Juan Miguel Navarro Carranza
I am a Ph.D. candidate in Structural Engineering with minor in Computer Science at Stanford University. My research explores reinforcement fracture, innovative structural systems, and functional recovery. I specialize in characterizing the structural response of reinforced concrete and steel buildings under earthquakes, focusing on their post-earthquake safety and functionality.
My areas of expertise include earthquake engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, performance-based engineering, nonlinear dynamic analysis of structures, seismic hazards, and risk analysis.
Interests
I am interested in developing and applying novel and powerful methods to solve engineering problems. I am curious about the different technologies we can develop to represent and reason about our complex world, even beyond the current AI paradigm. I am currently excited about foundational models, graph representation learning, graph neural networks, reinforcing learning, as well as the value of explainable machine learning methods.
Education
2021-Present
Stanford University, Stanford, California.
Ph.D. minor in Computer Science
2019-Present
Stanford University, Stanford, California.
Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering, and Geomechanics. Advisor: Gregory Deierlein.
2019-2021
Stanford University, Stanford, California.
M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering, and Geomechanics.
2014-2015
Institut National des Sciences Appliqueés de Lyon, INSA de Lyon, Lyon, France.
Exchange international student. Civil Engineering and Urban Planning.
2011-2016
Universidad de Guadalajara, Centro Universitaro de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías, Guadalajara, México.
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering. Summa Cum Laude.
Professional Experience
2019 - Present
Blume Earthquake Engineering Research Center, Stanford University.
Characterizing of the structural response of reinforced concrete buildings under earthquakes to examine their safety and functionality during and after an earthquake. Exploring the topics of reinforcement fracture and innovative structural systems.
2016 - 2019
Balderrama & Silos Ingeniería Estructural, S.C.
Analysis and design of structural systems for commercial, residential, and industrial facilities. Reviewed and approved analysis, design calculations, and drawings.
Research (review of literature, journal articles) and development of algorithms and tools for analysis and design of structural elements.
Structural project management.
Honors & Awards
Gere Award, School of Engineering, Stanford University.
The Shah Family Fund Fellowship, School of Engineering, Stanford University.
Nancy Grant Chamberlain Fellowship, School of Engineering, Stanford University.
Dionisio Garza-Medina Fellowship, School of Engineering, Stanford University.
Claudio X. González Fellowship, School of Engineering, Stanford University.
Fulbright Garcia-Robles Scholarship, U.S.-Mexico Commission for Educational & Cultural Exchange, COMEXUS.
Academic Excellence Award, Colegio Metropolitano de Ingenieros Civiles de Jalisco, A.C., COMICIJ.
Distinguished Academic Performance, Ceremonia de Reconocimiento a Estudiantes Sobresalientes, Universidad de Guadalajara
México Francia Ingenieros Tecnología, MEXFITEC, Secretaría de Educación Pública, SEP.