Wei Song

Inspiring change in the area of civil and environmental engineering, Dr. Wei Song serves as an Associate Professor in the Center for Sustainable Infrastructure at the University of Alabama. With a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Purdue University, Dr. Song is dedicated to advancing the field through his extensive research and teaching. Dr. Song's research interests are diverse and cutting-edge, encompassing structural condition assessment, advanced experimental techniques, and the design of cyber-physical systems aimed at enhancing community resilience. His work is particularly focused on the development of sustainable and resilient communities, employing innovative methods for structural assessment and retrofitting to ensure safety and durability. A key aspect of Dr. Song's research is the optimal control design for nonlinear stochastic systems, which plays a crucial role in predicting and mitigating potential structural failures. His contributions to the field are not only theoretical but also practical, as he actively engages in projects that aim to implement these advanced techniques in real-world scenarios. Through his commitment to education and research, Dr. Song is shaping the future of civil engineering, inspiring students and colleagues alike to pursue excellence in creating sustainable and resilient infrastructures. His work continues to make significant impacts, driving forward the mission of building communities that can withstand the challenges of the modern world.