Position Title
Distinguished Professor
Position Title
Distinguished Professor
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
He/Him/His
3019 Ghausi
Bio
Dr. Kunnath’s general research interests lie in the modeling, nonlinear simulation and risk assessment of building and bridge structures subjected to extreme loads. In this context, he focuses on predicting damage and collapse of reinforced concrete buildings due to earthquakes, impact and fire loading. His research efforts contribute to the design and safety of the built infrastructure to extreme events.
Honors and Awards
- 2013 Fellow, Structural Engineering Institute (SEI)
- 2012 Normal Medal, American Society of Civil Engineers
- 2009 Fellow, American Society of Civil Engineers
- 2009 Richard R. Torrens Award, American Society of Civil Engineers
- 2008 Raymond Reese Research Prize, American Society of Civil Engineers
- 2007 Fellow, American Concrete Institute
- 2001 Structural Research Award, American Concrete Institute
Publications
- Scenario-based ground motion selection to match conditional spectral shape parameters considering pulse effects
Journal Article | Li, C., Zheng, J., Kunnath, S. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 210, 110516. 10.1016/j.soildyn.2026.110516 - Direct Economic Loss‐Based Seismic Design Using Genetic Algorithm
Journal Article | Li, C., Guo, Y., Kunnath, S. Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics, 54, 1125-1140. 10.1002/eqe.4297 - Performance-Based Design and Hazard-Based Risk of Temporary Bridges with Light-Weight Superstructures in California
Journal Article | Kashizadeh, S., Petrone, F., Kunnath, S. Journal of Bridge Engineering, 30, 04025074. 10.1061/jbenf2.beeng-7483 - Probabilistic Risk of Temporary Bridges in California High Seismic Zones
Conference Paper | Kashizadeh, S., Petrone, F., Kunnath, S. Array, 164-172. 10.1061/9780784486085.015 - Evaluation of Critical Input Directions for Establishing the Maximum Response of Structures under Bidirectional Seismic Action: Case Study of Eight-Story Structures
Journal Article | Li, C., Wang, C., Kunnath, S., Zheng, Z. Journal of Structural Engineering, 150, 04024090. 10.1061/jsendh.steng-12781 - See publications and more on Aggie Experts: https://experts.ucdavis.edu/expert/Khcww3rL