Riyadh Hindi

Dr. Riyadh Hindi is a Professor of Civil Engineering at Saint Louis University's School of Science and Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Structural and Earthquake Engineering from the University of British Columbia, M.Sc. in Structural Engineering from University of Baghdad, and B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (First Class Honors) from University of Baghdad. His expertise encompasses non-linear behavior of concrete structures, seismic performance of bridges, and experimental analysis of structural components.

Dr. Hindi's research focuses on structural response under extreme loads, including cyclic behavior of reinforced concrete, confinement techniques for bridge columns, and damage modeling. He directs the Concrete and Materials Laboratory featuring 500,000 lbs capacity testing equipment. His work integrates experimental testing with analytical modeling to improve infrastructure resilience.

Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on construction-phase structural behavior (girder rotation mitigation), advanced materials (GFRP composites, high-strength concrete), and computational methods (deep learning applications). His 2025 publications indicate emerging emphasis on AI-based structural health monitoring.

Honors include Fellowship in the Structural Engineering Institute (F.SEI) and professional memberships in ACI, ASCE, and IABMAS. He chairs ACI-343A subcommittee on concrete bridge design and serves as associate dean for graduate education.

Dr. Hindi has supervised over 20 graduate theses and led research projects funded by NSF, Caltrans, and state DOTs. His team addresses practical construction challenges through field monitoring and develops retrofit solutions for aging infrastructure.