Jerome Lynch

Jerome Lynch is the Vinik Dean of Engineering at Duke University, affiliated with the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. His research focuses on structural health monitoring, cyber-physical system architectures, infrastructure resilience, multifunctional nanocomposites, non-destructive evaluation, community engagement, and academic leadership. He is recognized for his work in developing intelligent civil infrastructure systems through the integration of sensing, computing, and control. Lynch's research portfolio includes advancing methods for assessing the performance and health of civil infrastructure using monitoring data to enhance safety and resilience.

Jerome P. Lynch is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Duke University, specializing in structural health monitoring. His research focuses on developing wireless sensor technologies for assessing the condition of civil structures. Lynch's work includes the design of wireless sensing systems, integration of damage detection algorithms, and the application of advanced materials like carbon nanotubes for strain and corrosion sensing. His research also explores the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in infrastructure monitoring and the implementation of sensor networks for real-time structural performance evaluation. His contributions span both theoretical and practical aspects of structural health monitoring, emphasizing operational efficiency and scalability.