• B.S., Civil Engineering, Lamar University, 2010
• M.S., Civil Engineering, Ohio State University, 2012
• Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Ohio State University, 2017

Journal Articles

Saanchi Kaushal, Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto and Rebecca Napolitano, 2024, "Assessing the Behavior of Historic Masonry Buildings to Tornadic Events: A Comparative Study of Code-Based Analysis and Point Cloud Based Simulation", Engineering Failure Analysis, 163

Alvaro Javier Florez, Luis Felipe Giraldo Trujillo and Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, 2024, "Regularized Model Free Adaptive Control in Base Isolation Buildings", Smart Structures and Systems, An International Journal, 34, (2)

Saanchi Kaushal, Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto and Rebecca Napolitano, 2024, "Three-Dimensional Digital Documentation of Tornado-Damaged Heritage Buildings", Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 150, (10)

Amanda Melendez and Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, 2024, "Flood Resilience Quantification Framework of Rural Communities: Case Study of Harlan County, Kentucky", Natural Hazards Review, ASCE, 25, (4)

Andrew Aguila, Alejandro Palacio-Betancur, Hongliang Li, Ilya Kovalenko and Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, 2024, "Conditional Adaptive Time Series Compensation and Control Design for Multi-Axial Real-Time Hybrid Simulation", Frontiers in the Built Environment, 10

Sajad Javadinasab Hormozabad, Nathan Jacobs and Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, 2024, "Reinforcement Learning for Integrated Structural Control and Health Monitoring", ASCE's Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, 29, (3)

David Roueche, Guangzhao Chen, Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, Sabarethinam Kameshwar, Amir Safiey, Trung Q Do, Franklin T. Lombardo, Jordan Nakayama, Brandon M. Rittelmeyer, Alejandro Palacio-Betancur and Garrett Demaree, 2024, "Performance of Hurricane-Resistant Housing during the 2022 Arabi, Louisiana Tornado", Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 150, (5)

Saanchi Kaushal, Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto and Rebecca Napolitano, 2023, "Understanding the Performace of Historic Masonry Structures in Mayfield, KY after the 2021 Tornadoes", Journal of Cultural Heritage

Alejandro Palacio Betancur and Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, 2023, "Recent advances in computational methodologies for real-time hybrid simulation of civil engineering structures", Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering

Daniel Gallutia, Majid Tahmasbi Fard, Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto and JiangBiao He, 2022, "Recent advances in wave energy conversion systems: From wave theory to devices and control strategies", Ocean Engineering, 252, pp. 111105

Amanda Melendez, David Caballero-Russi, Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto and Luis Felipe Giraldo, 2022, "Computational models of community resilience", Natural Hazards, (111), pp. 1121–1152

Alejandro Palacio-Betancur and Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, 2021, "Structural Properties of Tall Diagrid Buildings Using a Neural Dynamic Model for Design Optimization", Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 148, (3)

Sajad Javadinasab Hormozabad, Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto and Hojjat Adeli, 2021, "Integrating structural control, health monitoring, and energy harvesting for smart cities", Expert Systems, 38, (8)

Sajad Javadinasab Hormozabad and Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, 2021, "Performance-based control co-design of building structures with controlled rocking steel braced frames via neural dynamic model", Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 64, (3), pp. 1111-1125

Alvaro Javier Florez, Luis Felipe Giraldo, Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto and Fernel Orlando Zuñiga, 2021, "Structural sparsity in control design of active and semi-active systems", Structural Control and Health Monitoring, 28, (8)

Sajad Javadinasab Hormozabad and Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, 2021, "Load balancing and neural dynamic model to optimize replicator dynamics controllers for vibration reduction of highway bridge structures", Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 99

Jorge Romana Giraldo, L. Sebastian Bryson and Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, 2020, "Performance of Two Anchored Walls Under Cut and Fill Construction Sequences", Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 38, (2), pp. 1799-1816

Alejandro Palacio-Betancur and Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, 2019, "Adaptive tracking control for real-time hybrid simulation of structures subjected to seismic loading", Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 134, pp. 106345

Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto and Hojjat Adeli, 2019, "Semi-active vibration control of smart isolated highway bridge structures using replicator dynamics", Engineering Structures, 186, pp. 536-552

Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto and Hojjat Adeli, 2018, "Vibration control of smart base-isolated irregular buildings using neural dynamic optimization model and replicator dynamics", Engineering Structures, 156, pp. 322-336

Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto and Hojjat Adeli, 2017, "Many-objective control optimization of high-rise building structures using replicator dynamics and neural dynamics model", Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 56, (6), pp. 1521-1537

Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto and Hojjat Adeli, 2017, "Multi-agent replicator controller for sustainable vibration control of smart structures", Journal of Vibroengineering, 19, (6), pp. 4300-4322

Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto and Hojjat Adeli, 2017, "Recent advances in control algorithms for smart structures and machines", Expert Systems, 34, (2)

Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto and Hojjat Adeli, 2014, "Optimum tuning parameters of tuned mass dampers for vibration control of irregular highrise building structures.", Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 20, (5), pp. 609-620

Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto and Hojjat Adeli, 2013, "Tuned Mass Dampers", Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, 20, (4), pp. 419-431

Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto and Adeli, 2013, "Placement of control devices for passive, semi-active, and active vibration control of structures", Scientia Iranica, 20, (6), pp. 1567-1578

Alejandro Palacio Betancur, Sajad Javadinasab Hormozabad, Chad Niman, Paul Masterson, Brent Sturlaugson, Joseph Brewer, Bruce Swetnam, L. Sebastian Bryson and Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, , "Compressive properties of cross-laminated timber panels made from hardwood tree species from the Appalachian region", Journal of Architectural Engineering, ASCE

Sajad Javadinasab Hormozabad, Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto and Alejandro Palacio Betancur, , "Camera-based real-time damage identification of building structures through deep learning", Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, ASCE

David Eduardo Caballero Russi, Alejandro Palacio Betancur and Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, , "Comparison and Evaluation of Model-based Optimal Sensor Placement Implementation: Case Study of a Hybrid Cross-Laminated Timber and Steel Building", ASCE Journal of Structural Design and Construction Practice

Conference Proceedings

David Caballero-Russi, Viascheslav Slesarenko and Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, 2024, "Structural Health Monitoring and Estimation of Degree of Damage in Locally Resonant Metamaterials", Milan, Italy

Alejandro Palacio-Betancur, Daivik Manickmalar, Rayyan Alwaneen and Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, 2024, "Semi-active cam-lever friction device for vibration control of buildings subjected to earthquakes", Milan, Italy

Saanchi Kaushal, Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto and Rebecca Napolitano, 2023, "Structural Analysis of Post-Disaster Masonry Structures Modeled using Cloud2fem Software", The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, Florence, Italy, Volume XLVIII-M-2-2023

Abel Zambrano, Alejandro Palacio-Betancur, Luis Burbano, Andres Felipe Niño, Luis Felipe Giraldo, Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, Jairo Giraldo and Alvaro A. Cardenas, 2021, "You Make Me Tremble: A First Look at Attacks Against Structural Control Systems", ACM

Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto and Sajad Javadinasab Hormozabad, 2021, "Seismic Design Optimization of Controlled Rocking Steel Braced Frames based on Neural Dynamic Model", Japan Association for Earthquake Engineering, Sendai, Japan

Alejandro Palacio-Betancur and Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, 2021, "Hybrid Counter Propagation Neural Dynamic Model for Structural Design Optimization of Diagrid Structures", Japan Association for Earthquake Engineering, Sendai, Japan

Alejandro Palacio-Betancur and Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, 2021, "Structural Design Optimization for Vibration Control of Diagrid Structures using a Neural Dynamic Model", Japan Association for Earthquake Engineering, Sendai, Japan

Sajad Javadinasab Hormozabad and Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, 2021, "Optimal Replicator Dynamic Controller via Load Balancing and Neural Dynamics for Semi-Active Vibration Control of Isolated Highway Bridge Structures", pp. 241-244

Sajad Javadinasab Hormozabad and Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, 2021, "Real-time damage identification of discrete structures via neural networks subjected to dynamic loading", 11593

Christopher Wheatley, Morgan Baumann and Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, 2020, "Aerodynamic mitigation of origami-inspired building structures subjected to hurricane wind loads", 11377

M Royvaran, Sajad Javadinasab Hormozabad, Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto and D. Brad Davis, 2020, "Investigation on the Relationship between Wave Propagation Speed and Vibration Frequency in Concrete Floors using Nonlinear Regression Model", 11382

