Dr. Hossein Daneshvar

Dr. Hossein Daneshvar

Assistant Professor
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
7-326 Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering, University of Alberta
📧 Email: hossein.daneshvar@ualberta.ca

Education

• • Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada (2007–2013)

  • Micro Masters in Statistics and Data Science, MIT, USA (2020–2021)

  • M.Sc. in Structural Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Iran (2004–2007)

  • B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Iran (2000–2004)
    
    

Academic & Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta (2023–Present)

• Adjunct Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta (2022–2027)

• Research Associate / Instructor, University of Alberta (2020–2023)

• Postdoctoral Fellow / Instructor, University of Alberta (2018–2020)

• Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant, University of Alberta (2007–2013)

• Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant, Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran (2004–2007)
  
  

Professional Memberships

• Work Group Member: Braced Timber Frames, CSA O86 (since 2020)

• Work Group Member: Mass Timber Panels, CSA O86 (since 2020)

• P.Eng., Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)

• P.E., Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

• PMP, Project Management Institute

• LEED Green Associate, U.S. Green Building Council
  
  

Research Interests

• Timber-Concrete Composite and Hybrid Systems

• Resiliency and Performance of Hybrid Timber Structures under Extreme Loading

• Multi-Hazard Design of Coastal Infrastructure

• Reliability of Mass Timber Systems under Natural Hazards

• Sustainability and Life Cycle Assessment

• Machine Learning and Data Analytics in Structural Engineering

• Lateral Load Resisting Systems in Light Wood Frames

• Structural Performance of Insulated Shear Walls
  
  

Publications

Selected Journal Papers:

[1] Daneshvar, H., Dickof, C., Tannert, T., and Chui, Y.H.  (2022). “Experimental parametric study of perforated steel plate fuses for mass timber seismic force resisting systems”, Journal of Building Engineering. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.106772).

[2] Fakhrzarei, M., Daneshvar, H., Chui, Y.H. (2022). “Analytical model development for CLT diaphragms loaded perpendicular to the length of panels”. ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering. (https://doi.org/10.1061/JSENDH.STENG-11727).

[3] Shen, Y., Huang, Z., Daneshvar, H., Chui, Y.H., Huang, Z. (2022). “Experimental study of CLT panels under combined out-of-plane bending and compression”. Journal of Engineering Structures. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.115262).

[4] Daneshvar, H. Fakhrzarei, M. Imamura, F., Deng, L., Chen, Y., and Chui, Y.H. (2022). “Structural Analysis and Design of Sustainable Cross Laminated Timber Foundation Walls”. Journal of Buildings - Special Issue: Connections in Timber and Bamboo Structures. (https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings12070979).

[5] Daneshvar, H., Niederwestberg, J., Letarte, JP., and Chui, Y.H. (2022). “Yield Mechanism of Base Shear Connections for Cross-Laminated Timber Shear Walls”. Journal of Construction and Building Materials.    (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.127498). 

[6] Daneshvar, H., Niederwestberg, J., Dickof, C., Jackson, R., and Chui, Y.H. (2022). “Perforated Steel Structural Fuses in Mass Timber Lateral Load Resisting Systems”. Journal of Engineering Structures. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.114097). 

[7] Daneshvar, H., Goni, T., Zhang, S. Kelterborn, R., and Chui, Y.H. (2021). “Structural wood design in Civil      Engineering Departments of Canadian Universities: Current State-of Education and Teaching Needs”. Journal of Education Sciences – Special Issue: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Engineering Education. (https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci11120765).

[8] Huang, Z., Huang, D., Chui, Y.H., Shen, Y., Daneshvar, H., Sheng, B., and Chen, Z. (2021). “Modeling of CLT panels loaded in combined out-of-plane bending and compression”. Journal of Engineering Structures. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.113335).

[9] Daneshvar, H., Niederwestberg, J., Dickof, C., and Chui, Y.H. (2021). “Structural Behavior of Deep CLT Lintels subjected to Concentric and Eccentric Loading”. Journal of Building Engineering. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.103101).

[10] Spasojevic, M., Daneshvar, H., Chen, Y., and Chui, Y.H.  (2021). “Structural Performance of Light Wood-Frame Walls with Insulated Sheathing”. Journal of Engineering Structures. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112449).

