Research Team

CURRENT MEMBERS:

  1. Genda Chen, Ph.D., P.E., F. ASCE, F.SEI, Professor and Robert W. Abbett Distinguished Chair in Civil Engineering
  2. Liang Fan, Ph.D. Student
  3. Clayton Fritsche, M.S. Student
  4. Chuanrui (Steve) Guo, Ph.D. Student
  5. Matthew Klegseth, Ph.D. Student
  6. Zhaochao Li, Ph.D. Student
  7. Hongya Qu, Ph.D. Student
  8. Xinzhe Yuan, Ph.D. Student
  9. Xiuyan Hu, Ph.D. Student (Tongji University)
  10. Hongye Gou, Visiting Scholar
  11. Kang Rui, Visiting Scholar

Previous Members:

Post-Doctoral Fellows and Visiting Scholars

  1. Dr. Xiuling Li (October 15 2015 – October 14 2016), Visiting Scholar, Associate Professor from Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, China.
  2. Dr. Sifeng Qin (November 7, 2015 – November 6, 2016), Visiting Scholar, Associate Professor from Dalian University, Dalian, China.
  3. Dr. Huili Wang (November 7, 2015 - November 6, 2016), Visiting Scholar, Associate Professor from Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China.
  4. Dr. Fujian Tang (January 2014 – December 31, 2016), Post-Doctoral Fellow, (currently Post Doctor at Florida Atlantic University, Florida, USA).
  5. Dr. Yan Wang (August 2014 – July 2015), Visiting Scholar, Associate Professor from Anhui University of Technology, Ma Anshan, China.
  6. Dr. Qiuhua Duan (February 2014 – January 2015), Visiting Scholar, Associate Professor from Guangxi University, Nanning, China.
  7. Dr. Zhibin Lin (April 2012 – July 31 2013), Post-Doctoral Fellow, (currently Assistant Professor at North Dakota State University, North Dakota, USA).
  8. Dr. Dan-Guang Pan (September 2010 – August 2011), Senior Visiting Scholar, Associate Professor from the University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China.
  9. Dr. Huawei Yin (March 2010 – February 2011), Senior Visiting Scholar, Associate Professor from Hunan University, Changsha, China.
  10. Dr. Jianbo Li (March 2008 – February 2009), Senior Visiting Scholar, Associate Professor from Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China.
  11. Dr. Zhi Zhou (June 2008 – May 2010), Senior Visiting Professor from Harbin University of Technology, Harbin, China (currently Professor at Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China).
  12. Dr. Yuanxiang Sun (August 2008 – January 2010), Senior Visiting Scholar, Associate Professor from Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China.
  13. Mr. Yueling Jing (November 2007 – May 2010), Joint Ph.D. Student and Visiting Scholar from Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China (currently Assistant Professor at Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China).
  14. Dr. Dongming Yan (January 2007 – February 2011), Post-Doctoral Fellow, (currently Professor at Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China).
  15. Dr. Bin Xu (November 2003 – June 2005), Post-Doctoral Fellow, (currently University Distinguished Professor of Civil Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiameng, China)
  16. Dr. Chaoqiang Chen (June 2003 – December 2003) , Post-Doctoral Fellow.
  17. Dr. Mostafa El-Engebawy (June 2002 – September 2004) , Post-Doctoral Fellow.
  18. Dr. Menglin Lou (August 1998 – February 1999), Senior Visiting Professor from State Key Laboratory for Disaster Reduction in Civil Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.

