Professor Dr. Petia Tzokova

Biography

Petia Tzokova studied Civil Structural Engineering at the University of Cambridge (Emmanuel College) and has experience as a Structural Engineer in the industry. She returned to the University of Cambridge to pursue a PhD in Structural Engineering, where she focused on the buckling and wrinkling behavior of confined thin sheets. Currently, Petia works as an Affiliated Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering, where she teaches undergraduate courses on advanced structural design and supervises students. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she is involved in research consultancy in graphical methods for structural analysis and design, striving to innovate in the construction industry while supporting efforts to decarbonize the built environment through her role at the Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction.

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