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Mohammad Talebi
I’m a Ph.D. Candidate in Structural Engineering at the University of Alberta. My passion lies in developing innovative solutions for smarter, more resilient infrastructure. Through this site, you can explore my research, projects, publications, and more..
Profile Summary
I’m passionate researcher and engineer
specializing in Structural Health Monitoring, Structural Control, and Data-Driven Analysis. I’m currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Alberta, focusing on continuous bridge condition monitoring using compressed data from sensing vehicle networks.
Education
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2023–Present
Ph.D. in Structural Engineering
University of Alberta (2023–Present), GPA: 4.0/4.0
Key Courses: Solid Mechanics, FEM, Advanced Structural Analysis, Timber Design, Concrete Design.
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2015-2017
M.Sc. in Earthquake Engineering
Sharif University of Technology, GPA: 4.0/4.0
Thesis: Application of low-amplitude, high-frequency vibrations to control the seismic response of structures.
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2011–2015
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
Amirkabir University of Technology, GPA: 4.0/4.0
Research Interests
Structural Health Monitoring | Smart Infrastructures | Computer Vision | Data-Driven Analysis | Machine Learning | Metaheuristic Optimization.
Structural Design Experience
Completed structural design for subway stations (Shiraz 2nd line, Qom 1st line)
Designed a steel shed structure with a span of 30 meters, intended for a pool.
Proposed Retrofit Options for twin 34-story steel building (102,000 m²) in Tehran
Designed a large-scale bridge-like structure crossing over the Zayanderood Bridge, Isfahan (Cheshm-e-Esfahan)
Concrete structure designed to withstand the vibrating conditions of machinery in a stone crushing plant
Designed a steel domed structure with a span of 60 meters, intended for an amphitheater in Mashhad.
Research and Mentorship
Crowdsensing-based Bridge Health Monitoring (PhD Thesis)
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Project Supervisor: Dr. Qipei Mei
• Developing a low-cost, real-time condition assessment framework for bridge structures through a network of random mobile sensors
AI Agent-based Automated Structural Modeling and Analysis
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Advisee: Haoran Liang
• Mentored the MSc student in applying LLMs for structural modeling and analysis
• Provided guidance on problem-solving methodologies and deep learning techniques
• Coordinated efforts resulting in a manuscript ready for journal submission
Multiple-Choice Exam Generator App
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Project Supervisors: Dr. Samer Adeeb, Dr. Ahmed Mowafey
• Developed a comprehensive Python-based web app with extensive question database to provide randomized MCQ questions for ENGG 130 Labs
Automated Grading of Handwritten Assignments of Engineering Statics
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
• Supervised a team of four graduate students across various project deliverables
• Managed project timeline and successfully prepared ethics proposal
• Led team efforts resulting in a Python-based web application and a conference paper submission
Randomized Assignment Generator with Parametric Solutions
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Project Supervisors: Dr. Samer Adeeb, Dr. Ahmed Mowafey
• Developed user-friendly Python-based web applications in Structural Engineering using MecSimCalc platform
• Created 12 Python-based web apps generating randomized questions for ENGG 130 Labs
Converting Hand-Drawn Engineering Sketches to FE model using Deep Learning
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Advisee: Isaac Joffe
• Guided the student in integrating deep learning outputs with OpenSees software
• Provided mentorship in structural analysis principles and deep learning applications
• Collaborated on research leading to a publication in a peer-reviewed journal
• Student received ”Best Presentation Award” at Faculty of Engineering Annual Symposium (Aug. 2023)
Mobile Sensing and Indirect Bridge Monitoring
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Project Supervisor: Dr. Qipei Mei
• Conducted research on indirect health monitoring of bridge structures using instrumented vehicles
• Developed a novel technique for bridge modal characteristics identification using moving window ARX model and inverse solution
Technical Committee Member
Natural Disasters Research Institute (NDRI), Iran
Project Supervisor: Dr. Mohammad Reza Soghrat
• Contributed as a key member in standard development for Post-Disaster Temporary Structures
• Investigated post-earthquake housing shelters and developed criteria for economical design of temporary housing structures
Journal Articles
Talebi-Kalaleh, M.; Gul, M.; Mei, Q. (2024)
”A Crowdsensing-Based Indirect Bridge Monitoring Technique Using a Sparse Network of Random Mobile Sensors: Theory Numerical Verifications”.
