Dr. Ali Memari

Professor

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Biography

Ali Memari serves as the Bernard Henrietta Hankin Chair and Professor in the Department of Architectural Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. His research interests encompass a wide range of areas within building construction and structural engineering, focusing particularly on building structural systems, structural engineering mechanics, and the evaluation of residential building envelope systems. He leads the Pennsylvania Housing Research Center, directing efforts toward improving building science and energy efficiency. Memari has published extensively on topics including the performance of building materials in environmental loads and the effects of natural hazards on structural integrity.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2012-01-01 — Present

Pennsylvania Housing Research Center • University Park, PA

Oversaw research initiatives and projects focused on improving housing and building systems.

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.