[11] Mirdad, A., Daneshvar, H., Joyce, T., and Chui, Y.H. (2021). “Sustainability Design Considerations for Timber-concrete Floors.” Journal of Advances in Civil Engineering, Special Edition for Bamboo/Wood Composites and Structures. (https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/6688076).

[12] Spasojevic, M., Daneshvar, H., Chen, Y., and Chui, Y.H.  (2021). “Lateral Resistance of Sheeting-to-Framing Nailed Joints with an Intermediate Insulation Layer”. ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering. (10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0003026).

[13] Niederwestberg, J., Daneshvar, H., and Chui, Y.H.  (2021). “Contribution of Partition Walls in Lateral Load Resisting System of Low-rise Light Wood Frame Buildings”. ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering. (https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0002960).

[14] Zhang, S., Daneshvar, H., Chui, Y.H. (2021). “Comparison of Lateral Load Performance of Light Wood Diaphragms Built with Sawn Lumber and Wood I-joists”. ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering. (https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0003544).

[15] Daneshvar, H., Oosterhof, S. A. and Driver, R. G. (2019). “Arching Followed by Catenary Response of Steel Shear Connections in Disproportionate Collapse.” Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering.  (http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjce-2018-0645).

[16] Daneshvar, H., and Driver, R. G. (2019). “One-sided Steel Shear Connections in Progressive Collapse Scenario” Journal of Architectural Engineering. (https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)AE.1943-5568.0000354).

[17] Daneshvar, H., and Driver, R. G. (2018). “Behaviour of Single Angle Connections under Simultaneous Shear, Tension and Moment.” Structures Journal. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2018.05.005).

[18] Daneshvar, H., and Driver, R. G. (2018). “Performance Evaluation of WT Connections in Progressive Collapse.” Journal of Engineering Structures. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.04.043).

[19] Daneshvar, H., and Driver, R. G. (2018). “Modelling Benchmarks for Steel Shear Connections in Column Removal Scenario, Journal of Building Engineering. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2017.12.013).

[20] Daneshvar, H., and Driver, R. G. (2017). “Behaviour of Shear Tab Connections in Column Removal Scenario.” Journal of Constructional Steel Research. (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2017.08.010).

Conference Papers: 

[1] Daneshvar, H., Chui, Y.H., Tannert, T., and Dickof, C. (2023). “Performance of Resilient Perforated plate Connections in Mass Timber Seismic Force Resisting Systems”, CCEE-PCEE 2023, Vancouver, Canada.

[2] Daneshvar, H., Popovski, M., Goni, T., Mirdad, A., Chen, Z., and Chui, Y.H. (2022). “Module for Analysis and Capacity-Based Design of Braced Timber Frames”, WCTE 2023, Oslo, Norway.

[3] Daneshvar, H., Dickof, C., Tannert, T., and Chui, Y.H. (2022). “Yield Mechanism of Perforated Plate Connections for Mass Timber Systems”, WCTE 2023, Oslo, Norway.

[3] Fakhrzarei, M., Daneshvar, H., Chui, Y.H. "Analytical model for predicting in-plane displacement of cross-laminated timber diaphragms'', WCTE 2023, Oslo, Norway.

[4] Mowafy, A., Imapour, A., Chui, Y.H., Daneshvar, H (2022). "An Innovative Semi-Rigid Beam-To-Column Connection With A Seismic Dissipation Capability Under Cyclic Load”, WCTE 2023, Oslo, Norway.

[5] Daneshvar, H., Dickof, C., Tannert, T., and Chui, Y.H.  (2022). “Experimental investigation of performance of perforated steel plate as structural fuse for mass timber seismic force resisting systems”, CSCE 2022, Whistler, BC, Canada.

[8] Daneshvar, H., Niederwestberg, J., Letarte, JP., Dickhof, C., and Chui, Y.H. (2021). “Seismic Behavior of Base Shear Connections in CLT shear wall systems”, WCTE 2021, Santiago, Chile

[9] Dickof, C., Jackson, R., Daneshvar, H., Niederwestberg, J., and Chui, Y.H. (2021). “Perforated Plates as Dissipative Connections in Timber Seismic Force Resisting Systems”, WCTE 2021, Santiago, Chile.

[10] Daneshvar, H., Joyce, T., and Chui, Y.H. (2020). “Coastal Resiliency of Canadian Low-rise Light Wood Frame Buildings against Climate Changes”, Proceeding of 2nd International Conference on New Horizons in Green Civil Engineering, Victoria, Canada. 

