(UB)
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
University at Buffalo (UB)
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Structural Engineering and Earthquake Simulation Laboratory

Michel Bruneau

PhD

Michel Bruneau.

Michel Bruneau

PhD

Michel Bruneau

PhD

SUNY Distinguished Professor
Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Registered Professional Engineer
Province of Ontario

Research Topics

Earthquake resistant design; blast resistant design; multi-hazard engineering; dynamic response of structures; seismic evaluation and retrofit of steel bridges and steel buildings; seismic evaluation and retrofit of unreinforced masonry buildings; ultimate behavior of steel, metal and advanced composite structures; behavior of guyed-towers, cable structures, long-span and tall structures

Education Publications Teaching Research Awards Latest News

Latest News

  • SpeedCore honored with ASCE Charles Pankow Award for Innovation
    11/25/25

    The American Society of Civil Engineers honored SpeedCore, a structural system co-developed by Michel Bruneau, with the 2026 ASCE Charles Pankow Award for Innovation.

  • Lake Carmel Veteran’s Memorial Bridge dedicated on Veterans Day
    11/12/25

    Mid Hudson News reported on an earthquake-proof bridge developed by Michel Bruneau that was recently placed in the town of Kent.

  • Research to Reuse
    4/1/25

    Modern Steel Construction features an article on a bridge SUNY Distinguished Professor Michel Bruneau used for testing a new concept that could eliminate birdge closures and repairs following earthquakes, that was recently placed in the Town of Kent, New York to replace a bridge that was washed out during a storm in 2018. 

  • Is California infrastructure prepared to withstand the next big earthquake?
    4/1/25

    KCBS Radio interviewed Michel Bruneau about earthquake preparedness in California. 

  • Bruneau recognized for contributions to seismic design and steel structural systems by ASCE
    2/26/25

    Michel Bruneau, SUNY Distinguished Professor, received the Ernest E. Howard Award from ASCE. The prestigious award honors a researcher for significant contributions to structural engineering.

  • New York Climate Superfund Becomes Law
    1/11/25

    Inside Climate News referenced an article by Michel Bruneau about upgrading infrastructure to prevent expensive damage from blizzards in a report on Gov. Kathy Hochul signing New York State’s climate superfund into law. 

  • The Canadian technology that protected the Taipei 101 skyscraper from the earthquake
    4/15/24

    Radio Canada interviewed Michel Bruneau for a report on the Canadian technology that protected the Taipei 101 Tower from a 7.4 magnitude earthquake last year.