Dr. Marc-Ansy Laguerre
I am a civil engineer, researcher, and educator in structural and earthquake engineering. My work combines engineering analysis, experimental and computational methods, data-driven approaches, and education to better understand structural vulnerability and support more resilient infrastructure.
Academic Background
Academic training in civil and structural engineering, complemented by interdisciplinary study and formal preparation in university teaching and learning.
B.S. in Civil Engineering
State University of Haiti
Faculty of Sciences
M.S. in Civil Engineering
University of Pittsburgh
Swanson School of Engineering
Graduate Certificate in Latin American Social and Public Policy
University of Pittsburgh
Center for Latin American Studies
Ph.D. in Civil & Environmental Engineering
Rice University
George R. Brown School of Engineering
Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning
Rice University
Center for Teaching Excellence
Fellowships & Recognition
Fellowships and academic recognition received throughout graduate education, research, and postdoctoral training.
Fulbright Fellowship
Fulbright Program — supporting graduate study in the United States.
CLAS Fellowship
Center for Latin American Studies — University of Pittsburgh.
Trailblazers in Engineering
Selected for Purdue University's Trailblazers in Engineering program.
Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow
Nominated for recognition as an Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow at Rice University.
Selected Publications
Selected peer-reviewed research in earthquake engineering, structural vulnerability, seismic retrofit, fragility assessment, and data-driven damage modeling.
Fragility Curves and Machine Learning-Based Damage Classification Models from Strong Motion Data Measured During the 2023 Turkey-Syria Earthquake
DOI 10.1080/13632469.2026.2621840
Disaggregated Empirical Fragility Modeling and Bayesian Parameter Updating for Buildings in Haiti
DOI 10.3390/buildings16061137
A Numerical Study on the Seismic Retrofit of Haitian Reinforced Concrete Building Frames
DOI 10.1177/87552930241311975
Selected Media Spotlight
Selected professional and university features highlighting my work in engineering, research, education, and earthquake resilience.
ASCE Civil Engineering Source · June 25, 2025
Strengthening Seismic Resilience in Haiti After Devastating Earthquakes
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Rice University News · March 18, 2025
Building a Safer Future: Rice Researcher Works to Strengthen Haiti’s Earthquake Resilience
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Science Media / Scienmag · March 18, 2025
Enhancing Earthquake Resilience: Rice Researcher Focuses on Safer Futures for Haiti
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Rice Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies · March 20, 2023
Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Marc-Ansy Laguerre
Read FeatureSelected Presentations
Presentations in French focused on earthquake engineering, structural vulnerability, seismic risk, resilience, and engineering education.
Earthquake Engineering
Évaluation de la vulnérabilité sismique en Haïti
Watch on YouTube
Seismic Risk
Comprendre et réduire le risque sismique en Haïti
Watch on YouTube
Structural Resilience
Analyse de la résilience des constructions en Haïti
Watch on YouTube
Structural Engineering
Pourquoi les systèmes de contreventement sont essentiels pour vos bâtiments ?
Watch on YouTubeExplore My Work
Learn more about my academic and professional background, research in structural and earthquake engineering, and interactive resources developed for engineering learning and computational exploration.