Bryan Boyd

Hi, my name is Bryan Boyd and I am a senior undergraduate student studying at Princeton University, pursuing a degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering with a Structural Engineering focus, and certificates in Applications of Computing and Statistics & Machine Learning. I am passionate about research combining the fields of computer science and structural engineering, specifically focusing on structural health monitoring Outside of the classroom I spend most of my time working on crosswords for the Daily Princetonian, planning events with the Princeton Student Events Committee, watching Broadway musicals, and overall just having a good time. Feel free to reach out to me anytime via email (bboyd@princeton.edu) or any of the social media links found below!

Education

Class of 2020

Salutatorian

Class of 2024

B.S.E. in Civil &

Environmental Engineering

My Research

Effects of Wind and Gravity Loadings on an Experimental Kinetic Umbrella

During the summer preceeding my Junior year, I worked with Prof. Maria Garlock and Prof. Branko Glisic from the CEE department on an the effects of extreme winds on a new form of “adaptable aquatecture” known as kinetic umbrellas developed by their lab groups. Various theoretical load tests were conducted using a finite-element model of the umbrellas in multiple positions. Check out my work here!

RF Sensor Systems for Resilient Smart Infrastructure

For my junior independent work I conducted research on radiofrequency sensors designed to measure crack sized displacements in concrete. I worked with Python code to both run our testing set which emulated a concrete slab cracking and to perform data analysis, and analyzed the impact that environmental factors may have on our sensor system, and performed many experiments to decrease and error in our measurements. Check out my work here!

Understanding and Modeling Anomalies in Streicker Bridge Using Machine Learning

My upcoming senior thesis work will focus on analyzing anomalies in strain data found in Streicker Bridge on campus. Determining causes of the anomalies will allow us to work with methods of machine learning like physics-informed equation learning to predict the future total strain acting at various points throughout the bridge. This work will be conducted within the SHM Lab, and will be advised by Prof. Branko Glisic.

My Personal Works

AP Comp Sci Project

This was my final project for my 12th grade AP Comp Sci course. For this application I was able to pull data on various items from a Best Buy API, and used the information such as names and prices to create a higher or lower price guessing game similar to Price is Right. Check it out here!

Crossword Puzzles

I have been part of the Daily Princetonian crossword team since early 2021, and currently serve as a senior constructor. I typically release 3-5 puzzles throughout each semester with various themes online and in print, sometimes pertaining to my interests. Check out my latest puzzle here!

Sci. Oly. Exams

I have written exams for many Science Olympiad competitions, including Princeton, MIT, and UT Austin invitationals, and the UT Austin regional competition. While I have written for Detector Building and Circuit Lab, Sounds of Music (wave physics focused event) is my speciality. Check out one of my exams here!