Levon G. Petrosian is a Professor of Structural Engineering and Structural Mechanics. He received his B.S.C.E. and M.S. degrees from the Armenian National University of Architecture & Construction. He received a Ph.D. from the Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (MGSU) and the degree of Doctor of Technical Science from the Moscow Research Center of Construction, Research Institute of Building Structures (TSNIISK). Dr. Petrosian is the author of more than 60 scientific works and publications, including monographs, books and textbooks. He has been associated with transportation and structural engineering industries for over 40 years as a research engineer, teacher, and scientist. Levon Gregory Petrosian is a renowned expert on the analysis of engineering structures. Prior to his move to the United States, Professor Petrosian was the Chairman of Department of Structural Mechanics at the Armenian National University of Architecture & Construction as well as the Executive Director and Head of the Armenian Earthquake Engineering Research Institute. Currently, Dr. Petrosian serves as the Chief of the Plan Review Division at the District of Columbia Department of Transportation.