
<p>Mei is a California licensed Structural Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the UK, Norway, Hong Kong, and throughout the US. Her international understanding of structural design enables her to approach engineering challenges from different perspectives to discover the optimal customized solution.</p>



<p>Mei has extensive experience with hospitality, casino, commercial, cultural facilities, and transportation projects. Since joining Forell | Elsesser, Mei has been involved in the SFMTA Central Subway Chinatown and Union Square Stations. Mei received both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from Cornell University.</p>



<p>When she’s not working on San Francisco infrastructure, she enjoys pursuing her interests in photography, scuba diving, and backpacking.</p>



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<li>Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAONC), Member</li>



<li>Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), Member</li>
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San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), Biosolids Digester Facilities Project

Natural History Museum Los Angeles County, Jezet Seating Structure

Longfellow, Life Science Development, Parking Structures, San Diego, CA

Kilroy, Oyster Point, Parking Structure

Kenneth Hahn, Hall of Administration, Seismic Retrofit

Meta, MPK 20

University of the Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry

UC Berkeley Jacobs Institute of Design Innovation

College of Marin, Miwok Center

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Building 191, HEAF Atrium Addition

LBNL, Building 62, Room 201 Retrofit

California State University, East Bay, CORE Building

Wareham Development, Parking Structure

SFMTA, Central Subway Chinatown – Rose Pak Station

Senior Associate

Mei Kuen Liu


<p>As a Structural Designer at Forell | Elsesser, Poly is deeply passionate about structural engineering and exploring innovative ideas to create seismically safe and sustainable communities. Growing up in Greece, a region prone to seismic activity, she possesses a unique perspective on the significance of not only focusing on new construction but also on preserving and retrofitting existing structures of historical and cultural importance.</p>



<p>Poly’s academic journey led her to pursue both her Undergraduate and Master’s degrees at UC Berkeley. There, she actively engaged in various student organizations, like the SEAONC Student Chapter, where she served as co-president.</p>



<p>When Poly is not working, she enjoys traveling, solving puzzles, and playing basketball.</p>



<h6 class="wp-block-heading">Professional Associations</h6>



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<li>Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAONC)</li>
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City Main Temple, Seismic Retrofit

San Francisco Mint, Seismic Evaluation & Seismic Upgrade

Structural Designer

Polytimi Kontothanasi

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