Jovanca Lewis-Smith

MS Thesis: TBD

Jovanca Lewis-Smith, a native of Trinidad and Tobago, graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Morgan State University in May 2009. She maintained a Regents’ Scholarship as an undergraduate student. With a passion for structural engineering, which was also her primary area of focus, she prepared a detailed structural design of the Antigua Learning Resource Center for her senior project. Jovanca joined the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the Fall of 2009 and is currently working with Dr. Cusatis to develop and revolutionize computational models for quasi-brittle materials. In particular, for her master thesis, she is focusing on the modeling of fiber-reinforced high-strength concrete. For rest and relaxation she enjoys the serenity of a beautiful beach, travelling to exotic places with friends and family or a simple dinner and movie.  Mrs. Smith is married to Antiguan born Ulston Patmore Smith.

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Daniel Horvath

MS Thesis: “Microplane Modeling of Concrete and Other Quasi-Brittle Materials”, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, November 2009.

Daniel Horvath obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in May 2008, graduating Summa Cum Laude. As an undergraduate, he received a number of academic awards and was inducted into both Tau Beta Pi and Chi Epsilon. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, having earned a Rensselaer Graduate Fellowship to fund his study. Daniel’s research under Professor Cusatis focuses on formulation of a new microplane model for damage and failure of quasi-brittle materials. In his free time, he is heavily involved in student activities through the Rensselaer Union, is a fan of RPI’s Men’s Ice Hockey Team, and is an avid reader of The New York Times.

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Eric Dhal

MS Thesis – “Experimental Investigation of the Mechanical Behavior of Concrete under Uniaxial and Multiaxial Stress States”, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, November 2009.

Eric Dahl graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in May 2008. As an undergraduate, he was a member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity as well as the engineering honor societies Tau Beta Pi and Chi Epsilon. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Structural Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and serving as Teaching Assistant for various courses of the Civil Engineering curriculum. Eric’s research under Professor Cusatis focuses on the experimental investigation of concrete behavior under uniaxial and multiaxial compression as well as tension. In his free time, he is a passionate homebrewer and fan of Philadelphia sports.

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Miao Zhou

MS Thesis - “Spectral Particle Method (SPM) for Two-dimensional Cohesive Crack Propagation.” Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, August 2007.

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