NHERI REU 2018
Student Projects
The 2018 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program featured thirty students assigned to twenty eight projects throughout the network of NHERI facilities.
Near the conclusion of the ten-week summer program, each student traveled to Oregon State University to present a research poster and give a presentation on their experience. The posters and details of each project can be found below. Students were encouranged to publish their research presentations and papers to the DesignSafe Depot.
Ahmed Saleh Ahmed
Home University: Virginia Tech
NHERI EF Site: Florida International University
Research team: Dr. Arindam Chowdhury, Ziad Azzi
Research project title: Testing Multi-Dimensional Fragilities of Transmission Systems for Hurricane Resilience
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #2066
Enrique Rubio Delgado
Home University: Iowa State University
NHERI EF Site: Florida International University
Research team: Arindam Gan Chowdhury
Research project title: Implementation of Honeycombs to Improve Flow Quality at the Wall of Wind (WOW)
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #2055
Walker Thomas Hood
Home University: University of Texas at Austin
NHERI EF Site: Florida International University
Research team: Manuel Matus, Dr. Ioannis Zisis, Dr. Arindam Chowdhury
Research project title: Techniques to Mitigate Forces Experienced by Dual Cable Signal Support Systems
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #2044
Robert Bailey Bond
Home University: University of Texas at Austin
NHERI EF Site: Lehigh University
Research team: Alia Amer, Dr. Richard Sause, Dr. James Ricles
Research project title: Self-Centering Cross-Laminated Timber Wall Instrumentation Plan
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #2059
Thomas Magnus Nelles Cain
Home University: University of Oklahoma
NHERI EF Site: Lehigh University
Research team: Spencer Quiel, Liang Cao, Safwan al-Subaihawi, James Ricles
Research project title: Design of a Novel Flexible Cladding Connection for Blast Loading Mitigation
Aaron Fabian
Home University: Arizona State University
NHERI EF Site: Lehigh University
Research team: Dr. Sause, Dr. Ricles, Max Beedle
Research project title: Advancing Knowledge on the Performance of Seismic Collections in Steel Structures
Ana Lopez, Jorge Santiago, and Bryan Avecedo
Home University: University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
NHERI EF Site: Oregon State University
Research team: Dr. Dan Cox, Jason Burke, Matthew Karny, Pedro Lomonaco, Tim Maddux
Research project title: Scaling Impact of Wave Forces on Light-Frame Wood Residences
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #2073
Angela Del Rosario
Home University: University of California, Davis
NHERI EF Site: Oregon State University
Research team: Dr. Hermann Fritz, Zhongduo Zhang, Yibin Liu
Research project title: Tsunami Generation by Submarine Volcanic Explosions
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #2071
Zachariah Lance Bettner
Home University: University of California, San Diego
NHERI EF Site: University of California, Berkeley
Research team: Dr. Matthew Schoettler
Research project title: Regional Earthquake Simulation in Charleston County, South Carolina
Zachary Ryan Martin
Home University: University of Alaska, Anchorage
NHERI EF Site: University of California, Berkeley
Research team: Matt Schoettler
Research project title: Automated Model Validation of the SimCenter Regional Earthquake Workflow
Evan Michaela Mazur
Home University: University of South Alabama
NHERI EF Site: University of California, Berkeley
Research team: Dr. Matthew Schoettler
Research project title: Regional Hazard Simulation and Workflow Adaptation
Joel Given
Home University: Widener University
NHERI EF Site: University of California, Davis
Research team: Jason DeJong, Alex Sturm
Research project title: Maximum Shear Modulus of Coarse-Grained Soil Mixtures
Rachel Zanobia Ibrahim-Watkins
Home University: California State University
NHERI EF Site: University of California, Davis
Research team: Margaret Exton, Sam Harry, Harry Yeh, Bruce Kutter
Research project title: Impact of Centrifuge Modeled Gravitational Acceleration on Pressure within the Tsunami Maker
Joyner Elliott Deamer
Home University: Southern University and A&M College
NHERI EF Site: University of California, San Diego
