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1 Curriculum Vitae Richard L Wood, p. 1 of 5 April 3, 2014 Richard L Wood, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Civil Engineering University of Nebraska-Lincoln 362K Whittier Research Center 2200 Vine Street PO Box Lincoln, NE Phone: (402) rwood@unl.edu Webpage: EDUCATION. Ph.D., Structural Engineering, September 2012, University of California, San Diego Thesis: Partition Wall Subsystem Modeling and Effect on the Coupled Building System Response M.S., Structural Engineering, March 2009, University of California, San Diego B.S. with greater distinction, Civil Engineering, May 2006, Clarkson University RESEARCH INTERESTS. Structures under dynamic seismic loads: numerical simulation and evaluation Nonstructural components: characterization and numerical model development Performance-based earthquake engineering Seismic qualification: development of experimental load protocols and testing Laboratory testing of structures and components Structural assessment using laser scanning, computer vision, and other nondestructive techniques ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS current: Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln : Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Dept. of Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego (UCSD) PAST ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE : IGERT Research Fellow, Engineering for Cultural Heritage Diagnostics, University of California, San Diego : Graduate Research Assistant, Dept. of Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego : Teaching Assistant, Dept. of Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego 2004 & 2006: Construction Inspector Intern, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Erie, PA : National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF-REU), State University of New York, Buffalo

2 Curriculum Vitae Richard L Wood, p. 2 April 3, 2014 RESEARCH AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE. Postdoctoral Research Fellow, UCSD, with research focus on the characterization and numerical model development of suspended nonstructural systems that support various utilities. Research included a laboratory experimental program, numerical model development, and field characterization of installed systems. IGERT Research Fellow, UCSD, with research focus on nonstructural system characterization of cultural heritage structures utilizing diagnostic imaging techniques. Assessment of the cracked frescoes in the Sala degli Elementi within Florence s Palazzo Vecchio using LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging). Graduate Research Assistant, UCSD, with research focus on seismic performance of anchored nonstructural components, ceilings, piping and partitions. Developed a numerical partition wall model and implemented it into realistic buildings to assess sensitivity. Developed simulated seismic crack protocol and load (shear and tension) protocols for anchored components within a building. ACADEMIC AWARDS. 1. Dissertation Fellowship Recipient, University of California, San Diego in National Science Foundation-Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (NSF- IGERT) Fellowship Recipient, University of California, San Diego in Regents Fellowship Recipient, University of California, San Diego in Powell Fellowship Recipient, University of California, San Diego in Charles Martin Clark Prize for Outstanding Character and Scholarship, Clarkson University in Living the Mission Service Award for Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Service to Others, Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA in COURSES TAUGHT/ANTICIPATED. CIVE 842: Structural Dynamics, Fall 2014, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (anticipated) CIVE 443: Structural Analysis, Spring 2014, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (13 students) SE 182: Foundations Engineering, Spring 2008, University of California, San Diego (teaching assistant) Number of students: 25 OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. Mentor for Jacobs Undergraduate Mentoring Program (JUMP). Mentored and advised a small group of engineering undergraduate students within UCSD s Jacob s School of Engineering in 2012-current. Departmental Liaison for Incoming Graduate Students. Contact person for incoming graduate students delegated for advice and questions related to course selection, advisor relationships, and general graduate life in 2009-current. ENSPIRE for Jacobs School of Engineering. Presentation on earthquake engineering and technology as applied to historic structures and statues in Florence, Italy. Presented to local middle school children to inspire engineering careers in Imagine: STEM Outreach Event for Girl Scouts. Invited student speaker for panel discussion on the various engineering educational opportunities available highlighting interdisciplinary research

