Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos | Structural engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr.Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos , University of Miami , United States.

Dr. Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos is an Associate Professor at the University of Miami’s College of Engineering, with secondary appointments at the UM School of Architecture and the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science. His research focuses on coastal resilience, green/gray infrastructure, tensegrity structures, and structural optimization. He earned his B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from EPFL, Switzerland. Before joining UM, he was a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Princeton University. His work is supported by prestigious grants from NSF, DARPA, and DoD, advancing innovative solutions in structural engineering and sustainable design.

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Education & Experience

Education:
Ph.D. in Structural Engineering – EPFL, Switzerland (2008-2012)
M.Sc. in Civil Engineering – EPFL, Switzerland (2006-2008)
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering – EPFL, Switzerland (2002-2006)

Experience:
Associate Professor – University of Miami (2023–present)
Assistant Professor – University of Miami (2015–2023)
Postdoctoral Research Associate – Princeton University, Form-Finding Lab (2012–2014)
Doctoral Assistant – EPFL, Applied Computing and Mechanics Laboratory (2008–2012)

Suitability Summary

Dr. Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos has been honored with the Best Researcher Award for his groundbreaking contributions to structural engineering, coastal resilience, and sustainable infrastructure. His interdisciplinary research, spanning civil engineering, architecture, and marine sciences, has significantly advanced the field of green-gray infrastructure, tensegrity structures, and computational structural design.

Professional Development

Dr. Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos has played a key role in advancing sustainable engineering solutions through research and innovation. His expertise spans coastal resilience, structural optimization, and form-finding techniques, contributing to groundbreaking studies in tensegrity structures and green-gray infrastructure. With extensive experience in academia and research, he has secured multi-million-dollar grants from agencies like NSF and DARPA. His interdisciplinary collaborations with architecture, marine sciences, and engineering have led to scalable solutions for sustainable coastal protection. As an educator, he mentors students in computational structural design, inspiring future engineers to push the boundaries of sustainable construction. .

Research Focus

Dr. Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos research lies at the intersection of structural engineering, computational design, and sustainability. His work emphasizes coastal resilience, utilizing green-gray infrastructure to mitigate climate change effects. He pioneers tensegrity structures, optimizing form-finding techniques for architectural and space applications. His expertise extends to 3D printing of concrete materials, enhancing sustainable coastal protection systems. Through computational modeling and structural optimization, he develops efficient and adaptive construction methods. His projects, funded by NSF, DARPA, and DoD, aim to revolutionize resilient infrastructure for future generations.

Awards & Honors

NSF CAREER Award – Static, Dynamic & Kinematic Analysis of Tensegrity Structures (2023)
DARPA X-REEFS Project Grant – Reef Engineering for Future Structures (2022)
DoD SBIR Phase II Grant – Sustainable 3D Printing for Coastal Protection (2024)
Outstanding Research Award – University of Miami (Multiple Years)
Best Paper Awards – Recognized in international structural engineering conferences

Publication Top notes

Literature review on modeling and simulation of energy infrastructures from a resilience perspective – Cited by 142, Published in 2019

Design aspects of a deployable tensegrity-hollow-rope footbridge – Cited by 67, Published in 2012

Mechanism-based approach for the deployment of a tensegrity-ring module – Cited by 61, Published in 2012

Dialectic form finding of passive and adaptive shading enclosures – Cited by 48, Published in 2014

Design of tensegrity structures using parametric analysis and stochastic search – Cited by 40, Published in 2010

Overview of damage observed in regional construction during the passage of Hurricane Irma over the State of Florida – Published in Forensic Engineering Congress, 2018

Carlos Estuardo Ventur | Structural Dynamics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Carlos Estuardo Ventur, Univ. of British Columbia, Canada.

Dr. Carlos Estuardo Ventura, P.E., P.Eng., is a renowned expert in structural dynamics and earthquake engineering, with over three decades of experience in academia, consultancy, and research. As a Professor at The University of British Columbia, he directs groundbreaking work at the Earthquake Engineering Research Facility. Dr. Ventura’s research focuses on seismic risk mitigation, vibration analysis, and structural performance, supported by over 670 publications. He is a Fellow of multiple prestigious engineering societies and has contributed significantly to international standards for earthquake-resistant infrastructure, shaping safer and more resilient communities worldwide.

Experience

Professor, UBC, Canada (1992–present): Teaching and research on structural dynamics and earthquake engineering

Earthquake Engineer, California SMIP, USA (1986–1992): Instrumentation and analysis for seismic performance

Structural Engineer, Brown & Root Inc., USA (1984–1986): Offshore structure design

Structural Designer, Guatemala (1976–1979): Retrofitting and designing post-earthquake structures

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Carlos Estuardo Ventura is a distinguished civil engineer and researcher with a prolific career spanning over four decades, marked by significant contributions to structural dynamics and earthquake engineering. His extensive expertise, groundbreaking research, and commitment to advancing knowledge in his field make him an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Professional Development

Dr. Ventura actively advances earthquake engineering as a consultant, advisor, and director of VC Structural Dynamics Ltd. He focuses on seismic risk assessment, soil-structure interaction, and vibration solutions for bridges, buildings, and dams. A Fellow of Engineers Canada and the Canadian Academy of Engineering, he has shaped national standards through leadership roles with the Canadian Standards Association and the National Research Council of Canada. Beyond his academic work, he has made significant strides in earthquake early warning systems and hazard mitigation, supporting safer infrastructure globally.

Research Focus

Dr. Ventura’s research emphasizes structural dynamics, earthquake engineering, and seismic risk mitigation. His work includes developing innovative methods for seismic instrumentation, performance evaluation, and retrofitting of critical infrastructure. As a leader in the field, he integrates experimental mechanics and computational modeling to enhance resilience in structures subjected to earthquakes. Dr. Ventura’s research outcomes support safer, sustainable designs worldwide and influence engineering practices through over 670 publications. His contributions foster a deeper understanding of seismic impacts on built environments.

Awards and Honors

- Fellow, Engineers Canada
- Fellow, Canadian Academy of Engineering
- Fellow, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering
- Honorary Member, Asociación Guatemalteca de Ingeniería Estructural y Sísmica (AGIES)
- Founding Member, SEABC Board of Directors
- President, Society for Experimental Mechanics (2012–13)
- Past-President, Canadian Association for Earthquake Engineering (2011–2019)
- Chair, CSA 832 Committee on Seismic Risk Reduction (2010–12)

Publications

Introduction to Operational Modal Analysis (2015) – Cited by 1187
Damping Estimation by Frequency Domain Decomposition (2001) – Cited by 798
Unstiffened Steel Plate Shear Wall Performance Under Cyclic Loading (2000) – Cited by 447
Modal Analysis of Non‐Classically Damped Linear Systems (1986) – Cited by 369
Shear Analysis and Design of Ductile Steel Plate Walls (2005) – Cited by 356
Comparative Study of Modal Analysis Techniques for Bridge Dynamic Characteristics (2003) – Cited by 293
Performance of Masonry Buildings and Churches in the 22 February 2011 Christchurch Earthquake (2011) – Cited by 210