James Morrison
Civil Engineer & Research Assistant
Specializing in structural health monitoring, bridge infrastructure, and sensor technology. Currently pursuing M.S. in Civil Engineering at Michigan State University.
Civil Engineer & Research Assistant
Specializing in structural health monitoring, bridge infrastructure, and sensor technology. Currently pursuing M.S. in Civil Engineering at Michigan State University.
I'm a civil engineering researcher and graduate student at Michigan State University, focused on advancing structural health monitoring technologies for critical infrastructure. My work combines field research, sensor technology, and computational analysis to improve the safety and longevity of bridges and transportation systems.
With experience in drone operations, LiDAR processing, and machine learning, I bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical infrastructure solutions. I'm passionate about developing innovative sensing systems that enable early detection of structural issues and support data-driven decision-making in civil engineering.
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Master's Program
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Michigan State University
Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering
East Lansing, MI
Michigan State University
Civil Infrastructure Laboratory
East Lansing, MI
Riveer Co. Engineering
South Haven, MI
Riveer Co. Engineering
South Haven, MI
Meals on Wheels (Tri-County Office on Aging)
Lansing, MI
Collaboration among Michigan State University, MSU Composite Vehicle Research Center (CVRC), and the U.S. Army to develop a novel device for terrain and stability sensing for off-road vehicles. Led development and manufacturing of the initial prototype; continuing work includes expanded sensing, field testing, and integration with vehicle platforms.
In partnership with Michigan State University and the Alaska Department of Transportation, modeled and conducted field-visit data collection for two bridges in Alaska. Collected sensor data and drone imagery, performed LiDAR/photogrammetry processing and preliminary analysis. Completed the data-collection phase; work supports long-term structural health monitoring, data analysis, and lifecycle assessment of the bridges.
Contributed to prototyping and manufacturing an automated wash system for disinfecting playground and outdoor equipment in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; work on the Large Area Decontamination System (LADS) at Riveer Co. helped reduce viral spread.
Developed and implemented piezoelectric strain-powered sensors and machine learning-based anomaly detection systems for infrastructure health monitoring; integrated hardware with large-scale data analysis to enable early detection of potential structural issues.
Supported Riveer Co.'s ISO 9001 recertification by managing quality management systems, developing and refining operational procedures, and ensuring adherence to international standards; resulted in successful recertification and improved operational efficiency.
Interested in collaborating or learning more about my work? I'd love to hear from you.