Manager of Structures Laboratory
Email: takhirov ‘at’ berkeley ‘dot’ edu
• Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (Mechanics of Deformable Solids).
• Licensed as Professional Engineer in California (Civil Engineering)
• Professional record of increased responsibility, challenge, and recognition.
• Strong theoretical background and expertise in solid mechanics and earthquake engineering:
– Analytical methods for solid dynamics and fracture mechanics
– Stress-strain analysis
– Nonlinear finite element analysis
– Wave dynamics (including acoustics, transient wave dynamics, and dynamics of seismic waves)
– Structural vibration and soil-structure interaction
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in experimental earthquake engineering:
– Experimental study and failure analysis of structural components and elements of buildings
– Structural damage assessment by means of laser scanners
– Seismic qualification testing of non-structural components per AC156 requirements
– Seismic qualification testing of electrical substation equipment per IEEE693 standard
– Seismic qualification testing per other documents (GR-63, IEC-1999)
– Seismic evaluation of existing buildings
– Experimental study of new materials and seismic devices