Mr. Houssam Al Sayegh

Position Titles:

Laboratory for Wind Engineering Research, Research Scientist

Department / Center: International Hurricane Research Center

Building and Room Number: NHERI Wall of Wind Experimental Facility WOWT 105A

University / Organization: Florida International University

Telephone Number: (305) 348-4392

Email: halsayeg@fiu.edu

Biography

Houssam joined the Wall of Wind program in 2022 as a graduate research assistant. As he progressed in his career, he gained extensive knowledge in wind engineering concepts and was involved in various projects while pursuing his ongoing PhD degree focused on wind effects on ballasted photovoltaic systems. Houssam has immense experience in the design, construction, instrumentation and analysis of wind engineering-related projects.

Education:

• Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Florida International University, Miami, FL, 2024
• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Lebanese American University (Lebanon), 2019