An Nguyen (PhD, Candidate): An Duy Nguyen is pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science at the University of Nevada, Reno, and with the minor in Control & Robotics. He’s a part of the Advanced Robotics and Automation (ARA) Laboratory under the supervision of Professor Hung (Jim) La

Allan Rivas (BS, Candidate): Allen J Rivas is an undergraduate student of Civil Engineering at the University of Nevada Reno (UNR). His studies focus on structural engineering, and he plans on obtaining a master’s degree in structural engineering at UNR. He works as an undergraduate research assistant and has gained skills in the preparation, mixing, and operating 3D concrete printer. He also assists with obtaining cores and testing of cylinders for compressive, tensile, and flexural strength. And is also a member of UNR’s EERI student chapter.

Allan Romerro (PhD, Candidate): Allan Joseph Romero is pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Structural and Earthquake Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). He received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno, and was part of the ASCE UNR student chapter. He is currently a fellow of the prestigious Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) fellowship offered by the U.S. Department of Education. His current research focuses on experimental testing of large-scale structures using semi-proprietary Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC). He aims to reduce the cost of UHPC production on large-scale applications by incorporating locally sourced and sustainable materials.

Allen J Rivas (BS, Student): Allen J Rivas is an undergraduate student of Civil Engineering at the University of Nevada Reno (UNR). His studies focus on structural engineering, and he plans on obtaining a master’s degree in structural engineering at UNR. He works as an undergraduate research assistant and has gained skills in the preparation and pouring process of various ultra high performance concrete (UHPC) mixtures. He also assists with testing of UHPC specimens for compressive, tensile, and flexural strength. And is also a member of UNR’s EERI 2022 student chapter.

Aron McCulloch (BS, Student): Aron McCulloch is a graduating senior with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) Spring 2022. Before joining UNR and the UHPC concrete team, Aron was a C-130H Aircraft Hydraulics Systems Craftsman in the United States Air Force. Aron also has extensive knowledge in custom home building construction. He has focused his college career on structural, open-channel hydraulics, water resources, transportation, and geometric roadway design. His work as an undergrad researcher has helped develop stress vs. strain charts for multiple UHPC mix designs. He is also a part of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute team at UNR. After graduation, he plans to go into heavy civil construction, tunnel drilling, deep foundation work, or bridge construction. Aron is passionate about keeping the community safe and sustainable and believes UHPC concrete is the future in some engineering applications.

Chung Nguyen (PhD, Candidate): Van Chung Nguyen is pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science at the University of Nevada, Reno, and with the minor in Control & Robotics. He’s a part of the Advanced Robotics and Automation (ARA) Laboratory under the supervision of Professor Hung (Jim) La

Md. Asif Bin Kabir (PhD, Candidate): PhD student in Earthquake and Structural Engineering at CEE- UNR

Milana Cimesa (PhD, Student): Milana Cimesa is a third-year Ph.D. candidate in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno. She is working with ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) to study its compressive and confinement behavior for bridges and buildings columns. Milana has tested over 230 UHPC cylinders and 13 UHPC columns, with several more columns next year. While educating others and expanding current knowledge through research have always been her passion, Milana has leveraged her skills to train several undergraduate and graduate students peers in mixing, casting, and testing UHPC, and currently polishing her skills further to prepare for an academic career.

Mohammed Shaker Ibrahim (MS, Student): Mohammed Ibrahim is a MS student in structural and earthquake engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). He received his BS in Civil Engineering from Ain Shams University (ASU), Cairo, Egypt. After obtaining his BS, Mohammed worked as a civil and structural engineer for ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solution in Cairo. In addition, Mohammed was granted a faculty position at ASU where he taught undergraduate courses before joining UNR. He has been participating in the EERI International Seismic Design Competition since he was at ASU where he established the EERI student chapter in Egypt. He is now leading the UNR seismic design team for the June 2022 competition. His current research focuses on robust methods for UHPC early-strength determination and quality control for ABC using the maturity method.

