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Paul Ian Cabasag

Structural Engineering

Paul Ian Cabasag
Paul is a first-generation Filipino-American PhD student in the Structural Engineering Department. As one of two siblings to first pursue doctoral education and a minority, he continually strives to spearhead his success in the engineering field. He was born in the Philippines and subsequently moved to Hawaii, Washington, and California where he attended elementary and secondary education. For his undergraduate and graduate studies, Mr. Cabasag attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa where he graduated with Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and also obtained his Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering from the California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo. Starting from college, Mr. Cabasag embarked in several research and engineering endeavors. What inspired him most was his experience as a Ronald E. McNair scholar where he engaged in internship projects, participated in service-learning events, and presented in research conferences. Apart from that, he has been involved with professional activities within the American Society of Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering Association of Southern California, Society of Fire Protection Engineers, National Fire Protection Association, and American Wood Council. Altogether, throughout his educational and professional career he has focused on the amalgamation of designing buildings that can withstand structural and thermal loads.