Professor Hajiloo’s work is centered on understanding structural behavior under fire and extraordinary conditions. Collaborative efforts with industry partners have not only secured substantial research funding but have also provided invaluable resources and practical applications for his findings, strengthening the connection between academic research and real-world practices. Beyond his teaching and research roles, Professor Hajiloo has actively engaged in outreach activities to promote fire safety awareness. He is the Chair of Task Group 1 in the American Concrete Institute (ACI) 216 committee, which is working on developing a rational design document for concrete structural members under fire exposure. He is a voting member in ACI 440-H and ACI 216 committees, with impactful contributions in developing codes and standards used around the world.
In summary, Professor Hamzeh Hajiloo’s research journey is marked by pioneering contributions to fire safety, encompassing concrete structures, FRP reinforced concrete, FRCM strengthening systems, structural fire safety performance-based design, AI integration in fire safety and materials, hybrid fire tests and advanced modeling techniques. His work continues to shape the future of fire safety engineering, fostering safer environments and resilience in the face of fire-related challenges.
