Joshua Schultz, Ph.D., P.E., LEED A.P.

Associate Professor, Civil Engineering

Dr. Schultz first worked at Skidmore Owings and Merrill (SOM) as a structural engineer for a number of high-profile, high-rise buildings around the world. After several years, he returned to academia by teaching at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE)....

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Joshua Schultz

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Education & Curriculum Vitae

Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Marquette University, Milwaukee, 2013

M.S. Structural Engineering, Milwaukee School of Engineering, 2009

B.S. Architectural Engineering, Milwaukee School of Engineering, 2009

Courses Taught

Structural Analysis II
Mechanics of Materials I
Construction Materials & Eng
Construction Materials&Eng Lab
Foundation Design

Dr. Schultz first worked at Skidmore Owings and Merrill (SOM) as a structural engineer for a number of high-profile, high-rise buildings around the world. After several years, he returned to academia by teaching at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). He continues to consult with various structural engineering companies. Over the course of his career, he has worked on teams to design structures that range from micro-scale bio-sensors to some of the tallest buildings in the world (Burj Dubai, Kunming Junfa Tower). He enjoys applying sustainable, optimization concepts to structural engineering and appreciate a hands-on, collaborative atmosphere of civil engineering. He believes strongly that “civil engineering is a people-oriented profession.”

As a structural engineer at SOM, Dr. Schultz worked on super-tall building structural systems and innovative facades. His background and research focuses on dynamics and optimization of structural systems. He has also worked to integrate sustainability in structural use of composite materials, specifically engineered-wood and structural glass systems.

In 2024, he became one of the two inaugural AISC Innovation Scholars, boosting collaboration on a steel-focused project.

Dr. Schultz CV
AISC Interview with Dr. Schultz

Structural Research Lab, Gonzaga University, 2016-Present

  • Experimental testing of fully tempered glass for development of glass failure prediction model
  • Experimental testing of cross-laminated timber (CLT) for structural characterization
  • Numerical modeling and parametric studies of CLT for failure prediction
  • Analytical and numerical studies of helicoidal steel beams

Structural Integration and Optimization Group, Skidmore Owings and Merrill, Chicago, 2012-2014

  • Partner with architects and MEP engineers to design integrated high-rise buildings using virtual work, genetic algorithms and load path analyses methods
  • Published white-paper report and gravity system, “Timber Tower Research Project” funded by SLB grant
  • Developed analytical sustainability tool to determine LCA of wood as a structural material

Dynamics and Mechanics Research Lab (Structures and Sensors Group), Marquette University, Milwaukee, 2009-2012

  • Led investigation into the impact of Timoshenko Beam Effects and Support Compliance on Analytical Modeling of Microcantilever Frequency and Quality Factor Response for Sensors
  • Performed numerical and FEA analysis using MATLAB, ANSYS and ABAQUS to determine impact of Timoshenko, geometric and material parameters on beam response
  • Established a novel analytical equation for determination of quality factor for Timoshenko beams in terms of fundamental system parameters for use as sensors and energy harvesters

Structural Research Lab, Milwaukee School of Engineering, 2008-2009

  • Conducted strength experiments on fully tempered, monolithic glass lites for façade applications
  • Experimentally determined and numerically verified ultimate stresses and stress patterns
  • Developed algorithm for FEA modeling of statically and dynamically point supported glass balustrades