Experience

MiTek USA

• United States
• Construction
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of R&D - Building Systems

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  Oversee research and development department to lead breakthrough and incremental innovations from ideation to implementation. It includes design/lead/approve numerical simulations and experimental research studies to assure the efficiency and safety of the products developed. Oversee research and development department to lead breakthrough and incremental innovations from ideation to implementation. It includes design/lead/approve numerical simulations and experimental research studies to assure the efficiency and safety of the products developed.



SidePlate Connection Designs

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Research and Development

  • Feb 2016 - Feb 2021

  My department is responsible for creating new technology as well as enhancing/refining existing technology. We also improve understanding of our structures and provide technical support for engineers and fabricators.

• Research Manager

  • Mar 2014 - Jan 2016



UCLA

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visiting Professor

  • Aug 2013 - Sep 2014

  I further extend the work that I had developed with my postgraduate students at Sahand University of Technology (SUT) by employing Professor Taciroglu’s extensive experience in numerical analysis. In particular, I did more investigation on the methodologies that can lead to the improvement of pioneering earthquake resistant elements with emphasis on All-steel Buckling Restrained Braces (BRBs) and retrofitting strategies of masonry structures. I further extend the work that I had developed with my postgraduate students at Sahand University of Technology (SUT) by employing Professor Taciroglu’s extensive experience in numerical analysis. In particular, I did more investigation on the methodologies that can lead to the improvement of pioneering earthquake resistant elements with emphasis on All-steel Buckling Restrained Braces (BRBs) and retrofitting strategies of masonry structures.



Sahand University of Technology

• Sahand University of Technology

• Associate Professor

  • Nov 2006 - Jul 2013

  Academic interests: 1. Seismic behavior of steel structures with emphasis on connections and BRBs 2. Vibration analysis of high rise buildings 3. Performance based design methods 4. Experimental studies on the static and dynamic behavior of structures 5. Seismic rehabilitation of existing buildings Major academic duties included: • Teaching various courses to the undergraduate and postgraduate students, e.g. Dynamics of Structures, Earthquake Engineering, Theory of Elasticity and Plasticity, Performance based design methods, strength of materials. • Supervision support for MSc and PhD students. • Conducting research projects and administrative duties regarding the Earthquake Research Center and Structural Engineering Laboratory. While trying to carry out my academic duties to the highest possible standard, I strove to improve my professional experience as a structural designer and consultant through participation in important projects including  The main administrative building for the governor of East Azerbaijan with a built area of over 145,000 square feet (structural designer)  Strong floor and super structure of the structural engineering laboratory of Sahand University (structural designer and inspector)  Halls of residence, Sahand University (structural designer)  Production of the rehabilitation plan for the retrofit of one of the most famous historical buildings of Islamic Art University of Tabriz, Iran (head of the structural design group) Show less



Self Employed

• Tabriz

• Lead Structural Designer - Consultant

  • Sep 2007 - Jun 2013

  Providing consultancy and technical support to a wide variety of projects Serving as the structural engineering lead for numerous residential and commercial projects including a few iconic buildings and two retrofit projects Providing consultancy and technical support to a wide variety of projects Serving as the structural engineering lead for numerous residential and commercial projects including a few iconic buildings and two retrofit projects



Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Lecturer

  • Nov 2005 - Nov 2006

  • Teaching Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering module to the 4th year undergraduate and MSc students of Cardiff University • Supervision support for two undergraduate and three postgraduate projects in the field of structural dynamics • Research on further development of models and tools in conjunction with the exact vibration analysis of beam elements. • Teaching Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering module to the 4th year undergraduate and MSc students of Cardiff University • Supervision support for two undergraduate and three postgraduate projects in the field of structural dynamics • Research on further development of models and tools in conjunction with the exact vibration analysis of beam elements.



David Morgan Associates

• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Structural Designer

  • May 2004 - Jan 2006

  Structural Designer Structural Designer



Sazeh-Faraz Consulting Engineers

• Tabriz, Iran

• Structural Designer/Consultant

  • Apr 1992 - May 2000

  The responsibilities included:  Providing consultancy and technical support to a wide variety of projects being undertaken by the company  Serving as a structural designer and head of the structural engineering team for numerous residential and commercial projects, including a twenty six storey concrete building, a huge commercial complex and a high volume, low rise industrial building with a built area of over 150,000 square feet  Quality coordinator for a substantial, 624 unit residential project and tasked with executing field supervision visits to assess sub-contractors’ compliance with regulations and standards Show less



Sahand University of Technology

• Tabriz, Iran

• Lecturer

  • Aug 1994 - Aug 1999

  Taught modules included: Statics, Engineering Mechanics, Road construction, Construction materials Taught modules included: Statics, Engineering Mechanics, Road construction, Construction materials