Munni Rani Banik (MS, Student): Munni is an MS student in Earthquake and Structural Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno. She received her BSc from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh. Following her graduation, she has worked as a structural engineer at a consultancy company situated there. She is highly motivated toward research in Structural Engineering and Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) fields. Her undergraduate thesis was focused on sensor optimization of a historical bridge using a novel algorithm for SHM. She was also engaged in studies with collaboration to establish an Artificial Neural Network-Genetic Algorithm hybrid and determined its feasibility in SHM. Munni is very passionate about introducing state-of-art knowledge like computer vision, deep learning, and concepts like digital twin to facilitate real-time monitoring frameworks for structural engineers. Currently, she is gaining insights into the application of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the SHM realm to develop an autonomous dynamic and seismic monitoring system for Bridges

Noah Nieman (PhD, Student): Noah Nieman is a Ph.D. student at the University of Nevada Reno in the Structural and Earthquake Engineering program. He obtained his BS and MS degree in Civil Engineering at the Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, where his research focused on quantifying the seismic response modification factor for shipping container buildings. Before joining UNR in Fall 2021, Noah worked as a structural engineering consultant for a year. This time in professional practice instilled an interest in the practical applications of advanced research, especially for emerging technologies and novel building techniques. Noah’s current research is investigating the effects of vertical ground motions on ABC girder-to-cap connections to ensure the safety of bridges near active faults. When he is not developing numerical models or teaching a class, Noah likes to play tennis in his spare time.

Parmida Rahmani (PhD, Candidate): Parmida Rahmani is a Ph.D. student in Structural Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno, specializing in earthquake engineering, structural optimization, and the integration of machine learning in civil infrastructure. She earned her M.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering) from Iran University of Science and Technology, where she developed innovative optimization algorithms for structural health monitoring. Parmida’s research interests focus on bridge engineering, seismic performance analysis, structural health monitoring, and advanced optimization techniques. She has extensive experience working with simulated seismic data and handling large datasets. Her programming expertise has been instrumental in developing machine learning models for seismic damage assessment of highway bridges and creating predictive models for structural behavior under extreme seismic loads.

Pawan Achary (MS, Student): Pawan Acharya is a master’s student at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) in Earthquake and Structural Engineering program. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the Institute of Engineering at Pulchowk Campus of Tribhuvan University, Nepal. He joined UNR in the spring of 2020 as a graduate research assistant. His research is focused on the application of polyurea elastomers for bridge strengthening and retrofitting. He is actively involved in the development and characterization of the polyurea material and fiber mixes for structural applications. He wishes to learn about the modern seismic engineering practices here in the U.S. and introduce them back to Nepal to improve the earthquake-resistant desing practice there. Apart from studies, he enjoys meeting new people and learning about different cultures.

Sagar Acharya (MS, Student): Sagar Acharya is a master’s student in earthquake and structural engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno. He obtained his Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from the Tribhuvan University, Nepal.  After his graduation, he worked at the National Society for Earthquake Technology (NSET) as a civil engineer in the area of seismic assessment of the buildings and retrofit design. He joined the University of Nevada, Reno as a graduate assistant in the fall of 2021. Currently, he is doing research on poly-methyl-methacrylate polymer concrete (PMMA-PC) to investigate the potential applications in ABC and infrastructures. The objective of his study is to characterize the tensile strength with an experimental investigation carrying tensile monotonic and cyclic tests with various strain rates. He also aims to develop a finite element model of the polymer concrete linking calibration from the experimental results. Apart from the research, he is also assisting in teaching an undergraduate course mechanics of solids.

Sammelan Pokharel (PhD, Student): Sammelan is a PhD candidate in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno. His research focuses on the application of polymer concrete for modular and accelerated bridge construction. He has conducted comprehensive experimental programs on multiple types of polymer concrete, including investigations into their mechanical and durability performance. His large-scale testing experience includes four full-scale bridge deck slabs incorporating polymer concrete closure joints, as well as six 3D-printed concrete bridge specimens utilizing polymer concrete as the connecting material. Sammelan received his master’s degree from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in India. His long-term goal is to help advance the adoption of innovative construction materials and manufacturing technologies within transportation infrastructure.