[11] Joyce, T., Daneshvar, H., Zhang, L., and Chui, Y.H. (2020). “Optimizing Concrete Depth in Sustainable Timber-Concrete Composite Floor Systems”, Proceeding of 2nd International Conference on New Horizons in Green Civil Engineering, Victoria, Canada. 

[12] Daneshvar, H., Niederwestberg, J., Dickof, C., Spencer, J. Letarte, JP. and Chui, Y.H. (2019). “Seismic Performance of End Brace Connections in Ductile Braced Timber Frame”, Proceeding of INTER2019, Tacoma, Washington. 

[13] Daneshvar, H., and Niederwestberg, J and Chui, Y.H.  (2019). “Cross Laminated Timber Shear Walls in Balloon Construction: Seismic Performance of Steel Connections”, Proceeding of Modular and Offsite Construction Conference, Banff, Alberta. 

[14] Daneshvar, H., and Chui, Y.H.  (2019). “Progressive Collapse Mitigation in Tall Mass Timber Buildings”, Proceeding of Modular and Offsite Construction Conference, Banff, Alberta. 

[15] Daneshvar, H., and Driver, R. G. (2012). “Behaviour of WT Connections under Combined Shear, Moment, and Tension”, Proceeding of 2012 CSCE - 3rd International Structural Specialty Conference, Edmonton, Alberta. - Nominated for Best Student Paper

[16] Daneshvar, H., and Driver, R. G. (2012). “Behavior Compressive Arching and Tensile Catenary Action in Steel Shear Connections under Column Removal Scenario”, Proceeding of 2012 CSCE - 3rd International Structural Specialty Conference, Edmonton, Alberta. 

[17] Daneshvar, H., and Driver, R. G. (2011). “Behavior of Shear Tab Connections under Column Removal Scenario”, Proceeding of 2011 SEI Structures Congress, Las Vegas, Nevada. 

[18] Daneshvar, H. (2011). “Seismic Performance Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Special, Intermediate and Ordinary Moment Resisting Frame Buildings”, Proceeding of 2011 CSCE Annual General Meeting and Conference, Ottawa, Ontario. 

[19] Daneshvar, H. (2010).  “An Investigation into Ductility Definitions for Reinforced Concrete Members and Frames.” Proceeding of 9th US National and 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering: Reaching Beyond Borders, Toronto, Ontario. 

[20] Daneshvar, H., and Driver, R. G. (2010). “Application of Seismic Steel Connection Experiments to Column Removal Scenario”, Proceeding of 2010 CSCE Annual General Meeting and Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba. 

[21] Daneshvar, H., and Driver, R. G. (2009). "Seismic performance evaluation of moment-resisting frames with different levels of ductility." Proceeding of Sixth International Conference on Behavior of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

Dissertations

• Daneshvar, H. (2013). One-sided Steel Shear Connections in Column Removal Scenario. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. [Link]

Graduate Student Opportunities

We are currently seeking motivated M.Sc. and Ph.D. students to join our research group in the area of resilient structural systems, with emphasis on hybrid timber-steel and timber-concrete structures.

Start Date: Winter 2025

Qualifications:

• M.Sc. applicants: B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

• Ph.D. applicants: M.Sc. or M.Eng. in Structural or Earthquake Engineering
  
  

Desired Skills:

• Background in seismic design, structural resiliency, or computational mechanics

• Proficiency with OpenSees or OpenSeesPy (an asset)

• Experience with structural analysis software: PERFORM 3D, SAP2000, Abaqus, ANSYS

• Programming experience (Python preferred); familiarity with machine learning is an asset

• Lab experience with experimental setups/testing is beneficial

• Strong communication and time management skills

• Excellent English (written and oral)
  
  

To Apply:
Email your CV, transcripts, any representative publications, and a short cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with our research to:
📧 hossein.daneshvar@ualberta.ca

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

The University of Alberta is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to:

• Women

• First Nations, Métis, and Inuit persons

• Members of visible minority groups

• Persons with disabilities

• Persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity
  
  

Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If a suitable Canadian citizen or permanent resident is not available, other individuals will be considered.

Contact

Dr. Hossein Daneshvar
University of Alberta
9211 116 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 1H9
📧 hossein.daneshvar@ualberta.ca