Innovation in Integrated Informatics LAB - ilab

Excited to welcome Joseph Mondragon Vargas to the i-Lab!

Joseph joins us as a new Ph.D. student in Civil Engineering at USC, and we’re so glad to have him on board.

He earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Boise State University, where he explored research in climate change resilience, machine learning, and computational material simulations. A longtime math enthusiast and dedicated tutor, Joseph brings both curiosity and heart to his work, always looking for ways engineering can contribute to a more resilient and sustainable built environment.

We’re looking forward to all the great things ahead. Welcome, Joseph!

We’re delighted to welcome Shanshan Jiang as a new PhD student. Shanshan brings a strong background in civil engineering and information technology, and she is now pursuing her PhD in Civil Engineering at USC. Her work will focus on exploring how data and computational approaches can drive innovation in the built environment. Beyond her research, Shanshan enjoys traveling, reading, and painting—interests that bring a creative and curious perspective to her academic journey. We’re excited to see the unique contributions she will make to our team and to the field.