About

Dr. Solomon Tesfamariam is a professor and University Research Chair at the University of Waterloo (UW), in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Prior to joining UW, for over his 15 years’ tenure at University of British Columbia (UBC), he has been a leader in the research and pedagogy of resilient tall timber and hybrid buildings. His research outcomes have pushed limits of large-scale engineered cross-laminated timber (CLT) and hybrid structures in the design of high-rise buildings. His tall timber research entails consideration of multi-hazard (earthquake, wind, fire) interactions. His hybrid building design research has been supported by various government and industrial partners. Outcomes of his research are published through industrial reports and various peer-reviewed journals, and have been presented at international conferences.