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Amit H. Varma is the Karl H. Kettelhut Professor of Civil Engineering and Director of the Bowen Laboratory at Purdue University. He holds a Ph.D. from Lehigh University (2001) and has extensive research expertise in structural engineering, particularly regarding the analysis and design of steel-concrete composite structures and the seismic behavior of infrastructure. He has been involved in various significant projects, including studies on realistic fire behavior in steel building structures and the evaluation of bridge design software for the Indiana Department of Transportation. His research has notably contributed to understanding the repair and retrofitting of damaged infrastructure, including comprehensive investigations into the effectiveness of heat treatment for rehabilitation of steel bridges. Varma has received numerous accolades for his research and teaching, including the AISC Milek Faculty Fellowship Award and the Roy E. Myrna G. Wansik Research Award. He has been recognized as a University Faculty Scholar for his exceptional contributions to academia. Beyond his research, he teaches several courses in Civil Engineering, including Structural Mechanics and Bridge Design.
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