Fitzpatrick Family University Distinguished Professor of Engineering
structural health monitoring; cyber-physical system architectures; infrastructure resilience; multifunctional nanocomposites; non-destructive evaluation; community engagement; academic leadership
Appointments and Affiliations
- Fitzpatrick Family University Distinguished Professor of Engineering
- Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Vinik Dean of Engineering
- Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Contact Information
- Email Address: jerome.lynch@duke.edu
Education
- B.S. The Cooper Union, 1997
- M.S.C.E. Stanford University, 1998
- Ph.D. Stanford University, 2002
- M.S.E.E. Stanford University, 2003
Research Interests
Prof. Lynch's research interests are in advancing cyber-physical system architectures that combine sensing, computing, and control to create intelligent civil infrastructure systems. He is best known for his research portfolio in structural health monitoring (SHM) that allow the performance and health of civil infrastructure systems to be assessed based on monitoring data to improve system safety and resilience.
Awards, Honors, and Distinctions
- Fellow. ASCE Engineering Mechanics Institute. 2021
- Faculty Award. Civil and Environmental Friends Association (CEEFA), University of Michigan. 2016
- George J. Huebner, Jr. Research Excellence Award. College of Engineering, University of Michigan. 2015
- Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). 2014
- John F. Ullrich Education Excellence Award. College of Engineering, University of Michigan. 2013
- EMI Leonardo da Vinci Award. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). 2012
- Region 3 Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). 2011
- Faculty Achievement Award. Rackham Graduate School, University of Michigan. 2010
- Professor of the Year Award. ASCE Student Chapter, University of Michigan. 2010
- Structural Health Monitoring Person of the Year Award. International Workshop of Structural Health Monitoring. 2009
- Department Award. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan. 2009
- Professor of the Year Award . ASCE Student Chapter, University of Michigan. 2009
- Shah Family Innovation Prize. Earthquake Engineering Research Institute. 2009
- National Science Foundation CAREER Award. National Science Foundation (NSF). 2009
- Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE Awards). National Science Foundation (NSF). 2009
- 1938E Award. College of Engineering, University of Michigan. 2008
- Henry Russel Award. Rackham Graduate School, University of Michigan. 2007
- Professor of the Year Award. ASCE Student Chapter, University of Michigan. 2005
- Young Investigator Award. Office of Naval Research (ONR). 2005
- Short-Stay Fellowship. Japan Society for The Promotion of Science (JSPS). 2003
Courses Taught
- EGR 393: Research Projects in Engineering
In the News
- Virtual Town Hall to Introduce Climate Exchange (Feb 1, 2024 | Duke Today)
- International Climate Expert Tapped to Lead The New York Climate Exchange on Governors Island (Nov 10, 2023 | Duke Today)
- Sustainability Discussions On Tap for Steelman’s Upcoming Trip to Asia (Oct 27, 2023 | Duke Today)
- Engineering Faculty Help Students Adapt to AI in the Classroom (Oct 20, 2023 | Pratt School of Engineering)
- Duke Joins Ambitious Climate Effort on Governors Island in New York City (Apr 24, 2023 | Duke Today)
- A Short But Busy Month on Capitol Hill for Duke Faculty (Mar 13, 2023 | Duke Government Relations)
- Duke Leads Regional Effort to Reinvigorate America’s Semiconductor Infrastructure (Mar 9, 2023 | Pratt School of Engineering)
- New Engineering Dean Has Large Plans for the Pratt School (Apr 26, 2022 | Pratt School of Engineering)
Representative Publications
- Draughon, G., J. Lynch, and L. Salvino. “Integrated Vision-Body Sensing System for Tracking People in Intelligent Environments,” 253 LNCE:885–93, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-07254-3_89.
- Flanigan, K. A., and J. P. Lynch. “Optimal Event-Based Policy for Remote Parameter Estimation in Wireless Sensing Architectures Under Resource Constraints.” IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications 21, no. 7 (July 1, 2022): 5293–5304. https://doi.org/10.1109/TWC.2021.3139289.
- Zhou, H., J. Lynch, and D. Zekkos. “Autonomous wireless sensor deployment with unmanned aerial vehicles for structural health monitoring applications.” Structural Control and Health Monitoring 29, no. 6 (June 1, 2022). https://doi.org/10.1002/stc.2942.
- Flanigan, K. A., M. Aguero, R. Nasimi, F. Moreu, J. P. Lynch, and M. Ettouney. “OBJECTIVE RESILIENCE MONITORING FOR RAILROAD SYSTEMS.” In Objective Resilience: Technology, 75–120, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784415900.ch4.
- Flanigan, K. A., J. P. Lynch, and M. Ettouney. “Quantitatively linking long-term monitoring data to condition ratings through a reliability-based framework.” Structural Health Monitoring 20, no. 5 (September 1, 2021): 2376–95. https://doi.org/10.1177/1475921720949965.