Overview
Prof. Lynch's research interests are in advancing cyber-physical system architectures that combine sensing, computing, and control to create intelligent civil infrastructure systems. He is best known for his research portfolio in structural health monitoring (SHM) that allow the performance and health of civil infrastructure systems to be assessed based on monitoring data to improve system safety and resilience.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Fitzpatrick Family University Distinguished Professor of Engineering
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2023 - Present
Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Pratt School of Engineering
Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
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2022 - Present
Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Pratt School of Engineering
Vinik Dean of Engineering
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2022 - Present
Pratt School of Engineering
Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
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2022 - Present
Pierre R. Lamond Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering,
Pratt School of Engineering
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Recent Publications
Automated and Scalable Footstep Vibration-Based Pedestrian Localization in Built Environments Using Deep Learning
Journal Article Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering · January 1, 2026 Works of social infrastructure, such as public parks and markets, play a crucial role in fostering well-being in urban communities. To evaluate their effectiveness, there is a need for nonintrusive, continuous mapping of pedestrian movement patterns. While ... Full text Cite“Climate Change Effects on Civil Infrastructure: Climate Demands”. By Mohammed M. Ettouney, 2025. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. 694 pp. $144.00. ISBN 978‐1‐03‐250959‐4
Journal Article Journal of Critical Infrastructure Policy · January 2026 Full text CiteOnline learning with real-time improving predictions
Journal Article Artificial Intelligence for Transportation · 2026 Full text CiteRecent Grants
Automated Shipboard Sailors and Environmental Sensing System (ASSESS) for Damage Response
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Office of Naval Research · 2023 - 2025Intelligent Operating Environments for Enhancing Warfighter Performance and Health
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by University of Michigan · 2022 - 2024Data-Driven Decision-Making Framework for Risk Management of the GLWA Water Transmission System
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by University of Michigan · 2022 - 2024View All Grants
Education
Stanford University ·
2003
M.S.E.E.
Stanford University ·
2002
Ph.D.
Stanford University ·
1998
M.S.C.E.
The Cooper Union ·
1997
B.S.