Publications
75 peer-reviewed journal articles, 3 edited books, 6 book chapters, a U.S. patent, and 36 conference proceedings papers by Aly Mousaad Aly and members of the WISE Research Group.
Student co-authors are marked: * graduate student advised by Dr. Aly; ‡ co-advised graduate student; † undergraduate researcher; †* began as an undergraduate researcher in the group and completed the work as an M.S. student. A four-page short CV (PDF) is available; conference abstracts, posters, and technical reports are listed in Dr. Aly’s full CV, available on request at aly@lsu.edu.
Journal articles
75 peer-reviewed journal articles, newest first.
2026
- Aly, A.M., Medina, A. (2026), “Unsteady Aerodynamics of Pitching and Plunging Airfoils: Impact of Motion-Related Parameters,” AIAA Journal, 64(6), 3493–3506. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.J066135
- Aly, A.M. (2026), “Optimizing Agrivoltaic Systems for Global Sustainability: A Structural and Wind Dynamics Approach to Resilience and Performance,” Frontiers in Horticulture, 4, 1677480. https://doi.org/10.3389/fhort.2025.1677480.
2025
- Aly, A.M. (2025), “Machine Learning Reshaping Computational Fluid Dynamics: A Paradigm Shift in Accuracy and Speed,” Fluids, 10(10), 275. https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids10100275.
- Aly, A.M. (2025), “Effects of Bracing Stiffness and Viscoelastic Damping on Enhancing Vibration Control in Buildings,” ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems, Part A: Civil Engineering, 11(2). https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/AJRUA6.RUENG-1450.
- Aly, A.M., DiLeo*, H. (2025), “Advancing Bridge Aerodynamics: Open-Jet Testing, Reynolds Number Effects, and Sustainable Mitigation through Green Energy Integration,” Wind, 5(4), 27. https://doi.org/10.3390/wind5040027.
- Longarini, N., Zucca, M., Crespi, P., Valente, M., Aly, A.M. (2025), “Tuned Mass Dampers for Improving the Sustainability and Resilience of Seven Reinforced Concrete Chimneys Under Environmental Loads,” Environment, Development and Sustainability, 27, 16683–16715. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-024-04603-8.
2024
- Aly, A.M., Khaled*, M.F. (2024), “Open-jet testing: investigating turbulence and geometric scale effects on surface pressures in the atmospheric boundary layer,” Physics of Fluids, 36(12), 125141. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0231093.
- Aly, A.M., Crifasi*, P. (2024), “Hydro-Aero Coupling Analysis and Surge Motion Effects on Aerodynamic Performance in Floating Offshore Wind Turbines: A Review and Synthesis of Literature,” Journal of Structural Design and Construction Practice, ASCE, 29(4). https://doi.org/10.1061/PPSCFX.SCENG-1486.
- Zahrawi*, A., Aly, A.M. (2024), “A Review of Agrivoltaic Systems: Addressing Challenges and Enhancing Sustainability,” Sustainability, 16(18), 8271. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16188271.
- Aly, A.M. (2024), “Innovative large-scale open-jet testing to address grand challenges in resilient and sustainable built environments,” Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 9, 170 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-024-01497-3.
- AlShannaq*, H., Aly, A.M. (2024), “Review of Artificial Neural Networks for Wind Turbine Fatigue Prediction,” Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, 1–31. https://doi.org/10.32604/sdhm.2024.054731.
- Aly, A.M. (2024), “Deep Learning-Based Eddy Viscosity Modeling for Improved RANS Simulations of Wind Pressures on Bluff Bodies,” Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, 17(12), 2514–2532. https://doi.org/10.47176/jafm.17.12.2770.
2023
- Aly, A.M., Clarke*, J. (2023), “Wind Design of Solar Panels for Resilient and Green Communities: CFD with Machine Learning,” Sustainable Cities and Society, 94 (July 2023), 104529. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2023.104529.
- Aly, A.M. (2023), “Breaking Boundaries in Wind Engineering: LSU WISE Open-Jet Facility Revolutionizes Solar Panel and Building Design,” Applied Sciences, 13(23), 12546. https://doi.org/10.3390/app132312546.
- Khaled*, M.F., Aly, A.M. (2023), “Augmenting external surface pressures' predictions on isolated low-rise buildings using CFD simulations,” Wind and Structures, 37(4), 255–274. https://doi.org/10.12989/was.2023.37.4.255.
- Aly, A.M., Chapain*, S. (2023), “Seismic response reduction using a tuned pendulum pounding mass damper: Experimental verification of superior performance,” Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 173 (October 2023), 108044. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2023.108044.
- Aly, A.M., Rone†*, E. (2023), “Wind loads on a low-rise gable roof with and without solar panels and comparison to design standards,” Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure, 8(6), 589–609. https://doi.org/10.1080/23789689.2023.2257506.
