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

Ms. Shikha U S , Cochin university of science and technology, India

Shikha U S, an accomplished academic and researcher, holds a Ph.D. from the School of Engineering, Cochin University of Science & Technology, where she focused on enhancing the performance of NC-based TFETs. With expertise in VLSI and Embedded Systems, she completed her M.Tech from Govt. Model Engineering College, Kochi, and her B.Tech from MEA Engineering College, Perinthalmanna. She has contributed significantly to the field, with publications in renowned journals and presentations at international conferences. Shikha’s passion for academia is evident through her positions of responsibility, research projects, and active participation in workshops and conferences. She currently serves as a guest faculty at the School of Engineering, CUSAT, after prior experience as an Assistant Professor at KMEA Engineering College.

📚 Academics:

Shikha U S holds a Ph.D. from the School of Engineering at Cochin University of Science & Technology, where she was admitted in 2017. She has submitted her thesis with a remarkable CGPA of 8.75. Prior to her doctoral studies, she completed her M.Tech in VLSI and Embedded Systems from Govt. Model Engineering College, Kochi, under Cochin University of Science & Technology, achieving a CGPA of 8.22 from 2014 to 2016. Shikha’s academic journey began with a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from MEA Engineering College, Perinthalmanna, affiliated with Calicut University, where she maintained a commendable CGPA of 7.48 during 2010-2014.

🏅 Achievements:

Shikha U S has garnered recognition throughout her academic journey, securing prizes in paper presentation contests and earning the prestigious distinction of best paper awards in conferences. Her excellence extends to qualifying the GATE examination, a testament to her strong academic prowess and dedication to her field. These achievements underscore her commitment to scholarly excellence and her ability to make significant contributions to her chosen field of study.

👩‍🏫 Experience:

Shikha U S currently serves as a Guest Faculty at Cochin University of Science & Technology, where she imparts her knowledge and expertise to students. Prior to this role, she held the position of Assistant Professor at KMEA Engineering College, where she contributed to the academic development of students in the field of electronics and communication engineering. Additionally, she gained valuable experience through an internship at the Healthcare Technology Innovation Centre, IIT Madras, further enhancing her understanding of the intersection between technology and healthcare. This diverse range of experiences reflects her commitment to both academic excellence and practical application in her field.

Publication Top Notes:

Enhancement and Modeling of Drain Current in Negative Capacitance Double Gate TFET
- S U.S, RK James, J Jacob, A Pradeep
- Silicon, 2021
- Cited by 6
OFF current reduction in negative capacitance heterojunction TFET
- US Shikha, B Krishna, H Harikumar, J Jacob, A Pradeep, RK James
- Journal of Electronic Materials, 2023
- Cited by 3
Threshold Voltage Modeling of Negative Capacitance Double Gate TFET
- US Shikha, RK James, A Pradeep, S Baby, J Jacob
- 2022 35th International Conference on VLSI Design and 2022 21st …
- Cited by 1
Investigation of junction capacitance in Zener tunnelling tunnel diode partially depleted silicon on insulator
- S Baby, A Pradeep, US Shikha
- Micro and Nanostructures, 2024
Performance Analysis of Dielectric Engineered Negative Capacitance Tunnel FETs
- KR Harikumar, PM Das, US Shikha, RK James, A Pradeep
- 2022 IEEE 3rd International Conference on VLSI Systems, Architecture …, 2022