Hesham El-Emam
Assistant Research Professor
E1501 Lafferre Hall
Phone: 573.810.4436
Email: elemamh@umsystem.edu
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Biography
Hesham EL-Emam is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Missouri, specializing in structural performance under extreme hazards, composite materials, and fracture mechanics. With a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri and a M.Sc. in Materials Engineering from Zagazig University, he has a robust academic and research background. His career spans roles as a postdoctoral fellow, assistant professor, and program leader, with extensive teaching and leadership experience. He has contributed significantly to research on blast mitigation, structural dynamics, and fatigue strengthening, supported by multiple grants and numerous high-impact publications. His work continues to advance the field through innovative research and dedicated mentorship. He is a registered professional engineer (P.E.).
Education
Ph.D. from University of Missouri
M.S. from Zagazig University, Egypt
B.S. from Zagazig University, Epypt
Technical Focus
Blast mitigation and design and structural dynamics
Civil structural deterioration and fracture assessment
Composite materials/fatigue strengthening/fracture mechanics
Experimental investigation of structural materials and systems
Numerical simulation of structural materials and systems