 Ph.D. Students

  1. Yi Bao: Graduated in Summer Semester 2017.  Dissertation Title: Novel Applications of Pulse Pre-pump Brillouin Optical Time Domain Analysis for Behavior Evaluation of Structures under Thermal and Mechanical Loading.
  2. Yizheng Chen: Graduated in Fall Semester 2016.  Dissertation Title: Long-Period Fiber Grating Corrosion Sensors for Life-cycle Monitoring and Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Structures.
  3. Yan Tang: Graduated in Fall Semester 2016.  Dissertation Title: Remote Sensing and Localization of Smart Rocks with Orientation-controlled Magnets for Real-time Monitoring of Bridge Scour and Riprap Effectiveness.
  4. John Finke: Graduated in Summer Semester 2016 (Doctor of Engineering).  Dissertation Title: Static and Dynamic Characterization of Tied Arch Bridges.  (Structures Department Manager at Jacobs, St. Louis, Missouri, USA)Department Manager | Structures
  5. Mostafa Fakharifar: Graduate in Fall Semester 2015.  Dissertation Title: Composite Confinement Systems for RC Column Repair and Construction under Seismic Loads: Concept, Characterization, and Performance.
  6. Chenglin Wu: Graduated in Summer Semester 2014.  Dissertation Title: A Unified Bond Theory, Probabilistic Meso-scale Modeling, and Experimental Validation of Deformed Steel Rebar. (Assistant Professor at Missouri University of Science and Technology, Missouri, USA)
  7. Fujian Tang: Graduated in Fall Semester 2013.  Dissertation Title: Enamel-coated Steel Reinforcement for Improved Durability and Life-cycle Performance of Concrete Structures: Microstructure, Corrosion, and Deterioration.
  8. Ying Huang: Graduated in Summer Semester 2012.  Dissertation Title: A Progressive Collapse Evaluation of Steel Structures in High Temperature Environment with Optical Fiber Sensors. (Assistant Professor at North Dakota State University, North Dakota, USA)
  9. Zuocai Wang: Graduated in Fall Semester 2011.  Dissertation Title: Hilbert Transform Applications in Signal Analysis and Non-Parametric Identification of Linear and Nonlinear Systems. (Huangshan Young Scholar and Professor, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China)
  10. Wenjian Wang: Graduated in Winter Semester 2007.  Dissertation Title: Structural Condition Assessment of the Bill Emerson Memorial Cable-stayed Bridged Neural Networks. (Senior Structural Engineer, Weidlinger Associated, Inc., Boston, USA)
  11. Yuxiang Xin: Graduated in Summer Semester 2006.  Dissertation Title: Seismic Performance of Mass-Variable Tuned Liquid Dampers with Particles Liquidation in Building Applications. (Structural Engineer, HNTB Corporation, California, USA)
  12. Xiaofei Ying: Graduated in Summer Semester 2006.  Dissertation Title: Seismic Retrofit of Reinforced Concrete Beams, Columns, and Joints with Thin Steel Sheets and Steel Plates.
  13. Xi Huang: Graduated in Winter Semester 2005.  Dissertation Title: An Integrated VE Damping and FRP Strengthening System for Performance-based Seismic Retrofit of RC Columns.
  14. Chaoqiang Chen: Graduated in Winter Semester 2003.  Dissertation Title: Semi-active Control of Elastic and Inelastic Building Structures with Piezoelectric Friction Dampers.
  15. Huimin Mu: Graduated in Fall Semester 2002.  Dissertation Title: Development and Validation of Coaxial Cable Sensors for Damage Detection of Reinforced Concrete Structures.
  16. Xinbao Yang: (Co-Advisor with Dr. Antonio Nanni), Graduated in Fall Semester 2001.  Dissertation Title: The Engineering of Construction Specifications for Externally Bonded FRP Composites.
  17. Jingning Wu: Graduated in Summer Semester 2000.  Dissertation Title: Seismic Performance, Design and Placement of Multiple Tuned Mass Dampers in Building Applications.

