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Amr ’ s technical interests are multi - resolution distributed analytical simulations, network analysis,
large - scale hybrid testing, and fi eld investigations of the response of complex networks and structures
to extreme loads, on which he has more than 250 research publications, including over 110 refereed
journal papers, many conference, keynote and prestige lectures (including the Nathan Newmark Distinguished
Lecture), research reports, books and book chapters, magazine articles, and fi eld investigation
reports. Amr has successfully supervised 29 PhD and over 100 Masters Theses. Many of his
students hold signifi cant positions in industry, academia and government in over 12 countries. He has
a well - funded research group, with a large portfolio of projects from private industry, state agencies,
federal agencies, and international government and private entities. Amr taught many different subjects
both at Illinois and at Imperial College. He is recognized as an effective teacher and has been on the
‘ incomplete list of teachers considered excellent by their students ’ twice at UIUC.
He has contributed to major projects for a number of international companies and other agencies
such as the World Bank, GlaxoWellcome (currently GSK), Shell International, AstraZeneca, Minorco,
British Nuclear Fuels, UK Nuclear Installations Inspectorate, Mott MacDonald, BAA, Alstom Power,
the Greek, Indonesian and Turkish Governments, and the National Geographic Society. He is currently
working on large projects for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), State Emergency
Management Agencies, Istanbul Municipality, US AID, Governments of Pakistan and Indonesia, among
others. Amr enjoys scuba - diving and holds several certifi cates from the British Sub - Aqua Club and the
US Professional Association of Diving Instructors. He also enjoys reading on history, the history of
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