Ola Wattad
I am a Ph.D. candidate at the Technion- Israel Institute of Technology specializing in structural dynamics with a focus on blast loads on structures. My research aims to enhance our understanding of the behavior of structures under extreme loading conditions and to develop innovative strategies for improving their resistance to blast events.
In 2023 I have became a scholar in the Ariane de Rothschild Women’s Doctoral Program, aimed for to outstanding female PhD students.
In August 2024 I have received the Prof. Rachel Shalon research grant for research in construction technology and materials
2023-Present
Education, Certification, & Current Status
2021-2023
2017-2020
Doctor of Philosophy cANDIDATE AT THE FACULTY OF CIvil engineering
Structural Engineering Department
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Research Topic - Dynamic Behavior of Structures with Energy Absorption Protection Layer under Blast Loads
2023-Present
Master of Science AT THE FACULTY OF CIvil engineering
Structural Engineering Department
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Research Topic - Dynamic Behavior of Structures with Energy Absorption Protection Layer under Blast Loads
2021-2023
Bachelor of Science AT THE FACULTY OF CIvil engineering
Structural Engineering Department | Construction management minor
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Final project- Engineered car river bridge over running water.
2017-2020
Published Work
Modeling non-uniform aluminum foams as sacrificial layers for blast mitigation of protected structures — A theoretical approach
Wattad, O., & Grisaro, H. Y. (2024). Modeling non-uniform aluminum foams as sacrificial layers for blast mitigation of protected structures — A theoretical approach. Journal of Building Engineering, 109527.
On the efficiency of uniform aluminum foam as energy-absorbing sacrificial cladding for structural blast mitigation
Wattad, O., & Grisaro, H. Y. (2024). On the efficiency of uniform aluminum foam as energy-absorbing sacrificial cladding for structural blast mitigation. Engineering Structures, 308.
A little bit about my work
Motivation
Studying the impact of sacrificial layers focusing on metallic foams
A little bit about my work
Motivation
Studying the impact of sacrificial layers focusing on metallic foams
A little bit about my work
Lumped Masses Theory - Illustrative Video
Results for when assuming decoupling with the PS (AF is connected to rigid wall)
A little bit about my work
Lumped Masses Theory - Illustrative Video
Results for when incorporating the response of the PS
Connect with me
Ola Wattad
olawattad@campus.technion.ac.il
