Research

Shape memory alloys (SMAs) have attracted a great deal of attention as a smart material that can be used in various civil engineering applications. This research focuses on the characterization of shape memory materials for civil infrastructure application.

This research aims to develop and characterize advanced cementitious and polymer composites. We also characterize the behavior of innovative materials and explore the use of these materials and composites in infrastructure applications. Such materials include, but not limited to, self-sensing cement composite, graphene-reinforced concrete...

This research aims to develop new devices and systems that can be implemented into large-scale civil infrastructures such as bridges and buildings to guarantee their integrity and safety against multi-hazard threats. Emphasis is placed on the use of smart materials in the design of control devices.

The 3D printing of concrete eliminates the need for formwork and molds, allows the design and fabrication of complex shapes and geometric features, and enables incorporation of additional functionality into a structure. As a result, it has potential to substantially reduce construction time and labor cost, enhance safety and reliability, and minimize the...

This research aims to develop and apply innovative approaches for health monitoring and condition assessment of civil infrastructure systems such as bridges, buildings, and tunnels through field and laboratory investigations as well as finite element analysis.