
Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI)
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Welcome to the Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI) from Arif Masud, PhD, F. EMI, M. ASCE, President of EMI
November 21, 2023
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recently instituted the Dan M. Frangopol Medal for Life-Cycle Engineering of Civil Structures in recognition of the Lehigh Engineering professor’s contributions as a pioneering researcher and educator and leading authority in the fields of life-cycle civil engineering and life-cycle cost optimization.
November 15, 2023
Columbia University | November 21, 2023 | 2:00-3:00 pm
November 14, 2023
The Wilfred D. Iwan Award for Mentors in Mechanics Research was endowed by the friends and colleagues of Wilfred D. Iwan, PH.D., NAE, Dist.M.ASE, and recognizes excellence and leadership in mentoring in engineering mechanics research and pedagogy. The award was officially instituted by action of the Board of Direction on October 18, 2023. The new Wilfred D. Iwan Award for Mentors in Mechanics Research may be given for the first time in 2025.
November 09, 2023
EMI welcomes new committee leadership for 2 year terms. We greatly thank our outgoing leadership for their commitment and dedication.
November 09, 2023



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Dan M. Frangopol, the inaugural Fazlur R. Khan Endowed Chair of Structural Engineering and Architecture at Lehigh University, has been honored by the European Association on Quality Control of Bridges and Structures (EUROSTRUCT) with the inaugural International Award of Merit. for his outstanding contributions to bridge and structural asset management and structural engineering.
October 17, 2023
2023 FRK Distinguished Lecture- Anne S. Kiremidjian on Friday, October 27, 2023 - 4:30 pm
October 11, 2023
The University of Michigan Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is excited to invite you to an exceptional lecture from Prof. Franz-Josef Ulm, a renowned Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at MIT.
September 22, 2023
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