One of the most rewarding aspects of an academic position is the opportunity to teach and interact with students. Whether or not they realize it, students have the freedom to explore and think about problems in new ways. As teachers, we have the opportunity to guide students’ discoveries and learn a great deal in the process.
My research interests include: soil structure interaction; disaster risk analysis and how to reduce the disaster's impact on structures and citizens; developing the road and bridge maintenance methods
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE), Asia-Pacific Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society (APCBEES)
Engineering students Natalie Worth, Huy Nguyen, Ian Kauffman, Andrea Closurdo and Julia Boyle, advised by Associate Teaching Professor Mohamad N. Jlilati, won the Most Accurate Prediction award during the ACI Eastern Pennsylvania & Delaware Chapter's Annual Student Beam Competition.