Ali Mehrsoroush (PhD, 2015):  Ali was a post-doctoral scholar at the University of Nevada, Reno. He received his BS from Isfahan University of Technology in Iran, his MS from Sharif University of Technology in Iran, and his PhD from the University of Nevada, Reno. His research interests included large-scale testing of structural systems and components, application of advanced materials and details in earthquake engineering and bridge engineering, seismic behavior of concrete structures, computational modeling of structures, and seismic behavior of composite structures. During his PhD studies, he developed two types of novel resilient ABC connections for use in both cast-in-place and accelerated bridge construction. As a postdoctoral scholar, he worked on two projects funded by Caltrans and the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT). The Caltrans project focused on expanding the probabilistic damage control analysis (PDCA) approach developed for standard bridge columns to substandard columns. The NDOT project aimed to identify the most appropriate earthquake-resistant precast bridge pier system for implementing ABC in Nevada. Funding from Caltrans and NDOT partially contributed to UNR’s ABC-UTC match. Since August 2017, Dr. Mehrsoroush has been working as a bridge engineer at the Nevada Department of Transportation. 

Alireza Mohebbi (PhD, 2017): Dr. Mohebbi joined CH2M HILL Inc. in 2017 as a bridge engineer. He obtained his MSc and PhD degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). During his MSc program, he explored a new seismic protection concept for integral bridges, developing a strategy to protect vulnerable pier columns in multi-span bridges with integral abutments during earthquakes. During his PhD program, his research focused on accelerated bridge construction and the development of resilient bridge piers with pocket connections and advanced materials subjected to simulated earthquake loading on shake tables. His research produced preliminary design guidelines for the seismic design of prefabricated reinforced concrete members using advanced materials such as carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) tendons, ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), and engineered cementitious composites (ECC). He earned 12 academic recognitions and scholarships during his graduate studies and was recognized as an Outstanding International Graduate Student at UNR in 2016. He was an active member of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) and served as President of the EERI student chapter at UNR in 2016. His research interests include seismic response of bridges, accelerated bridge construction, and the durability of self-consolidating concrete (SCC).

Azin Ghaffary (PhD): Azin was a PhD student in Earthquake and Structural Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). She obtained her BSc in Civil Engineering and her MSc in Earthquake Engineering from K. N. Toosi University of Technology in Tehran, Iran. Her master’s research focused on the application of virtual hybrid simulation techniques to the passive and semi-active control of building structures. Her PhD research focuses on the application of hybrid simulation to the nonlinear analysis and design of high-rise buildings subjected to wind loads. Additionally, she is working on providing a comprehensive summary of methods and guidelines for the repair and strengthening of bridge girder ends. She also serves as the CEE Ambassador for Nevada Bound tours.

Bahareh Abdollahi (PhD, 2017 ): Bahareh Abdollahi received her doctoral degree in Structural Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). She completed her BSc and MSc degrees in Civil Engineering and Earthquake Engineering at the University of Tehran in Iran. During her master’s program, she performed experimental and analytical studies on the confinement of circular columns using Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (FRP) and Slurry Infiltrated Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (SIFCON). In 2017, she worked on a Caltrans-funded research project investigating the seismic interaction of soil–abutment systems in skewed bridges. The objective of this research was to develop a model to simulate seismic interactions between soil and skewed bridge abutments based on large-scale shake-table testing as well as analytical and numerical studies. Her research interests included seismic retrofit, bridge engineering, and soil–structure interaction. Dr. Abdollahi completed her PhD in August 2017 and is currently working as a bridge engineer at a firm in Denver, Colorado.

Elmira Shoushtari (PhD, 2020):  Elmira Shoushtari was a PhD student in Structural Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). She received her BS degree from Sharif University of Technology in Iran and her MS degree from Amirkabir University of Technology in Iran. Her master’s research focused on the seismic evaluation of steel dual systems with reinforced concrete shear walls under near-fault and far-field earthquakes in accordance with FEMA P-695 guidelines. During her PhD program, she worked on the seismic evaluation of a two-span steel bridge system incorporating Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) connections based on shake-table testing. The objective of her research was to validate that ABC bridges could demonstrate adequate load paths, structural integrity, and constructability. Her research interests included accelerated bridge construction, large-scale testing, and the seismic behavior of bridges. She served as the President of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) student chapter at UNR and also served as the CEE Ambassador for Nevada Bound tours.

