Abbie Liel
Professor
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING & STRUCTURAL MECHANICS • CIVIL SYSTEMS • ENGINEERING FOR DEVELOPING COMMUNITIES

Education

  • Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University, 2008
  • M.Sc., Building and Urban Design and Development, University College London, 2004
  • M.Sc., Civil and Environmental Engineering, University College London, 2003
  • B.S.E., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Princeton University, 2002

Interests

  • Seismic collapse performance prediction of structures and structural systems
  • Building code provisions for extreme loads, such as earthquakes or snow
  • Nonlinear modeling of structures, particularly non-ductile reinforced concrete
  • Propagation of modeling and design uncertainties in structural performance assessments
  • Life safety risks and economic losses associated with extreme loading
  • Earthquake performance of housing and schools internationally