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J Mitrani-Reiser
Assistant Research Professor at Johns Hopkins University
J Mitrani-Reiser, also known as Dr. Judith Mitrani-Reiser, is an accomplished researcher and academic with a focus on civil engineering and disaster resilience. She previously served as an Assistant Research Professor at Johns Hopkins University.23
Professional Background
Dr. Mitrani-Reiser currently holds the position of Senior Research Scientist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).1 Her career has been dedicated to reducing losses from disasters and failures in the built environment. Prior to her role at NIST, she was a faculty member in the Departments of Civil Engineering and Emergency Medicine at Johns Hopkins University.1
Research Focus
Her research interests include:
- Multi-hazard impacts
- Community resilience
- Evacuation modeling
- Performance of healthcare facilities
Current Responsibilities
At NIST, Dr. Mitrani-Reiser leads several significant projects:
- The National Construction Safety Team (NCST) investigation of the partial collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida
- The mortality project of the NCST investigation of Hurricane Maria's impacts on Puerto Rico
- National hazards reduction programs, including the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) and the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program (NWIRP)1
Education
Dr. Mitrani-Reiser has a strong educational background in engineering:
- Ph.D. in Applied Mechanics from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in 2007
- M.S. in Structural Engineering, Mechanics, and Materials from the University of California, Berkeley in 2001
- B.S. in Civil and Coastal Engineering from the University of Florida in 20001
Professional Affiliations
She is actively involved in several professional organizations:
- Member of the Board of Directors of the International Association for Earthquake Engineering (IAEE)
- Executive Committee member of CROSS-US (Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures – US)
- Former Vice President of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI)
- Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), where she co-founded SEI's Committee on Multi-Hazard Mitigation1
Dr. Mitrani-Reiser has received recognition for her work, including induction into the Academy of Distinguished Alumni at the University of California, Berkeley in 2021, and several NIST awards for mentorship, dedication to a safe working environment, and advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.1
