Will Nguyen, Phd, Pe Email & Phone Number

California, United States

Oakland, Ca

Oakland, Ca

Emeryville, Ca

Multidisciplinary (civil engineering, materials science, composites engineering), multiscale research focuses on the experimental failure mechanisms of novel fiber-reinforced concrete:X-ray micro-computed tomography (μCT):- 3D imaging and quantification of microscale cracking and fracture processes - Samples placed under conditions of applied load or active corrosion- Conducted at Advanced Light Source synchrotron, Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryChemical and physical properties of rust scales determined using:- Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), nanoindentationLong-term (2 to 2.5 years) corrosion monitoring of reinforced fiber-reinforced concrete- Determined influence of concrete cracking on overall service life of reinforced concrete- Use of linear polarization resistance (LPR) tests, Tafel polarization scans, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)Large-scale seismic testing of a 1:4.5-scale base-rocking reinforced concrete bridge column utilizing a precast tube element for rapid construction- Designed per CalTrans Seismic Design Criteria- Detailed for accelerated bridge construction- Column designed for anti-spalling behavior and high toughness under lateral displacement- Extensive use and interpretation of mechanical load- and deformation-measuring instrumentsDirect tensile testing of reinforced fiber-reinforced concrete with longitudinal steel reinforcement- Focused on inelastic behavior and large deformations- Identified material parameters dictating fracture processes of the composite Proficient in the following programs:- MATLAB, Avizo (3D image analysis), ImageJ, Gamry Framework (corrosion and electrochemical analysis), Microsoft Office

I have worked as a graduate student instructor (GSI), or teaching assistant, on several occasions:Overall teaching effectiveness rating of 4.75/5.0 based on a total of 6 classes taught.Recognized as an Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor in 2012. At most 9% of GSIs in a department may be nominated for the award in a given year.CEE 240: Graduate civil engineering materials, Fall 2013CEE 140: Failure mechanisms in civil engineering materials, Spring 2013CEE 124: Timber design for building structures, Fall 2011CEE 60: Introductory civil engineering materials, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2015

Renton, Wa

- 737-Max commercial airplane program; wing structures- Perform stress evaluation of structural components through finite element methods- Propose redesign of structural members and connections- Experience with Boeing analysis tools: damage tolerance and analysis (DTANAL) and integrated analysis system (IAS)

Pasadena, Ca

- Perform lateral and gravity element design, equipment anchorage, structural detail drawings, RFI responses- Experience with RISA, RAM Structural System, EnerCalc, Revit, and AutoCAD

Los Angeles, Ca

- Perform lateral and gravity element design, equipment anchorage, structural detail drawings, RFI responses- Experience with RISA, RAM Structural System, EnerCalc, AutoCAD

Long Beach, Ca

- Performed mechanical testing of construction materials- Aid in concrete batching

Phd, Structural Engineering, Mechanics, And Materials

Dissertation: Multiscale damage characterization of hybrid fiber-reinforced concrete composites under seismic and environmental conditions.

Ms, Structural Engineering, Mechanics, And Materials

Thesis: Seismic analysis of reinforced concrete frames with flexible joint behavior

Bs, Civil And Environmental Engineering

Activities and Societies: Regents' and Chancellor's Scholars Association (RCSA), Chi Epsilon, Concrete Canoe, EERI Seismic Design.