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Tigran Ayrapetyan is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California's School of Architecture, specializing in structural engineering, earthquake engineering, and the architectural aspects of complex structures. With more than thirty years of experience, he has a significant expertise in structural design using various materials including steel, concrete, wood, and masonry, and has extensive experience in designing long-span aluminum structures and geodesic domes. He has been involved in various national and international projects, offering a wealth of professional knowledge to his students through undergraduate and graduate courses on building systems and structural design. Mr. Ayrapetyan has also contributed to numerous seminars and lectures focused on aluminum design concepts and finite element modeling for long-span structures, sharing his insights gained from various engineering projects. His career includes serving as a structural consultant and being involved in prestigious projects such as the Sands Expo & Convention Center, the new VA Medical Center in North Las Vegas, and numerous hospitals and educational institutions across California and beyond. In recognition of his longstanding community service in education, he was awarded a Certificate of Recognition by the California State Assembly.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses related to building systems and structural engineering.
Tigran Ayrapetyan, M.S., P.E., Structural Consulting •
Providing structural consulting services focused on long-span and aluminum structures.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Presented on aluminum design concepts to fourth-year students.
DeVry Institute of Technology / UCLA •
Involved in undergraduate and graduate education.
GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.