Hamed Rahman Shokrgozar | Structural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Hamed Rahman Shokrgozar | Structural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Author, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

Hamed Rahman Shokrgozar, born on September 5, 1982, in Ardabil, Iran, is a distinguished structural engineer specializing in seismic performance evaluation and offshore platform design. With over eight years of professional experience, he has contributed to major engineering projects, including hospital foundations, oil refineries, water intake structures, and offshore platforms. His expertise spans nonlinear 3D modeling, soil-pile-structure interaction, and earthquake-resistant building design. As a researcher, he has published extensively in top-tier journals and international conferences. He has also imparted knowledge as a university lecturer, guiding students in structural analysis and dynamic behavior. His dedication to engineering excellence is evident through his extensive project contributions and academic pursuits.

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🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Structural Engineering (2006-2012) – K.N. Toosi University of Technology (GPA: 17.88)  M.Sc. in Structural Engineering (2004-2006) – K.N. Toosi University of Technology (GPA: 17.77)  B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (2000-2004) – Mohaghegh Ardabili University (GPA: 17.57)  His academic journey focused on seismic performance analysis, nonlinear modeling, and structural resilience. His Ph.D. research explored soil-pile-structure interaction in offshore platforms, while his M.Sc. work analyzed earthquake-resistant buildings. Throughout his studies, he demonstrated academic excellence, laying a solid foundation for his professional and research career in structural engineering.

💼 Experience 

Structure Discipline Expert with 8+ years of experience in civil and structural engineering  Design of Building Foundations: Hospitals, residential, and commercial buildings, including 160-bed hospital foundations in Bousher  Offshore & Oil Projects: Structural analysis and design of oil platforms, refineries, and marine terminals, including “Khesht Oil Refinery” and “Arvndknar Multi-Purpose Port”  Infrastructure Projects: Design of bridges, water intake structures, and pumping stations  Advanced Structural Modeling: Nonlinear 3D simulations of offshore platforms and earthquake-resistant structures using ABAQUS  Teaching Experience: Lecturer at multiple universities, specializing in structural dynamics, concrete design, and mechanics of materials

🏅 Awards & Honors 

Recognized Structural Engineering Researcher in seismic performance and offshore platform design  Multiple Journal & Conference Publications in high-impact civil engineering platforms  Contributor to International Engineering Projects involving seismic risk mitigation and offshore infrastructure development  Excellence in Nonlinear Structural Analysis for earthquake-resistant buildings and marine structures  Esteemed Lecturer at renowned universities, shaping the future of civil engineers

🔬 Research Focus 

Seismic Performance Evaluation: Studying earthquake-resistant structures and assessing steel jacket platforms’ response Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis: Applying ABAQUS to evaluate offshore platform stability and deformation behavior  Soil-Pile-Structure Interaction (SPSI): Investigating dynamic response characteristics for offshore and onshore foundations  Buckling-Restrained Braced Frames (BRBFs): Enhancing seismic resilience in structural engineering projects  Structural Optimization: Designing efficient and sustainable infrastructure, including bridges, buildings, and marine terminals

Conclusion

Dr. Hamed Rahman Shokrgozar exhibits a commendable blend of academic knowledge and practical experience in structural engineering. His research contributions, particularly in seismic performance and structural dynamics, position him as a strong candidate for the “Best Researcher Award.” Addressing areas such as international collaboration and funding acquisition could further bolster his candidacy.

Publication

  • Asgarian, B., & Shokrgozar, H. R. (2009). BRBF response modification factor. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 65(2), 290-298. Citations: 211

 

  • Asgarian, B., Aghaeidoost, V., & Shokrgozar, H. R. (2016). Damage detection of jacket type offshore platforms using rate of signal energy using wavelet packet transform. Marine Structures, 45, 1-21. Citations: 115

 

  • Asgarian, B., Shokrgozar, H. R., Shahcheraghi, D., & Ghasemzadeh, H. (2012). Effect of soil pile structure interaction on dynamic characteristics of jacket type offshore platforms. Coupled Systems Mechanics, 1(4), 381-395. Citations: 21

 

  • Khosravan, A., Asgarian, B., & Shokrgozar, H. R. (2021). Improved Modal Strain Energy Decomposition Method for damage detection of offshore platforms using data of sensors above the water level. Ocean Engineering, 219, 108337. Citations: 19

 

  • Asgarian, B., & Shokrgozar, H. R. (2013). A new bracing system for improvement of seismic performance of steel jacket type offshore platforms with float-over-deck. Petroleum Science, 10, 373-384. Citations: 14

 

  • Asgarian, B., Shokrgozar, H. R., & Abitorabi, M. (2008). Effect of design loads in buckling restrained braced frames performance. The 14th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, October 12-17. Citations: 12

 

  • Aghaeidoost, V., Afshar, S., Tajaddod, N. Z., Asgarian, B., & Shokrgozar, H. R. (2023). Damage detection in jacket-type offshore platforms via generalized flexibility matrix and optimal genetic algorithm (GFM-OGA). Ocean Engineering, 281, 114841. Citations: 9

 

  • Shokrgozar, H., Asgarian, B., & Aghaeidoost, V. (2021). Experimental investigation of decomposition of signal energy for damage detection of jacket type offshore platforms. Ships and Offshore Structures. Citations: 9

 

  • Shokrgozar, H. R. (2018). Comparison of Seismic Reliability and Risk Assessment for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering. Citations: 9

 

  • Asgarian, B., & Salehi Golesefidi, E. (2016). Probabilistic seismic evaluation of buckling restrained braced frames using DCFD and PSDA methods. Earthquakes and Structures, 10(1), 105-123. Citations: 8

 

  • Shokrgozar, H. R., Akrami, V., Ma’af, T. J., & Shahbazi, N. (2021). The effect of different retrofitting techniques on the axial load carrying capacity of damaged cylindrical shells. Structures, 31, 590-601. Citations: 6

 

  • Shokrgozar, H. R., Naeim, K., & Kalasar, H. I. (2017). Comparison of the Efficiency of Tuned Mass and Tuned Liquid Dampers at High-Rise Structures under Near and Far Fault Earthquakes. Journal of Structural and Construction Engineering, 3(4), 105-119. Citations: 5