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Professor Domniki Asimaki's research integrates geotechnical engineering, computational mechanics, and structural dynamics with a focus on the study of natural ground surface features and man-made geotechnical systems, including ridges, valleys, dams, and tunnels. Her work investigates soil dynamics, wave propagation, scattering effects, regional ground deformation, and soil-foundation-structure interaction. She is particularly interested in assimilating high-fidelity numerical simulations with field experimental data to develop engineering design models that enhance the resilience of infrastructure against hazards at both urban and regional scales. Her extensive academic and research background includes degrees from the National Technical University of Athens, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a Ph.D. awarded in 2004. She has been with California Institute of Technology since 2014.
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