Let me assure you that your question is absolutely incorrect. For me, the scientist and engineer who is working in the field of seismic isolation technologies for construction of new and retrofitting of existing buildings, the latest research is the three-dimensional seismic isolation and, also, application of the composite materials in manufacturing of seismic rubber bearings. For others the latest research is different. So, you must reformulate your question in relation with the field(s) of your possible interest.
Best regards,
Mikayel Melkumyan
Doctor of Sciences (Engineering), Professor
Academician of the Saint-Petersburg Arctic Academy of Sciences
Academician of the Athens Institute for Education and Research
President of the Armenian Association for Earthquake Engineering
Vice-President of the International Association of CIS Countries on Base Isolation
Member of the USA Association for Science and Technology
Foreign member of the Research Center of Seismic Resistant Structures of the Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo
Eminent Expert of the Committee of Eminent Experts in International Research Base of Seismic Mitigation and Isolation of Gansu Province in China
Founder of the "Save the Yerevan Schools From Earthquakes" foundation