Dr. Gregory Deierlein

Professor

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Biography

Gregory Deierlein is the John Blume Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University. His research focuses on improving limit states design for constructed facilities and the development of nonlinear structural analysis methods for performance-based design criteria. He has worked on projects involving strength and stiffness degrading models to simulate steel reinforced concrete structures and the seismic design behavior of composite steel-concrete buildings. His analysis includes inelastic torsional-flexural instability of steel members and investigations into fracture mechanics in seismically designed welded steel connections. Deierlein has held numerous significant appointments, including Director of the John Blume Earthquake Engineering Center since 2002, and he is recognized for his contributions with awards such as the Honorary Member recognition from the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute and the Structural Engineers Association of Northern California. With a solid educational background comprising a PhD from the University of Texas, and advanced degrees from UC Berkeley and Cornell University, he has made impactful contributions to civil engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, focusing on research and teaching in the field.

Courses

CEE 280 CEE 182 CEE 399 CEE 198 CEE 199L CEE 299L CEE 299 CEE 398 CEE 199H

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.