Regular biography
Michael Lepech is a C. L. Peck, Class of 1906, Professor and Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University. His research develops fundamental engineering design concepts, models, and tools integrated with quantitative sustainability assessment and service life modeling across multiple scales. His work is guided by the Sustainable Integrated Materials, Structures, Systems (SIMSS) framework, focusing on multi-scale design and digital-twinning of engineered systems. Lepech's research also supports the Stanford Center at the Incheon Global Campus (SCIGC) in South Korea, exploring smart city technologies for sustainable urban development. His academic background includes a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering and an MBA in Finance and Strategy from the University of Michigan.
Scholar-generated biography
Michael Lepech C. L. Peck is the Class of 1906 Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University. His research focuses on sustainability, the built environment, multi-physics modeling, green materials, and innovation. His work explores the development and application of engineered cementitious composites (ECC) for sustainable infrastructure, with an emphasis on improving durability, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing life-cycle performance. He integrates life-cycle assessment (LCA) and target value design to guide sustainable building practices and optimize urban energy systems. His research also addresses pavement overlay systems, bridge design, and the techno-ecological synergy required for sustainable engineering.