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F. Estéfan T. Garcia is an Assistant Professor in the field of Civil Environmental Engineering. His primary research interests revolve around granular materials and systems, which play an important role in various applications such as civil engineering, geology, and planetary exploration. He focuses on the behavior of these materials, particularly under large-strain conditions caused by natural events like earthquakes. His innovative approach includes advanced numerical modeling techniques to simulate the fundamental behaviors of granular systems, specifically utilizing the Distinct Element Method (DEM) in high-performance computing to capture the intricacies of grain interactions during deformation. His research aims to enhance the resilience of infrastructure against geologic hazards, contributing significantly to the understanding of ground surface deformations and their implications on structures. He has received several honors, including the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship and the Chancellor’s Fellowship from the University of California, Berkeley. His publications demonstrate his extensive work in discrete-element analysis and the interactions of granular materials with rigid foundations during seismic activities.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science