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Jamie E. Padgett Assistant Professor |
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Research Structural Engineering, Reliability and Risk Assessment, Sustainable Infrastructure, Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, Retrofit and Rehabilitation, Multi-Hazard Risk Mitigation, Smart Materials and Systems, Seismic Design, Analysis, and Retrofit of Bridges Biographical Statement Dr. Jamie Padgett is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rice University. She received her B.S. from the University of Florida and PhD from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Dr. Padgett's research interests are in the general area of risk assessment and reduction for structures and critical infrastructure, such as bridges. This includes dynamic response and structural vulnerability (fragility) assessment under extreme loading, as well as developing and evaluating mitigation techniques. Her work has focused on seismic fragility analysis for bridges and probabilistic assessment of retrofitted structures. She received an award from the Science Applications International Corporation for her paper entitled "Probabilistic Assessment of Retrofitted Bridge Vulnerability for Mitigation of Seismic Risk." A component of her research includes the development of smart materials-based retrofits, such as shape memory alloys, and experimental testing of new response modification and control systems. Recent testing includes large-scale evaluation of SMA recentering devices for bridges through the Network for Earthquake Engineering and Simulation. Dr. Padgett was a member of the ASCE/TCLEE Reconnaissance team following Hurricane Katrina to assess the damage and vulnerability of the bridges and transportation infrastructure. Her research examines potential improved design details, rehabilitation techniques, and probabilistic risk assessment of storm surge vulnerability for coastal regions. Padgett's work in natural hazard vulnerability of structures and systems provides decision-support for mitigation planning and investment analysis for infrastructure upgrade. Her research is central to the evaluation and design of a sustainable built environment and urban infrastructure, and develops tools for quantifiably assessing and promoting sustainable development. |
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