Dr. Tamás Ther

Personal Data

Place and date of birth: Veszprém, 27 August 1985

Marital status: Married, father of four children

Current Position

2024–present
Associate Professor, Deputy Head of Department
Department of Structural Mechanics and Structural Engineering
Faculty of Architecture, Budapest University of Technology and Economics

2019–2024
Assistant Professor

2014–2019
Assistant Lecturer

Education

2018
PhD Degree
Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Pál Csonka Doctoral School
Dissertation title: Analysis and Design of Rocking Structures
Supervisor: Dr. László Péter Kollár

2004–2010
MSc in Architecture (Structural Engineering Specialization)
Budapest University of Technology and Economics

Research Profile

My research focuses on the nonlinear behavior of masonry and rocking structures subjected to seismic loading, with particular emphasis on residual load-bearing capacity, failure mechanisms, and the dynamics of complex structural systems.

My work combines classical structural mechanics modeling with numerical methods (VEM, OpenSees) and analytical approaches, complemented by practical experience in the diagnostic assessment of historic structures.

Research Grants

Principal Investigator

2026–2029
NKFIH STARTING 152411 – Assessment, residual strength, and strengthening of masonry structures

Co-Investigator

2015–2020
OTKA 115673 – Seismic analysis of structures
(Principal Investigator: Dr. László Péter Kollár)

2020–2022
OTKA 124002 – Stability analysis of contacting and frictional mechanical systems
(Principal Investigator: Dr. Péter László Várkonyi)

Supervision and Talent Development

PhD Supervisor – 1 doctoral student

Supervisor of student research projects (TDK/OTDK):

• 1 National OTDK First Prize
• 2 University TDK First Prizes
• 3 University TDK Third Prizes

Awards and Honors

• 2025 – BME Publication Award
• 2023 – Rector’s and Chancellor’s Commendation for Expert Activities
• 2020 – Pro Progressio Foundation Innovation Award

Professional Experience

• Expert in structural diagnostics of historic buildings
• Chartered Structural Engineer and Expert (Hungarian Chamber of Engineers)
• Member of the BME expert mission following the 2023 Türkiye earthquake

Languages and Skills

• English – Fluent professional proficiency (publications, international conferences, teaching in English)
• German – Basic level
• Software: MATLAB, Python, OpenSees, AxisVM, Rhino3D + Grasshopper, Karamba3D