PhD in Civil Engineering with expertise in geotechnical engineering, liquefaction, seismic risk assessment, and levee systems. Recipient of multiple NSF awards including CAREER, and ASCE honors such as Middlebrooks and Casagrande awards. Extensive research on gravelly soils, earthquake reconnaissance, and pile-driving vibrations. Active in professional societies (ASCE, EERI, USSD), associate editor for ASCE Journal, and organizer of international conferences. Over $2.6M in sponsored research, with publications in leading journals and conferences.