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Dr. Navid Bahrani is an Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Civil and Resource Engineering at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Engineering in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. With over 10 years of professional experience in mining geomechanics, he brings both academic expertise and practical industry knowledge to his teaching and research.
Dr. Bahrani's educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering from Azad University, Tehran, Iran (2006)
- Master of Science in Mining Engineering from University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada (2009)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Natural Resources Engineering from Laurentian University, Sudbury, Canada (2015)
- Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Toronto's Lassonde Institute of Mining (2015-2017)
Dr. Bahrani's research focuses on mining geomechanics, with particular emphasis on rock mechanics, underground excavation support design, numerical modeling in geotechnical engineering, brittle fracture phenomena, and rock slope stability. His work bridges theoretical understanding with practical applications in mining and civil engineering projects. He employs advanced computational methods to simulate rock behavior under various loading conditions, with special attention to the mechanical response of jointed and defected rock masses. His research has significant implications for mine design, ground support systems, and slope stability analysis in both mining and civil engineering contexts.
Analysis of Dr. Bahrani's publication record reveals a strong focus on the application of numerical modeling techniques to solve complex rock mechanics problems. His work demonstrates evolving expertise from fundamental rock mechanics characterization to sophisticated 3D modeling of mining-induced stress changes and support system behavior. A notable trend in his research is the development and validation of grain-based models that bridge the gap between continuum and discontinuum approaches in rock mechanics simulation. His publications consistently address practical engineering challenges while advancing theoretical understanding of rock mass behavior.
Dr. Bahrani has received recognition for his scholarly contributions:
- Peter Cundall Honorable Mention Award for paper: 'Bahrani N. and Kaiser P.K. 2016. Integrated grain-based-DFN model for simulation of defected rock, Proceedings of the 4th Symposium on Applied Numerical Modeling, Peru.'
As Graduate Coordinator for the Department of Civil and Resource Engineering, Dr. Bahrani oversees graduate programs and advises students in mining and geotechnical engineering. His research has been supported by collaborations with industry partners including MIRARCO's Geomechanics Research Centre and various mining operations across North America. He has been involved in numerous projects related to in situ stress measurement, rock mass deformation monitoring, laboratory testing, and numerical modeling for practical mining applications.
Dr. Bahrani maintains active professional affiliations with several organizations including the International Society for Rock Mechanics (ISRM), Canadian Rock Mechanics Association (CARMA), Canadian Geotechnical Society (CGS), International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE), and The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM). His work connects with broader research communities focused on rock mechanics and geotechnical engineering applications in mining contexts.