Research team: Dr. Benson Shing, Jianyu Cheng
Research project title: Effects of Soil-Structure Interaction on the Seismic Performance of Reinforced Masonry Structures
Faith Duffy
Home University: University of Massachusetts Amherst
NHERI EF Site: University of California, San Diego
Research team: Dr. Tara Hutchinson, Dr. Kara Peterman, Amanpreet Singh
Research project title: Predicting Lateral Resistance Sharing Between Shear and Gravity Walls
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #2069
Jeffrey Eric Lee
Home University: University of California, San Diego
NHERI EF Site: University of California, San Diego
Research team: Dr. Pui-Shum Shing, Jianyu Cheng
Research project title: Natural Frequency of a Reinforced Masonry Structure
Derek James McDanell
Home University: Purdue University
NHERI EF Site: University of California, San Diego
Research team: Dr. Tara Hutchinson, Brandon Schiller
Research project title: Quantifying the Performance of a Cripple Wall Retrofit
Stephanie Boggs
Home University: Jackson State University
NHERI EF Site: University of Florida
Research team: Sakshi Singh, Dr. David Prevatt
Research project title: Determination of Design Pressure Equalization Factors for Discontinuous Metal Roofing Systems
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #2058
Victoria Chan
Home University: Missouri University of Science & Technology
NHERI EF Site: University of Florida
Research team: Kurtis R. Gurley
Research project title: Curation of Hurricane Wind Velocity Data for DesignSafe
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #2056
Daniel Perez
Home University: San Francisco State University
NHERI EF Site: University of Florida
Research team: Kurtis R. Gurley
Research project title: Modifications to a Real-Time Data Transmission System for Hurricane Wind Data Collection
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #2046
Salwa Adel Bader
Home University: Tennessee State University
NHERI EF Site: University of Texas at Austin
Research team: Dr. Patricia Clayton
Research project title: Determining Natural Frequency and Dynamic Characteristics of Structures Using Free and Force Vibration Testing Methods
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #2045
Emma Sidney Donnelly-Bullington
Home University: University of Alabama in Huntsville
NHERI EF Site: University of Texas at Austin
Research team: Dr. Patricia Clayton
Research project title: Determining Dynamic Properties of Structures and Using Geophones as Mobile Shaker Models for High School Outreach
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #2047
Nilo Riveria Espinoza Jr.
Home University: University of Guam
NHERI EF Site: University of Texas at Austin
Research team: Clint N. Dawson, Jennifer Proft
Research project title: Evaluating Typhoon Haiyan's Performance and Identifying Storm Surge Prone Areas in Key Locations Across the Philippines using Advanced Circulation (ADCIRC)
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #2063
Jack Gaither
Home University: University of Arkansas
NHERI EF Site: University of Texas at Austin
Research team: Clint Dawson
Research project title: ADCIRC Analysis of Super Typhoon Haiyan in Leyte Gulf
Djata Nyaawie
Home University: Purdue University
NHERI EF Site: University of Texas at Austin
Research team: Dr. Patricia Clayton, Brady Cox,
Research project title: Assessing the Efficacy of the Multi-Channel Analysis of Surface Waves Method to Identify Subsurface Irregularities from Theoretical Models
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #2072
Abigail Morgan Re
Home University: Virginia Tech
NHERI EF Site: University of Texas at Austin
Research team: Dr. Patricia Clayton, Dr. Kenneth Stokoe, Zhongze Xu
Research project title: The Liquefaction Potential of Ground Modified by Poorly Built Rammed Aggregate Piers
Research presentation: DesignSafe Data Depot publication #2053
Natalie Ozor
Home University: University of Texas at Austin
NHERI EF Site: University of Washington
Research team: Jake Dafni, Joseph Wartman
Research project title: Developing 3D-Printed Models of Morphologies from SfM Photogrammetry
Jakob Aaron Strasilla
Home University: University of California, Davis
NHERI EF Site: University of Washington
Research team: Joseph Wartman, Jack Dafni
Research project title: Reliability and Optimization of Structure from Motion Photogrammetry