EDUCATION 1995 PhD in Civil Engineering and Operations Research - Princeton University, Subject: Stochastic variability of soil properties: data analysis, digital simulation, effects on system behavior (A set of methods for stochastic data analysis, digital simulation of multi-variate non-Gaussian random processes and fields, and system analysis by Monte Carlo simulations. The numerical examples are from the field of geotechnical earthquake engineering, but the methodology can be applied to any mechanical, biological or social system exhibiting random variability of its properties) 1994 MA - Princeton University, Department of Civil Engineering & Operations Research, Program in Materials, Mechanics and Structures 1993 PhD in Hydrotechnics - Technical University of Civil Engineering, Bucharest, Romania, Department of Hydraulic Structures. Subject: Nonlinear finite element analysis of embankment dams (introduces an integrated model for design, verification and monitoring of earth and rockfill dams, calibrated and validated based on field monitoring results) 1977 BS - Technical University of Civil Engineering, Bucharest, Department of Hydraulic Structures