- Aly, A.M., Thomas†*, M. (2023), “Wind Induced Pressures on a Large Low-Sloped Gable Roof Building with Parapet,” Architectural Science Review, 66 (4), 293–308. https://doi.org/10.1080/00038628.2023.2174066.
- Chapain*, S., Aly, A.M. (2023), “Vibration Attenuation in a High-Rise Hybrid-Timber Building: A Comparative Study,” Applied Sciences, 13 (4), 2230. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13042230.
- Aly, A.M., Khaled*, M.F. (2023), “Optimizing Pier Design to Mitigate Scour: A Comprehensive Review and Large Eddy Simulation Study,” Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, 16 (7), 1296–1315. https://doi.org/10.47176/jafm.16.07.1691.
- Aly, A.M., Benson*, J. (2023), “Wind Loads on Overhead Sign Structures: A Comparative Study,” Applied Sciences, 13 (3). https://doi.org/10.3390/app13031682.
2022
- Aly, A.M., Khaled*, M.F., Clancy†, R. (2022), “Large-Scale Open-Jet Testing: A new frontier in structural wind Engineering,” Engineering Structures, 266 (1 September 2022), 114567. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.114567.
- Aly, A.M., Chapain*, S. (2022), “Large-Scale Open-Jet Testing for Cladding Design in High-Rise Buildings: Higher Peak Pressures Compared to Wind Tunnels,” Journal of Structural Design and Construction Practice, ASCE, 27(2). https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)SC.1943-5576.0000689.
- Aly, A.M., Goodlow*, B., Conerly†, J. (2022), “Urban Heat Island Mitigation via Geometric Configuration,” Theoretical and Applied Climatology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00704-022-04116-2.
- Aly, A.M., Hoffmann*, M. (2022), “A Case Study of Protecting Bridges Against Overheight Vehicles,” Steel and Composite Structures, 43 (2), 165–183. https://doi.org/10.12989/scs.2022.43.2.165.
- Aly, A.M., Chacon, P., Gol-Zaroudi*, H., Choi, J.-W., Voyiadjis, G. (2022), “Proposed Practical Overheight Detection and Alert System,” Automatic Control and Computer Sciences, Springer, 56(5), 467–480. https://doi.org/10.3103/S0146411622050017.
- Khaled*, M.F., Aly, A.M. (2022), “Assessing aerodynamic loads on low-rise buildings considering Reynolds number and turbulence effects: A review,” Advances in Aerodynamics, Springer, 4 (24). https://doi.org/10.1186/s42774-022-00114-0.
- Aly, A.M., Whipple*, J. (2022), “Wind Forces on Ground-Mounted Solar Systems: A Comparative Study,” Applied Solar Energy, Springer, 57(5). https://doi.org/10.3103/S0003701X21050030.
2021
- Aly, A.M., Dougherty*, E. (2021), “Bridge Pier Geometry Effects on Local Scour Potential: A Comparative Study,” Ocean Engineering, 234, 109326. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2021.109326.
- Aly, A.M., da Fonseca Yousef*, N. (2021), “High Reynolds number aerodynamic testing of a roof with parapet,” Engineering Structures, 234, 112006. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112006.
- Khaled*, M.F., Aly, A.M., Elshaer, A. (2021), “Computational Efficiency of CFD Modeling for Building Engineering: An Empty Domain Study,” Journal of Building Engineering, 102792. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102792.
- Aly, A.M., Thomas†*, M., Gol-Zaroudi, H. (2021), “Experimental investigation of the aerodynamics of a large industrial building with parapet,” Advances in Aerodynamics, 3 (26). https://doi.org/10.1186/s42774-021-00080-z.
- Aly, A.M., Gol-Zaroudi*, H., Rezaee*, M. (2021), “A Framework for Vibration Attenuation in Traffic Mast Arm Structures under Wind Loads,” Experimental Techniques. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40799-021-00495-9.
- Chacon‡, P.J., Park, J.Y., Aly, A.M., Voyiadjis, G.Z., Choi, J.W. (2021), “A Moving Vehicle Height Monitoring Sensor System for Overheight Impact Avoidance,” Infrastructures, 6 (91). https://doi.org/10.3390/infrastructures6060091.
- Chapain*, S., Aly, A.M. (2021), “Vibration attenuation in wind turbines: A proposed robust pendulum pounding TMD,” Engineering Structures, 233 (April 1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.111891.
- Aly, A.M., Rezaee*, M. (2021), “Accelerated Controller Tuning for Wind Turbines Under Multiple Hazards,” Journal of Energy and Power Technology, 3 (1). https://doi.org/10.21926/jept.2101011.
- Zucca, M., Longarini, N., Simoncelli, M. and Aly, A.M. (2021), “Tuned Mass Damper Design for Slender Masonry Structures: A Framework for Linear and Nonlinear Analysis,” Applied Sciences, 11(8), 3425. https://doi.org/10.3390/app11083425.
