Department of Civil Engineering (CE)
The Department of Civil Engineering (CE) at the Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM) ranks among the largest and most prestigious CE degree programs in Iran. This department ranks among the nation's top 10 Civil Engineering departments and has so far provided over 3000 alumni (2300 B.Sc., 650 M.Sc. and 60 Ph.D.). With a distinguished record in teaching, the Department of Civil Engineering has had a leading role in civil engineering education in Iran. Regarding research and entrepreneurship, this department has excelled in discovery, innovation and industrial corporations, nationwide. Moreover, by providing high-quality services to the profession in the holy city of Mashhad, the great Khorasan region and the entire country, it has an outstanding record of engagement.
Since its opening in 1978, the Department of Civil Engineering has stimulated the advancement of the CE profession, pioneering in Transportation, Materials, Structures, Land Surveying, Geotechnical, Hydraulics, Construction, Environmental Engineering, and Geomatics. The CE Department continues to lead as we face the challenges of the 21th Century, ranking in or near the top ten each year in national surveys. But our vision is greater.
The Department of Civil Engineering started the M.Sc. program in 1988. Currently, M.Sc. degrees are awarded in most areas of civil engineering namely: Structures, Hydraulic Structures, Geotechnics, Transportation, Environment, Earthquake, Water Resources, Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems.
The Ph.D. program has been started in the Department of Civil Engineering since 1998. Currently, Ph.D. degrees are awarded in selected areas of civil engineering namely: Structures, Water and Hydraulic Structure, Geotechnics, Transportation, Environment. More
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Shanaz Danesh |
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Academic staff
Research
Recent journal articles
Rostami, S., Sabzi, J., & Esfahani, M. (2025). The effect of long-term and short-term loading on the flexural behavior of RC beams strengthened with the NSM method. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 22 (0), e04191-04191.
Ghandehari, M., Masoodi, A. (2025). Temperature-dependency and boundary condition impacts on the multiscale vibrational behavior of laminated nested dual conical shell structure semi-AUV applications. Applied Ocean Research, 154 (), 104425-104425.
Majeed, M., Mohamadzadeh Moghaddam, A., & Akhtarpour, A. (2025). Experimental elucidation of temperature and loading rate effects on the shear behavior of cement-emulsified asphalt mortar. Construction and Building Materials, 462 (37), 139880-139900.
Ahmadnia, M., Maghrebi, M. (2025). Illumination map smoothing (IMS): a convex and differentiable mathematical model to rapidly enhance low-light images. Signal, Image and Video Processing, 19 (1), 213-233.
Sabzi, J., Esfahani, M. (2025). A study on reinforced concrete beams strengthened with FRP and FRCM. Engineering Structures, 329 (), 119687-119709.
Omrani Sharif Abad, F., Shad, R., & Ziaee, S. (2025). A multiscale geographically weighted regression approach to emphasize the effects of traffic characteristics on vehicular emissions. Atmospheric Environment: X, 25 (100315), 100315-100329.
Ghalehnovi, S., Mohamadzadeh Moghaddam, A. (2025). Modelling low temporal, large spatial data of fatal crashes: An application of negative binomial GSARIMAX time series. Accident Analysis and Prevention, 214 (1), 107958-107981.
Daneshmand, S., Karamodin, A., & Pasandidehfard, M. (2025). Longitudinal Sloshing Behaviors of Horizontal Cylindrical Liquid Tanks Subjected to Harmonic and Seismic Excitations. Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, 18 (1), -.
Goodarzi, M. (2025). Comparative Assessment of Machine Learning Models for Groundwater Quality Prediction Using Various Parameters. Environmental Processes, 12 (1), -.
Hussein, I., & Ghalehnovi, M. (2025). The impact of colloidal nano silica (CNS) and polypropylene fibers (PP) on the properties of recycled concrete aggregate self-compacting concrete (SCC). Case Studies in Construction Materials, 22 (2025), e04424-e04450.
(2025). Effects of ground motion characteristics on liquefaction response of earth dams using a non-Darcy hydro-mechanical model. Computers and Geotechnics, 179 (), 106953-106980.
Rajaee, A., Talebi, N., & Abrishami, S. (2025). The impacts of freeze-thaw cycles on polypropylene fiber-reinforced clayey soil stabilized with alkali-activated fly ash. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 22 (), e04439-e04439.
Vakili, S., Shahabian Moghadam, F. (2025). Static response and solving shear-locking issue of FG plate via refined meshless method and three-dimensional estimation functions based on Reddy's HSDT. Mechanics Research Communications, 144 (), 104377-10437.
