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