(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

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Latest News

  • A look back at UB engineering and applied science research in 2022
    1/6/23

    Highlights include making hydrogen fuel cell less expensive and keeping bridges open after earthquakes.

  • 10 Questions with Michel Bruneau: Professor seeks to tell the stories of our relationships with disaster in new book
    12/14/22
    ASCE's Civil magazine reports on “The Blessings of Disaster: The Lessons That Catastrophes Teach Us and Why Our Future Depends on It,” a new book by Michel Bruneau, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering.
  • Increasing speed through research
    12/12/22
    Modern Steel Construction featured research work led by Michel Bruneau, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, that investigated the use of SpeedCore technology.
  • Book review: The blessings of disaster
    11/23/22
    Michel Bruneau, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, was featured in The Structural Engineer magazine, published by The Institution of Structural Engineers.
  • The ‘Blessings of Disaster’?
    11/8/22

    A new book by UB faculty member Michel Bruneau explores the lessons that catastrophes teach us and why our future depends on it.

  • Florida Building Codes Made a Big Difference for Newer Homes in Ian, Reports Show
    11/1/22
    Michel Bruneau, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, was featured in Claims Journal and Insurance Journal discussing how adherence to strong building codes can help buildings survive hurricanes and other extreme events.
  • Engineers studying damage left behind from Hurricane Ian for lessons we can learn as we rebuild
    10/28/22
    Fox News in Southwest Florida quoted Michel Bruneau, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, in a story about how to rebuild Southwest Florida stronger following Hurricane Ian.