Mojdeh A. Pajouh

Ph.D. Candidate in Geotechnical Engineering

Zachry Department of Civil Engineering Phone: 979-***-****)

Texas A&M University Email: acp3jr@r.postjobfree.com

College Station, Texas 77843 Alt: acp3jr@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Jan. 2011- Expected: Aug. 2015

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering- Geotechnical Engineering

Adviser: Dr. Jean-Louis Briaud, GPA: 4.0

Tehran Polytechnic, Tehran, Iran Sept. 2006 – Feb. 2009

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering- Earthquake Engineering

KNT University of Technology, Tehran, Iran Sept. 2002- May 2006

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Texas A&M University – College Station, TX Aug. 2011- Present

Graduate Research Assistant

Dissertation: Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Impact Loads on Group of Piles

Sponsor: U.S. Department of State (DOS)

Experimentation

• Designed two full-scale crash tests (+two full scale static tests) on pile groups impacted by

trucks using LS DYNA (Livermore Software Technology Corporation, LSTC, 2010).

• Collaborated with the researchers and crash crew at Texas Transportation Institute (TTI).

• Coordinated the in-situ and laboratory testing, performed/assisted geotechnical site

characterization activities.

• Involved leading data acquisition, preparing geotechnical data and writing reports.

Numerical Modeling and Simulation

• Performed extensive crash test simulations using the state-of-art numerical code LS-DYNA

• Developed detailed finite element models suitable for use in crash analyses.

• Studied numerical simulation of pile-beam-soil interaction, modeling material models,

contacts algorithms, performed parametric study.

Analytical modeling and Programming

• Developed a computationally efficient model “TAMU-POST” (coded using MATLAB) to

predict the lateral response of pile groups under impact loading through a nonlinear impact

analysis.

• Performed the model calibration and optimized the model parameters based on the datasets

experimentally and numerically collected.

• Investigated the soil-pile interaction and characterized the soil behavior in particular soil

damping under impacts.

• Practical recommendations are drawn to design Anti-Ram Barriers.

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Tehran Polytechnic – Tehran, Iran Aug. 2006 – Feb. 2009

Graduate Research Assistant

Master Thesis: Study of Wave Amplification and Site Response Analysis in Alluvial Zones

• Performed geo-seismic studies to generate microzonation maps for the harbor Mahshahr

located in the south of Iran (A case study).

• Compared site response analysis approaches: the equivalent linear method using ProSHAKE

and the fully nonlinear approach using FLAC.

• Studied the finite difference modeling efficiency in prediction of seismic soil response.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Lecturer Spring 2015

Zachry Department of Civil Engineering

Texas A&M University – College Station, TX

Taught the course CVEN 305- “Mechanics of Materials” to a class of ~100 undergraduate students

as the primary instructor

Laboratory Graduate Teaching Assistant Summer 2014

Zachry Department of Civil Engineering

Texas A&M University

- Instructed the laboratories for CVEN 365 “Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering”

- Developed lectures and laboratory testing instructions

Guest Lecturer

Texas A&M University, Civil Engineering

CVEN 666 Foundation Structures (Graduate), CVEN 435Geotechnical Engineering Design

CVEN 365 Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering (Undergradute)

College Instructor Fall 2009

Islamic Azad University- College of Sama, Karaj- Tehran, Iran

Taught Courses: Technical Drawing, Survey and Strength of Materials

JOURNAL PAPERS

• Asadollahi Pajouh, M., Lim, S.G., Mirdamadi A., Briaud, J.L., (2015) “Truck impact loading on a

group of inline piles: experiments, simulations, and guidelines” Journal of Geotechnical and

Geoenvironmental Engineering, under review.

• Mirdamadi A., Lim, S.G., Asadollahi Pajouh, M., Briaud, J.L., (2015) “Truck impact loading of a

single pile: experiments, simulations, and guidelines” Journal of Geotechnical and

Geoenvironmental Engineering, under review.

• Mirhosseini, S.M., Asadollahi Pajouh, M., (2010) “A Comparative Study on Equivalent Linear

and Fully Nonlinear Site Response Analysis”, Arabian Journal of Geosciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4,

pp 587-597.

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• Mirhosseini, S.M., Asadollahi Pajouh, M., (2009) “A Study of Local Site Effects on Ground

Motions in Alluvium Zones”, Sharif Journal.

• Asadollahi Pajouh, M., Lim, S.G., Mirdamadi A., Briaud, J.L., (2015) “Predicting Deflection and

Moment in a Group of Inline Piles Subjected to Vehicle Impact”, to be submitted to journal of

Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering.

• Mirdamadi A., Lim, S.G., Asadollahi Pajouh, M., Briaud, J.L., (2015) “Predicting Deflection and

Moment in a Single Pile Subjected to Vehicle Impact”, to be submitted to journal of Geotechnical

and Geoenvironmental Engineering.

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

• Asadollahi Pajouh M., Briaud J.L., et. al., (2015) “Full Scale Crash Test on a Group of Piles in

Clay” Proceedings of IFCEE 2015, International Foundation Conference and Equipment Expo.,

San Antonio, Texas, March.