Grishma Shrestha (PhD, 2018):  Grishma was a PhD student in Structural Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). She obtained her MSc degree in Structural Engineering from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), where she worked on nonlinear finite element analysis of reinforced concrete diaphragms. During her PhD program, she worked on the precast design of seismic bridge decks funded by Caltrans. The objective of her research was to develop and optimize a Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) accelerated bridge construction (ABC) precast concrete deck that could demonstrate seismic resiliency and serviceability. Funding from Caltrans partially contributed to UNR’s ABC-UTC match. Her academic interests included finite element analysis, seismic response of bridges, accelerated bridge construction, and structural design.

Jared Jones (PhD) : Jared Jones was a PhD student in Structural and Earthquake Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno. He received his BS from the Oregon Institute of Technology and his MS from the University of Nevada, Reno. His Nevada DOT–funded master’s project focused on developing specifications and guidelines for precast concrete deck panels as a method for Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC). Currently, Jared is working on a Caltrans-funded project to determine the system-level seismic response of a two-span bridge constructed using ABC methods. The project focuses on five critical connections to evaluate their seismic response as well as the interaction among the connections at the system level. The goal of this study is to facilitate the adoption of ABC practices in the field and to support the development of seismic design guidelines for bridges built using ABC.

José Benjumea (PhD, 2019): José received his PhD from the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). He received his BS and MSc degrees in Civil Engineering from Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) in Colombia. Before beginning his PhD studies, he worked as a structural engineer with the Jefatura de Ingenieros del Ejército and as an Auxiliary Professor at UIS. He was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to pursue his doctoral studies. His PhD research consisted of experimental and analytical seismic investigations of a large-scale, two-span bridge with precast elements and six Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) connections. This research project was funded by Caltrans. Currently, José is an Assistant Professor in the School of Civil Engineering at UIS. He was recently appointed as Chair of IABSE Task Group 11 under Commission 4, which focuses on construction challenges in ABC. His research interests include the analysis, design, and testing of reinforced concrete structures, bridge response under seismic and accidental loads, and Accelerated Bridge Construction.

Mahmoud Aboukifa (PhD): Mahmoud was a PhD student in Structural Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). He received his BS degree from Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt. After completing his undergraduate studies, he joined the Department of Structural Engineering at Ain Shams University as a Teaching and Research Assistant and was granted a fellowship to pursue his MSc degree based on his academic performance and qualifications. His research career focused on Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) applications. Beginning with his master’s studies, he investigated the behavior of pocket connections between bridge columns and footings. He continued this line of research during his PhD by working on an ABC-UTC project focused on the behavior of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) columns reinforced with high-strength steel (HSS). He received the Graduate Dean Fellowship Award for the 2017 academic year during his first year at UNR.

Mehrdad Mehraein (PhD, 2016): Mehrdad received his PhD in Earthquake and Structural Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) in May 2016. He obtained his MSc in Earthquake Engineering from Sharif University of Technology and his BSc from Amirkabir University of Technology in Iran. During his PhD studies, he worked on column-to–pile-shaft Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) connections for bridges, funded by Caltrans. Funding from Caltrans partially contributed to UNR’s ABC-UTC match. After graduation, Dr. Mehraein worked briefly as a postdoctoral researcher at UNR. His research interests included performance-based design of structures, precast construction, ABC, and experimental studies of structures. Dr. Mehraein is currently working as a Bridge Engineer at COWI North America Inc. in Seattle, Washington.

