Academic Credentials
  • M.S., Civil Engineering, Florida International University, 2023
  • Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Florida International University, 2023
  • M.S., Structural Engineering, University of Leeds, 2018
  • M.S., Structural Materials Engineering, University of Ibadan, 2017
  • B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Ibadan, 2015
Licenses & Certifications
  • Professional Engineer Civil and Structural, Texas, #158563
  • FAA Part 107 Certified Commercial Drone Pilot
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
Academic Appointments
  • Graduate Research Assistant, Florida International University, 2019 - 2023
  • Graduate Assistant, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 2016 – 2017
  • Graduate Assistant, Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria, 2015 - 2016
Professional Affiliations
  • American Society of Civil Engineers (Member)
  • Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE (Member)

Dr. Kehinde J. Alawode is a licensed civil-structural engineer with expertise in structural design, forensic investigations, failure analysis and wind effects on structures. He brings a unique combination of consulting and research experience gained across the United States, United Kingdom and Nigeria.

His experience includes engineering evaluations of distressed structures and building envelopes, failure root cause analysis, aerial drone surveys, supporting complex litigation, and recommending conceptual repair solutions for a wide range of building and infrastructure systems.

Dr. Alawode's failure investigations have included differential foundation movements, façade veneer failures, and building envelope distress associated with design and/or construction deficiencies. Dr. Alawode uses advanced technologies such as aerial inspections, photogrammetry, and advanced non-destructive testing methods to support forensic investigations. His multidisciplinary background provides a strong foundation for the evaluation and rehabilitation of complex structural systems, enabling him to lead all aspects of investigations from collecting field evidence to complex engineering analysis to client-focused problem solving.

Dr. Alawode's academic training encompasses structural dynamics, finite element analysis, reliability and risk assessment, foundation engineering, design optimization, and advanced construction materials. His doctoral research focused on improving the resilience of civil infrastructure against extreme weather events. His dissertation was on wind-induced vibration and wind-driven rain effects on glazed curtain wall systems. He also conducted research on the impact of downbursts on electrical transmission lines. These studies were conducted at FIU's Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure (NHERI) Wall of Wind facility. He published his findings in peer-reviewed journals and presented them at national and international engineering conferences, advancing the profession's understanding of structural response under severe wind conditions.