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Amir Behzadan is a Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder and a Fellow at the Institute of Behavioral Science (IBS), where he leads the Natural Hazards Center. He directs the Connected Informatics and Built Environment Research (CIBER) Lab, focusing on AI/ML solutions for disaster resilience, climate adaptation, and workplace safety. His work bridges societal needs and built/natural environments through human-centered technologies.
Education:
- PhD in Civil Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2008)
- MS in Construction Engineering and Management, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2005)
- BS in Civil Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Iran (2003)
Research Interests: Disaster resilience, AI-driven flood mapping, construction safety, climate adaptation, and human-centered technologies. His lab develops affordable AI solutions for challenges like post-disaster debris estimation, urban flood depth mapping, and worker health monitoring.
Key Contributions: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles, grants from federal/state agencies and industry, and leadership roles in editorial boards of Construction Engineering and Management (ASCE) and Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (Emerald). Notable awards include the 2025 Faculty Fellow appointment and recognition for top-downloaded articles in prestigious journals.
Awards:
- 2025 Faculty Fellow, University of Colorado Boulder
- 2024 Plenary Speaker, IAEM Annual Conference
- 2023 ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics "Editor's Choice"
- 2022 Second Place, ASCE Best Data Award
- 2019 Highly Cited Article, Journal of Advances in Engineering Software
Grants & Collaborations: Supported by NSF, FEMA, and industry partners. Projects include AI for flood response, veteran employment studies, and immersive VR training systems. Leads interdisciplinary initiatives like the CIBER Lab's AI-empowered disaster resilience frameworks.
Labs & Teams: CIBER Lab (director) focuses on AI for built environment challenges. Collaborates internationally with institutions like UNICAMP (Brazil) and Texas A&M. Hosts workshops on AEC education innovation and resilient cities.