Mohammad Abbasi (PhD): Mohammad was a PhD student in Earthquake and Structural Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). His career in earthquake and structural engineering began in 2011 with his master’s coursework and research in seismic risk analysis of structures at the Iran University of Science and Technology, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. During his PhD program, his research focused on the seismic assessment of long highway bridges with various structural configurations. One of his major research efforts involved developing probabilistic fragility curves for quantitative and qualitative assessment of seismic risk in California highway bridges. He also developed time-dependent fragility functions for deteriorating reinforced concrete bridges with varying levels of reinforcement corrosion and proposed and implemented effective retrofit measures to mitigate seismic vulnerability in existing highway bridges. The outcomes of his research contributed to seismic retrofit prioritization, financial loss estimation, pre-earthquake planning, and post-earthquake safety assessments. He published nine peer-reviewed articles in leading journals and conference proceedings, including Earthquake Spectra (EERI), Structure and Infrastructure Engineering (Taylor & Francis), Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities (ASCE), and the Journal of the Transportation Research Board. He was recognized as an Outstanding International Graduate Student for the 2016–2017 academic year and as an Outstanding Graduate Student for the 2017–2018 academic year.

Mostafa Tazarv (PhD, 2015):  Mostafa received his BS from the University of Tabriz in Iran, his MS from Sharif University of Technology in Iran, completed an additional year of graduate study at Carleton University in Canada, and earned his PhD from the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). His research interests included the seismic behavior of concrete structures, innovative materials, resilient infrastructure, accelerated bridge construction (ABC), large-scale testing, and nonlinear structural analysis. During his PhD studies, he developed a new generation of bridge columns that could be constructed in a relatively short time while achieving seismic performance equal to or better than conventionally cast-in-place bridge columns. While at UNR, he worked on three research projects funded by the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) and ABC-UTC. The NCHRP project focused on evaluating bridge column performance using innovative energy-dissipating systems and proposing design guidelines for advanced column systems. The ABC-UTC projects aimed to develop design guidelines for pocket connections and mechanical bar splices used in accelerated bridge construction. Dr. Tazarv is currently an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at South Dakota State University.

Negar Naeimi (PhD): Negar was a PhD student in Structural Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). She obtained her BSc and MSc degrees in Structural Engineering from Isfahan University of Technology (IUT) in Iran. During her master’s program, she extended an existing monotonic constitutive model of masonry to a cyclic model. During her PhD program, her research focused on experimental testing and numerical modeling of Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) to develop a uniaxial constitutive model for UHPC. This model was intended for use in the design and analysis of UHPC structural components. Negar was an active member and served as an officer of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) student chapter at UNR.

Andrew Stephenson (MS): Andrew Stephenson was an MS student in Structural and Earthquake Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). He received his BS in Civil Engineering from UNR in Spring 2019. During his graduate studies, his research focused on the numerical modeling of high-speed rail (HSR) systems, with an emphasis on train–track–bridge dynamic interactions. His work aimed to address challenges arising from the rapid growth of high-speed railway transportation and advancements in railway technology by developing modeling guidelines and conducting parametric studies to support the advancement of HSR systems.

Christian Camarena (MS): Christian Camarena was an undergraduate Civil Engineering major at the University of Nevada, Reno, where he completed his BS degree. He also participated in the BS/MS program at UNR and planned to continue his studies in Structural Engineering after completing his undergraduate degree. During his time at UNR, Christian gained experience as an undergraduate researcher, assisting with testing ABC-UTC bridge systems. His academic interests included seismic isolation, bridge construction, and earthquake simulation.

Deependra Subedi (MS, 2019): Deependra was an MS student at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) with a focus on Earthquake and Structural Engineering. He received his Bachelor’s degree from the Institute of Engineering, Central Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal. After completing his undergraduate studies, he worked for 18 months as a civil engineer on the Building Code Implementation Project in municipalities across Nepal with the National Society for Earthquake Technology–Nepal (NSET). He joined UNR in Fall 2017 as a graduate research assistant and worked on the development of non-proprietary Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) materials as cost-effective alternatives for use in Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) bridge column connections. He was actively involved in the development and characterization of candidate mix designs and assisted with pullout testing to establish anchorage behavior of the developed materials. The project later progressed to cyclic testing of two approximately half-scale columns to evaluate the structural and seismic behavior of the mixes in ABC bridge column connections. This research aimed to establish a less expensive and less restrictive alternative to sole-source specifications for ABC column connections in California. In January 2019, he was added to the list of graduate students partially supported by ABC-UTC. He graduated in May 2019 and is seeking a career in industries related to bridge technologies.

