Houssam Al Sayegh, PhD, PE, is a Civil & Structural Engineer at DDA Forensics, specializing in the forensic investigation of structural damages, product failures, and engineering incidents. By pairing rigorous data collection—such as site inspections and material analysis—with advanced simulation techniques, Dr. Al Sayegh reconstructs failure events to determine their definitive root causes, whether rooted in design flaws, manufacturing defects, or human error. With extensive expertise in wind damage assessment and building code development, his work is driven by a commitment to improving structural resilience and championing safer engineering practices.

Prior to joining DDA Forensics, Houssam was a Research Specialist at the NHERI Wall of Wind (WOW) Experimental Facility, where he played a key role in the design and execution of cutting-edge wind engineering research projects. He combines this specialized experimental background with a deep understanding of wind performance and aerodynamics.

In addition to his professional practice, Houssam is an Adjunct Professor at Florida International University (FIU), where he teaches advanced structural design courses, including Timber Design and Hurricane Engineering. His academic leadership extends to his work with the Structural Extreme Events Reconnaissance (StEER) Network, where he contributes to critical post-disaster assessments to document and analyze structural performance following major wind events.