• Briaud J.L., Mirdamadi A., Asadollahi Pajouh M., (2015) “Horizontal Load on Piles: Evaluation

of the SALLOP Method” ISP7 the 7th International Symposium on Pressuremeters in

Hammamet, Tunisia, May.

• Asadollahi Pajouh M., Lim S.G., Mirdamadi A. et al., (2014) “Full scale Impact test and

numerical simulation of a truck against a group of piles,” Proceedings of 2014 Geocongress,

Atlanta, GA.

• Briaud J.L., Mirdamadi A., Asadollahi Pajouh M., (2014) “Modeling Single Piles under Lateral

Impact” International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering, Soil-Structure Interaction

Underground Structures and Retaining Walls. Saint Petersburg, 16-18 June.

• Mirhosseini S.M., Asadollahi Pajouh M., (2009) “Evaluation Site Effects on Ground Motions by

Elastic/Plastic Model and Numerical Approach”, Proceedings of 8th International Congress on

Civil Engineering, Shiraz, Iran, May.

TECHNICAL REPORTS

• Asadollahi Pajouh, M., Briaud J.L., Mirdamadi,A. (2013), Revised (2015) “TAMU-POST: A

program for the analysis of any vehicle impact on any post in any soil: user’s manual for group of

posts” Report to United States Department of State.

• Briaud J.L., Mirdamadi,A., Asadollahi Pajouh, M., (2013), Revised (2015) “Simple analysis of

any vehicle impact on any post in any soil”, Report to United States Department of State.

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AWARDS

• Academic Excellence Award, Richard T Lietz '45 Endowed Memorial Scholarship for two years–

Recipient 2014 and 2015.

• IEFS Graduate ISS Scholarship – Texas A&M University – Recipient (2015)

• SIAWE Scholarship - The Society of Iranian American Women for Education– Recipient (2014).

• USUCGER Travel Grant- The United States Universities Council on Geotechnical Education and

Research– Recipient (2015).

• OMC Grant- Organizational Member Council (Geo-Institute) – Recipient (2015).

• 1st Prize Graduate Oral Presentation Winner, 17th Annual Student Research Week, College of

Engineering and Architecture TAMU– Recipient (2014).

• Graduate Assistant Lecturer Fellowship - Zachry Department of Civil Engineering (2014).

• Graduate Climate Award by Dwight Look College of Engineering, Texas A&M University –

Recipient (2013).

• Graduate Student Council Travel Award, Texas A&M University – Recipient (2014).

• Graduate Teaching Academy Fellow (GTA certified).

• Engineer-In-Training License (E.I.T), State of Texas.

• Texas Public Education Grant-Intl, (2011 to present).

WORK EXPERIENCE

Civil Engineer (2008-2009)

Shaloodeh Khak – Tehran, Iran

• Evaluated seismic vulnerability of structures and performed remedy designs

• Prepared structural/geotechnical reports and drawings for the proposed retrofitting remedies

• Perform geotechnical studies in various projects: Design of structure foundations, slope stability,

retaining wall.

• Used SAP2000, SAFE, ETABS and AUTO-CAD software

Civil Engineering Intern (Summer 2006)

Sharif Industrial Research Institute– Tehran, Iran

• Assisted in retrofitting masonry, concrete and steel buildings

• Assisted in retrofitting masonry, concrete and steel buildings

• Utilized the codes IBC,FEMA, ACI code and UBC in seismic assessment of structures

• Involved in geo-structural design under earthquake loading

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Geo-Institute TAMU Chapter

President, (2014-2015)

• Managed GI Chapter activities, technical lectures and competitions

• Promoted network of Geo-students and Geo-professionals

Program Director, (2013-2014)

Treasurer, (2012-2013)

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Society for Underwater Technology SUT- TAMU

Treasurer, (2013-2014)

• Managed the budget and financial affairs

• Assisted sponsors in supporting organizations programs

Aggie Ambassador – Zachry Department of Civil Engineering (2013-present)

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Numerical Packages: LS-DYNA, PLAXIS, FLAC, Hypermesh and ABAQUS

• Programming: MATLAB, some experience with FORTRAN and Python

• Geotechnical Softwares: GEO-STUDIO, LPILE, D-MOD, ProSHAKE, EERA

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

• Member, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute

• Member, Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

• Member of American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE)

• Member, Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

REFERENCES

Jean-Louis Briaud, PhD, PE

Professor and Holder of the Buchanan Chair

Zachry Department of Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University

College Station, TX, USA

Phone: 979-***-****, Cell: 979-***-****

Email: acp3jr@r.postjobfree.com

Giovanna Biscontin, PhD

University of Cambridge

Geotechnical and Environmental Research Group

Cambridge CB3 0EL

Email: acp3jr@r.postjobfree.com

Office Phone: +44 (0-122*-******

Charles Aubeny, PhD, PE

Zachry Department of Civil Engineering

Texas A&M University

College Station, TX 77843-3136

Phone: 979-***-****

Email: acp3jr@r.postjobfree.com

Dean C. Alberson, PhD, PE

Associate Research Engineer

Texas Transportation Institute

Phone: 979-***-****

Email: acp3jr@r.postjobfree.com

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