Saiedeh Razavi

Dr. Saiedeh Razavi is an Associate Professor and the inaugural Chair in Heavy Construction at McMaster University's Department of Civil Engineering, directing the McMaster Institute for Transportation and Logistics (MITL). She holds a multidisciplinary background with degrees in Computer Engineering (B.Sc., Sharif University), Artificial Intelligence (M.Sc., Iran), and Civil Engineering (Ph.D., Waterloo). Her research focuses on smart infrastructure, connected mobility, and construction safety, funded by NSERC and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. Key areas include transforming construction management through AI, autonomous vehicles, and smart work zones.

• Education: B.Sc. (Sharif), M.Sc. (Iran), Ph.D. (Waterloo)
• Research Interests: Smart cities, connected vehicle systems, data fusion, risk analysis, and sustainable logistics
• Leadership Roles: Director of MITL, Associate Chair (Research), and lead of national/international multidisciplinary projects

Her work bridges academia, government, and industry to enhance mobility and safety. Notable grants include NSERC funding for transformative transportation systems. Awards include teaching excellence and innovation in team-based projects.

• Grants & Projects: NSERC, Ontario Ministry of Transportation, and industry collaborations
• Labs/Teams: MITL, CPS-based construction safety initiatives, and autonomous vehicle research groups