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Education

Ph.D. Structural Engineering, Lehigh University, 2019
M.S. Structural Engineering, Lehigh University, 2016
B.S. Civil Engineering (w/Minor in Engineering Mechanics), The Pennsylvania State University, 2014

Research Interests

Dr. Matthew Gombeda is actively involved in both experimental and computational structural engineering research and oversees the structural and materials testing laboratory in Alumni Memorial Hall. His major research areas include:

1. Behavior and mechanics of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures
2. Innovative precast/prestressed concrete components
3. Innovative cementitious materials
4. Experimental testing of concrete materials and structural systems
5. Blast design and analysis methodologies
    

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

Dr. Gombeda is an active member of both the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI), serving on numerous technical committees focusing on concrete materials and structures including: ACI 318-0D (Structural Members), ACI/PCI 319 (Precast Structural Concrete Code), ACI 370 (Blast and Impact Load Effects), ACI 377 (Performance-Based Structural Integrity & Resilience of Concrete Structures), Blast Resistance & Structural Integrity (PCI), Design Standard (PCI), Precast Insulated Wall Panels (PCI), and the Research & Development Council (PCI).

Publications

Recent Publications

1. Ordillas, K.A., Gombeda, M.J., Mendonca, F., and Lallas, Z.N. (2025) " Reassessing Early-Age Strength of High-Volume Fly Ash Concretes for Precast Use." Journal of Building Engineering, 100, 111630,
2. Baten, B., Gombeda, M.J., and Garg, N. “Utilizing a Particle-packing Approach for an Illinois-specific, Nonproprietary, Low-shrinkage UHPC” Report No. FHWA-ICT-24-018. Illinois Center for Transportation. Published September 2024.
3. Sao, Z., Kaladharan, G., Yoon, J., Kamasani, C.R., Rajabipour, F.*, and Gombeda, M.J. (2024) “Strategies for Developing High Early Age Strength High-Volume Fly Ash Concrete for Precast Applications,” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 36(10),
4. Gombeda, M.J., Lallas, Z.N., and Rivera, E. (2024) “Streamlined Framework to Select Corrosion-Resistant Reinforcement to Balance Life-Cycle Costs and Ductility of Concrete Bridge Decks,” Journal of Structural Design and Construction Practice, 29(3),
5. Lallas, Z.N.., Gombeda, M.J., and Mendonca, F. (2023) “Review of Supplementary Cementitious Materials with Implications for Age-Dependent Concrete Properties Affecting Precast Concrete Production,” PCI Journal, November-December 2023, 68, 6.