Overview
Henri Gavin's research interests are in the areas of structural dynamics, earthquake engineering, nonlinear dynamics, seismic hazard mitigation for building contents, system identification, the statistical characterization of environmental loads including wind and earthquake, and optimal control with application to systems with controllable damping.
Dr. Gavin is the director of the Structural Dynamics and Seismic Response Control Laboratory.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
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2016 - Present
Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Pratt School of Engineering
W. H. Gardner, Jr. Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
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2021 - Present
Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Pratt School of Engineering
Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
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2022 - Present
Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science,
Pratt School of Engineering
Bass Fellow
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2016 - Present
Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Pratt School of Engineering
Education, Training & Certifications
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor ·
1994
Ph.D.
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor ·
1988
M.Sc.Eng.
Princeton University ·
1986
B.S.E.