Our Mission

SERL is dedicated to advancing the field of structural engineering by integrating theoretical research with practical applications. Our focus areas include infrastructure resilience, innovative material development, and real-time structural health monitoring, all aimed at addressing contemporary engineering challenges.

Our Team

Our team comprises esteemed faculty, dedicated researchers, and ambitious students, all collaborating to push the boundaries of structural engineering.

Faculty Members:

• Dr. Zia Razzaq – Professor Emeritus specializing in ——.
• Dr. Michael Seek – Associate Professor specializing in —.
• Dr. Shahin N. Amiri – Senior Lecturer ——.
• Dr. Lisa Wang – Assistant Professor focusing on —-.

Graduate Researchers & PhD Candidates:

Our lab cultivates a dynamic team of graduate students committed to pioneering research in structural engineering, focusing on sustainable and high-performance materials, seismic resilience of infrastructure, and advanced digital modeling of structural systems. The team members are as follows:

Collaborations & Partnerships:

• Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
• National Science Foundation (NSF)
• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)