EDUCATION

Lehigh University, Master of Science in Structural Engineering

University of Connecticut, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Concrete Institute

American Institute of Steel Construction

American Society of Civil Engineers

China Civil Engineering Society

Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat

Shanghai Association for Science and Technology

State of California Emergency Services Post-Earthquake Safety Assessment Program

Structural Engineers Association of Illinois

Structural Engineers Association of California

Patent: U.S. Patent No. 6681538 Pin-Fuse Joint™ Structural seismic device for building frames located in regions of high seismic risk

San Francisco Architectural Heritage Board

Mark Sarkisian

PE, SE, Director

Mark Sarkisian incorporates innovative engineering solutions into each project, creating structures that achieve design excellence through integrated collaboration.

Mark Sarkisian leads SOM’s San Francisco-based Structural Engineering Studio—an award-winning group that collaborates with the firm’s other disciplines to create innovative and integrated structural solutions. His diverse portfolio includes commercial, laboratory, medical, historic, transportation, residential/hotel, and educational facilities, as well as mixed-use skyscrapers.

Scientific research, particularly in the area of seismic design, informs Mr. Sarkisian’s approach. He was awarded a patent for a mitigation device for building structures in regions of high seismic risk and has published more than 25 papers examining seismic behavior, tall building design, and innovative uses of materials in structures. Over his 21-year-long career, he has received 11 awards for innovation in structural engineering.



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