Hamed Kalhori

Dr. Hamed Kalhori is a Lecturer in the School of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology. As a Casual Academic, he contributes to teaching and research in mechanical engineering with a focus on dynamics, vibrations, and structural health monitoring. His work bridges theoretical and practical applications in civil infrastructure, aerospace systems, and composite materials.

Dr. Kalhori earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Sydney between March 2013 and July 2017.

Dr. Kalhori's research spans multiple domains within mechanical and structural engineering. His primary expertise lies in inverse dynamics problems, particularly impact force identification, where he develops advanced methodologies combining model-based approaches with machine learning techniques. He extensively investigates linear and nonlinear vibrations in various structures, from micro-plates to large-scale bridges. His work in structural health monitoring focuses on innovative approaches for bridge inspection, including drive-by assessment techniques and sensor network optimization. Additionally, he explores smart materials and structures, particularly carbon nanotube-reinforced composites and their mechanical behavior under dynamic loading conditions.

Dr. Kalhori's publication record demonstrates a strong trajectory in mechanical engineering research with increasing focus on interdisciplinary approaches. His recent work shows growing integration of machine learning techniques with traditional mechanical engineering methods, particularly for solving inverse problems in structural dynamics. There's a clear progression from fundamental vibration analysis toward practical applications in infrastructure monitoring and composite material characterization. His research maintains strong connections between theoretical modeling and experimental validation across diverse structural systems.

Dr. Kalhori has received notable recognition for his academic contributions:

• 2019 Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching and Tutoring
• Multiple research grants in vibration-related fields

Dr. Kalhori has secured research funding for projects related to vibration analysis and structural monitoring, including industry collaborations such as the Alstom DMU traincar crash test project (2025). He has led international research collaborations and conducted numerous workshops and short courses both locally and internationally. While the specific details of his advising relationships aren't provided in the available information, his extensive publication record and research leadership suggest active engagement with graduate students and early-career researchers.

His research involves collaboration with the Centre for Autonomous Systems at UTS and Data61-CSIRO, where he previously worked as a research associate and research assistant respectively. These collaborations focus on structural health monitoring projects across New South Wales, leveraging advanced sensing technologies and computational methods for infrastructure assessment.