Department of Civil Engineering
The University of Toledo
2801 W. Bancroft Street
Toledo, Ohio 43606-3390
Phone: (419)530-8120/8110
E-mail: http://www.eng.utoledo.edu/civil/mailtos/mailpickett.html

Dr. Pickett has research interests in extreme load safety analysis of structures and mechanical components. He has directed five projects which analyzed the response of piping systems to seismic loads in nuclear power plants. He has developed the analytical models which were used in the analysis of the response of these systems to seismic loads. Dr. Pickett has developed a graduate course in seismic analysis and wind load analysis. He has directed 10 projects that provided professional development and graduate level  credit for math and science secondary-school teachers.  This has involved live Distance Learning courses for teachers throughout Ohio. These teachers have then taught in various summer schools for inner-city and migrant students, under Dr. Pickett’s supervision.

Education

Ph.D. 1982 Applied Mechanics, University of Connecticut
M.S. 1978 Civil Engineering, University of Connecticut
B.S. 1972 Civil Engineering, Marquette University

Appointment

Professor of Civil Engineering (9/2003 - Present)

Associate Professor of Civil Engineering (9/88 - 9/2003)

Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering (9/83 – 9/88)