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Seyed Mohammad MojtabaeiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Sustainable Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Civil Engineering
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Dr. Seyed Mohammad Mojtabaei is a Senior Lecturer in Structural Engineering and Programme Leader for Civil Engineering (BEng and MEng) at Loughborough University. He holds a BSc, MSc, and PhD in Civil/Structural Engineering, and is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) with memberships in the Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE) and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His research focuses on Sustainable Lightweight Structures, low-carbon resilient systems, and AI-driven design optimization. He has secured grants as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator, including an EPSRC Early Career Research Fellowship. Notable projects include intelligent remote health monitoring of steel high-mast structures (collaboration with Abacus Lighting via KTP) and studies on cold-formed steel connections and composite structures. EPSRC Fellowship: New generation of demountable resilient cold-formed steel connections CovSteel-funded research on lateral performance of sheathed stud wall panels Supervised PhD projects on topics like seismic performance, CFS elements with openings, and steel-timber composites With 8 years of industry experience in the UK and Middle East, he integrates practical engineering insights into academic research. He advises PhD candidates in areas such as thin-walled structures, seismic design, and AI-based optimization.

Benjamin W. SchaferView profile

Professor

• Thin-walled structures
• Structural stability
• Structural optimization
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Benjamin W. Schafer is the Willard and Lillian Hackerman Professor of Civil and Systems Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, where he also serves as Director of the Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI). He holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. His leadership roles include past chair of the Department of Civil Engineering, associate director of the Academic Center for Reliability and Resilience in Offshore Wind, and director of the Cold-Formed Steel Research Consortium. Education: BSE in Civil Engineering (University of Iowa, 1993), MS and PhD in Structural Engineering (Cornell University, 1994 and 1997). Research focuses on structural stability, optimization, and resilience in steel structures, particularly cold-formed steel. His work includes developing the Direct Strength Method, seismic testing of cold-formed steel buildings, and advancing standards for steel wind turbine towers. Recent publications emphasize buckling analysis, seismic performance, composite structures, and computational modeling. He actively contributes to standards committees for ASCE, AISC, and AISI, ensuring research translates into practical building codes. Scientific Awards: Norman Medal, Shortridge Hardesty Award, Huber Research Prize, Collingwood Prize, Robert B. Pond Sr. Excellence in Teaching, Dunn Family awards. He consults for Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger Inc. and leads the development of the open-source CUFSM software for elastic buckling analysis, with extensive GitHub activity and community engagement.

• Mechanical Engineering
• Vehicle Safety
• 3D Printing Applications
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Ana Maria Gomez Amador is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University Carlos III of Madrid (UC3M). She is affiliated with the Experimental Mechanics, Calculations and Transport Group (MECATRAN) and the Duque de Santomauro Institute of Motor Vehicle Safety. Her research focuses on structural analysis, 3D printing applications, vehicle safety, and educational technology. Her academic work spans mechanical systems, including studies on T-stub connections, soil-structure interaction, and Roman engineering systems. She has contributed to advancements in low-cost mechanical ventilators, automotive braking efficiency, and aerodynamic device design. Her projects include leading studies on roadworthiness testing and developing educational tools for descriptive geometry and engineering design. Dr. Gomez Amador has collaborated on over 30 publications since 2016, with recent work emphasizing additive manufacturing, finite element analysis, and interdisciplinary applications of mechanical engineering. She maintains active roles in both teaching and applied research, addressing modern challenges in transportation safety and sustainable materials science. Her professional activities include patent development (e.g., driving style evaluation systems) and software tools like fBrake-TT for automotive analysis. She has advised on technical reports for organizations like AECA-ITV and Eiffage Energie, contributing to both academic and industrial innovation.

Xiaohong WangView profile

Associate Professor

• Structural Engineering
• Steel Structures
• Cold-Formed Steel Design
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Xiaohong Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, where she contributes to both research and teaching excellence. She is affiliated with the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science, and is actively involved in advancing structural engineering knowledge and pedagogy. Her educational background includes a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Waterloo, Canada; an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ottawa, Canada; and a BSc in Applied Mechanics from Sun Yat-Sen University, China. Dr. Wang's research centers on the stability analysis and design of steel building structures, with a particular emphasis on cold-formed steel under conventional and extreme loading conditions. She also investigates computational mechanics and the mechanical behavior of thin-walled shell structures. In addition, she is engaged in innovations in engineering education, aiming to improve instructional methods and student learning outcomes in engineering disciplines. While no recent publications are listed in the provided text, her research interests suggest a strong focus on structural integrity, computational modeling, and educational advancements within civil and mechanical engineering contexts. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text. Dr. Wang advises students within her department and contributes to curriculum development and research supervision, though specific advisees are not listed. There is no mention of external grants or funded projects in the available information. She is associated with the academic and research activities of the Civil and Environmental Engineering department, contributing to its mission through teaching, research, and service, with potential involvement in structural engineering labs or computational modeling groups.

