Dr. Dorothy Reed

Biography

Professor Dorothy Reed received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of South Carolina with honors, as well as an M.S.E. and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Princeton University. She has joined the University of Washington faculty after years with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and has served as the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. Currently, she is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. Her lectures cover topics in wind engineering and structural reliability, which she has presented at various academic institutions both nationally and internationally. Her research interests focus on the investigation of resiliency and sustainability within civil infrastructure systems, emphasizing post-hurricane performance and the efficiency of power delivery systems. Additionally, her work has been featured in the NSF Science Nation series and includes research on green infrastructure and energy-efficient buildings. She is actively involved in professional committees, including serving as the elected chair of the national technical Structural Wind Engineering Committee of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

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