Professor Dr. Ann Jeffers

Biography

Ann Jeffers is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on analyzing structures subjected to extreme load events, particularly fire-related impacts. She specializes in fire safety engineering, exploring areas such as structural fire engineering, smart firefighting techniques, and wildland-urban interface fires. Additionally, her expertise extends to advanced finite element methods and isogeometric analysis, as well as multiphysics simulations involving coupled fire-structure interactions. A strong advocate for engineering education, she engages in various professional services, including her role on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC). She has received multiple awards for her excellence in education and research, including the John F. Ullrich Education Excellence Award from the University of Michigan College of Engineering in 2019 and the Chi Epsilon Great Lakes District Teaching Award in 2015. Jeffers is also an Associate Editor for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, showcasing her commitment to advancing the field through research and mentorship.

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