Dr. Wael Hassan

Dr. Wael M. Hassan is an associate professor of structural & earthquake engineering in the U.S. He holds a Ph.D. in structural engineering from University of California, Berkeley, U.S., where he also spent his post-doctoral fellowship. He holds a Master degree in structural engineering from Cairo University, and another Master in applied mathematics from UC Berkeley.

Interests are Reinforced Concrete Mechanics and Design. Tall Buildings. Numerical simulation and large-scale testing of structural systems and components under the effect of extreme natural hazards. Earthquake Engineering. Seismic assessment and retrofit of existing construction. Performance-based seismic design. Energy efficient construction. Innovative material applications.