled by the opportunity […]
2021 THWARTS / IBHS Natural Hazards Seminar Series
Joint Sponsor: American Association for Wind Engineering Thursday, April 29, 2021 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Eastern) Roundtable Discussion – 2020 Midwest Derecho (emphasis on vulnerability of metal grain bins) Wind Speeds, Damage Investigation, Design Implications Dr. Murray Morrison (Moderator) Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety Dr. Richard Wood University of Nebraska […]
Structures Support for AAPI Community
Structures Support for AAPI Community
Innovative Structural Engineering Research Spotlight Webinar
The Innovative Structural Engineering Research Spotlight webinar organized by the SEI Illinois Professional Chapter and our SEI Graduate Student Chapter will feature three of our Ph.D. students’ research. Find more information about the event in the attached flyer. The webinar is happening on Thursday, March 25, 2021, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. CT. The webinar is […]