ALEX CAMPBELL NEW FACULTY SPOTLIGHT:

One of the newest additions to the School of Architecture AE faculty is Alex Campbell, PE. Alex practiced structural engineering at KFC Engineering in Oklahoma City where he served as the Director of Delegated Design Services and an Associate Structural Engineer. Determined to share his passion for structural engineering, in January Alex transitioned to teach at his Alma Mater where he received his Bachelor of Architectural Engineering (BAE) and Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MS) degrees.

Although proficient in the design of steel, concrete, timber, and masonry structures, Alex specialized primarily in delegated design services centered on designing and analyzing structural steel connections and steel stairs for steel fabricators. He brings his experience and passion into the classroom; he is currently teaching Statics, Steel I, Steel II, and Architecture Design Studio I.

If you are a structural engineer, you may know Alex from his various roles in organizations both in Oklahoma and nationally. Over the years Alex has served on the Executive Council of the Oklahoma Structural Engineers Association (OSEA) as Director, Vice-President, President, and Past-President. Alex was also the chair of the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) Students and Educators Task Force and was a member of the External Communications Committee. In addition, he enjoys being a guest of the American Institute of Steel Construction’s (AISC) Task Committee 6 where he participates on several task groups developing specifications regarding connection design.

Alex’s current research has been focused on his unique role of being a part of the faculty for the first-year architectural design studio. Alex is exploring how he can possibly provide a unique perspective, enhance the studio experience, and provide Architectural Engineering students with a sense of belonging. Additionally, he seeks to build an understanding for AE students in how the skills developed in the architecture design studios are important in the field of structural engineering. Alex is excited to be presenting his studies in upcoming publications and conferences.

Outside of the classroom he loves to spend time with his wife Amy (who he met at OSU), his three-year-old daughter, and his one-yearold son, taking walks, dancing, cooking, and enjoying Stillwater!