2020
- Xie*, F., Aly, A.M. (2020), “Structural Control and Vibration Issues in Wind Turbines: A Review,” Engineering Structures, 210, 110087. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.110087.
- Aly, A.M., Gol-Zaroudi*, H. (2020), “Peak pressures on low-rise buildings: CFD LES versus full-scale and wind tunnel measurements,” Wind and Structures, 30 (1), 99–117. https://doi.org/10.12989/was.2020.30.1.099.
2019
- Chapain*, S., Aly, A.M. (2019), “Vibration Attenuation in High-Rise Buildings to Achieve System-Level Performance under Multiple Hazard,” Engineering Structures, 197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.109352.
- Rezaee*, M., Aly, A.M. (2019), “Proposed Theory of Semiactive Gains for Smart Dampers in MDOF Systems,” Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 145(12), 04019155. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0002453.
2018
- Rezaee*, M., Aly, A.M. (2018), “Vibration Control in Wind Turbines to Achieve Desired System-Level Performance under Single and Multiple Hazard Loadings,” Structural Control and Health Monitoring, 25(12), e2261. https://doi.org/10.1002/stc.2261.
2017
- Aly, A.M., Chokwitthaya‡, C., Poche†, R. (2017), “Retrofitting Building Roofs with Aerodynamic Features and Solar Panels to Reduce Hurricane Damage and Enhance Eco-Friendly Energy Production,” Sustainable Cities and Society, 35, 581–593. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2017.09.002.
- Aly, A.M., Gol-Zaroudi*, H. (2017), “Atmospheric Boundary Layer Simulation in a new Open-Jet Facility at LSU: CFD and Experimental Investigations,” Measurement, 110, 121–133. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2017.06.027.
- Gol-Zaroudi*, H., Aly, A.M. (2017), “Open-jet boundary-layer processes for aerodynamic testing of low-rise buildings,” Wind and Structures, 25(3), 233–259. https://doi.org/10.12989/was.2017.25.3.233.
- Longarini, N., Cabras, L., Zucca, M., Chapain*, S., Aly, A.M. (2017), “Structural Improvements for Tall Buildings under Wind Loads: Comparative Study,” Shock and Vibration, vol. 2017, Article ID 2031248, 19 pages. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/2031248.
- Abdelkader‡, A.M., Aly, A.M., Rezaee*, M., Bitsuamlak, G., El Naggar, M.H. (2017), “On the Evaluation of Wind Loads for Wind Turbines' Foundation Design: Experimental and Numerical Investigations,” The Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings, 26(9), 14 pages. https://doi.org/10.1002/tal.1362.
2016
- Aly, A.M. (2016), “On the evaluation of wind loads on solar panels: The scale issue,” Solar Energy, 135, 423–434. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2016.06.018.
- Rezaee*, M., Aly, A.M. (2016), “Vibration Control in Wind Turbines for Performance Enhancement: A Comparative Study,” Wind and Structures, 22(1), 107–131. https://doi.org/10.12989/was.2016.22.1.107.
- Aly, A.M., Bresowar†, J.R. (2016), “Aerodynamic mitigation of wind-induced uplift forces on low-rise buildings: a comparative study,” Journal of Building Engineering, Elsevier, 5, 267–276. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2016.01.007.
- Aly, A.M. (2016), “The Use of Bracing Systems with MR Dampers in Super Tall Buildings,” International Journal of High-Rise Buildings (IJHRB), 5(1), 31–41.
2015
- Aly, A.M. (2015), “Control of wind-induced motion in high-rise buildings with hybrid TM/MR dampers,” Wind and Structures, 21(5), 565–595. https://doi.org/10.12989/was.2015.21.5.565.
- Aly, A.M., Abburu*, S. (2015), “On the Design of High-Rise Buildings for Multi-Hazard: Fundamental Differences between Wind and Earthquake Demands,” Shock and Vibration, Wiley, 2015(148681), 22pp. https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/148681.
2014
- Aly, A.M. (2014), “Atmospheric boundary-layer simulation for the built environment: past, present and future,” Building and Environment, 75, 206–221. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2014.02.004.
- Aly, A.M. (2014), “Vibration control of high-rise buildings for wind: a robust passive and active tuned mass damper,” Smart Structures and Systems, 13(3), 473–500. https://doi.org/10.12989/sss.2014.13.3.473.
- Aly, A.M. (2014), “Influence of Turbulence, Orientation, and Site Configuration on the Response of Buildings to Extreme Wind,” The Scientific World Journal, Wiley, 2014(178465), 15pp.
- Aly, A.M., Bitsuamlak, G. (2014), “Wind-Induced Pressures on Solar Panels Mounted on Residential Homes,” ASCE Journal of Architectural Engineering, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)AE.1943-5568.0000132.
