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Alain Nussbaumer is a tenured professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), specializing in civil engineering with a focus on material fatigue and structural integrity. His research expertise encompasses the evaluation of existing structures and the mechanics of fracture in steel, aluminum, and glass. Since 2005, he has been supervising PhD students and has developed a range of courses covering steel structures and engineering of existing structures. He has contributed to several high-profile engineering projects, including the Solar Impulse aircraft and the Alinghi racing yacht, as well as significant infrastructure like the Millau Viaduct and the Bosphorus Bridge. His ongoing research includes structural performance indices and the effects of variable amplitude fatigue. He is actively involved in consulting for various engineering assessments.
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