Carlos 'Lobo' Cruz Noguez, PhD
Contact
Professor, Faculty of Engineering - Civil and Environmental Engineering Dept
- cruznogu@ualberta.ca
Associate Dean, College of Natural and Applied Sciences - Office of Education
- cruznogu@ualberta.ca
Overview
Area of Study / Keywords
Engineering Department Executive Structural Engineering
About
As Associate Dean of Education at the College of Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Alberta, I lead the development of initiatives to enhance the educational experience for our students and faculty. I specialize in the development of interdisciplinary programs, which addresses pressing global issues (sustainability, clean energy, data science, AI) leveraging expertise across departments, faculties and units. An award-winning researcher and educator, I am committed to fostering excellence through curriculum renewal and the creation of student success programs.
Research
Research interests:
- analysis and design of reinforced masonry and structures;
- nonlinear modeling;
- seismic engineering;
- large-scale system and component testing;
- innovative materials; structural simulation; damage mitigation.
Dr. Cruz-Noguez is the current chairholder of the MCAA Endowed Chair of Masonry Structures, with the mandate to drive innovation in masonry research and to develop safer, more durable, and high-performance masonry systems.
Announcements
Prospective students interested in applying for graduate studies (MSc/PhD): please send an email including a cover letter, resume, and latest transcripts.
Courses
CIV E 474 - Structural Design II
Behaviour and design of reinforced concrete structures. Topics include: flexure and shear in reinforced concrete beam elements, reinforcement detailing, one and two-way slab design, columns, footings, and walls. Prerequisite: CIV E 374.