Narutoshi Nakata, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering

Whiting School of Engineering

Johns Hopkins University

Contact  
  Address: 221 Latrobe Hall
    3400 N. Charles Street
   

Baltimore, MD 21218

  Phone: (410) 516-6482
  Fax: (410) 516-7374
  Email: nakata @ jhu.edu
Education  
  Ph.D. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007
    Dissertation: Multi-dimensional Mixed-mode Hybrid Simulation, Control and Applications
    Advisors: Prof. B. F. Spencer, Jr. and Prof. Amr S. Elnashai
  M.S. Kyoto University, Japan, 2001
  B.S.

Kyoto University, Japan, 1999

Experience  
  2007-present Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
  2002-2007 Research Assistant, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  2001-2002 Research and Teaching Assistant, Department of Civil Engineering and Geological Sciences, University of Notre Dame
  1999-2001

Teaching Assistant, Department of Civil Engineering, Kyoto University, Japan
Research Interests  
  • Earthquake Engineering and Bridge Engineering
    Seismic Assessment of Structural Components and Systems
  • Experimental Methods
    Hybrid Simulation, Mixed Load and Displacement Control, and Real-Time Testing
  • Smart Structures
    Structural Control, Structural Health Monitoring, and Controllable Dampers
  • Structural Dynamics
    System Identification and Frequency-Dependent Systems
  • Information Technology for Engineering Applications
    Tele-Operation, Data-Streaming, and Visualization
Professional Memberships  
  American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
  American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE)
  Earthquake Enigneering Research Institute (EERI)
  Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES) Consortium
Referred Journal Publications  
  N. Nakata, A. Elnashai, and B. Spencer. "Seismic Assessment of Skew RC Bridge with Emphasis on Torsional Effect." Journal of Structural Engineering (In preparation).
  N. Nakata, B. Spencer, and A. Elnashai. "Multi-Dimensional Mixed-Mode Hybrid Simulation, Control and Applicatoins." Earthquake Spectra, (Submitted).
  N. Nakata, B. Spencer, and A. Elnashai. "Sensitivity-Based External Calibration Method of Multi-Axial Loading System." Journal of Engineering Mechanics (Submitted).
  R. Okada, N. Nakata, B. Spencer, K. Kasai, and S. Kim (2006). "Rational Polynomial Approximation Modeling for Analysis of Structures with VE Dampers." Journal of Earthquake Engineering, Vol. 10, No. 1, 97-125.
  O. Kwon, N. Nakata, A. Elnashai, and B. Spencer (2005). "A Framework for Multi-Site Distributed Simulation and Application to Complex Structural Systems." Journal of Earthquake Engineering, Vol. 9, No. 5, 741-753.
Conference Publications  
  N. Nakata, B. Spencer, and A. Elnashai (2008). "Multi-Dimensional Hybrid Simulation Using A Six-Actuator Self-Reaction Loading System." 14th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Beijing, China.
  N. Nakata, B. Spencer, and A. Elnashai (2008). "Multi-Dimensional Hybrid Simulation, Application to Skew RC Bridge." 5th International Conference on Urban Earthquake Engineering, Tokyo, Japan (Invited paper).
  N. Nakata, B. Spencer, and A. Elnashai (2006). "Mixed Load / Displacement Control Strategy for Hybrid Simulation." 4th International Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Taipei, Taiwan.
  N. Nakata, A. Elnashai, and B. Spencer (2005). "Assessment of Skew Bridges with Emphasis on Torsional Effects." Asian-Pacific Network of Centers for Earthquake Engineering (ANCER), Jeju, Korea.
  H. Iemura, A. Igarashi, and N. Nakata (2003). "Full-Scale Verification Tests of Semi-Active Control of Structures Using Variable Joint Damper System." 3rd World Conference on Structural Control, Como, Italy.
Technical Reports  
  N. Nakata, B. Spencer, and A. Elnashai (2007). "Multi-Dimensional Mixed-Mode Hybrid Simulation, Control and Applicatons." NCEL Reort 2007-3.
  B. Spencer, A. Elnashai, and N. Nakata, et al. (2004). "The MOST Experiment: Earthquake Engineering on the Grid." Technical Report NEESgrid 2004-41
  N. Nakata, G. Yang, and B. Spencer (2004). "Mini-MOST Hardware Specifications." Technical Report, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
  T. Watanabe, N. Nakata, G. Yang, and B. Spencer (2002). "Adaptive Fendering System Using 'Smart' Damping." Technical Report, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Invited Seminars  
  "Multi-Dimensional Hybrid Simulation Using a Six-Actuator Self-Reaction Loading System." Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Iowa, March 26, 2007.
  "Multi-Dimensional Hybrid Simulation with Mixed Load and Displacement Control Strategy." Department of Civil Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University, March 20, 2007.
  "Seismic Assessment of Skew RC Bridges." Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Houston, November 29, 2007.
Courses Taught  
  Fall 2007 Finite Element Methods (530.730 / 560.730), MTW 1-1:50 pm