Civil and Environmental Engineering

Paramasivam Jayachandran

Associate Professor

Department: Civil & Environmental Engineering
Professional Page
Office: Kaven Hall, 117A
Phone: +1-508-831-5298
Fax: +1-508-831-5808
jayachan@wpi.edu

Educational Background

Research & Teaching Interests

Structural engineering; dynamic aspects of structural engineering; wind engineering; earthquake engineering; knowledge-based systems in civil engineering; analysis, design and behavior of tall buildings

IQP Advising Interests

Assault on tropical fauna & flora; energy policy; strategic materials; impact of new technologies in health care; ethical issues in health care; redevelopment of urban areas; transportation planning; effect of technology on social systems; international comparisons of science & technology; safety analysis; hazard assessment; history; history of technology; history of science; women in science & technology; economics in mature countries; economics in developing countries; technological transfer; housing and urbanization; appropriate technology; computers & education; introducing new teaching materials; education & technological literacy; environmental law, policy and implementation; scientists in court - the role of experts; history of law and technology; scientific evidence and forensics

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