M.S Students

  1. J. Alexander Cain: Graduated in Summer Semester 2015.  Thesis Title: Damage Detection Through Acoustic Emission of Fracture Process in Concrete Masonry Units.
  2. Wesley James Bevans: Graduated in Winter Semester 2013 (changed to non-thesis).
  3. Fujian Tang: Graduated in Winter Semester 2014 (jointly advised with Dr. Richard Brow from Material Science and Engineering Department).  Thesis Title: Corrosion Resistance of Enamel Coating Modified by Calcium Silicate and Sand Particle for Steel Reinforcement in Concrete.
  4. Laura Rathe: Graduated in Fall Semester 2011.  Thesis Title: Behavior of Staged Externally Bonded Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Sheets for Improved Ductility.
  5. Iana Muchaidze: Graduated in Fall Semester 2010.  Thesis Title: Installation and Performance Evaluation of Coaxial Cable Sensors for Crack and Corrosion Detection.
  6. Ravi Mullapudi: Graduated in Winter Semester 2010.  Thesis Title: Nonlinear Finite Element Formulation of the Soil Structure Interaction through Two Parameter Foundation Model.
  7. Kazi Karim: Graduated in Winter Semester 2009.  Thesis Title: An Integrated Damping and Strengthening Strategy for Performance-Based Seismic Design and Retrofit of Highway Bridges
  8. Brian H. Wood: Graduated in Summer Semester 2008.  Thesis Title: Experimental Validation of an Integrated FRP-Viscoelastic Hardening, Damping, and Wave-Modulating System for Blast Resistance Enhancement of Reinforced Concrete Columns.
  9. Mei Wang: Graduated in Winter Semester 2008.  Thesis Title: Electromagnetic Modeling of Distributed Coaxial Cable Crack Sensors in Reinforced Concrete Members.
  10. Michael Brower: Graduate in Fall Semester 2007.  Thesis Title: Implementation Issues of Distributed Coaxial Cable Crack Sensors Embedded in Reinforced Concrete Members.
  11. Lori Kindervater: Graduated in Winter Semester 2007.  Thesis Title: Behavior of Granular Particles under Horizontal Dynamic Loading.
  12. Christopher Courtright: Graduated in Winter Semester 2005.  Thesis Title: Strut Failure Investigation of Paseo Suspension Bridge in Kansas City, MO.
  13. Ryan McDaniel: Graduated in Fall Semester 2004.  Thesis Title: Characterization and Implementation of Distributed Coaxial Cable Crack Sensors for Embedment in Reinforced Concrete Structural Members.
  14. Stephen Eads: Graduated in Fall Semester 2004.  Thesis Title: Behavior and Fatigue Properties of Metallic Dampers for Seismic Retrofit of Highway Bridges.
  15. Matthew Gebhardt: Graduated in Fall Semester 2003.  Thesis Title: Development and Implementation of Active Structural Control of a Three-Story Building with Piezoelectric Actuators in Bending Mode.
  16. Derek Smith: Graduated in Winter Semester 2003.  Thesis Title: Effects of Piezoelectric Wedge Actuators on the Effectiveness of Tuned Mass Dampers Used in Structural Applications.
  17. Gabriel T. Garrett: Graduated in Winter Semester 2002.  Thesis Title: Design, Fabrication and Characterization of a Prototype Piezoelectric Friction Damper.
  18. Pamela Thebeau: Graduated in Summer Semester 2001.  Thesis Title: Seismic Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment of Four Bridges on Emergency Vehicle Access Route US HWY60.
  19. Eric R. Bothe: Graduated in Summer Semester 2000.  Thesis Title: Experimental Studies on

Undergraduate Students

  1. Ryan Plasse (Fall Semester 1998)
  2. Derek Smith (Summer Semester 1999)
  3. Pamela Thebeau (Summer Semester 1999)
  4. Eric Pilger (Summer Semester 2004)
  5. Joshua Brown (Summer Semester 2005)
  6. Kerrie Barnes (Summer Semester 2005)
  7. Leslie Olson (Fall Semester 2005)
  8. Daniel Daegling (Fall Semester 2006)
  9. Stephen Grelle (Summer Semester 2007)
  10. Seth McConnell (Summer Semester 2008 to Winter Semester 2009)
  11. Jessica Owens (Summer Semester 2008 to Fall Semester 2008)
  12. Mulugeta Kebede (Summer Semester 2008)
  13. Eric Shelton (Fall Semester 2009)
  14. Luke Hogan (Fall Semester 2009 to Winter Semester 2010)
  15. Brandon Schafer (Summer Semester 2011 to Fall Semester 2011)
  16. Gabriel Farrar (Summer Semester 2011 to Fall Semester 2011, Fall Semester 2012)
  17. Lauren Svoboda (Summer Semester 2011)
  18. Brian Hodge (Winter Semester 2012 to Fall Semester 2012)
  19. Clayton Fritsche (Winter Semester 2017)