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Over the past few years, I have come across the work of several outstanding professors whose research has deeply influenced my academic direction. Their dedication, innovation, and contributions to the fields of structural engineering have continually inspired me to work harder and aim higher in my own research journey. Each of them, in different ways, has shaped how I think about engineering, resilience, and the role of technology in building safer structures.
Dr. Bora Gencturk
Professor and Director, Structures and Materials Research Laboratory (SMRL)
Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Southern California, USA
I was accepted into the Astani Graduate Scholars Program at the University of Southern California in Fall 2024 under the supervision of Dr. Bora Gencturk. The program seeks to recruit academically strong candidates, and being selected for it was a meaningful achievement for me. Although I wasn’t able to join at that time, I have since been actively following Dr. Gencturk’s research. Reading his work has truly inspired me to work harder and contribute to the field with the same level of dedication and commitment. Dr. Gencturk’s research continues to motivate me to keep improving and to push myself further in my own research journey.
Dr. Yazhou (Tim) Xie
Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering
Director, Hazard Mitigation & Infrastructure Resilience (HMIR) Laboratory
McGill University, Canada
I have always been fascinated by the potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning to transform earthquake and structural engineering. I began following Dr. Tim’s work, who is one of the leading researchers in this field, and it quickly inspired me. His research showed me how machine learning can complement traditional engineering methods and open new paths for innovation. This inspiration led me to publish two single-author review papers in high-impact journals on machine learning in earthquake engineering. I continue to follow his work closely in the area of ML and AI in structural and earthquake engineering, which constantly motivates me to contribute at the same level.
Dr. Benjamin Schafer
Willard and Lillian Hackerman Professor of Civil and Systems Engineering
Director, Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI)
Johns Hopkins University, USA
I have long admired Dr. Benjamin Schafer’s leadership and vision in structural engineering, particularly his work on the CFS-NHERI: 10-Story Building Capstone Test Program. I have followed Dr. Schafer’s research on structural stability, steel structures, and computational structural mechanics, which has introduced me to cutting-edge ideas and shown me the transformative potential of excellent structural engineering research.
Dr. Khalid M. Mosalam
Taisei Professor of Civil Engineering, UC Berkeley
Director, Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center, USA
I have long been inspired by Dr. Khalid M. Mosalam’s work in earthquake engineering. I have closely followed his research and continuously learned from his studies in the field. I would also like to acknowledge the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center (PEER), which played a key role in shaping my interest in this area. My fascination with earthquake engineering began during my bachelor’s studies, and PEER’s work has been one of the main reasons I decided to pursue research in this field.
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