Who am I?
Dr. Mahdi Kioumarsi is a Professor at the Department of Built Environment of OsloMet—Oslo Metropolitan University and at the Department of Engineering of Østfold University in Norway. He holds a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).
As a leading expert in concrete materials and structures in Norway, he brings extensive experience in structural analysis, numerical modeling, and sustainable construction materials. He serves as the Head of Research and Development at the Structural Engineering Laboratory at OsloMet. He is also the leader of the SmartVED lab, which focuses on the smart monitoring and maintenance of infrastructures. Along with the Structural Engineering research group, Prof. Kioumarsi is also a member of the Construction Management, Sustainability, Innovation, and Digitalization research group at OsloMet. He has participated in and led several regional, national, and international research projects. OsloMet awarded him an individual fellowship at the Research Talent Development Program for 2020. Prof. Kioumarsi has published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at well-respected conferences. He also serves as a reviewer and an editorial board member for several international scientific journals..
Expertise
- FE modeling and analyzing
- Soft computing methods
- Experimental work
Research Interests
- Finite element modeling and analyzing of concrete and concrete structures
- Durable concrete and concrete structures
- Corrosion in concrete structures
- Smart concrete
- Sustainable concrete and alternative cementitious binders
- Ultra high-performance concrete
- Fiber-reinforced concrete
- Application of soft computing in structures
- Vulnerability assessment of historical buildings
- Steel plate shear wall; structural performance
Education
- Ph.D. in Structural engineering
– Norwegian University of science and technology (NTNU) - MSc in structural engineering
– Amirkabir University of Technology
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