Jinquan is a seasoned structural engineer experienced in design and analysis for transportation and infrastructure projects. He served as a structural lead for pier structures for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, seismic task lead for the California High-Speed Rail M2M project, and design engineer for the Purple Line 2 and 3 projects in Los Angeles.
In addition to his design practice, Jinquan has delivered various high-performance solutions for seismic soil-structure interaction (SSI) analyses of nuclear and heavy civil structures. He spearheaded the use of supercomputers to deliver SSI results for meeting U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements on a nuclear power plant design certification application. He also developed a practical approach to model the interface between soil and structure in the SSI analysis of underground structures for Purple Line 2.
When it¡¯s time to recharge, Jinquan enjoys spending time with family, watching movies, drinking coffee, and reading a good book.