John A. Ochsendorf, seen in his office at MIT, is a 2008 MacArthur Fellow for his work in preserving historic structures and recovering ancient technology. Ochsendorf uses his knowledge as a structural engineer to study architectural wonders such as fiber-based suspension bridges in Peru.

Andrea Robles—The Tech

John A. Ochsendorf, seen in his office at MIT, is a 2008 MacArthur Fellow for his work in preserving historic structures and recovering ancient technology. Ochsendorf uses his knowledge as a structural engineer to study architectural wonders such as fiber-based suspension bridges in Peru. Andrea Robles—The Tech