Amanpreet Singh
(he/him)
The University of Texas at Austin
Dr. Amanpreet Singh is an Assistant Professor in the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. Before joining UT Austin, he held dual appointments as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Civil and Systems Engineering at Johns Hopkins University and as an Associate in the Earthquake Engineering Group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. He earned his Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from the University of California San Diego following a B.Tech.-M.Tech. in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.
Dr. Singh’s research focuses on advancing resilient infrastructure through experimental investigation, numerical modeling, and innovative assessment methods. His expertise spans earthquake engineering, cold-formed steel structures and nonstructural components, with an emphasis on improving the performance and resilience of built infrastructure subjected to natural hazards. His work seeks to develop practical knowledge and engineering tools that strengthen communities against natural hazards.
Education
Ph.D. Structural Engineering
University of California San Diego
M.Tech. Civil Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
B.Tech. Civil Engineering (w/ Distinction)
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Experience
Assistant Professor
The University of Texas at AustinPostdoctoral Fellow
Johns Hopkins UniversitySupervisor: Dr. Benjamin W. SchaferAssociate
National Institute of Standards and TechnologyHost: Dr. Matthew S. Speicher
Education
Ph.D. Structural Engineering
University of California San DiegoDissertation Title: Seismic Behavior of Cold-Formed Steel-Framed Wall-Line Systems in Mid-Rise Buildings. Supervisor: Dr. Tara C. HutchinsonLinkM.Tech. Civil Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology KanpurThesis Title: Dynamic Characterization and Seismic Assessment of Historic Masonry Structure of Rumi Darwaza. Supervisor: Dr. Durgesh C. RaiLinkB.Tech. Civil Engineering (w/ Distinction)
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
We apply experimental investigation and computational modeling methods to improve post-hazard performance. This involves:
- enhancing performance of nonstructural components to shorten functional recovery time
- advancing cold-formed steel as a structural system for multi-hazard-resistant housing
- developing machine learning and computer vision methods for construction quality and risk assessment
I believe in cultivating growth-minded, student-centered classrooms that encourage engagement.
- Develop lesson plans with backward design with defined learning outcomes and low-stake assessments
- Weave examples from a global civil engineering context to foster a sense of belonging in diverse student body
- Mentor students through research immersion, reflective advising, and support networks