
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME, 2021 (PhD)
PONTIFICAL CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY, 2021 (PhD)
UNIVERSITY OF CUENCA, 2014 (BS)
PUBLICATIONS:
- Adhered Web-Lapped Semi-Rigid Pultruded FRP Beam-to-Column Framing Connections: Part 2 – Spring Constant, Strength Prediction, and Applications.”
- Adhered Web-Lapped Semi-Rigid Pultruded FRP Beam-to-Column Framing Connections: Part 1 – Experimental Study.”
- Quantification of Variability in Simulated Seismic Performance of RC Wall Buildings
- Phenomenological Nonlinear Modeling for Performance-Based Design of High-Rise Shear Wall Buildings
- Effective Nonlinear Simulations of RC Columns with Force-Based Elements
- Effect of Material Regularization in Plastic Hinge Integration Analysis of Slender Planar RC Walls
- Quantitative Assessment of Nonlinear Macro-Models for Global Behavior and Design of Planar RC Walls
- Regularized Plastic Hinge Model for Nonlinear Analysis of Axial-Flexural RC Elements
- Criterio cuantitativo para evaluar modelos de comportamiento cíclico de muros de hormigón armado
AWARDS & RECOGNITION:
- https://www.archpaper.com/2025/10/winners-2025-best-of-products-awards/ – Northstar Technologies Exoshell
Juan Diego Pozo, PHD, PE, SE
SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Juan Diego (JD) has experience in diverse projects across both the public and private sectors including buildings located in high seismic areas in the West Coast and internationally. His portfolio of projects includes multi-building developments as large as 28 stories and 2.1 million square feet. He has experience in steel and concrete structures, seismic design, performance-based design, and soil-structure interaction.
Beyond his professional pursuits, JD is an enthusiastic traveler, who enjoys exploring new place and cultures. Whether on the racquetball court or immersed in nature through hiking or paddle boarding, he embraces an active lifestyle. Family and friends hold a special place in his life, and he values sharing meaningful moments with them.

Juan Diego Pozo, PhD, PE
SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Juan Diego (JD) has experience in diverse projects across both the public and private sectors including buildings located in high seismic areas in the West Coast and internationally. His portfolio of projects includes multi-building developments as large as 28 stories and 2.1 million square feet. He has experience in steel and concrete structures, seismic design, performance-based design, and soil-structure interaction.
Beyond his professional pursuits, JD is an enthusiastic traveler, who enjoys exploring new place and cultures. Whether on the racquetball court or immersed in nature through hiking or paddle boarding, he embraces an active lifestyle. Family and friends hold a special place in his life, and he values sharing meaningful moments with them.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME, 2021 (PhD)
PONTIFICAL CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY, 2021 (PhD)
UNIVERSITY OF CUENCA, 2014 (BS)
PUBLICATIONS:
- Adhered Web-Lapped Semi-Rigid Pultruded FRP Beam-to-Column Framing Connections: Part 2 – Spring Constant, Strength Prediction, and Applications.”
- Adhered Web-Lapped Semi-Rigid Pultruded FRP Beam-to-Column Framing Connections: Part 1 – Experimental Study.”
- Quantification of Variability in Simulated Seismic Performance of RC Wall Buildings
- Phenomenological Nonlinear Modeling for Performance-Based Design of High-Rise Shear Wall Buildings
- Effective Nonlinear Simulations of RC Columns with Force-Based Elements
- Effect of Material Regularization in Plastic Hinge Integration Analysis of Slender Planar RC Walls
- Quantitative Assessment of Nonlinear Macro-Models for Global Behavior and Design of Planar RC Walls
- Regularized Plastic Hinge Model for Nonlinear Analysis of Axial-Flexural RC Elements
- Criterio cuantitativo para evaluar modelos de comportamiento cíclico de muros de hormigón armado
AWARDS & RECOGNITION:
- https://www.archpaper.com/2025/10/winners-2025-best-of-products-awards/ – Northstar Technologies Exoshell