Yashar Eftekhar Azam

Yashar Eftekhar Azam is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New Hampshire, affiliated with the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. His research focuses on structural health monitoring, damage detection, and applications of machine learning in civil engineering. He teaches advanced courses in structural analysis and dynamics.

Education:

• Ph.D., Politecnico di Milano
• M.S., Sharif University
• B.S., University of Tehran

Research Interests:

Dr. Azam's work integrates artificial intelligence (e.g., CNNs, transfer learning, Kalman filters) with civil engineering challenges such as structural damage identification, UAV-based monitoring systems, and non-destructive testing. His recent projects emphasize real-world validation through full-scale experiments and field data.

Publications Trends:

Recent articles highlight advancements in deep learning for damage detection (CNN architectures, crack segmentation), UAV control for bridge monitoring, and innovative signal processing techniques like variational mode decomposition. His work bridges theoretical models with practical implementation in infrastructure assessment.

Advising & Grants:

No specific grants or student advisees are listed here, though his publications suggest collaborative research projects involving graduate students and industry partners.