Journal of Sound and Vibration. Dec. 2024. [Under Revision]
Joffe, I.; Qian, Y.; Talebi-Kalaleh, M.; Mei, Q. (2024)
”A Computer Vision Framework for Structural Analysis of Hand-Drawn Engineering Sketches”. Sensors, 24(9), 2923.
Talebi-Kalaleh, M.; Mei, Q. (2024)
”Damage Detection in Bridge Structures through Compressed Sensing of Crowdsourced Smartphone Data”.
Structural Control and Health Monitoring, 2024, 1–23.
Joffe, I.; Felobes, G.; Elgouhari, Y., Talebi-Kalaleh, M., Mei, Q.; Chui, Y. H. (2024)
”The Framework and Implementation of Using Large Language Models to Extract Information from Building Codes and Standards”.
Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering. American Society of Civil Engineers.
Conference Proceedings and Presentations
Talebi-Kalaleh, M., & Mei, Q. (2025)
”Surrogate Modeling of Vehicle Dynamics for Crowdsensing-
based Bridge Monitoring.” Proceedings of the 15th International Workshop on Structural Health
Monitoring (IWSHM 2025), Stanford University, CA, USA, September 9–11, 2025.
Talebi-Kalaleh, M., & Mei, Q. (2025)
”A Two-Stage Bayesian Approach for Contact Point
Response Estimation of Sensing Vehicles for Indirect Bridge Monitoring”. Proceedings of the
Eleventh International Conference on Experimental Vibration Analysis of Civil Engineering Struc-
tures (EVACES 2025), Porto, Portugal, July 2-4.
Mowafy, A., Talebi-Kalaleh, M., Sabek, M., Aqib, M., Elgammal, M., Peng, H., Vafaeian, B., Pettit, C., & Adeeb, S. (2025)
”Automated Grading of Engineering Statics Assignments Using
Large Language Models and Computer Vision: A Work in Progress”. Proceedings of the ASEE
Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada, June 22–25.
Talebi-Kalaleh, M.; Mei, Q. (2024)
”On the Crowdsensing-Based Operational Modal Analysis
of Bridge Structures Using Predicted Responses with Missing Values”. WCCM 2024, Vancouver,
Canada, July 21-26.
Teaching Experience
Machine Learning for Engineers
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
• Developed course content and provided support for student projects
• Graded assignments and projects
• Created problems for homework assignments and examinations
Engineering Mechanics (ENGG 130)
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
• Provided guidance during lab sessions and answered student questions
Founder and Instructor, Educational Website for Structural Engineers
Nopayesh.com, Iran
• Developed andtaught comprehensive courses on structural engineering software (SAP2000, ETABS),
design principles, and optimization techniques
• Created over 100 hours of educational content reaching more than 1,000 students and professionals
• Designed specialized courses on advanced topics including viscous dampers and linear response
history analysis
• Established a professional community for structural engineering education and development
Structural Control
Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
• Taught essential software skills (SAP2000, MATLAB) to graduate students
• Provided solutions to sample problems and created assessment materials
Advanced Earthquake Engineering
Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
• Instructed students on specialized software (SeismoSignal, Ez-Frisk, MATLAB)
• Developed and graded course problems and examinations
Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
• Solved sample problems for graduate civil engineering students
• Created and graded assessment materials
Design of Steel Structures (1, 2)
Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
• Taught technical software (CSI Section, ETABS) to undergraduate students
• Covered supplementary topics including LRFD-based design of steel members and connections
Playground
OMA Tool: Perform operational modal analysis using FDD and SSI
Dynamic Analysis Tool: Understand dynamic analysis concepts for shear buildings under various input force patterns and characteristics.
Optimization App: Identify any multivariate function’s optimal points using derivative-based methods or heuristic approaches.
Structural FEM Drawing Tool: The app organizes all geometry and properties of an FE model into a structured JSON output that can be used in OpenSeesPy
GaussVis: An interactive 3D visualization tool for exploring bivariate Gaussian distributions
Deep Insights