Khosravi, A., Shahabian Moghadam, F., & Aftabi Sani, A. (2025). Solving coupled differential eigenvalue problems using the differential transformation method numerical example: Dynamic analysis of multi-span beams. Mechanics Research Communications, 143 (143), 104366-104366.
Alshikhradhi, M., Karrabi, S., Shahnavaz, B. (2025). Enhancing bio-methane yield in anaerobic co-digestion of waste engine oil with sewage sludge through Fenton’s reagent pretreatment. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 15 (11), 17355-17367.
Mottaghi, H., Ghandehari, M., & Masoodi, A. (2025). Dynamic Behavior of Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Polymer Composite Ring-like Structures: Unraveling the Effects of Agglomeration, Porosity, and Elastic Coupling. Polymers, 17 (5), 696-696.
Ahmadi Kamal, M., & Masoodi, A. (2025). Nonlinear behavior of pretensioned SUS304-Nickel composite cables: Effects of concentrated stiffness and temperature sensitivity. Results in Engineering, 25 (1), 104476-104476.
Kowsari, N., Golriz, M., Rezaie, Z., & Ghalehnovi, M. (2025). Tilt-Up System Optimization for Lattice Towers. Computational Engineering and Physical Modeling, 8 (2), 1-18.
Aftabi Sani, A. (2025). Green’s functions of size-dependent Timoshenko beams: Gradient elasticity versus stress-driven nonlocal theories. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 314 (), 113308-113308.
Mohammadzadeh Vatanchi, S., & Faghfour Maghrebi, M. (2025). Comparison of Multiple Indirect Approaches to Estimate Streamflow in the Osage and Severn Rivers. Journal of Hydrologic Engineering - ASCE, 30 (3), -.
Kargar Gazkoh, M., Etemadfard, H., Rajabpour, F., & Alavizade, S. (2025). Sea level rise assessment in the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea using geodetic observations. Regional Studies in Marine Science, 86 (), 104179-.
Modarres, Y., & Ghalehnovi, M. (2025). Modeling concrete reinforced with recycled and industrial steel fibers at high temperatures using 3D mesoscale analysis. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 10 (5), -.
Barati, M., Shahabian Moghadam, F., & Hassani, B. (2025). Free vibration analysis of free-form stiffened shells based on isogeometric method. Engineering with Computers, 41 (3), 1903-1928.
Ghodratnama, M., Masoodi, A., & Amir H. Gandomi (2025). AI-driven modeling for predicting compressive strength of recycled aggregate concrete under thermal conditions for sustainable construction. Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 26 (1), 100959-100959.
Rahmani, B., Mohamadzadeh Moghaddam, A., & Maghrebi, M. (2025). Forecasting demand fluctuations of public bus transit during special events and adverse weather conditions through smart card data analysis. Travel Behaviour and Society, 40 (1), 101033-101043.
Sadeghi Vazin, M., Akhtarpour, A., Karrabi, S., & Baradaran, M. (2025). Investigating the Performance of a Multilayer Capillary Barrier in Mitigating Acid Mine Drainage. International Journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering, 16 (3), -.
Ghodratnama, M., Rajaee, A., Masoodi, A., Abrishami, S., Amirhossein Davarpanah T.q, & Pooyan Pournoori (2025). Enhancing the fracture toughness of eco-friendly self-compacting concrete with waste glass coarse aggregates and steel fibers: A mixed-mode I/II fracture analysis using SCB specimens. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 138 (1), 104969-104969.
Alnaddaf, H., Akhtarpour, A. (2025). Effects of Cement Treatment on the Behavior of Unsaturated Gypseous Soils. Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology, 12 (5), -.
Hosseinpour, S., & Maghrebi, M. (2025). AI-driven enhancement of customer-centric design for improved satisfaction and decision-making. Automation in Construction, 175 (175), 106220-106236.
Mosafer, M., Khodabakhshian, A., & Ghalehnovi, M. (2025). Optimizing the mechanical properties of sustainable self-compacting concrete contains industrial by-products by using Taguchi and Grey-Taguchi methods. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 22 (2025), e04692-e04714.
Ekramifard, A., & Akhtarpour, A. (2025). Mechanical characteristics of recycled concrete, crushed brick and PET as geotechnical materials. Geomechanics and Geoengineering, 20 (5), 1160-1182.
Masoodi, A., Mottaghi, H., & Ghandehari, M. (2025). بررسی عددی رفتار ارتعاش آزاد تیرهای خمیده مرکب تقویت شده با نانولولههای کربنی به کمک زء خمیده دو گرهی. , 12 (3), -.
