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Henri P. Gavin is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Duke University and holds the W.H. Gardner Jr. Chair. He specializes in fields including Computational Mechanics, Scientific Computing, Geomechanics, and Geophysics. Dr. Gavin has an extensive educational background with a B.S.E from Princeton University, an M.Sc.Eng. from the University of Michigan, and a Ph.D. from the same institution. His research focuses on the intersection of energy, environment, risk, and resilient systems, reflecting a commitment to addressing complex challenges in civil infrastructure amidst natural hazards. Henri has received numerous awards and honors for his leadership and impact in engineering education, including the Bass Connections Award for Outstanding Leadership in 2023 and the Earl Brown II Award for Outstanding Faculty in Civil Engineering in 2013. He also teaches a range of courses related to engineering design, optimization, and advanced topics in civil engineering. Gavin's publications span topics from decentralized control in multi-agent systems to innovative solutions for seismic response in engineering structures.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)