- Aly, A.M. (2014), “Proposed robust tuned mass damper for response mitigation in buildings exposed to multidirectional wind,” The Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings, 23(9), 664–691. https://doi.org/10.1002/tal.1068.
- Crespi, P.G., Franchi, A., Longarini, N., Aly, A.M. (2014), “An experimental investigation of the wind forces on trees,” International Journal for Housing Science and Its Applications, 38(1), 53–60.
- Aly, A.M. and Christenson, R.E. (2014), “Fast hybrid testing of controlled smart dampers for nonlinear structures under earthquake loads,” Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Springer, 39(3), 1573–1579. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-013-0749-0.
2013
- Aly, A.M., Bitsuamlak, G. (2013), “Aerodynamics of ground-mounted solar panels: test model scale effects,” Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, 123(A), 250–260. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jweia.2013.07.007.
- Aly, A.M. (2013), “Pressure integration technique for predicting wind-induced response in high-rise buildings,” Alexandria Engineering Journal, 52(4), 717–731. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aej.2013.08.006.
- Aly, A.M. (2013), “Proposed approach for determination of tributary areas for scattered pressure taps,” Wind and Structures, 16(6), 617–627.
- Aly, A.M., Fossati, F., Muggiasca, S., Argentini, T., Bitsuamlak, G., Franchi, A., Crespi, P., Longarini, N. and Gan Chowdhury, A. (2013), “Wind loading on trees integrated with a building envelope,” Wind and Structures, 17(1), 69–85.
- Aly, A.M. (2013), “Vibration Control of Buildings Using Magnetorheological Damper: A New Control Algorithm,” Journal of Engineering, Wiley, 2013(596078), 10pp.
- Tecle, A., Bitsuamlak, G. and Aly, A.M. (2013), “Internal pressure in a low rise building with existing envelope openings and sudden breaching,” Wind and Structures, 16(1), 25–46.
- Aly, A.M., Bitsuamlak, G.T., and Gan Chowdhury, A. (2013), “Full-scale aerodynamic testing of a loose concrete roof paver system,” Engineering Structures, 44, 260–270. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2012.05.008.
2012
- Rosa, L., Tomasini, G., Zasso, A. and Aly, A.M. (2012), “Wind-induced dynamics and loads in a prismatic slender building: modal approach based on unsteady pressure measures,” Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, 107–108, 118–130. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jweia.2012.03.034.
- Fu‡, T.C., Aly, A.M., Gan Chowdhury, A., Bitsuamlak, G., Yeo, D.H. and Simiu, E. (2012), “A proposed technique for determining aerodynamic pressures on residential homes,” Wind and Structures, 15(1), 27–41.
- Aly, A.M., Zasso, A. and Resta, F. (2012), “Proposed configurations for the use of smart dampers with bracings in tall buildings,” Smart Materials Research, Wiley, 2012(251543), 16pp.
2011
- Aly, A.M., Gan Chowdhury, A. and Bitsuamlak, G. (2011), “Wind profile management and blockage assessment for a new 12-fan WoW facility at FIU,” Wind and Structures, 14(4), 285–301.
- Aly, A.M., Zasso, A. and Resta, F. (2011), “Dynamics and control of high-rise buildings under multidirectional wind loads,” Smart Materials Research, Wiley, 2011(549621), 15pp.
- Aly, A.M., Zasso, A. and Resta, F. (2011), “On the dynamics of a very slender building under winds: response reduction using MR dampers with lever mechanism,” The Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings, 20(5), 541–553. https://doi.org/10.1002/tal.647.
2008
- Aly, A.M. and Christenson, R.E. (2008), “On the evaluation of the efficacy of a smart damper: a new equivalent energy-based probabilistic approach,” Smart Materials and Structures, 17(045008), 11pp. https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/0964-1726/17/4/045008.
2006
- Metwally, H.M., El-Souhily, B.M. and Aly, A. (2006), “Reducing vibration effects on buildings due to earthquake using magneto-rheological dampers,” Alexandria Engineering Journal, 45(2), 131–140.
Edited books
3 edited books.
- Aly Mousaad Aly (Ed.), 2026. High Rise Buildings – An Interdisciplinary Examination of Structural, Environmental, and Technological Innovations. Civil Engineering Series, IntechOpen, London, UK, 154 pages. ISBN 978-1-83635-667-7 (Print ISBN 978-1-83635-668-4). https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1009725
- Mofid Gorji-Bandpy, Aly Mousaad Aly 2021. Aerodynamics. IntechOpen Publishers, ISBN: 978-1-83880-168-7; IntechOpen Limited, London, United Kingdom. https://www.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.78935
- Aly Mousaad Aly and Elena Dragomirescu. 2018. Wind Engineering for Natural Hazards: Modeling, Simulation, and Mitigation of Windstorm Impact on Critical Infrastructure. American Society of Civil Engineers, ISBN 0784481849, 9780784481844, 238 pages. https://ascelibrary.org/doi/book/10.1061/9780784415153
Book chapters
6 book chapters.
