Sahaas Bhardwaj

Dr. Saahastaranshu R. Bhardwaj currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama, following his post-doctoral research at Purdue University. His research expertise centers on structural engineering, particularly focusing on steel-plate composite (SC) walls and nuclear facility design. He has made significant contributions to understanding the behavior of structures under complex loading conditions, including thermal and seismic forces. His pioneering work includes research on ultimate shear strength of steel-plate composite walls with boundary elements, which has received considerable attention in the field. Bhardwaj's research has directly impacted industry standards, contributing to design specifications for safety-related nuclear facilities and the development of AISC Design Guide 32. His collaborative work has led to numerous influential publications, particularly in the areas of composite wall pier behavior under biaxial loading, compression behavior of SC walls, and performance under fire loading. His research has been supported by major organizations including CPF, AISC, US-DOE NEUP, and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, demonstrating the practical significance of his work in nuclear safety and structural engineering.