Expertise Description
I have over 30 years experience as a civil engineer, specializing in structural engineering. My expertise includes: advanced composites; blast testing; bridge inspection; bridge rehabilitation; civil infrastructure renewal / sustainability; composites; concrete; concrete inspections; concrete repair / rehabilitation; construction defects; construction materials; failure analysis; ferrocement; fiber reinforced concrete; FPR; laboratory testing; masonry standards; materials engineering; non-destructive testing; reinforced concrete; research and development; steel reinforced polymers; strength evaluations; structural analysis; and structural fiber reinforced plastics. I have more than 20 years expert witness experience.Areas of Expertise
Consulting Experience
My consulting services include: International consultant for composites in civil engineering; Testing and measuring devices for construction monitoring; Visiting engineer – research and development of concrete structural elements and systems; Use and development of integrate computer software for civil engineering; Structural Design Computer Analyst; software development; Structural Engineer – design of reinforced concrete buildings; Consultant – design of concrete products; Design and on-site inspection of conventional and steel fiber reinforced concrete.
Professional Experiences
Education
| Degree | Subject | Institution | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Civil Engineering | University of Miami-Coral Gables | |||
| M.S. | Civil Engineering | University of Witwatersrand-Johannesburg | |||
| B.S. | Civil Engineering | University of Bologna-Bologna | Italy | ||
Licenses Certifications
| Registered Professional Engineer in Oklahoma |
| Missouri |
| Pennsylvania |
| Florida |
| and Italy |
Awards & Affiliation
| Henry L. Michel Award for Industry Advancement of Research |
| ASCE |
| Provost's Award for Scholarly Activity |
| University of Miami |
| Johnson A. Edosomwan Researcher of the Year Award |
| College of Engineering |
| University of Miami |
| International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) Award of Merit – Strengthening Structures Category |
| UMR Faculty Performance Shares Award |
| Contribution to Curriculum Enhancement |
Primary Affiliation
National Society of Professional Engineers
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