- Aly Mousaad Aly (2026). “Beyond Stiffness: Architecting Dynamic Resilience in High-Rise Structures through Advanced Damping, Adaptive Control, and Bracing Synergy.” In A.M. Aly (Ed.), High Rise Buildings – An Interdisciplinary Examination of Structural, Environmental, and Technological Innovations. London, UK: IntechOpen. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1014063
- Aly Mousaad Aly (2026). “Introductory Chapter: Advancing High-Rise Building Design – An Interdisciplinary Framework for Structural Resilience and Urban Sustainability.” In A.M. Aly (Ed.), High Rise Buildings – An Interdisciplinary Examination of Structural, Environmental, and Technological Innovations. London, UK: IntechOpen. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1016798
- Aly Mousaad Aly, Milad Rezaee* (2021). Recent advances in vibration control for wind turbines under multiple hazards. In A. Vasel-Be-Hagh, D. S.-K. Ting (Eds.), Utility-scale wind turbines and wind farms (pp. 183–210). The Institution of Engineering and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1049/PBPO171E_ch8
- Aly Mousaad Aly, Faiaz Khaled*, Hamzeh Gol-Zaroudi*. Aerodynamics of Low-Rise Buildings: Challenges and Recent Advances in Experimental and Computational Methods, Aerodynamics, InTech, 2020. https://www.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.92794
- Aly Mousaad Aly, Alberto Zasso and Ferruccio Resta. Tall Buildings Under Multidirectional Winds: Response Prediction and Reduction, Wind Tunnels and Experimental Fluid Dynamics Research, Editors, Jorge Colman Lerner and Ulfilas Boldes, ISBN: 978-953-307-623-2, London, UK: InTech, 2011. https://www.doi.org/10.5772/23433
- Aly Mousaad Aly, Girma Bitsuamlak, Arindam Gan Chowdhury, and James Erwin. Design and Fabrication of a New Open-Jet Electric-Fan Wall of Wind Facility for Coastal Research. ASCE-EMI Special Publication on Coastal Hazards, Editors, W. Huang, K-H. Wang, Q.J. Chen, pp. 137-148, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784412664.014
Patent
U.S. patent.
- Voyiadjis, G.Z., Aly, A.M., Choi, J.-W., “Overheight Vehicles Impact Avoidance and Incident Detection System,” U.S. Patent No. 12,049,233 B2, granted July 30, 2024 (Appl. No. 16/901,634, filed June 15, 2020; pre-grant publication US 2020/0391761 A1). Assignee: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University. https://patents.google.com/patent/US12049233B2/en
Special issues and collections edited
6 journal special issues and collections.
- Aly Mousaad Aly, Yu Zhou (Guest Editors). Engineering Solutions in Wind Energy Systems: Design, Efficiency, and Sustainability. Communications Engineering (Nature Portfolio), Collection, 2025–2026. https://www.nature.com/collections/gfjddcfjai
- Aly Mousaad Aly. Fluid Mechanics: From Theories to Applications. Applied Sciences 2025. https://www.mdpi.com/journal/applsci/special_issues/14Z362720M
- Marco Simoncelli, Aly Mousaad Aly, Marco Zucca. Design of Special Structures for Lateral Loads. Applied Sciences 2022, 12, Article 5678. https://www.mdpi.com/journal/applsci/special_issues/Structures_Lateral_Loads
- Aly Mousaad Aly, M. A. Hariri-Ardebili, Elena Dragomirescu, Jiming Xie. Shock and Vibration - Special Journal Issue, “Risk, Reliability, and Uncertainty Quantification of Structural Systems Subjected to Shock and Vibration,” Shock and Vibration, vol. 2018, Article ID 3269734, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/3269734
- Aly Mousaad Aly, Elena Dragomirescu, Jiming Xie, M. A. Hariri-Ardebili. Shock and Vibration - Special Journal Issue, “Vibration and Control in Structures under Single and Multiple Hazards,” Shock and Vibration, vol. 2017, Article ID 1814286, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/1814286
- Aly Mousaad Aly, Elena Dragomirescu. Wind and Structures — Special Journal Issue, “Wind Impact on High-Rise Structures: Load Characterization, Response Evaluation and Mitigation,” Wind and Structures, 21(5), 2015. https://www.techno-press.org/?page=container&journal=was&volume=21&num=5
Professional society reports
Contribution to an ASCE/SEI report.
