Geotechnical Engineer
About me
A self-motivated, hardworking graduate student with a passion for Geotechnical Engineering. I have had the chance to explore different domains in my academic life from experimental tests to numerical modeling.
Skills
Education
University at Buffalo
2018 – Present
Ph.D. candidate in Geotechnical Engineering
University of Tehran
2014 – 2017
M.Sc. in Geotechnical Engineering
Iran University of Science and Technology
2010 – 2014
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
ABAQUS
Plaxis
GeoStudio
AutoCAD
ArcGIS
LS-DYNA
ETABS
SAP2000
SAFE
MATLAB
C++
Cinema 4D
Photoshop
Professional Affiliations
Experience
Research Assistant, University at Buffalo
2019 – present
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Investigating soil-structure interaction (Sliding behavior)
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Designed and built a large-scale testbed and test specimen, developed and implemented a test setup and instrumentation plan
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Prepared technical reports
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Studying soil behavior through image processing using GeoPIV
Instructor and Teaching Assistant, University at Buffalo
2018 – 2019
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Soil Mechanics Teaching Laboratory (Fall 2019)
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Mechanics of Solids (Spring 2019)
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Soil Mechanics (Fall 2018)
Research Assistant, University of Tehran
Aug 2015 – Jan 2017
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Finite Element (ABAQUS) numerical simulation of stone columns and deep soil mixing
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Conducted numerical modeling for design of foundation, earth dam and deep excavation reinforcement methods (PLAXIS, Geo-studio)
Civil Engineer, Kanikavan Sharq Engineering Co.
2014 – 2016
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Notable Projects: Sangan iron ore mine and Khorasan Mobarake steel mine; Participated in design and control of mining process plants, including industrial buildings, equipment foundations, retaining walls, compressor foundations, surface drainage, road, and site grading
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Geo-Institute of ASCE (G-I)
Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI)
Society of Woman Engineers (SWE)
Iranian Geotechnical Society (IGS
Volunteer
Experinces
Senator, Civil Engineering Graduate Student Association (CSEE-GSA) at UB
I was an active member by providing helpful suggestions and volunteering to help. That includes Organizing outdoor activities, managing the poster competition planning and execution, designing and posting flyers, etc. I also took part in developing an annual report.
Presenter, STEM's Youth mentoring program in UB
I volunteered to help elementary school students in doing scientific experiments to encourage them to continue their higher education in STEM majors.
Co-founder, Student Chapter of Iranian Geotechnical Society in IGS
Some of my duties were organizing the meetings, compiling seasonal magazine, holding the conference, etc.
Assistant referee, The 2nd national Geo-wall competition of Iran, 2016
Author, “Cement and concrete" magazine at Iran University of Science and Technology