Associate professor, Delta university for science and technology, Egypt
Hytham Elwardany is an Associate Professor of Structural Engineering at Delta University for Science and Technology, Egypt. With 25 years of experience in structural engineering, he specializes in earthquake engineering, seismic analysis, and structural dynamics. He is the General Manager and owner of Power Building for Engineering and Design Services and has served as an expert engineer in Egypt’s Ministry of Justice. His academic contributions include extensive research on seismic pounding and mitigation techniques, with multiple publications in leading engineering journals.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
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EDUCATION 🎓
- Ph.D. in Structural Engineering – Tanta University (2015)
- M.Sc. in Structural Engineering – Tanta University (2007)
- B.Sc. in Civil Engineering – Tanta University (2000) (Graduated with Very Good, Project Grade Excellent, Ranked 8th in the Department)
EXPERIENCE 🏗
- Associate Professor of Structural Engineering, Delta University (2016–Present)
- General Manager & Owner, Power Building for Engineering and Design Services (2019–Present)
- Expert Engineer, Ministry of Justice, Egypt (2005–2016)
- Senior Engineer (Part-Time), Consulting Engineering Co. (CEC) (2008–2016)
- Structural Engineer, General Authority for Educational Buildings, Egypt (2001–2005)
AWARDS & HONORS 🏆
- Egyptian Engineers Syndicate Honor Ship (2001)
- Congratulation from President Hosni Mubarak (2001)
RESEARCH FOCUS 🔬
Hytham Elwardany’s research expertise includes earthquake engineering, structural dynamics, seismic pounding, experimental methods, and reinforced concrete & steel structures. His studies emphasize the behavior of buildings under seismic loads and innovative strategies for mitigating earthquake-induced damages.
PUBLICATION TOP NOTES📚
- Seismic pounding behavior of multi-story buildings in series considering the effect of infill panels (2017)
- Influence of soil–structure interaction on seismic pounding between steel frame buildings (2019)
- Experimental study on pounding between structures during damaging earthquakes (2015)
- Mitigating seismic pounding of multi-story buildings using viscous dampers (2021)
- New alternative techniques for strengthening deep beams with openings (2023)
- Effect of earthquake-induced pounding on four adjacent buildings (2022)
- Comprehensive review on seismic pounding between adjacent buildings (2024)
- Shear strengthening of wide-shallow beams by inserted fasteners (2022)
CONCLUSION 🏅
Hytham Elwardany is a distinguished academic and expert in structural and earthquake engineering. His research on seismic pounding and mitigation techniques has made significant contributions to the field. Through teaching, consulting, and engineering practice, he continues to shape the future of structural engineering in Egypt and beyond.