- Contributor, SEI Task Group 2 Special Project (Working Group 2: Impact of Climate Change on Infrastructure Performance). In F. Biondini, Z. Lounis, and M. Ghosn (Project Coordinators), Effects of Climate Change on Life-Cycle Performance of Structures and Infrastructure Systems: Safety, Reliability, and Risk. ASCE/SEI, Reston, VA, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784485804 (Recipient of the 2026 ASCE State-of-the-Art of Civil Engineering Award.)
Conference proceedings
36 conference proceedings papers.
- Kudagama*, B.J., Aly, A.M. (2026) “Large-Scale Experimental and Numerical Study of Wind Flow over a Mono-Slope Roof Building: The Role of Eddy Viscosity in Numerical Prediction Accuracy,” 8th International Symposium on Computational Wind Engineering (CWE2026), Western University, London, ON, Canada, June 7–11, 2026 (presented by A.M. Aly).
- Aly, A.M., “Advancing Frontiers in Wind Engineering: The LSU WISE Open-Jet Facility,” Proceedings of the Seventh U.S.–Japan Workshop on Wind Engineering, Osaka, Japan, August 21–23, 2025.
- Aly, A.M., Khaled*, M.F., “Aerodynamics of low-rise buildings: large-scale open-jet testing to address Reynolds number effects,” 6th American Association for Wind Engineering Workshop (online), Clemson University, May 12–14, 2021.
- Aly, A.M., Chapain*, S., “Aerodynamic testing and response evaluation of a large-scale high-rise building model at a high Reynolds number,” 6th American Association for Wind Engineering Workshop (online), Clemson University, May 12–14, 2021.
- Khaled*, M.F., Aly, A.M., “On the computational efficiency of LES and hybrid RANS-LES models in building aerodynamics,” 6th American Association for Wind Engineering Workshop (online), Clemson University, May 12–14, 2021, pp. 157–159.
- Aly, A.M., “Wind Engineering for Resilient, Smart and Sustainable Structures,” THC 2015, 7th Annual Conference, Texas Hurricane Center for Innovative Technology (THCIT) & Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Houston, August 7, 2015.
- Gol-Zaroudi*, H., Rezaee*, M., Aly, A.M., “Vibration Mitigation for Traffic Lighting Structures,” Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Wind Engineering – ICWE14, Porto Alegre, Brazil, June 21–26, 2015.
- Chokwitthaya‡, C., Aly, A.M., “Effect of Solar Panels Installation on the Total Wind Loads on a Low-Rise Building: CFD Investigations,” Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Wind Engineering – ICWE14, Porto Alegre, Brazil, June 21–26, 2015.
- Rezaee*, M., Aly, A.M., “Vibration Control in Wind Turbines: A Comparative Study,” Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Wind Engineering – ICWE14, Porto Alegre, Brazil, June 21–26, 2015.
- Aly, A.M., Chokwitthaya‡, C., “Flow generation for a new open-jet facility at LSU: CFD and experimental investigations,” Advances in Wind and Structures (AWAS'14), Busan, South Korea, August 2014.
- Aly, A.M., “Aerodynamic Mitigation of Wind-Induced Suction on Low-Rise Buildings: A Comparative Study,” Advances in Wind and Structures (AWAS'14), Busan, South Korea, August 2014.
- Aly, A.M., “Design of buildings for wind and earthquake,” Advances in Wind and Structures (AWAS'14), Busan, South Korea, August 2014.
- Aly, A.M. “The Role of Turbulence on the Response of Buildings to Extreme Wind,” Advances in Wind and Structures (AWAS'14), Busan, South Korea, August 2014.
- Aly, A.M., Bitsuamlak, G. “Aerodynamic loads on ground-mounted solar panels: multi-scale computational and experimental investigations,” Advances in Wind and Structures (AWAS'14), Busan, South Korea, August 2014.
- Abdelkader‡, A., El Naggar, M.H., Bitsuamlak, G., Aly, A.M. “Simulation of the 5 MW NREL Wind Turbine for Extreme Wind Loads Measurements,” EMI 2014 Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, August 5-8, 2014.
- Crespi, P.G., Franchi, A., Longarini, N., Aly, A.M. “An Experimental Investigation of the Wind Forces on Trees,” In proceedings of the 39th World Congress on Housing Science - Changing Needs, Adaptive Buildings, Smart Cities Conference, Milan, Italy, September 17-20, 2013.
- Aly, A.M., Bitsuamlak, G., Crepel*, V. “Wind Loads on Ground-Mounted Solar Panels: A Multi-Scale Computational and Experimental Study,” 12th Americas Conference on Wind Engineering, Seattle, Washington, USA, June 16-20, 2013.
- Aly, A.M., Bitsuamlak, G. “Aerodynamic Loads on Solar Panels,” Structures Congress, 2013, 1555-1564, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784412848.137.
- Aly, A.M., Zasso, A., Franchi, A., Crespi, P., Longarini, N., Gan Chowdhury, A. and Bitsuamlak, G. “Full-scale testing of trees for vegetated roofs,” Advances in Wind and Structures (AWAS'12), Seoul, South Korea, August 26-29, 2012.
