Referee for MSc theses

 

 Distinguished Professor of Iran Academy of Science,
 Professor of Computational Mechanics
 Director of High-Performance Computing Lab,
 School of Civil   Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, IRAN.
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Referee for MSc theses

 

 Investigation of the effects of different damage functions in phase field modeling
    of crack initiation, growth, and branching in concrete under monotonic tensile loading
    S.Farhadi (Supervised by A.R. Sadeghirad)
    Amirkabir University of Technology, 2023

 

 Wave-structure interaction by the scaled-boundary finite element method
     S. Vatankhah (Supervised by P. Badiei, M. Samadzad)
     University of Tehran, 2022

 

 Simulation of shot peening effects on fatigue crack growth in welded T-shaped steel joints
    usinf the XFEM approach
    S. Eznir (Supervised by M. Zeinoddini)
    K.N. Toosi University of Technology, 2021

 

 Improvement of the classical theory of fracture mechanics based on the theory of material
    instability to enable accurate simulation of dynamic cracks in concrete
    M. Madaddi (Supervised by A. Sadeghirad, V. Lotfi)
    Amirkabir University of Technology, 2021

 

 Development of continuum fracture models for 2D nanomaterials to study their
    reinforcing effects as an additive to concrete
    B. Mousavi (Supervised by A. Sadeghirad, V. Lotfi)
    Amirkabir University of Technology, 2021

 

 Fatigue assessment of concrete beams reinforced by composite and hybrid bars subjected
    to cyclic loadings
    Z. Abdi (Supervised by A. Rahaee)
    Amirkabir University of Technology, 2021

 

  Interaction of fatigue and corrosion in the behaviour of reinforced concrete structures
    Z. Azimi (Supervised by A.A. Ramezanianpour, M.Z. Kabir)
    Amirkabir University of Technology, 2021

 

 Structural health monitoring using concepts of complexity: a study of entropy change
    Y. Jamalipour Soofi (Supervised by M. Bitaraf)
    University of Tehran, 2020

 

 Crack growth analysis in dry media by high order numerical manifold method
   M. Asadi Zarmehri (Supervised by H. Ghasemzadeh)
   K.N. Toosi University of Technology, 2020

 

 Design of finite/infinite periodic metamaterials for surface wave attenuation in
    continuous media using Bloch wave concept
    S. Amanat (Supervised by R. Rafiee, M. Bitaraf, D. Bansal)
    University of Tehran, 2020   

           

  T-stress in cracked anisotropic media
      S. Ghouli (Supervised by M.R. Ayatollahi)
      Iran University of Science and Technology, 2018     

 

 

  The effect of the explosion on Cheragh veis dam
     S. Hadian (Supervised by A.A. Mirghasemi)
     University of Tehran, 2018   

 

 

  Evaluation of the performance of two-dimensional nanoscale materials on the
      mechanical properties of cement nano-composites
      E. Hosseini (Supervised by A. Habibnejad Koraym)
      Iran University of Science and Technology, 2018

 

 

  Dam-reservoir interaction by a combined FEM and scaled FEM
     H. Ashori (Supervised by R. Atarnejad, S. Vahdani)
     University of Tehran, 2017

 

       

  Modeling of shear band in partially saturated porous media
    R. Asemani (Supervised by O.R. Barani)
    K.N.T. University of Technology, 2016

 

  Modeling shear band propagation in saturated porous media using XFEM
    E. Mikaeeli (Supervised by M.T. Kazemi)
    Sharif University of Technology, 2016

 

  Finite volume method for analysis of nonlinear crack propagation of concrete 
    structures subjected to dynamic loadings
     A.Farhood (Supervised by S.R. Sabbagh Yazdi)  
     K.N.T. University of Technology, 2015

 

  Modeling sediment transport using smoothed particle hydrodynamics method (SPH)
    S. Barabadi (Supervised by P. Badiei)
    University of Tehran, 2014

 

  A concurrent multiscale model for crack propagation analysis by the extended finite
    element method
    O. Alizadeh (Supervised by A.R. Khoei)
    Sharif University of Technology, 2013

 

 Numerical modeling of fracture mechanics in isotropic orthotropic FGMs by XFEM
    E. Goli (Supervised by M.T. Kazemi)
    Sharif University of Technology, 2013

 

  Interaction of crack and inhomogeneity/anisotropy of FGM by the extended finite
    element method
    M. Sadoogh (Supervised by B. Shokrollahizadeh and M.T. Kamali)
    University of Hormozgan, 2013