3 Curriculum Vitae Richard L Wood, p. 3 April 3, 2014 between engineering, art and technology. Presented to local girl scouts to demonstrate unique opportunities of structural engineering in Peer Advocate/Graduate Student Mentor. Mentored and advised matched first year students with respect to Structural Engineering and UCSD within the Guide Program (Graduates United in the Interests of Diversity and Excellence) funded by the NSF and Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) program in PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND NON-ACADEMIC SERVIC. Review of journal manuscripts for ACI Structural Journal and ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering. EERI and GEER Reconnaissance team member for 2010 Baja California Earthquake, Calexico, CA and Mexicali, BC, Mexico. Engineer in Training (EIT) in Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI): Student Chapter-Vice President, Chi Epsilon (Civil Engineering Honor Society): Student Officer, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Phi Kappa Phi (National Honor Society), Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor Society). STUDENTS SUPERVISED. Kenia Bustos-Reyes, , UCSD Undergraduate, Graduation Year 2016 PUBLICATIONS. Journal Papers: 1. Wood, R.L. and Hutchinson, T.C. (201X) Design-Orientated Model for Capturing the In-Plane Seismic Response of Partition Walls: Effect on Building System Behavior. ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering. (In review). 2. Wittich, C.E., Hutchinson, T.C., Wood, R.L., Seracini, M., and Kuester, F. (201X) Survey and Dynamic Characterization of Full-Scale Human-Form Culturally Important Statues. ASCE Journal of Computer in Civil Engineering. (In review). 3. Wood, R.L. and Hutchinson, T.C. (201X) Design-Oriented Model for Capturing the In-Plane Seismic Response of Partition Walls. ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering. (Accepted-in press). 4. Hutchinson, T.C., and Wood, R.L. (2013) Cyclic Load Protocol for Anchored Nonstructural Components and Systems. Earthquake Spectra, 29(3): Wood, R.L. and Hutchinson, T.C. (2013) Crack Protocols for Anchored Components and Systems. ACI Structural Journal, 110(3): Wood, R.L. and Hutchinson, T.C. (2012) Effects of Ground Motion Scaling on Nonlinear Higher Mode Building Response.. Earthquakes and Structures, 3(6): Technical Reports: 7. Wood, R.L., Hutchinson, T.C., Hoehler, M.S., Kreidl, B. (2013). Numerical Model Development and Experimental Validation of Trapeze Assemblies Utilizing Modular Channel Systems. Supporting Nonstructural Systems. Structural Systems Research Project Report Series. SSRP 13/16. Department of Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego. La Jolla, California (Proprietary).

4 Curriculum Vitae Richard L Wood, p. 4 April 3, Wood, R.L., Hutchinson, T.C., Lee, C., and Grigoriu, M.D. (2012). Fragility Function Development for Nonstructural Component Systems. NEES-Nonstructural Technical Report 12-00XX. University at Buffalo, State University of New York (SUNY) (In preparation). 9. Wittich, C.E., Hutchinson, T.C., Wood, R.L., Kuester, F., and Seracini, M. (2012). Survey and Characterization of Culturally Important Statues in Florence Italy. Structural Systems Research Project Report Series. SSRP 12/10. Department of Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego. La Jolla, California. 10. Wood, R.L. and Hutchinson, T.C. (2012). A Numerical Model for Capturing the In-Plane Seismic Response of Interior Metal Stud Partition Walls. NEES-Nonstructural Technical Report. MCEER University at Buffalo, State University of New York (SUNY). 