- Aly, A.M. and Bitsuamlak, G. “Wind Pressures on Solar Panels Mounted on Residential Homes,” Advances in Wind and Structures (AWAS'12), Seoul, South Korea, August 26-29, 2012.
- Aly, A.M. “A proposed robust tuned mass damper for tall buildings under wind,” Advances in Wind and Structures (AWAS'12), Seoul, South Korea, August 26-29, 2012.
- Aly, A.M. and Bitsuamlak, G. “Aerodynamic Pressures on Ground Mounted Solar Panels: Test Model Scale Effects,” Advances in Wind and Structures (AWAS'12), Seoul, South Korea, August 26-29, 2012.
- Rosa, L., Tomasini, G., Zasso, A. and Aly, A.M. “Evaluation of wind-induced dynamics of high-rise buildings by means of modal approach,” Advances in Wind and Structures (AWAS'12), Seoul, South Korea, August 26-29, 2012.
- Fu‡, T.C., Aly, A.M., Gan Chowdhury, A., Bitsuamlak, G., Yeo, D.H. and Simiu, E. “Simplified wind flow and aerodynamic response of residential homes: Laboratory and Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations,” 4th International Conference on Experimental Vibration Analysis for Civil Engineering Structures (EVACES 2011), Varenna (Lecco), Italy, October 3-5, 2011.
- Fu‡, T.C., Gan Chowdhury, A., Bitsuamlak, G., Li‡, R. and Aly, A.M., “Wall of Wind facility: low-rise buildings roof pressure validation,” The EMI 2011 Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA, June 2-4, 2011.
- Aly, A.M., Bitsuamlak, G. and Gan Chowdhury, A. “Florida International University's Wall of Wind: a tool for the improvement of code provisions and design criteria for hurricane-prone regions,” Vulnerability, Uncertainty, and Risk: Analysis, Modeling, and Management - Proceedings of the ICVRAM 2011 and ISUMA 2011 Conferences, Hyattsville, MD, USA, pp. 352-359, April 2011. https://doi.org/10.1061/41170(400)4
- Fu‡, T.C., Aly, A.M., Bitsuamlak, G., Gan Chowdhury, A., Simiu, E. “Flow simulation in 12-fan Wall of Wind testing facility,” The 2nd American Association for Wind Engineering Workshop (2AAWE), Marco Island, Florida, USA, August 18-20, 2010.
- Aly, A.M., Gan Chowdhury, A. and Bitsuamlak, G. “Wall of Wind: a new tool for coastal hazards mitigation,” The EMI 2010 Engineering Mechanics Conference at USC, Los Angeles, California, USA, August 8-11, 2010.
- Gan Chowdhury, A., Aly, A.M. and Bitsuamlak, G. “Full- and large-scale testing to promote wind disaster mitigation,” The Fifth US-Japan (UJNR) Workshop on Wind Engineering, Chicago, USA, July 26-28, 2010
- Aly, A.M., Zasso, A. and Resta, F. “MR dampers with lever mechanism for response reduction in high-rise buildings under multidirectional wind loads,” European African Conference on Wind Engineering (EACWE05), Florence, Italy, July 19-23, 2009.
- Zasso, A., Aly, A.M., Rosa L. and Tomasini, G. “Wind induced dynamics of a prismatic slender building with 1:3 rectangular section,” BBAA VI International Colloquium on Bluff Bodies Aerodynamics & Applications, Milano, Italy, July 20-24, 2008.
- Aly, A.M., Zasso, A. and Resta, F. “Two directional active control of a high-rise building under wind loads with different attack angles: comparison between LQR and fuzzy logic controllers,” The 7th European Conference on Structural Dynamics, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, UK, July 7-9, 2008.
- Aly, A.M., Zasso, A. and Resta, F. “Effects of turbulence and site configurations on the responses of a high-rise building under multidirectional wind loads,” The 4th International Conference on Advances in Wind and Structures (AWAS'08), Jeju, South Korea, May 29-31, 2008.
- Aly, A.M. and Christenson, R. E. “Fast hybrid testing of three controlled large-scale MR dampers for a three story nonlinear building,” Inaugural International Conference of the Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI 08), Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, May 18-21, 2008.
- Aly, A.M., Resta, F., Zasso, A. “Active control in a high-rise building under multidirectional wind loads,” SEI 2008 Structures Congress, Vancouver, Canada, April 24-26, 2008. https://doi.org/10.1061/41016(314)285.
- Aly, A.M. and Christenson, R.E. “LQR design for the MR damper,” MR Damper FHT Workshop, University of Colorado, NEES Fast Hybrid Test Facility at Boulder, Colorado, USA, August 6-7, 2007.
Invited talks, keynotes, and seminars
17 invited talks, keynotes, and seminars.