Amanda B. Bellamy, Jonathan Boustani, Christoph Brehm and Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, 2019, "Towards resilient adaptive origami-inspired diagrid building envelope", SPIE

Brandon Enbody and Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, 2019, "Biomimicry of school of fish for community windstorm design", SPIE

Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, 2018, "Bio-inspired hybrid vibration control methodology for intelligent isolated bridge structures", 10595

Roger Dzwonczyk, Matthew Brockman, Daniel George, Nathan Hankins, Marissa McHugh and Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, 2015, "A method of powering a nebulizer manually using parts locally available in Honduras", pp. 40-44

Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto and Roger Dzwonczyk, 2015, "Maximizing service and learning in an international engineering service learning program", pp. 152-159

Carlos German Rodriguez, Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, Roger Dzwonczyk, John A. Merrill, Howard L. Greene and Miriam Cater, 2014, "Application of sustainable solutions in international service-learning engineering projects"

Alejandro Palacio-Betancur, Adam Rácz, Mohammad Ali Maghsoudlou, Viacheslav Slesarenko and Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, , "Robust Control of Friction-Driven Reconfigurable Adaptive Structures", Behavior and Mechanics of Multifunctional Materials XVIII, 12947

Other

Stephanie Pilkington, David Roueche, Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, M. Alam, Rebecca Napolitano, Tracy Kijewski-Correa, David Prevatt, Saanchi Kaushal, Jordan Nakayama, H Ibrahim, Andrew Lyda, H Lester, David Caballero Russi, Kurt Gurley, Ian Robertson and Frank Lombardo, 2021, "StEER - 10 December 2021 Midwest Tornado Outbreak"

Eduardo Miranda, Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, A Acosta Vera, J Archbold, C Arteta, J Carrillo, H Davalos, Selim Gunay, W Hassan, P Heresi, A Messina, S Miranda, C Pajaro Miranda, A Poulos, Ian Robertson, J Ruiz-Garcia, G Scagliotti, Tracy Kijewski-Correa, K Mosalam, David Prevatt and David Roueche, 2020, "Crucecitas, Mexico Mw 7.4 Earthquake: Preliminary Virtual Reconnaissance Report (PVRR)"

Richard Wood, David Roueche, Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, Sajad Javadinasab Hormozabad, Y Liao, Frank Lombardo, M Moravej, S Pilkington, D Prevatt, Tracy Kijewski-Correa, W Djima and I Robertson, 2020, "Early Access Reconnaissance Report (EARR): 3 March 2020 Nashville Tornadoes"

Tracy Kijewski-Correa, Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, Maria Cortes, Sajad Javadinasab Hormozabad, David Roueche, David Prevatt and Ian Robertson, 2020, "Event Briefing - StEER - Hurricane Eta"

Tracy Kijewski-Correa, Prethesha Alagusundaramoorthy, Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, M Alsieedi, S Crawford and M Gartner, 2019, "StEER - Hurricane Dorian: Preliminary Virtual Reconnaissance Report (PVRR)"

A Alipour, A Aly, Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, Tracy Kijewski-Correa, A Lenjani, B Lichty, N Miner and David Roueche, 2018, "STEER- Hurricane Michael: Preliminary Virtual Assessment Team (P-VAT) Report"

Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, 2017, "Multi-Agent Replicator Control Methodologies for Sustainable Vibration Control of Smart Building and Bridge Structures"

Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, 2012, "Investigation of Passive Control of Irregular Building Structures using Bidirectional Tuned Mass Damper"

• April 2022 - February 2025, "RAPID: Examining the performance of historic masonry structures afterthe Midwest Tornados," (Sponsor: National Science Foundation).

•   - June 2024, "Learning to use AI Models for Innovation and Bias Reduction: Promoting Inclusive Design and Female Student Learning Motivation," (Sponsor: Leonhard Center).

• August 2022 - May 2023, "Hiding from Earthquakes with an Adaptive Metabarrier," (Sponsor: Convergence Center for Living Multifunctional Material Systems).

•   - August 2023, "Multi-Agent Friction-Driven Reconfigurable Adaptive Structure," (Sponsor: Convergence Center for Living Multifunctional Material Systems).

