Dr. Troy Morgan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Troy Morgan is an expert in seismic isolation and passive energy dissipation systems. He has conducted extensive research on numerical simulation and the experimental behavior of innovative seismic protective devices, focusing on optimization within performance-based engineering frameworks. Troy has consulted for engineering firms, aiding in the design of crucial infrastructures such as healthcare facilities and industrial buildings while employing advanced seismic analysis techniques. His consulting experience extends to the nuclear power industry, where he assesses seismic risks associated with critical equipment. Before joining NYU, he served as an Assistant Professor at the Tokyo Institute of Technology and has taught courses in various institutions, including UC Berkeley and San Francisco State University. He has held roles as a post-doctoral researcher and a design engineer, showcasing a robust background in structural engineering. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in California, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

Research Interests

Experience

Managing Engineer

2012-04-01 — Present

Exponent, Inc. •

Assistant Professor

2009-06-01 — 2012-04-01

Tokyo Institute of Technology •

Lecturer/Postdoctoral Researcher

2008-01-01 — 2009-06-01

University of California, Berkeley •

Design Engineer

2000-09-01 — 2004-08-01

Forell/Elsesser Engineers, Inc. •

Awards

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EERI/FEMA NEHRP Graduate Fellowship

2005-01-01
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Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award

2004-01-01
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SEAONC Excellence Structural Engineering Award

2004-01-01
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ASCE Western Regional Outstanding Young Civil Engineer Private Sector

2003-01-01
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SEAONC Giles Scholarship

2003-01-01
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Paper Award: 5th World Congress Joints, Bearings, Seismic Systems

2001-01-01
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NSF Japan Summer Institute

2000-01-01
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Clement T. Wiskocil Award

1998-01-01

Requirements for New York University Tandon School of Engineering

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or preparatory discipline Sufficient mathematics preparation
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.