Dissertation title: Bridge 3D Reconstruction using Drone and NDT-Assisted Computer Vision Methods
Advisor(s): Akram Jawdhari and Phuong Nguyen
Class: 2028
Current position: PhD student
Dissertation title: Behaviour of post-Installed Adhesive Anchors Embedded in UHPC Panels
Advisor(s): Akram Jawdhari
Class: 2028
Current position: PhD student
Dissertation title: Prefabricated Bridge Deck System Comprising Stay-in-Place GFRP Form and UHPC Overlay
Advisor(s): Akram Jawdhari
Class: 2028
Current position: PhD student
Dissertation title: UHPC-Strengthened RC Structures under Torsional Loading
Advisor(s): Akram Jawdhari
Class: 2028
Current position: PhD student
Dissertation title: Mitigating Debonding Failures in FRP-Strengthened RC Members using UHPC Overlays
Advisor(s): Akram Jawdhari
Class: 2028
Current position: PhD student
Dissertation title: Effects of Torsion, Mixed Torsion-Bending Loads, and Anchorage on T RC Members Strengthened with Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Mortar (FRCM) Jackets
Advisor(s): Akram Jawdhari
Class: 2027
Current position: PhD student
Research project: Behaviour of RC Structures Strengthened with Grouted Stay-in-Place GFRP Forms
Advisor(s): Akram Jawdhari
Class: 2026
Current position: MSc student
Research project: Studying the bond between steel substrate and fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcement
Advisor(s): Akram Jawdhari
Class: 2025
Current position: MSc student
Thesis title: Experimental and Numerical Investigations on Composite Steel-Concrete Beams Strengthened with CFRP Rod Panels (CRPs)
Advisor(s): Akram Jawdhari
Graduation Term: Fall 2025
Current position: Engineer-in-Training at Albertson Engineering Inc.
Thesis title: Machine Learning Applications for Bridge Inspection and Rehabilitation
Advisor(s): Akram Jawdhari and Phuong Nguyen
Graduation Term: Fall 2025
Current position: Structural Engineer & BIM Specialist, Denver, Colorado
Thesis title: EFFECTS OF PEEL ANGLE AND STRAIN RATE ON THE BOND BETWEEN FRCM COMPOSITE AND CONCRETE SUBSTRATE
Advisor(s): Akram Jawdhari
Graduation Term: Summer 2025
Current position: Structural Engineer, Albertson Engineering Inc.
Thesis title: CFRP Rod Panels (CRPs) for Structural Retrofits: Bond Characteristics with Steel Substrate and Flexural Behavior of RC T-beams with Variable Finger Joint Length
Advisor(s): Akram Jawdhari
Graduation Term: Spring 2025
Current position: Design Engineer, Mi-Tech Services Inc.
Research project: State of the Art Study on FRP Strengthening of RC Columns
Advisor(s): Akram Jawdhari
Graduation Term: Spring 2025
Current position: Engineering Associate, Kansas Department of Transportation
Thesis title: BEHAVIOR AND DESIGN OF POST-INSTALLED CONNECTORS IN THIN ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE CONCRETE MEMBERS
Advisor(s): Amir Fam, Akram Jawdhari
Graduation Term: Spring 2022
Current position: Structural Engineer, Trafalgar Engineering Ltd
Abheetha Peiris, PhD, PE
Dr. Peiris is an Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Civil Engineering at University of Kentucky, USA. His research interests are on Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites, Bridge Retrofit, Field Testing, Structural Health Monitoring, Structural Analysis and Design, Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit, Impact Forces on Bridges, Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Structures, Fatigue of Concrete Bridge Decks.
Majid Kadhim, PhD
Dr. Kadhim is an Assistant Professor renowned for his impactful contributions to the field of structural engineering. With a Ph.D. from the University of Manchester and a dynamic career spanning teaching and research, Majid's expertise shines through in his ability to tackle complex challenges. As an educator, he has guided students through diverse engineering subjects, while his research, showcased in over 30 published journal papers, focuses on enhancing the resilience of reinforced concrete and steel structures. Majid's dedication to advancing the realms of structural engineering is matched by his passion for ultra-high performance concrete. His proficiency in analytical tools and commitment to research excellence make him an invaluable asset to the academic community.
Wissam Nadir, PhD
Dr. Nadir is an Assistant Professor in the College of Engineering at Al-Qasim Green University-Iraq-Babylon. Holding a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, his expertise encompasses a spectrum of skills, including Structural Analysis, Construction Engineering, and specialized knowledge in Beam-Column Joints, Ultra-high Performance Concrete, and Strengthening Techniques.
Mohammad Barkhodari, PhD
I was born and raised in Kerman, a city located in Iran. After completing my undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from Isfahan University of Technology in 2010, I pursued a Master of Science and a PhD in Earthquake Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology in 2014 and 2020, respectively. My research interests are seismic assessment of structures, machine learning, and structural health monitoring.
Abbas Ghadami Baderloo, PhD
Dr. Baderloo is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering at Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University. With a focus on numerical and experimental investigation, he has made significant contributions to the field of engineering. He is actively engaged in exploring the stability, mechanics, and design of engineering structures in various aspects, including but not limited to: 1) the stability of building and bridge structural elements, 2) the local and global behavior of structures exposed to high temperatures or fire conditions, 3) the structural behavior of seismic resistance systems, 4) the structural behavior of modern façade systems, and 5) fracture mechanics. His expertise in these areas has led to numerous fundamental papers in high-rank journals and has earned him recognition from his peers in the industry. Dr. Baderloo's passion for advancing the field of civil engineering through innovative research makes him an invaluable asset to the academic community.
Ali Ghamari, PhD
Dr. Ghamari as a faculty member at the IAU-Iran Uni with over 12 years' scholarly research, teaching, and supervision experiences, has high experience and publication reported research in structural engineering. He established Futurology Research Center in Science and Technology, IAU-Ilam on 2018 and was head of the research center to 2022. The Research Center has engaged in synergistic collaboration with over 50 research partners from the world’s leading laboratories in some continents. Also, during 2019-2022 he worked with European as External Research Collaborator with the Concrete and Earthquake Engineering group at The University of Sheffield, UK. In line with the academic activity, he works with high experience as Professional engineer to Kermanshah Construction Engineering Organization, to design and structures supervision. He has successfully managed as a principal investigator substantial funding in highly competitive calls for research funding. He received the best researcher award in 2018 and 2022 in IAU-Iran University and got as best supervised by American Concrete Institute (ACI-Iran Chapter). He supervised about 12 Ph.D. students and 70 MSc..