• Structural Engineering
• Wind Engineering
• Materials Science
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Elsayed Abdelaal is a Lecturer at the School of Natural and Built Environments within the University of South Australia's STEM division. His research focuses on structural engineering, materials science, and sustainable construction practices. Specializes in structural behavior of composite materials Investigates wind engineering and downburst impacts on infrastructure Develops mesoscale models for concrete and mortar modifications Active in computational modeling and experimental structural analysis Lecturer role in engineering education Research interests primarily involve composite structures, material performance under dynamic loads, and sustainable construction innovations. Recent work demonstrates expertise in steel-timber composites, carbon nanomaterials in asphalt, and advanced analysis of crumb rubber concrete properties. Contact: Elsayed.Abd-Elaal@unisa.edu.au

Murat PalaView profile

Professor

• Structural Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Materials Science
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Murat Pala is a Professor of Civil Engineering at Adiyaman University's Faculty of Engineering. He holds a Doctorate from Sakarya University (2004) and has served as Dean of the Engineering Faculty at Adiyaman University (2014–2016, 2019–present). His research focuses on structural engineering, materials science, and applications of artificial neural networks in civil engineering. Key areas include soil-structure interaction, cold-formed steel analysis, and renewable energy systems. Education: Ph.D., Natural Sciences, Sakarya University (1997–2004) M.Sc., Natural Sciences, Sakarya University (2001–2006) B.Sc., Civil Engineering, Sakarya University (1997–2001) Research interests span structural dynamics, material behavior under load, and computational modeling. Notable contributions include formulations for distortional buckling stress in steel structures and neural network-based prediction models for concrete properties. He has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work on earthquake damage assessment and solar pond insulation effects. Administrative roles include Dean of Engineering (Adiyaman University) and editorships at journals like Adıyaman Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi . His professional experience includes academic leadership at Kilis 7 Aralık University and Gaziantep University.

Nima TalebianView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sustainable Structural Engineering
• Structural Health Monitoring
• Composite Materials in Construction
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Nima Talebian is an Assistant Professor at Bond University's Faculty of Society & Design, affiliated with the Centre for Comparative Construction Research. He is currently accepting PhD students and focuses on sustainable structural engineering, including performance evaluation, composite materials, and cold-formed steel design. His research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly sustainable construction practices. Education: PhD in Structural Engineering from Griffith University (2014–2018). Research Interests Dr. Talebian explores sustainable development principles in structural engineering, with emphasis on: Structural health monitoring and control Earthquake-resistant design and resilience Modular and prefabricated construction systems Energy-efficient materials and smart technologies in construction Recent Research Trends His 2023–2025 publications highlight advancements in machine learning for seismic performance assessment , IoT-based concrete monitoring , and gender equity in construction workforces . Collaborative projects include FSD-funded initiatives on robotics and composite materials. Grants & Projects 2023 FSD Research Project Grant: Investigating smart technologies in construction safety 2023 FSD Deans Award: Robotics applications in modular construction Research Infrastructure He leads research through the Centre for Comparative Construction Research, focusing on industry-academia partnerships to advance sustainable and resilient building practices.

Kristo MelaView profile

Associate Professor

• Structural Engineering
• Steel Structures
• Civil Engineering
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Kristo Mela is an Associate Professor (tenure track) in Civil Engineering, specializing in structural components and steel structures. He holds a Doctor of Science (Technology) in Mechanical Engineering (2013) from an unspecified institution and a Master of Science (Technology) in Electrical Engineering (2006). His research focuses on joints in structural components, Eurocode compliance, cold-formed connections, and system-level approaches to steel design. Mela has contributed 74 research outputs from 2003 to 2025, emphasizing experimental investigations and reliability analyses in construction materials and systems. Key research areas include high-strength steel joints, composite beam testing, and climatic load effects on trussed structures. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and infrastructure. Collaborations span structural analysis methodologies and material behavior studies, with publications in journals like Journal of Constructional Steel Research and STRUCTURAL SAFETY . Mela has presented at conferences such as the Nordic Steel Construction Conference and contributed datasets to platforms like Zenodo. His academic activities include media appearances and conference presentations on topics like topology optimization and member buckling in truss design. Despite extensive research output, no student advising or specific grant details are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

