George Deodatis

George Deodatis is vice dean for research at Columbia University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science, Santiago and Robertina Calatrava Family Professor of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, and professor of earth and environmental engineering. He uses probabilistic methods and uncertainty quantification for the study of civil infrastructure systems subjected to natural and technological hazards. He conducts research to determine the safety and reliability of structures and to perform risk assessment and risk management of structural systems. He also studies the effects of climate change and extreme weather on the civil infrastructure with the goal of establishing adaptation and mitigation strategies.