I am a PhD Candidate at the University of British Columbia with Prof Carlos Ventura under the co-supervision of Michael Döhler at Inria in Rennes.
Research interests / field of activity
My research focuses on the practical aspects of stochastic subspace-based damage detection and localization (SSDDL) for large structural systems. The research objectives target the following points:
- Minimum detectable damage
- Minimum localizable damage
- Optimal sensor placement
- Non-destructive validation techniques
Short bio
I graduated from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) with a B.Sc. in civil engineering (2013) and a M.Sc. in structural engineering (2016). For practical experience, I conducted a 6-month engineering placement at a bridge design firm. My master thesis on structural dynamics was awarded with the SOFiSTiK industry award. To continue my studies, I received the DAAD stipend in 2017 and commenced a PhD in structural dynamics at the University of British Columbia, Canada. In 2019, I conducted a 5-months research stay at Inria in the scope of the Mitacs research award.
Recent highlights
- Mitacs Research Award for research in France
- DAAD Research Grant for research in Canada
- SOFiSTiK Industry Award for the best Master’s thesis
Recent projects
- NSERC – The primary source of funding is the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council grant for the expansion of the British Columbia Smart Infrastructure Monitoring System (BCSIMS).
Collaborations
- British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Canada, with Dr. Yavuz Kaya
- University of Chile, Chile, with Dr. Ruben Boroschek
Contact
e-mail: alexander.mendler@ubc.ca
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