  

  Evaluation of the stress intensity factor for a crack at the interface  of anisotropic
    biomaterial by the extended finite element method
    A. Rashvand (Supervised by B. Shokrollahizadeh and M.T. Kamali)
    University of Hormozgan, 2013

  

 Nonlinear finite volume analysis of concrete dams subjected to time dependent
   hydrodynamic loadings
   M. Bayatloo (Supervised by S.R. Sabbagh Yazdi)
   K.N. Toosi University of Technology, 2012

 

  Investigation of wave propagation in beam and plate base on micropolar theory
     S. Dehghan Marvasty (Supervised by A. Noorzad)
     University of Tehran, 2012

 

 

 A concurrent multi-scale modeling of heterogeneous nano-structures
    F. Jahanbakhshi (Supervised by A.R. Khoei)
    Sharif University of Technology, 2012

 

 Numerical study of TLD dampers
   Z. Naghibi (Supervised by S.R. Sabbagh Yazdi)
   K.N. Toosi University of Technology, 2012

  

  Numerical study on local impact effects of projectile on concrete face rockfill dam
     M. Kalhor (Supervised by A. Ghanbari)
     Kharazmi University, 2012

  

  Nonlinear analysis of variable geometries based on the meshless methods and its
     application in large plastic deformations
     A. Javanmard (Supervised by F. Daneshmand, M.M. Noshksar, R. Ebrahimi)
     University of Shiraz, 2011

 

 A new distortion tolerant quadrilateral finite element
    A. Vaziri Astaneh (Supervised by I. Mahmoudzadeh)
    University of Tehran, 2011

 

 Crack propagation in ductile materials subjected to cyclic loadings using adaptive
    finite element method and continuum damage mechanics
    M. Eghbalian (Supervised by A.R. Khoei)
    Sharif University of Technology, 2011

 

 The finite element modeling of thermodynamic contact problems based on the
    Taylor-Galerkin approach
    H. Saffar Shahroudi (Supervised by A.R. Khoei)
    Sharif University of Technology, 2011

 

 Discrete element modeling of 3D irregularly-shaped particles
    M.M. Mollanouri (Supervised by A.A. Mirghasemi)
    University of Tehran, 2011

 

 Numerical simulation of failure process of confined high strength concrete (HSC)
    M. Payab (Supervised by R. Abbasnia)
    Iran University Science and Technology, 2011

 

 Modeling the interaction of aggregate and cement paste based on the damage theory
    S.M. Hoseini (Supervised by S. Shah Beyk)
    Tarbiayt Modares University, 2011

 

 A two-dimentional numercial simulation of failure process of concrete under compression
    M. Aslami (Supervised by R. Abbasnia)
    Iran University Science and Technology, 2011

 

 Finite element modeling of impact problems with friction and large deformations
   M. Zeinali (Supervised by A.R. Khoei)
   Sharif University of Technology, 2011

 

 Effects of cracks and imperfections on seismic strength of Iranian masonry domes
    A. Saei (Supervised by S. Eshghi)
     Tarbiat Modarres Uiversity, 2010

 

  Modeling of aggregate-cement interaction based on the damage plasticity model
     S.M. Hosseini (Supervised by S. Shahbeik)
    Tarbiat Modarres Uiversity, 2010

 

 Stability analysis of underground structures
    A. Etemadi (Supervised by H. Salaryrad and S.H. Motamed)
    MA University of Technology, 2010

 

 Computing the mechanical properties of composite reinforced with carbon nanotube
    E. Akbari Jalalabad (Supervised by H. Ghasemzadeh)
    K.N. Toosi University of Technology, 2010

 

 Elastoplastic Analysis of 2D domains by the meshless methods
    M. Najjar (Supervised by B. Boroumand)
    Isfahan University of Technology, 2010

 

 Modeling saturated porous media using extended finite element method
    E. Haghighat (Supervised by A.R. Khoei)
    Sharif University of Technology, 2010

 

 Numerical modelling of fracture in concrete composites by the discrete element method
   E. Shamekhi (Supervised by A. Jafari, Y. Ju)
   University of Tehran, 2009

 

 Modeling fracture problems with XFEM
    P. Boroumand (Supervised by A.R. Khoei)
    Sharif University of Technology, 2009

  

  Free vibration analysis of plates using mesh-free method
     M. Khorramnejadi (Supervised by A.S. Nobari)
     Amirkabir University of Technology, 2009

  

