Concordia University, Canada
👨🎓Professional Profile
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📝 Summary
Mrs. Zahrasadat Momeni is a Ph.D. candidate at Concordia University, Canada, specializing in Structural Control Engineering. With advanced expertise in bridge dynamics, seismic analysis, and control systems, she designs systems that enhance bridge resilience to seismic activity. Zahrasadat’s approach combines cutting-edge software tools and AI/ML techniques to improve structural safety and performance.
🎓 Education
Zahrasadat holds a Ph.D. in Structural Control Engineering from Concordia University (2018–Present). She also completed a Post Graduate Degree in AI & Machine Learning at Purdue University (2021–2022). Prior to this, she earned her Master’s (2014–2016) and Bachelor’s (2008–2013) degrees in Civil Engineering from Sharif University of Technology and K.N.T University of Technology, respectively.
💼 Professional Experience
At Concordia University, Zahrasadat works as a Research and Analysis Specialist in Bridge Dynamics and Seismic Design. She develops advanced models to assess bridge behavior under seismic conditions and designs control systems to reduce vibrations and increase resilience. Previously, at Sharif University, she worked as a Research Assistant, where she led the seismic analysis and finite element modeling of long-span bridges.
📚 Academic Citations
Her research on bridge control systems and seismic resilience has been cited in numerous civil engineering publications. Zahrasadat continues to contribute to the academic community with ongoing work on seismic design and structural control systems.
💻 Technical Skills
Zahrasadat is proficient in structural analysis software such as SAP2000, ETABS, ABAQUS, CSiBridge, and MATLAB/Simulink. She is also skilled in Python programming and familiar with machine learning and data science tools like Jupyter Notebook and Visual Studio Code.
👩🏫 Teaching Experience
As a research assistant and teaching collaborator at Concordia University, Zahrasadat has provided hands-on guidance in seismic design and bridge dynamics. She has also mentored students in the use of finite element analysis and structural control systems.
🔬 Research Interests
Zahrasadat’s research interests focus on enhancing the seismic resilience of bridge structures through innovative control systems and AI/ML integration. She aims to improve bridge performance under dynamic loads and reduce the risk of collapse during seismic events.
📖Top Noted Publications
Authors: Z. Momeni, A. Bagchi
Journal: Civil Engineering Journal
Year: 2023
Authors: Z. Momeni, A. Bagchi
Journal: Heliyon
Year: 2023
Authors: Z. Momeni, A. Bagchi
Journal: Structures
Year: 2023