- Aly, A.M., “Advancing Frontiers in Wind Engineering: The LSU WISE Open-Jet Facility,” Invited Talk, Seventh U.S.–Japan Workshop on Wind Engineering, Osaka, Japan, August 21–23, 2025.
- Aly, A.M., “Resilient Coastal Communities: Sustainable Strategies for Solar Energy and Windstorm Preparedness,” Online Webinar, Invited Talk organized by Institute for Energy Innovation, November 12, 2024.
- Aly, A.M., “Solar Resilience: Harnessing Wind-Inspired Innovations for Cost-Effective Materials and Climate-Ready Energy Solutions,” Invited Talk organized by the Institute for Energy Innovation, August 2, 2024.
- Aly, A.M., “Large-Scale Wind Testing to Advance Climate Responsive Infrastructure,” Keynote Presentation (Virtual), The 2022 International Conference on Advances in Wind and Structures (AWAS22), August 17, 2022.
- Aly, A.M., “Recent Advances in Wind and Structural Engineering,” Invited Talk, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Regional Meeting, Lafayette, Louisiana, August 12, 2020.
- Aly, A.M., “Atmospheric Boundary Layer Processes for Aerodynamic Testing,” Invited Talk, 2020 NIST Disaster Resilience Symposium: Windstorm Extreme Event Research (WEER) Network - Planning Workshop, ORGANIZATIONS & CAPABILITIES, Mobile Measurements Community, July 30–31, 2020.
- Aly, A.M., “Wind Engineering for Resilient, Smart and Eco-Friendly Energy Producing Infrastructure,” Invited Talk, Abita Meeting for Energy Sustainability, Abita Springs, Louisiana, June 1, 2017.
- Aly, A.M., “Wind Engineering and Science for Resilient, Smart and Sustainable Infrastructure,” Invited Lecture, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China, May 24, 2017.
- Aly, A.M., “Wind Engineering for Resilient, Smart and Sustainable Structures,” Invited Talk, THC 2015, 7th Annual Conference, Texas Hurricane Center for Innovative Technology (THC-IT) & Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Houston, August 7, 2015.
- Aly, A.M., “Recent Advances in Hurricane Engineering and Structural Control,” Invited Seminar Talk, Construction Management, Louisiana State University, Louisiana, USA, August, 2013.
- Aly, A.M., “Vibration control in buildings,” Invited Lecture, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Western University, April 9, 2013.
- Aly, A.M., “Recent advances in structural control,” Invited Lecture, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Western University, Canada, November, 2012.
- Aly, A.M., “Wind loading on emerging green infrastructure,” Invited Seminar Talk, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Western University, Canada, November, 2012.
- Aly, A.M., “Recent advances in hurricane engineering and structural control,” Invited Seminar Talk, Louisiana State University, Louisiana, USA, November, 2012.
- Aly, A.M., “The use of smart dampers in tall buildings under wind excitations,” Distinguished Lecture, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Florida International University, Florida, March, 2012 (Invited Seminar Talk).
- Aly, A.M., “Wind profile management for a hurricane testing facility,” Invited Seminar Talk, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Western University, Canada, February, 2012.
- Aly, A.M., “The use of smart dampers in buildings,” Invited Seminar Talk, Western University, Canada, January, 2012.
Articles for practitioners and the public
5 articles and white papers.
- Aly, A.M. “Empowering Sustainable Development: Solar Energy for Enhanced Weather Resilience,” Louisiana State University, 2025. https://repository.lsu.edu/civil_engineering_pubs/1317/
- Aly, A.M. “Advancing Solar Farm Resilience: CFD-Driven Wind Load Optimization,” Louisiana State University, 2025. https://repository.lsu.edu/civil_engineering_pubs/1319/
- Aly, A.M. “Wind-Resilient Solar: Harnessing CFD for Enhanced Load Estimation,” Louisiana State University, 2025. https://repository.lsu.edu/civil_engineering_pubs/1318/
- Aly, A.M. “Wind Engineering Science for Resilient and Sustainable Structures,” Louisiana Civil Engineer, ASCE, November 2016, 25(1), 16-19, 2016. https://lasce.org/documents/journal/99991-ASCE-v25nNovember2016.pdf
- Aly, A.M. “Toward Building Resilient, Sustainable, and Smart Infrastructure in the 21st Century,” EMI Technical Article, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 2018. Download the ASCE Technical Article (PDF)
Theses
Ph.D. and M.Sc. theses.
- Aly Mousaad Aly (2009). On the Dynamics of Buildings Under Winds and Earthquakes: Response Prediction and Reduction. Ph.D. Dissertation, Dept. Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnic University of Milan.
- Aly Mousaad Aly (2005). Vibration Control in Structures due to Earthquake Effects Using MR Damper. M.Sc. Thesis, Dept. Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University.