Mohammad Rayhani

Mohammad Rayhani is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University's Faculty of Engineering and Design. He serves as Director of the GeoEngineering Research Group (GRG) and teaches courses including Geotechnical Mechanics, Advanced Foundation Engineering, and Environmental Geotechnical Engineering. His academic credentials include a B.Sc. from Tabriz, M.E.Sc. from TMU Tehran, and Ph.D. from Western Ontario, along with Professional Engineering designation.

Professor Rayhani's research spans several critical areas in geotechnical engineering with a focus on foundation systems in challenging environments. His work addresses Advanced Foundation Systems (including the patented Hook Pile technology), soil and foundation improvement for seismic resistance, modern landfill engineering for municipal solid waste, and geotechnical implications of climate change. His innovative research has led to the development of a Nano-technology based filter for landfill applications and solutions for foundations in warming permafrost regions.

Analysis of Professor Rayhani's publication record reveals a strong focus on the intersection of geotechnical engineering and environmental challenges, particularly regarding frozen ground foundations and landfill engineering. His research demonstrates consistent innovation in foundation technologies, with numerous publications addressing pile-soil interaction in frozen conditions, methane mitigation in landfills, and seismic response of novel foundation systems. The research shows increasing emphasis on climate change adaptation in geotechnical design, reflecting growing environmental concerns in infrastructure development.

• 2016 Best Paper Award, GeoVancouver Conference, Canadian Geotechnical Society
• 2008 (declined) NSERC Postdoctoral Visiting Fellowship at Canadian Government Laboratories
• 2007 Novak Prestigious Award for Achievements in Research, University of Western Ontario
• 2006 SOGS 125th Anniversary Award: University of Western Ontario

Professor Rayhani has supervised numerous graduate students who have gone on to successful careers in both academia and industry. His research group actively engages with industry partners through specialized short courses on foundation engineering and landfill design. The GeoEngineering Research Group maintains state-of-the-art facilities for testing foundation systems and landfill components under various environmental conditions. Current research directions include developing biocovers for greenhouse gas reduction from landfills and improving sustainable foundation solutions for infrastructure in warming permafrost regions.