Hessam Yazdani

Hessam Yazdani is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Missouri, where he directs the Sustainable Infrastructure, Geotechnics and Materials (SIGMa) Research Lab. A registered Professional Engineer in Michigan, his work bridges geotechnical engineering, advanced materials, and AI-assisted optimization to enhance infrastructure sustainability and resilience.

• PhD from University of Oklahoma
• MS and BS from University of Kerman

His research focuses on:

• Computational/experimental multiscale mechanics of materials (especially polymer nanocomposites)
• Machine learning applications in infrastructure monitoring
• Risk assessment and sustainability optimization in civil systems
• Development of multifunctional materials for self-monitoring structures
• Integration of atomic-scale analysis to large-scale infrastructure frameworks

Scientific recognition includes:

• NSF CAREER Award
• ASME Rising Star (2024)
• AFOSR DURIP Award
• DFI Best Student Paper Award (2013)
• Mentor/Advisor of the Year (multiple student recognitions)