Hossein Derakhshan

Dr. Hossein Derakhshan is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Queensland University of Technology. His research focuses on seismic risk assessment of unreinforced masonry structures using advanced technologies like AI and finite element analysis. He leads projects on community resilience against earthquakes and green concrete applications.

• PhD (Civil Engineering) - University of Auckland
• MSc (Civil/Structural) - University of Tehran
• MSc (Civil) - Shiraz University

Research interests include:

• Seismic Evaluation of Masonry Components
• Artificial Intelligence in Structural Assessment
• Heritage Building Conservation
• Computational Mechanics Applications

Recent publications analyze:

• 2025: Compressive strength models for grouted masonry
• 2025: Seismic fragility functions for reinforced masonry
• 2024: Vulnerability assessment of historical buildings
• 2023: Numerical modeling of masonry interactions

Scientific recognition includes:

• 2018: ARC DECRA Fellowship
• 2016: F. Stan Shaw Best Paper Award
• 2015: Otto Glogau Practice Paper Award
• 2009: H.W.H. Timber West Award

He supervises multiple PhD candidates and collaborates with the Centre for Materials Science, while serving as Associate Editor for the Structures journal.