Dr. Barbara Simpson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Barbara G Simpson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University. Her research group comprises a small team of talented students with a wide range of skills and experience, focusing on the exploration of advanced computational and experimental methods to characterize structural responses. The aim is to develop innovative structural systems that enhance structural performance and mitigate the effects of natural hazards on the built environment. Her research interests encompass resilient and sustainable design, retrofitting of building structures, offshore renewable energy systems, performance-based earthquake engineering, next-generation computational modeling, and real-time hybrid simulations related to fluid-structure interactions.

Research Interests

Courses

CEE 282 CEE 298 CEE 284W CEE 34N CEE 399 CEE 199L CEE 299L CEE 299 CEE 398 CEE 199

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.