  Analysis of FRP-reinforced slabs by the simplified SDOF model
     A. Masoumi (Supervised by J. Eskandari and M. Amini)
     MA University of Technology, 2009

 

 Modeling of fracture and crack propagation in 2D problems using adaptive finite
    element method
    H. Azadi (Supervised by A.R. Khoei)
    Sharif University of Technology, 2008

 

 Error estimation using the artificial neural networks in adaptive finite element method
    M. Soleimani (Supervised by A.R. Khoei)
    Sharif University of Technology, 2008

 

 Experimental & numerical evaluation of the beam to box column connection with
    through plate
    F. Keshavarzi (Supervised by R. Mirghaderi)
    University of Tehran, 2008

 

  Hierarchical multiscale modeling for the study of surface effects in crystalline
     nanostructures  based on the Cauchy-Born law 
     M.J. Abdolhosseini Ghomi (Supervised by A.R. Khoei) 
     Sharif University of Technology, 2008

 

 Analysis of delamination in layered composites by the interface element method
    M. Jalalvand (Supervised by H. Hoseini)
    Amirkabir University of Technology, 2008

 

 Seismic enhancement of R.C. shear walls using shape memory alloys
    S.A. Nojoumi (Supervised by M.R. Bahari)
    University of Tehran, 2008

 

 Development of a finite volume model for solution of thick storage tanks under
    hydrodynamic loading
    M. Esmaeili (Supervised by S.R. Sabbagh Yazdi)
    K.N.Toosi University of Technology, 2008

 

 Time domain BEM analysis of dynamic response of shallow tunnels
    S. Karimi (Supervised by M. Rahimian)
    University of Tehran, 2007

 

 Optimization of bending frame structures based of theory of reliability using modified
    genetic algorithms
    M. Yousefi (Supervised by M.R. Ghasemi)
    University of Sistan & Baluchestan, 2007

 

 Numerical study on seismic behavior of hunched-back block type quay walls
    Jelokhani Niaraki  (Supervised by A. Ghalandarzedeh)
    University of Tehran, 2007

 

 Average stress-strain constitutive models and fracture of brick masonry bases on its
    micro structure characteristics
    I. Salehi  (Supervised by M. Soltani and A. Tasnimi)
    Tarbiat Modares University, 2006

 

 Nonlinear modeling of tensile test on CFRP L-Shaped plates glued on concrete block
    N. Nemati (Supervised by Dr. M. Motavalli)
    University of Tehran, 2006

 

 Three dimensional modeling of strain localization in Cosserat continuum theory
    S. Yadegari (Supervised by A.M. Khoei)
    Sharif University of Technology, 2007

 

 Numerical analysis of elastic-plastic rods under dynamic load by EFG method
    S. Motamedi (Supervised by A. Shafie)
    University of Yazd, 2006

 

 Multi objective optimization of composite laminates under heat and moisture effects
    using a hybrid neuro GA algorithm
    A. Ehsani (Supervised by M.R. Ghasemi)
    University of Sistan & Baluchestan, 2006

 

 Semi-analytical analysis of reservoir-dam-foundation interaction in time domain
    N. Manavi (Supervised by R. Attarnejad)
    University of Tehran, 2005

 

 Theoretical study of in-site tests for pile capacity estimation
    M. Rojhani (Supervised by A. Fakher)
    University of Tehran, 2005

 

 Study of the behavior of the composite floor systems under lateral laods
    L. Sarkissian (Supervised by S.M. Zahrai)
    University of Tehran, 2005

 

 Analysis of layered composites by the extended finite element method
    A. Assadpour (Supervised by Vafai)
    University of Tehran, 2005

 

 Numerical solution of earth dam body by finite point method
    A. Nemati Hayati (Supervised by S.A. Sadrnejad)
    K.N. Toosi University, 2006

 

  Analysis of temperature-induced stresses in mass concrete structures with post
    cooling systems
    E. Ghorbani (Supervised by S.R. Sabbagh Yazdi)
     K.N. Toosi University, 2005

 

 Analysis of fuel storage tanks and fluid structure interaction under dynamic load
    F. Saadi (Supervised by H. Khoda Rahmi)
    Emam Hossein University, 2005

 

 Study of the effects of concentrated massive explosives on buildings and structures
    and design solution against this extreme loading
    M. Azarbayejani (Supervised by I. Mahmoudzadeh)
    University of Tehran, 2005

 

