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Leon Wegner holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan, a Master of Applied Science from the Technical University of Nova Scotia, and a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is a Professor in the College of Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan, specializing in Civil Geological Environmental Engineering. His research interests encompass areas of structural engineering materials, particularly focused on cement-based composite materials, structural health monitoring, and fretting fatigue. His work includes experimental and numerical modeling of components, with a notable focus on developing cold-weather admixture systems for masonry construction and evaluating the fatigue behavior of bolted steel connections, particularly in potash mineshaft applications. He has expertise in vibration-based damage detection techniques for bridges and seeks to advance methods for estimating fatigue life in design evaluations. Currently, he is looking for graduate students to participate in industry-sponsored projects related to these fields.
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