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James K. Wight is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1973, an M.S. from Michigan State University in 1970, and a B.S. from Michigan State University in 1969. His primary research activities have centered on the studies of inelastic behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) members subjected to large load reversals, such as those experienced during earthquakes. He has also conducted significant research on high-performance fiber-reinforced cementitious composites aimed at increasing energy dissipation and stiffness retention in earthquake-resistant structures. Over his career, he has held various prestigious positions, including Past-President of the American Concrete Institute and has contributed to multiple technical committees. He has received numerous awards for his teaching and service, including being recognized as ASCE Teacher of the Year and receiving the Distinguished Service Award from the College of Engineering. His work has gained funding from organizations such as the National Science Foundation and the ACI Concrete Research Council.
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI
Conducts research and teaches in the field of Civil and Environmental Engineering, with a focus on reinforced concrete and seismic design.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science