Dr. Salma Mozaffari was a research associate at PSL. She received her Ph.D. degree from the Institute of Structural Engineering at ETH Zurich and was co-advised by Dr. Akbarzadeh at PSL. Her doctoral research focuses on applying graphic statics and truss optimization techniques to reinforced concrete design using strut-and-tie models. She received her Master of Science in Structures from Northeastern University in Boston, where she researched data analysis techniques in health monitoring and earthquake engineering applications. Her professional experience in the US and Switzerland includes various projects on the design, rehabilitation, and restoration of buildings and bridges.