Evangelia Ieronymaki, PhD, PE, M.ASCE

Dr. Evangelia Ieronymaki is a professional civil engineer and Senior Lecturer at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, within the Construction Administration program. She holds both S.M. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from MIT, with a specialization in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. Before joining Columbia, she was an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Manhattan University, where she achieved tenure and held several leadership roles. Her academic work covers various areas including soil-structure interaction, tunneling, numerical methods in geotechnics, and the effects of climate change on infrastructure, with multiple publications in international journals and conferences.

In parallel with her academic career, Dr. Ieronymaki is a freelance civil engineering consultant, collaborating with some of the most prominent firms in the industry. She has contributed to complex engineering projects, including deep excavations, retaining walls, and foundation designs for high-rise buildings. Notable contributions include her work on the Crossrail tunnels in London and due diligence evaluations for multimillion-euro developments.

Dr. Ieronymaki is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the Deep Foundations Institute (DFI), and the American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA), where she has been involved in technical committees and served as an academic advisor. Her leadership in the field has been recognized with several awards, including the Women in Deep Foundations Award. She has also been a frequent speaker at international conferences. With more than 15 years of experience, her dedication to advancing geotechnical engineering is reflected in her research, teaching, and mentoring of the next generation of engineers.