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Assoc. Prof. Dr Hossein Salehzadeh | Civil Engineering | Excellence in Research

Senior Lecturer and Researcher at Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran

Dr. Hossein Salehzadeh is an Associate Professor in the School of Civil Engineering at the Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), specializing in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. He earned his Ph.D. from Manchester University in the UK, focusing on the behavior of carbonate sands under various loading conditions. Since 2003, Dr. Salehzadeh has led the Geotechnical Group at IUST and has been instrumental in designing and constructing Iran’s first national geotechnical centrifuge. His research encompasses the mechanical behavior of carbonate sediments, triaxial testing methodologies, and the properties of cemented sands. He has contributed to the development of national standards for unconfined and direct shear tests and has an extensive publication record in reputable journals. Beyond academia, Dr. Salehzadeh has significant consulting experience, including geotechnical studies for marine exploratory wells and quality control for major infrastructure projects. His dedication to advancing geotechnical engineering in Iran is evident through his leadership, research, and mentorship.

Professional Profile

Education

Dr. Hossein Salehzadeh completed his undergraduate and master’s studies in Civil Engineering at the Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST) in Tehran, Iran. He further pursued a Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering at Manchester University in the United Kingdom, where his research focused on the behavior of carbonate sands under various loading conditions.

Professional Experience

Since 2003, Dr. Salehzadeh has been serving as an Associate Professor at IUST, specializing in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. He has held significant administrative roles, including Head of the Geotechnical Group and Head of the Quality Control team at Sahel Consulting Company for the Karaj-Tehran water conveyance tunnel. His consulting experience encompasses civil design projects, geotechnical studies of marine exploratory wells, and quality control of major infrastructure projects.

Research Interests

Dr. Salehzadeh’s research interests are centered on the mechanical behavior of carbonate sediments, triaxial testing methodologies, and the properties of cemented sands. He has a keen interest in the application of centrifuge modeling to simulate geotechnical phenomena and has contributed to the development of national standards for unconfined and direct shear tests.

Research Skills

Dr. Salehzadeh possesses advanced expertise in experimental geotechnics, particularly in the design and execution of triaxial tests and centrifuge modeling. He has been instrumental in the design and construction of Iran’s first national geotechnical centrifuge, enhancing the country’s research capabilities in this field. His skills also extend to numerical simulation and the development of predictive models for soil behavior under various stress conditions.

Awards and Honors

Throughout his career, Dr. Salehzadeh has been recognized for his contributions to geotechnical engineering. He has been acknowledged for his role in advancing geotechnical research and education in Iran, particularly through his leadership in developing experimental facilities and national testing standards.

Conclusion

Dr. Hossein Salehzadeh’s extensive education and professional experience have established him as a leading figure in geotechnical engineering. His research has significantly advanced the understanding of carbonate sediments and has contributed to the development of experimental techniques in geotechnics. His dedication to both research and education continues to influence the field and inspire future engineers.

Publication Top Notes

  1. Title: Evaluating scale effects in the modeling of buried offshore pipes in Chabahar carbonate sand using centrifuge testing
    • Authors: Hossein Salehzadeh, Ali Akbar Heshmati Rafsanjani, Mojtaba Aani
    • Journal: Applied Ocean Research
    • Year: 2024
  2. Title: Effect of non-plastic marine silt on physical and mechanical properties of Konarak carbonate sand
    • Authors: Hossein Salehzadeh, Ali Akbar Heshmati R., Amin Karimabadi
    • Journal: Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment
    • Year: 2024
  3. Title: Investigating the cyclic behavior of Konarak carbonate sand–silt mixtures: An energy-based approach
    • Authors: Hossein Salehzadeh, Ali Akbar Heshmati R., Amin Karimabadi
    • Journal: Marine Georesources and Geotechnology
    • Year: 2024
  4. Title: New critical state constitutive model considering particle breakage implicitly for uncemented carbonate sands
    • Authors: Seyed Sajjad Talarposhti, Ali Akbar Hesmati, Hossein Salehzadeh
    • Journal: Marine Georesources and Geotechnology
    • Year: 2024
  5. Title: Effect of temperature and salt concentration of pore fluid on the behaviour of an expansive soil during drying and wetting cycles
    • Authors: Ali Reza Estabragh, Mahdi Amini, Ali A. Javadi, Hossein Salehzadeh
    • Journal: Geomechanics and Geoengineering
    • Year: 2024
  6. Title: Enhancing strength parameters of Firoozkooh sandy soil improved with Persian herbal gum
    • Authors: Mohammad Mohseninia, Hossein Salehzadeh
    • Journal: Amirkabir Journal of Civil Engineering
    • Year: 2023
  7. Title: Investigation of Failure Behaviour of Soil Nailed Excavations under Surcharge by Centrifuge Model Test
    • Authors: Seyed Mohammad Shoari Shoar, Ali Akbar Heshmati R., Hossein Salehzadeh
    • Journal: KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering
    • Year: 2023
  8. Title: The effect of strain rate on the Zanjan zinc tailing behavior in monotonic triaxial testing
    • Authors: Ali Akbar Heshmati R., Hossein Salehzadeh, Mohammad Shahidi
    • Journal: European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering
    • Year: 2023
  9. Title: Failure Mechanism of Helical Anchors in Sand by Centrifuge Modeling and PIV
    • Authors: Hossein Salehzadeh, Hamed Nuri, Ali Akbar Heshmati Rafsanjani
    • Journal: International Journal of Geomechanics
    • Year: 2022
  10. Title: Effect of EPS Beads on the Behavior of Sand–EPS and Slope Stability Using Triaxial and Centrifuge Tests
    • Authors: Saeed Yaghoobzadeh, Ali Saeed Azizkandi, Hossein Salehzadeh, Seyed Hadi Hasanaklou
    • Journal: International Journal of Civil Engineering
    • Year: 2021

 

 

 

Hossein Salehzadeh | Civil Engineering | Excellence in Research

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