• Structural Mechanics
• Finite Element Analysis
• Computational Mechanics
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Ali Saleh is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering , University of Technology Sydney. With a PhD from RWTH Aachen University, he specializes in structural mechanics, finite element analysis, and cold-formed steel systems. Dr.-Ing, RWTH Aachen University (1982) Dipl.-Ing, RWTH Aachen University (1978) His research focuses on: Composite flooring systems integrating cold-formed steel and timber Seismic performance of industrial racking structures Slender high-rise building stability Advanced global-local finite element analysis Cable-stayed bridge failure modes Key trends in his 15 most recent publications include composite systems optimization (2018-2022), connection behavior in steel structures (2013-2019), and educational innovations (2008-2011). His work has been cited over 150 times, with high-impact studies on vibration behavior and shear connector performance. As a supervisor, he has guided PhD student Ahmad Firouzianhaji (2012-2015) He has held leadership roles including Deputy Head of School (2015-2017) and contributed to 14 funded industry collaborations with Dexion (Australia) Pty Ltd since 2003. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in structural engineering.

Mahendrakumar MadhavanView profile

Professor

• Affordable Housing
• Sustainable Materials
• Cold-formed Steel
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Mahendrakumar Madhavan is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad. His research focuses on sustainable infrastructure, cold-formed steel design, and affordable housing. Education: Ph.D. from The University of Alabama at Birmingham Research Interests: Affordable Housing Sustainable Materials Cold-formed Steel Design Additive Manufacturing Circular Economy Contact Information: Office: Room B-209, Academic Block B Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad Kandi-502284, Sangareddy Telangana, India Phone: (040) 2301 - 6308

• Materials Science
• Metallurgy
• Welding Technology
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Christof Sommitsch is a Professor at Graz University of Technology, affiliated with the Institute of Materials Science, Joining and Forming Technology. His research focuses on metallurgy, materials science, and sustainable lightweight structures, with expertise in welding technology, thermomechanical processing, and additive manufacturing. Key research areas include Martensitic Stainless Steels , Hydrogen Embrittlement , and Hybrid Composites . He investigates Creep Behavior in nickel-based alloys and Phase Transformations during heat treatment. Recent publications highlight trends in additive manufacturing (e.g., laser powder bed fusion of Ti6Al4V and NiAl-Re-Al2O3 intermetallics) and thermomechanical analysis of microalloyed steels. His work also addresses hydrogen solubility in steels under extreme conditions and hybrid joint design for aluminum-wood composites. Professor Sommitsch leads R&D projects in materials applications, with a strong emphasis on industrial relevance and sustainable engineering. He offers teaching in materials science and welding technology, and his team conducts experimental and numerical analyses of material deformation and failure modes.

Muhammad RahmanView profile

Associate Professor

• Sustainable Construction Materials
• Composite Materials
• Computational Structural Mechanics
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Dr. Muhammad Rahman is an Associate Professor at Northumbria University's Mechanical and Construction Engineering Department. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from Trinity College Dublin (2007) and has extensive research experience in sustainable construction materials, composite materials, and computational structural mechanics. Previously, he served as Head of Department and Head of Materials & Structures Research Cluster at Curtin University, Malaysia. His research focuses on energy, retrofitting buildings, water treatment, and slope stabilization. He has secured over £160k in grants, including projects from Innovate UK and Northumbrian Water. Dr. Rahman has supervised 7 PhD and 3 MPhil students, with two current PhD candidates. He is a Fellow of Engineers Australia, the Institution of Civil Engineers (UK), and the Higher Education Academy. He serves on the editorial board of Nature Scientific Reports and has organized international conferences. Education: PhD in Civil Engineering, Trinity College Dublin (2007) Awards: IMM Green Materials Award (Institute of Materials Malaysia) Grants: Includes projects on steel hybrid core walls, sewage sludge lightweight aggregates, and cold-formed steel beam performance. His publications span computational modeling, composite material development, and sustainable construction practices. He actively reviews grants and theses, contributing to both academic and industrial advancements.

