Mark Nelson, Pe
About Mark Nelson, Pe
Mark Nelson is an Associate at Arup in the Advanced Technology + Research group, specializing in structural dynamics and performance-based design.
Company
Mark Nelson is currently working at Arup in New York City. He holds the position of Associate in the Advanced Technology + Research department. He has been with Arup since 2013, contributing to the firm's projects and research in advanced technologies in the engineering field.
Title
Mark Nelson holds the title of Associate in Advanced Technology + Research at Arup. In this role, he focuses on applying cutting-edge technologies and research findings to practical engineering challenges.
Education and Expertise
Mark Nelson earned a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Structural) from Queen's University from 2008 to 2013. He also holds a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Infrastructure) from Queen's University, obtained between 2004 and 2008. His expertise includes the design and analysis of cable-stayed bridges, renovation of heritage structures, and the use of advanced composites in structural engineering.
Prior Roles
Before joining Arup, Mark Nelson served as an Interim Project Manager for a CFI grant at Queen's University in 2013 for four months. From 2010 to 2013, he was an Adjunct Professor at the same university, where he taught and mentored students in civil engineering.
Engineering Specializations
Mark Nelson specializes in the dynamics of structures and the design of systems such as Tuned Mass Dampers and visco-elastic dampers. He is skilled in performance and resilience-based design, particularly for sectors like data centers, the financial industry, and utilities. Mark addresses dynamic loads, including blast, seismic, and wind, in his engineering projects.