Professor Dr. Giovanni Cascante

Biography

Giovanni Cascante is a Professor at the University of Waterloo, specializing in Civil Environmental Engineering. He has previously held the position of Undergraduate Associate Chair at UWaterloo's Civil Engineering program on the United Arab Emirates campus. His research focuses on non-destructive testing of civil infrastructure using mechanical waves, processing digital signals, numerical simulations of wave propagation, and dynamic soil characterization. Cascante is affiliated with several professional organizations, including Professional Engineers Ontario and the American Society of Civil Engineers. His extensive research interests cover topics such as non-destructive testing of geo-materials, soil dynamics, resonant column testing, and earthquake geotechnical engineering. Cascante has contributed to significant research projects funded by NSERC and other organizations, and he actively engages in the academic community through his teaching and research.

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