Professor Dr. José Andrade

Biography

Professor José E. Andrade holds the George W. Housner Professorship at the California Institute of Technology, where he has been a faculty member since 2010. He obtained his Bachelor of Science from the Florida Institute of Technology in 2001, followed by a Master of Science from Stanford University in 2003, and a PhD in 2006. His research specializes in granular materials and geomechanics, with particular emphasis on carbon sequestration and multiscale modeling. Professor Andrade aims to cultivate a fundamental understanding of the multiphysical behaviors of porous materials, including soils, rocks, and concrete. His work addresses a wide array of applications in geologic engineering, infrastructure materials, and the petroleum industry, with a focus on understanding how granular materials behave, including sand, snow, and grain in silos. Throughout his career, he has served in several capacities, including the Executive Officer of his department from 2016 to 2022 and the Drinkward Leadership Chair in the Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering from 2017 to 2022.

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