EDUCATION
Ph.D. Civil Engineering, West Virginia University December 2013
M.S. Civil Engineering, West Virginia University May 2011
B.S. Civil Engineering (Cum Laude), West Virginia University May 2008
Pertinent Coursework: Steel and Reinforced Concrete Structure Design, Prestressed Concrete Design, Introductory to Behavior and Design of Composite Materials, Bridge Engineering, Finite Element Methods and Analysis, Non-Destructive Testing and Evaluation Methods, Mechanical Vibration Analysis, Theory of Elasticity, Experimental Solid Mechanics, Soil Mechanics, Introductory Soil Dynamics, Foundation Engineering, Construction Engineering
EIT (WV #8910)
WORK & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research Assistant (Ph.D. 2+years) May 2011 – Present West Virginia University
- Current research project involves an investigation using FEM to determine how thermal movement within a steel I-girder bridge superstructure affects the behavior of the bridge's substructure. From this research, new guidelines will be formulated regarding thermal movement within continuous horizontally curved steel I-girder bridges.
Graduate Research Assistant (MSCE 3 years) May 2008 – May 2011
West Virginia University
- Research leading toward completion of a Master’s Thesis utilized finite element modeling to investigate the effect of thermal loading on the response of an in-service multi-span steel girder bridge superstructure.
Undergraduate Researcher Sept. 2006 – May 2008
West Virginia University
- Conducted research activities utilizing carbon fiber latex modified concrete (CFLMC) and latex modified concrete (LMC) to enhance the engineering properties of concrete bridge deck overlays. Primary responsibilities included preparation and load testing of various concrete specimens in accordance with ASTM standard, and post-test analysis to study material behavior and determine engineering properties of modified concretes.
Undergraduate Worker June 2006 – August 2006
WVU Construction Facilities Center
- Responsibilities included preparing carbon fiber composite specimens for load testing and calibration of computer equipment and software.
RELEVANT SKILLS
- Proficient with finite element analysis (FEA) and structural analysis software: ANSYS Workbench, ADINA...
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