Marios TheofanousView profile

Associate Professor

• Structural Engineering
• Steel Structures
• Stainless Steel Structures
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Marios Theofanous is an Associate Professor in Structural Engineering at the University of Birmingham's Department of Civil Engineering within the School of Civil Engineering. His expertise spans experimental and numerical analysis of steel, stainless steel, and high-strength steel structures at cross-sectional, member, and system levels. He also focuses on FRP-strengthened concrete structures, structural fire engineering, and semi-rigid connections. Education: PhD in Structural Engineering (Imperial College London, 2010) MSc in Structural Steel Design & Business Management (Imperial College London, 2006) Dipl. Ing. in Civil Engineering (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 2005) Research Interests: Experimental and numerical analysis of structural steel systems Stainless steel and high-strength steel structural behavior FRP-strengthened concrete rehabilitation Structural fire safety and fire engineering principles Bolted connection mechanics and semi-rigid behavior Seismic design methodologies for metallic structures Recent Research Trends: Recent publications (2021-2025) focus on hybrid steel-stainless steel cross-sections, bolted connection performance under cyclic loading, and corrosion effects in bimetallic systems. There's emphasis on high-strength steel retrofits, aluminum structural sections under biaxial loading, and numerical modeling of fracture mechanics in steel components. Awards & Reviews: Serves as reviewer for Thin-Walled Structures , International Journal of Steel Structures , and Open Journal of Civil Engineering . No specific named awards listed. Advising & Grants: Indicates willingness to supervise PhD/MSc students in structural fire engineering, stainless steel robustness, deformation-based seismic design, and FRP-strengthened systems. No grant details provided in text. Labs & Teams: Collaborates with international teams (e.g., Japanese, German researchers) on steel structural behavior studies but no specific lab affiliations mentioned.

Fouad MohammadView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Structural Engineering
• Structural Optimization
• Reinforced Concrete
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Fouad Mohammad serves as a Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering within the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment at Nottingham Trent University. He delivers structural analysis instruction across all undergraduate Civil Engineering levels, structural appraisal for Building Surveying programs, and advanced structural analysis for postgraduate Civil Engineering students while supervising BSc, MSc, and PhD research candidates. His research spans three core domains: structural system optimization (including steel portal frames under Eurocodes, reinforced concrete columns, retaining walls, and pile foundations), experimental investigation of reinforced concrete elements (focusing on damage detection via vibration analysis and foamed concrete development), and finite element applications in infrastructure projects (road/ironwork systems, cracked pavements, and tram track analysis). Recent work emphasizes sustainable concrete technologies and structural health monitoring methodologies. Publication trends reveal consistent focus on structural optimization techniques, damage identification in concrete structures, and sustainable material development—with significant contributions to foamed concrete research and Eurocode-compliant design methodologies since 2013. Academic service includes membership in the Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER), editorial roles for the Journal of Engineering and Sustainable Development and Scientific Journal of Koya University, and prior external examiner duties for Liverpool John Moores University (2018-2022). Academic member, ATINER (2015-present) International Editor, Journal of Engineering and Sustainable Development External Examiner, Liverpool John Moores University (2018-2022) Invited lecturer at Middle Eastern universities including Salahaddin, Sulaimani, and Koya He actively supervises undergraduate through doctoral research while providing extensive peer review services for international publishers and structural engineering textbooks since 2003, maintaining strong industry-academia connections through conference participation and specialized seminars on Eurocode implementation.

Mahen MahendranView profile

Professor

• Structural Engineering
• Structural Fire Engineering
• Structural Wind Engineering
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Professor Mahen Mahendran is a Professor of Structural Engineering at QUT’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He holds a PhD from Monash University and a BScEng (First Class Honours) from the University of Moratuwa. His expertise spans structural engineering, fire safety, wind engineering, and cold-formed steel structures. He leads the Wind and Fire Engineering Lab, collaborating with global institutions and industries like NASH and Bluescope Steel. Professor Mahendran has supervised over 50 HDR students, including 41 PhDs. He has secured over 30 competitive grants (including 14 ARC grants) and published 300+ journal/conference papers. His research focuses on disaster resilience, steel structure performance under extreme conditions, and innovative building systems. Awards include the 2001 Engineers Australia Excellence Award and multiple Vice-Chancellor’s Performance Awards. He chairs international conferences, edits journals, and advises on global research projects. Education BScEng (First Class Honours), University of Moratuwa PhD (Steel Structures), Monash University Research Interests His work addresses critical challenges in structural safety: cyclone-resistant buildings, fire-resilient steel systems, and wind engineering. Innovations include lightweight steel framing, cladding systems, and fire-resistant materials. He applies advanced testing (e.g., full-scale fire/wind facilities) and numerical modeling to improve building codes and industry practices. Collaborations with companies like Bluescope Steel ensure practical impact. Grants & Awards Over 30 grants totaling millions, including ARC Discovery/Linkage projects on bushfire-resistant steel systems and facade safety. Recognized for supervision excellence and teaching innovation, including finalist for Australian Awards for University Teaching (2002). Labs/Teams Wind and Fire Engineering Lab at QUT, hosting advanced testing facilities for steel structures under extreme loads. Collaborates internationally with researchers in Germany, the Netherlands, and India.