11. Wood, R.L., Hutchinson, T.C., and Hoehler, M.S. (2009). Cyclic Load and Crack Protocols for Anchored Nonstructural Components and Systems. Structural Systems Research Project Report Series. SSRP 09/12. Department of Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego. La Jolla, California. Conference Proceedings (Refereed): 12. Wood, R.L., Hutchinson, T.C., Hoehler, M.S., and Kreidl, B. (2014) Experimental Chacterization of Trapeze Assemblies Supporting Suspended Nonstructural Systems. 10th US National Conference on Earthquake Engineering. Anchorage, Alaska, July. (Provisionally Accepted-In preparation). 13. Wood, R.L., Hutchinson, T.C., Lee, C.H., and Grigoriu, M. (2014) Bayesian Fragilities for a Building-Partition Wall Coupled System. 10th US National Conference on Earthquake Engineering. Anchorage, Alaska, July. (Provisionally Accepted-In preparation). 14. Wood, R.L., Hutchinson, T.C., Wittich, C.E., and Kuester, F. (2012) Characterizing Cracks in the Frescoes of Sala degli Elementi within Florence s Palazzo Vecchio. 4 th Euro- Mediterranean Conference. Lemesos, Cyprus, October. 15. Wittich, C.E., Hutchinson, T.C., Wood, R.L., and Kuester, F. (2012) A Method for an Integrative Documentation and Characterization of Culturally Important Statues for Seismic Analysis. 4 th Euro-Mediterranean Conference. Lemesos, Cyprus, October. 16. Wood, R.L. and Hutchinson, T.C. (2012) A Numerical Model for Capturing the In-Plane Seismic Response of Interior Metal Stud Partition Walls: Preliminary Coupled Analysis 15 th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Lisbon, Portugal, September. 17. Wood, R. and Hutchinson, T. (2010) Effects of Ground Motion Scaling on Nonlinear Higher Mode Response 9th U.S. National and 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering Proceedings, Toronto, ON. July. 18. Grigoriu, M., Gupta, A., Hutchinson, T., Reinhorn, A., and Wood, R. (2010) A Methodology for Constructing Seismic Fragilities Based on Experimental and Mechanical Models 9th U.S. National and 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering Proceedings, Toronto, ON. July. Contributing Author: 19. Chen, M. (ed). (2013). Full-scale structural and nonstructural building system performance during earthquakes and post-earthquake fire: Specimen design, construction and test protocol. Structural Systems Research Project Report Series. SSRP 13/XX. Department of Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego. La Jolla, California. (In preparation). 20. Delta Seismic Loading Project (2012). Fragility Evaluation of Mechanical and Electrical Equipment under Seismic Loading. Department of Water Resources.

5 Curriculum Vitae Richard L Wood, p. 5 April 3, Meneses, J. (ed). (2010). The El Mayor-Cucapah, Baja California Earthquake April 4, An EERI Reconnaissance Report. Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Oakland, California. 22. Stewart, J.P. and Bradenberg, S.J. (lead) (2010). Preliminary Report on Seismological and Geotechnical Engineering Aspects of the April 4, 2010 M w 7.2 El Mayor-Cucapah (Mexico) Earthquake. Version 1. Report to the NSF-GEER Team. INVITED PRESENTATIONS. 1. Seismic Response of Nonstructural Components and the Effects of Partition Walls on the Coupled Building System Response Guest Speaker. University of Nebraska-Lincoln, April Seismic Response of Nonstructural Components and the Effects of Partition Walls on the Coupled Building System Response Guest Speaker. Saint Louis University, March Structural Engineering for Cultural Heritage: Cracked Frescoes in Florence s Palazzo Vecchio Guest Lecturer. SE 207 Forensics Engineering. University of California, San Diego, January Seismic Response of Nonstructural Components and the Effects of Partition Walls on the Coupled Building System Response SE 290 Graduate Student Seminar Series. University of California, San Diego, January Overview of the Seismic Response of Nonstructural Components Powell Fellows and Board Members Luncheon. University of California, San Diego, January Characterizing Cracks in the Frescoes of Sala degli Elementi within Florence s Palazzo Vecchio. 4th Euro-Mediterranean Conference. Lemesos, Cyprus, November Structural Engineering for Cultural Heritage. EERI@UNR Seminar Speaker. University of Nevada at Reno, October Post-Earthquake Reconnaissance of the 2010 Baja California Earthquake UCSD Retirement Association, La Jolla, CA, November Effects of Ground Motion Scaling on Nonlinear Higher Mode Response" 9th U.S. National and 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering Proceedings, Toronto, ON. July 2010.