Emily Lescher (BS/MS): Emily was an undergraduate Civil Engineering student at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). She is a participant in the Accelerated BS/MS program and plans to receive her master’s degree in Structural Engineering. Currently, Emily is working on a project that analyzes a bridge system with Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) connections and is interested in bridge construction and concrete design. She has also worked as an undergraduate teaching assistant in the Engineering Design Lab at UNR for the past three years.

Evan Jordan (MSc, 2018): Evan was an MS student at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) with a focus on Structural Engineering. He received his BS in Civil Engineering from UNR in Spring 2017. His research focused on the dynamic and seismic behavior of mechanical couplers used in Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) connections. As part of his research, he developed a new testing apparatus and a novel testing protocol for dynamic loading with cyclic load reversals to evaluate mechanical couplers used in the plastic hinge regions of bridge columns. Evan graduated in May 2018 and is currently employed as a Structural Engineer at Magnusson Klemencic Associates, a structural engineering design firm in Seattle, Washington.

Alicia Robb (BS, 2016): Alicia was an undergraduate research assistant in Civil Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). She worked on a UNR ABC-UTC research project focused on the seismic response of Accelerate Bridge Construction (ABC) connections and advanced materials in two-column piers. Alicia was an active member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) at UNR and participated in both the water treatment and concrete canoe teams.

Colton Schaefer (BS, 2015): Colton graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) in December 2015. During his studies at UNR, he placed an emphasis on structural engineering coursework and participated in the Accelerated BS/MS Program. Colton worked on the ABC-UTC research project titled “Evaluation of Seismic Performance of Bridge Columns with Couplers and Development of Design Guidelines.” His academic interests included the seismic response of bridges, accelerated bridge construction, and structural design. He was also an active member of the U.S. Navy Reserves and served on two deployments during this period.

Oscar Chavira (BS) : Oscar Chavira was an undergraduate Civil Engineering student at the University of Nevada, Reno, where he completed his Bachelor of Science degree. He also participated in the Accelerated BS/MS program in Civil Engineering and planned to continue his studies in Geotechnical Engineering after completing his undergraduate degree. Oscar gained experience as an undergraduate researcher by assisting with ABC-UTC column testing and developed interests in foundations and seismic simulation.

Osvaldo Arias (BS): Osvaldo was an undergraduate Civil Engineering student at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), with an emphasis on structural engineering. He planned to pursue a master’s degree in Structural Engineering at UNR. He assisted with preparing, assembling, and loading specimens onto earthquake simulation tables, through which he developed strong interests in accelerated bridge construction, seismic bridge response, and concrete design. He also served as the Mix Design Manager for the UNR ASCE–AGC Student Chapter Concrete Canoe Team. Osvaldo contributed to several ABC seismic research projects funded by various agencies, including Caltrans, the Nevada Department of Transportation, and the Washington State Department of Transportation. Funding from these agencies partially contributed to UNR’s ABC-UTC match.

Quinn Lovelady (BSc, 2018): Quinn Lovelady graduated from the Civil Engineering program at the University of Nevada, Reno in Fall 2018. He is currently employed at Farr West Engineering, where he works as an Engineer in Training. He plans to continue working at Farr West to gain the experience needed to become a Professional Engineer.

Tommy Liang (BS): Tommy Liang was an undergraduate Civil Engineering major at the University of Nevada, Reno, where he completed his BS degree. During his studies, he planned to enroll in the BS/MS program and continue his graduate education in Structural Engineering after completing his undergraduate degree. Currently, Tommy is gaining experience as an undergraduate researcher, assisting with testing ABC-UTC bridge systems, and has developed an interest in structural construction with an emphasis on bridges. He is currently a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter at UNR, where he dedicates his spare time to the concrete canoe team.

Wheeler Musnicki (BS, 2016 ): Wheeler graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). During his undergraduate studies, he placed an emphasis on structural engineering coursework and was a member of the ASCE Concrete Canoe Team. He is currently contributing to an ABC seismic research project focused on bridge column hinges funded by Caltrans. Funding from Caltrans partially contributes to UNR’s ABC-UTC match.