Assistant Professor
PhD, University of Nevada, Reno
BSc, MSc, National Autonomous University of Mexico
P.Eng. (Alberta)
Contact information:
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Office: 7-306 Donadeo Innovation Cntr for Engineering
Phone: (780) 492-2794
Email: cruznogu@ualberta.ca
Research directions
Whether they are caused by earthquakes, ice impact, wind loads, or explosions, extreme loads may cause structures to become severely damaged, posing significant safety and economical risks. I am interested in the use of innovative materials (superelastic shape memory alloys, engineered cementitious composites, post-tensioned systems, elastomeric materials, and fibre-reinforced polymers) to reduce the vulnerability of buildings and bridges under seismic and extreme loads. With the participation of several government and academic partners, I have collaborated in several projects of rehabilitation, strengthening, and retrofit of aging and vulnerable infrastructure using high-performance materials.
My current research includes the analysis and design of reinforced-concrete structures, large-scale system and component testing, use of innovative materials in earthquake engineering, structural simulation, and damage mitigation in buildings and bridges. Applications are invited for students interested in pursuing a MSc or PhD program on these topics.
Professional Experience
- 2013 – present, Assistant Professor, University of Alberta
- 2010 – 2013, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Carleton University
- 2010 – 2010, Bridge Engineering Department, Nevada Dept. of Transportation
- 2008 – 2010, Graduate researcher, University of Nevada, Reno
- 2007 – 2007, Research Associate, Institute of Engineering, UNAM
