Regular biography
Georgios Tsampras is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Structural Engineering at the University of California, San Diego, and serves as Chair. His research focuses on earthquake structural engineering, including seismic force-resisting systems, integrated experimental testing, and numerical simulations. Tsampras's work aims to enhance the seismic response and life management of structures and civil infrastructures. Prior to joining UC San Diego in 2020, he was a Falcon Vehicle Structures Engineer at SpaceX and an engineering consultant at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. He earned his doctoral degree from Lehigh University in 2016. His research includes the development of force-limiting deformable connections for earthquake-resistant buildings.
Scholar-generated biography
Georgios Tsampras is an Assistant Professor of Structural Engineering at the University of California San Diego, specializing in friction-based components, structural systems, and connections. His research focuses on experimental and computational methods to enhance seismic resilience in buildings. Tsampras develops deformable connections that incorporate friction devices and rubber bearings to reduce floor accelerations and force responses during earthquakes. His work includes shake-table testing, full-scale component testing, and the evaluation of force-limiting systems for seismic-resistant structures. He also investigates the impact of climate change on infrastructure performance and explores innovative connection designs with rocking base mechanisms and energy dissipation devices.