My research focuses on developing resilient building structures that can withstand extreme natural hazards through an interdisciplinary approach that bridges structural engineering, computational modeling, and experimental mechanics. I investigate the nonlinear seismic performance of high-rise steel buildings, with an emphasis on advancing seismic force-resisting systems to meet evolving societal demands for safety, sustainability, and rapid post-event recovery.
Building on the evolution of structural design—from elastic systems to ductile, life-safety performance objectives—my work seeks to promote resilient design approaches that minimize post-earthquake damage. By ensuring that inelastic deformations remain localized and controlled, the systems I develop aim to preserve structural integrity, facilitate rapid recovery, and contribute to the realization of safer, smarter, and more sustainable urban environments.
2023 - Present
University of Toronto
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
2019 - 2023
Polytechnique Montreal
Ph.D. Civil Engineering
2016 - 2029
Concordia University
MASc Civil Engineering
2003 - 208
University of Aleppo
BA Civil Engineering
University of Toronto
Faculty mentor: Constantin Christopoulos
Full-scale Experimental Testing and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Development of a Novel Buckling-Restrained Brace (VE-BRB) for Enhanced Resilience
Integrating Viscoelastic Dampers to Mitigate P-delta Effects
Multi-Platform Numerical Hybrid Simulation Testing
Polytechnique Montreal
Faculty mentor: Robert Tremblay
Stability of High-rise Steel Buildings
NBC 2020 Building Code Meetings on Earthquake Design
Innovative Numerical Modelling
Concordia University
Faculty mentor: Lan Lin
Seismic Phase-delay Effects on Cable-stayed Bridges Using Multi-Support Excitation