Ahmadnia, M., Ghanbari, R., & Maghrebi, M. (2025). Optimized multi-tower crane layout planning: determine height, location and type to improve operational safety. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, (), -.
Rezaee, A., Goodarzi, M., Etemadfard, H., & Alavizade, S. (2025). A copula-based framework for assessing heat wave extremes and probability of occurrence in Iran: implications for climate change. Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment, 39 (6), 2461-2477.
Attari, B., & Masoodi, A. (2025). A cutting-edge model for enhancing FRP-to-concrete bond strength via bent anchor-assisted EBR method. Engineering Failure Analysis, 180 (1), 109844-109844.
Masoodi, A. (2025). Unveiling Nonlinear Statics and Capacity Profiles of Pre-stressed Spun-Cast Transmission Poles Under Complex Loading via an Efficient Co-Rotational Tapered Beam Element. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, (), -.
Eilbeigi Ghalani, ., & Masoodi, A. (2025). Developing robust structure: Multi‐expression programming for anticipating mechanical properties of shape memory alloy‐confined concrete cylinders. Structural Concrete, 26 (6), 6956-6986.
Hosseinzadeh Kashani, A., Ghalehnovi, M., & Etemadfard, H. (2025). ML modeling of ultimate and relative bond strength for corroded rebars based on concrete and steel properties. Scientific Reports, 15 (1), -.
Soleimanian, N., Akhtarpour, A., & Baradaran, M. (2025). Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Landfill Leachate Emission in Unsaturated Sandy Soils. Civil Engineering and Applied Solutions, (), -.
Modarres, Y., & Ghalehnovi, M. (2025). Experimental study on the mechanical properties of concrete reinforced with recycled steel fibers after exposure to high temperatures. European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, 29 (15), 3368-3392.
Bolouri, H., Akhtarpour, A., & Baradaran, M. (2025). High-rise buildings sitting on clayey soils: How the top-down construction style affects their seismic behavior. Structures, 80 (), 109861-12.
Sarkhosh, M., Abbasi, A., & Etemadfard, H. (2025). A tensor-based approach in restoration program monitoring for inland water bodies (case study: Urmia Lake). Ecological Indicators, 178 (113955), 113955-11.
Jawaheri, M., Ahmadnia, M., Maghrebi, M. (2025). How many lifts does a construction site need? A Global optimization approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, (), -.
Ramin, K., Karamodin, A., & Masoodi, A. (2025). A new structural enhancement paradigm for RC frames: Optimizing progressive collapse prevention through corrugated plate-induced plastic zone redistribution. Engineering Failure Analysis, 182 (1), 110028-110028.
Vatankhah, A., & Karamodin, A. (2025). Experimental and numerical investigation on hysteretic behavior of steel grid shear walls. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 235 (), 109776-235.
Ghandehari, M., Masoodi, A., & Seyyed Mohammad Ali Hashemi (2025). Dynamic Characterization of Tapered Circular Curved Beams with Honeycomb-Shaped Sections Considering the Impact of Arbitrary Boundary Conditions. International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, (), -.
Karami, R., & Etemadfard, H. (2025). شناسایی منشاء گردوغبار با استفاده از تنسور مکانی-زمانی عمق اپتیکی آئروسل در محدوده شهرستان ایلام. , (), -.
Goodarzi, M. (2025). A review of water-energy-food nexus frameworks, models, challenges and future opportunities to create an integrated, national security-based development index. Energy Nexus, 18 (), 100409-21.
Goodarzi, M. (2025). Uncertainty Analysis of Machine Learning Methods To Estimate Snow Water Equivalent Using Meteorological and Remote Sensing Data. Water Resources Management, 39 (9), 4471-4491.
Goodarzi, M. (2025). Hybrid Machine Learning Models for Discharge Coefficient Prediction in Hydrofoil-Crested Stepped Spillways. Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, 32 (7), 4413-4445.
Goodarzi, M. (2025). Insight into groundwater level prediction with feature effectiveness: comparison of machine learning and numerical methods. Hydrology Research, 56 (1), 74-92.
Farkhonde, M., & Maghrebi, M. (2025). Exact optimization of surveillance camera placement in dynamic construction sites. Automation in Construction, 180 (1), 106569-106589.
Aljanabi, A., & Esfahani, M. (2025). Enhancing punching shear and post-punching behavior of flat slabs using wire mesh, integrity bars and fibers. Scientific Reports, 15 (1), -.
Salari, M., & Akhtarpour, A. (2025). Strain Rate Effects on Shear Behavior of Dense Unsaturated Silty Sand from the Dasht-e-Bayaz Fault Zone. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 43 (9), 1-32.
