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Two speakers will be coming from Exponent, Connie Chen and Ezra Y. S. Tjung. Dr. Chen specializes in earthquake engineering, structural dynamics, structural analysis, and reinforced concrete structures. She has evaluated the performance of reinforced concrete structures under extreme loading conditions using advanced numerical models and nonlinear response history analysis (NLRHA). Her areas of expertise include analyzing the effects of vertical ground movement during earthquakes, tall reinforced concrete building design, and earthquake dynamic analysis. Dr. Tjung specializes in soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering, foundation engineering, earthquake engineering, and computational geomechanics. He has experience on both domestic and international projects including design of new high-rise structures, deep excavations, slope stabilization, retaining walls, failure analysis of dams and slope, and retrofitting of existing structures.