This individual is a Professor and CEE Excellence Faculty Scholar specializing in structural engineering, with expertise in seismic performance, concrete connections, and innovative bridge systems. Holding a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, they have extensive leadership experience, including roles as Associate Dean and Director of undergraduate programs. Their research focuses on experimental and analytical modeling of structural joints, multi-hazard resilience, and fiber-reinforced concrete. They actively contribute to professional societies like ACI and ASCE, serve as a journal editor, and have received numerous awards for teaching and research. Committed to education, they advise student teams and teach courses in reinforced concrete and steel design.