Majeed, M., Mohamadzadeh Moghaddam, A., & Akhtarpour, A. (2025). Aging-Induced Variations in the Slant-Shear Behavior of Cement-Emulsified Asphalt Mortar: Insights from Experimental Tests and Statistical Modeling. Construction and Building Materials, 498 (1), 143990-20.
Masoodi, A. (2025). Undamped frequency of elastically supported porous PU foam hemispherical shells reinforced with GNPs and MWCNTs using generalized Halpin–Tsai scheme. Scientific Reports, 15 (1), -.
Mohamadzadeh Moghaddam, A. (2025). Effect of COVID-19 restrictions and fuel prices on traffic volume and offenses in Iran: A spatiotemporal analysis. PLOS One, 20 (10), e0332443-19.
Ahmadnia, M., Zarei, M., Zarei, M., Maghrebi, M., Hosseini Sarcheshmeh, A., Maghrebi, M. (2025). Building sensor coverage in couture: balancing cost, coverage, and comfort. Scientific Reports, 15 (1), -.
Eilbeigi Ghalani, ., Tavakkolizadeh, M., & Masoodi, A. (2025). Innovative confinement of concrete using passive, active, and hybrid FRP–SMA systems: Experimental evaluation of mechanical performance. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 23 (), e05446-31.
Hosseini Mehrab, A., Yaqubi, E., Amirfakhrian, S., & Ghalehnovi, M. (2025). Multidimensional fracture assessment of SCM-modified high-performance hybrid fiber-reinforced concrete: Comparative insights from WFM, SEM, and BEM approaches. Results in Engineering, 28 (2025), 107800-107824.
Hosseini Mehrab, A., Amirfakhrian, S., & Ghalehnovi, M. (2025). بررسی اثر روش های مختلف مکانیک شکست بر پارامترهای شکست بتن توانمند بدون الیاف و حاوی الیاف ترکیبی. , 18 (1), 5-19.
Keshmiri, A., Mottaghi, H., & Masoodi, A. (2025). A finite element-based novel approach to undamped vibrational analysis of complex curved beams with arbitrary curvature using explicit interpolation functions. Journal of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, 46 (11), 2177-2198.
Mahdinia, S., Tavakkolizadeh, M., & Masoodi, A. (2025). Experimental and GEP-based evaluation of compressive strength in eco-friendly mortars with waste foundry sand and varying cement grades. Scientific Reports, 15 (1), -.
Jafar, A., Gharaei Moghaddam, N., Arabshahi, A., Tavakkolizadeh, M., & Shooshtari, A. (2025). The influence of small fiber deviation on the behavior of CFRP confined concrete cylinders: an experimental study. Multiscale and Multidisciplinary Modeling, Experiments and Design, 8 (9), -.
Khosravani Shariati, S., & Abbasi, A. (2025). Machine learning-based winter wheat yield prediction using multisource data. Agricultural Water Management, 322 (109951), 109951-14.
Vakili, S., Shahabian Moghadam, F. (2025). Flexural response of thick FG sandwich plates with EFG method and machine learning (ML) approach based on 3D sigmoid functions. Aerospace Science and Technology, 167 (167), 110681-110682.
Ziaee, S. (2025). Mode I and II fracture behavior of green warm mix asphalt containing recycled plastic at various temperatures using ENDB testing method. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 23 (), e05549-e05576.
Ziaee, S. (2025). Comprehensive evaluation of cracking performance in modified HMA and WMA asphalt mixtures using the SCB test. Alexadria Engineering Journal, 133 (), 349-369.
Mirabi, M., & Karrabi, S. (2025). Integrating Circular Economy and Life Cycle Assessment in Virtual Water Management: A Case Study of Food Consumption Across Economic Classes in Iran. Sustainability, 17 (6), 2743-2448.
Meghdadian, M., & Ghalehnovi, M. (2025). Investigating the influencing factors on the behavior of composite shear walls with an opening. Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, 72 (1), -.
Doshvargar, E., Shahnavaz, B., & Karrabi, S. (2025). Biogenic synthesis of CuO-NPs using psychrotolerant Microbacterium sp.: an application for efficient adsorption of RR24/AO7 azo dyes. International journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 23 (2), -.
Akhtarpour, A. (2025). Fragility curves for rapid evaluation of seismic damage to embedded cantilever retaining walls. Geotechnical Research, (), -.
Recent theses and dissertations
Contact Information
Iran, Mashhad, Azadi Square, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering (CE)
Phone: +985138806053
Fax: +985138807184