 A finite point stress recovery technique for the finite element method
    S. Amirian  (Supervised by B. Koosha and H. Hashemalhosseini)
    Isfahan University of Technology, 2004

 

 Application of extended finite element method in numerical modeling of contact problem
    M. Nikbakht  (Supervised by A.M. Khoei)
    Sharif University of Technology, 2004

 

 Application of extended finite element method in numerical modeling of
    bi-surface plasricity
    A. Shamloo (Supervised by A.M. Khoei)  
     Sharif University of Technology, 2004

 

 Using of wavelet theory in solving of linear vibration equation
    H. Yosefi  (Supervised by A. Noorzad)
    University of Tehran, 2004

 

 Micromechanical consideration of particle breakage using discrete element method
    E. Seyedi Hosseininia (Supervised by A.A. Mirghasemi)
    University of Tehran, 2004

 

 Optimization of rigid frames under seismic loading using genetic algorithms and
    neural networks
    A. Mohammadzadeh (Supervised by M. R. Ghasemi and E. Salajegheh)
    University of Sistan & Baluchestan, 2004

 

 Multiobjective optimization of weight, cost and ultimate failure load of composite
    laminates using a new type of genetic algorithm
    K. Pilehvarian (Supervised by M.R. Ghasemi)
    University of Sistan & Baluchestan, 2004

 

 Modeling rockbolt and shotcrete in tunnels excavated through jointed rock and
    comparison with an empirical method
    P. Asadollahi (Supervised by M. Palassi)
    University of Tehran, 2004

 

  Dynamic analysis of wind effects on power towers
    M. Alemi (Supervised by M. Sadeghazar)
    University of Tehran, 2004

 

 Vibration analysis by a new step by step time integration technique with extra-
    large timesteps
    S. Soleimani (Supervised by A. Noorzad)
    University of Tehran, 2004

 

 Design of tunnel lining in jointed rocks
    A. Gholami (Supervised by M. Palassi)
    University of Tehran, 2003

 

 An alternate to 3D brick elements for modeling of reinforced concrete structures using
    the finite element method
    M.S. Zare (Supervised by A. Ranjbaran)
    University of Sistan & Baluchestan, 2003

 

 Damping effect on the yield and energy spectra of near-fault earthquake response records
    M. Edalat (Supervised by R. Alaghebandiyan)
    University of Tehran, 2003

 

 Modeling of saturated soils under dynamic loading with kinematic and isotropic hardening
    multi surface plasticity models
    N. Jamali (Supervised by A.R. Khoei and S.M. Haeri)
    Sharif University of Technology, 2003

 

 Analysis of shells with variable thickness and application in special structures
    A. Farsad (Supervised by R. Attarnejad)
    University of Tehran, 2003

 

 Evaluation of structural strength based on its components
   M.A. Fooladi Toroghi (Supervised by S. Vahdani)
    University of Tehran, 2003

 

 A finite element software for modeling large elasto-plastic deformation problems
    S. Keshavarzi Hadad (Supervised by A.R. Khoei)
    Sharif University of Technology, 2003

 

 Analysis and topological optimization of two and three dimensional structures employing
    non-conforming finite element and noise cleaning techniques
    S.M. Tavakoli (Supervised by B. Hassani)
    Shahrood University of Technology, 2003

 

 Correlation of observed building performance with measured ground motion
    P. Sarabandi (Supervised by R. Attarnejad)
    University of Thehran, 2003

 

 Experimental study of the effect of aggregate size on the shear strength of Tehran
    coarse-grained soil and its simulation by the discrete element method
    A. Bagherzadeh Khalkhali (Supervised by O. Farzaneh and A.A. Mirghasemi)
    University of Tehran, 2001

 

 Nonlinear dynamic analysis of structures under blast loading by a modified modal analysis
    L. Ebrahimnejad (Supervised by K. Bargi)
    University of Tehran, 2001

 

 Evaluation of an elastoplastic model based on the critical state and  limit surface
    A. Jasim (Supervised by ???)
     University of Tehran, 2001

 

  Elasroplastic analysis of tubular elements subjected to lateral impact
     S.M. Lajevardi (Supervised by M.R. Bahari)
     University of Tehran, 2001

 

 Analysis of ship collisions with offshore structures
    B. Shokrolahizadeh (Supervised by M.R. Bahari)
    University of Tehran, 2001

 

 Errorr estimation by adaptivity for analysis of thick bending plates
    M. Ghaffarian (Supervised by B. Boroumand and M.M. Saadatpour)
    Isfahan University of Technology, 2000