Andrew S. Whittaker

PhD, PE, SE

SUNY Distinguished Professor

Director

Interim Director

Registered Civil and Structural Engineer

State of California

Structural and earthquake engineering; Bridge engineering; Blast and impact engineering; Performance-based engineering, nuclear structures

Buffalo NY, 14260

Phone: (716) 645-4364

Environmental and Water Resources Engineering
3/22/24
Research in environmental engineering seeks to better understand the physical, chemical, and biological processes that influence the health of our environment and to pursue innovative solutions for its protection. Researchers in this area also focus on engineering sustainability.
Geosystems Engineering
3/6/24
Research in geosystems engineering addresses computational geomechanics, deep foundations, ground improvement, seismic response of soils, liquefaction, and retrofit of foundations, dams, slopes, and retaining walls.
Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Materials
2/3/23
Researchers in the structural engineering, mechanics and materials group enhance community resiliency to earthquakes, develop design guidelines for buildings and other structures, and conduct vital research in various emerging areas such as wind, fire and materials engineering.
Transportation Engineering
1/31/23
Research in transportation systems engineering focuses on improving the efficiency, safety, sustainability, and resiliency of surface transportation systems.