•   - July 2022, "Exploring the diversity of the Penn State engineering faculty and student body," (Sponsor: ICDS 2021-2022 Seed Grant).

• June 2020 - May 2022, "Building Community through Innovation and Sustainability of Kentucky's forest," (Sponsor: Sustainability Challenge Grant, Office of Sustainability, University of Kentucky).

• May 2013 - June 2019, "Load Rating of Bridge Size Culverts (FRT 198)," (Sponsor: Federal Highway Administration and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet).

• Faculty Engagement Award - Teaching and Learning with Technology, Penn State, May 2023 - May 2024

• Nomination for the Ken Freedman Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award, University of Kentucky, 2021

• Teacher Who Made a Difference Award, College of Education - University of Kentucky, 2020

• Faculty Mentor of the Week Award, Office of Undergraduate Research - University of Kentucky, 2019

• Distinguished Graduate Student Award, The College of Engineering, the Ohio State University, 2017

• Presidential Fellowship, Ohio State University, 2016 - 2017

• Finalist of Engineering Science Symposium, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, 2016

• Outstanding Performance Award, Department of Engineering Education, the Ohio State University, 2016

• Distinguished Graduate Student Award, The College of Engineering, the Ohio State University, 2011

Service to Penn State:

• Participation in Recruitment and Retention Activities, Other, Guest Coach, Football Guest Coach Program, Penn State Football, October 2023 - October 2023

• Participation in Recruitment and Retention Activities, Recruiter, Education Abroad Engagement Week, Penn State Education Abroad, January 2023 - January 2023

• Other, Mentor, Faculty Partner to the Golf (W) Team, Faculty Partners Program, University Faculty Senate Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics (IAC), September 2022

• Participation in Recruitment and Retention Activities, Coordinator, College of Engineering Study Abroad Fair, Global Engineering Engagement, September 2022 - September 2022

• Academic Leadership and Support Work, Global Design Engagement Coordinator, Summers By Design trips to Germany, Spain, and Singapore., September 2021

• Assistance to Student Organizations, Faculty Advisor, Faculty Advisor, Structural Engineers Association, 2019 - 2021

• Assistance to Student Organizations, Faculty Advisor, Faculty Advisor, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, 2019 - 2021

Service to External Organizations:

• Organizing Conferences and Service on Conference Committees, Chairperson, Conference Chair, Multifunctional Materials and Structures I (SSN04), 2024 - 2025

• Service to Enhance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Co-Organizer, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Delegate, American Society of Civil Engineers, Dynamics technical committee, 2023 - 2025

• Participation in or Service to Professional and Learned Societies, Co-Organizer, Technical committee organizing team, Multi-Hazard Engineering Collaboratory for Hybrid Simulation (MECHS) Network, May 2023 - August 2023

• Service to Enhance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Co-Organizer, Faculty Development Symposium organizer, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, June 2023 - November 2024

• Service to Enhance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Mentor, Mentor, LS-PAC MODELS, August 2022 - 2023

• Organizing Conferences and Service on Conference Committees, Chairperson, Chair of Mini-Symposia Session, Engineering Mechanics Institute - International, July 2019 - July 2019

• Organizing Conferences and Service on Conference Committees, Moderator, Chair, Energy Harvesting VI: General, April 2019 - March 2019

• Organizing Conferences and Service on Conference Committees, Moderator, Chair, Bio-Inspired Structures and Systems; Session 7A, April 2019 - March 2019

• Organizing Conferences and Service on Conference Committees, Co-Organizer, Conference Co-Chair, Behavior and Mechanics of Multifunctional Materials IX (SSN04), 2018 - 2024

• Organizing Conferences and Service on Conference Committees, Chairperson, Faculty Chair, National SHPE convention "Better Together", 2017 - December 2018

• Organizing Conferences and Service on Conference Committees, Member, Engineering Mechanics Institute, Dynamics technical committee, 2017 - 2023

• Organizing Conferences and Service on Conference Committees, Member, Engineering Mechanics Institute, Structural Health Monitoring and Control technical committee, 2017

• Organizing Conferences and Service on Conference Committees, Member, Friend of the committee, Transportation Research Board, 2017

• Service to Enhance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Judge, Academic Track service, SHPE National Convention, November 2022