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Jeff Scruggs is a Professor and the Associate Department Chair for Graduate Programs at the University of Michigan, specializing in the field of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He received his PhD in Applied Mechanics from the California Institute of Technology in 2004 and holds multiple degrees including a MS in Applied Mechanics and a MS in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. His research interests are centered around vibratory electromechanical systems and their energy efficiency. He investigates self-powered structural control systems and vibration energy harvesting systems, focusing on how these technologies can enhance the resilience of buildings and bridges during seismic events. His work includes the analysis of systems in stochastic uncertain environments and emphasizes the importance of experimental validation. Scruggs has published extensively and has served in numerous professional roles, including editorial positions with respected journals in the field. He is an active member of organizations like ASCE and IEEE, contributing to advancements in control systems and energy harvesting.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science