EDUCATION:
• Ph.D. from University at Buffalo, SUNY
• M.S. from University at Buffalo, SUNY
• B.Tech from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
EXPERIENCE:
• Provides technical support in the development of new projects and markets throughout the world
• 13 years of isolation design experience for over 100 buildings and bridges with
Dynamic Isolation Systems
• Extensively tested and modeled isolators, dampers and multi-directional springs
• Developed and analyzed DIS low mass isolation system
• Analyzed and gained OSHPD approval for DIS Viscous Wall Dampers
• Presented on seismic isolation in 12 countries including Taiwan, Japan, Mexico and India
• Authored over 10 papers on various aspects of isolation focusing mainly on limit state and ultimate performance of isolators
REGISTRATION:
• Licensed Civil Engineer, California
AFFILIATIONS:
• Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI)
• Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAONC)
• Vice-Chair of SEAONC Protective Systems Committee
• Member of SEAONC Seismology Committee
• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
• Anti-Seismic Systems International Society (ASSISI)
• Turkish Association for Seismic Isolation (TASI)
INTERESTS:
• Photography, Astronomy, Tennis and Travel