Yves Ngabonziza

Contact Us

Room: M-Building, M-204
Phone: (718) 482-5940
naturalsci@lagcc.cuny.edu

Monday- Thursday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, City University of New York
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, City College of New York
B.S. in Electromechanical Engineering,Kigali Institute of Science and Technology

Areas of Expertise or Research

Solid mechanics
Composite materials simulation
Electrical and mechanical behaviors of nano-materials
Nano-/micro-mechanics
Self-sensing of damage in carbon fiber reinforced structures and systems
Engineering education

About

Dr. Yves Ngabonziza is a Professor of Engineering and the Director of the Engineering Program in the Math, Engineering, and Computer Science Department at LaGuardia Community College. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the City University of New York. He has published numerous papers in the field of solid mechanics and engineering education and has given talks at various major national and international conferences. Dr. Ngabonziza’s research interests include engineering education, composite materials simulation, electrical and mechanical behaviors of nanomaterials, nano-/micro-mechanics, and self-sensing of damage in carbon fiber reinforced structures and systems. Dr. Ngabonziza is also passionate about finding opportunities to provide students with industry-aligned career preparation.