Civil Engineering Engineer
Resume:
Shayan Khosravi
Civil Engineer
Department of Civil Engineering
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), Texas, USA Email:
**********@*****.***
Phone: 956-***-****
EDUCATION
M.Sc. in Civil Engineering
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) — GPA: 3.90 Aug 2023 – May 2025 Thesis Title: Development of a New Mechanical Metamaterial for Passive Vibration Control of Civil Structures.
(Advisor: Prof. Mohsen Amjadian)
M.Sc. in Earthquake Engineering
International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (IIEES) — GPA: 3.62 Sep 2017 – March 2020 Thesis Title: Development of Seismic Fragility Curves and Seismic Risk Assessment for Concrete Fluid Tanks.
(Advisor: Prof. Mohammad Ali Goudarzi)
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
ABRU University — GPA: 3.08 Sep 2013 – July 2017 RESEARCH INTERESTS
Structural Dynamics and Control (Passive, semi-active, and active control systems, etc.) Smart Materials and Systems (Metamaterials)
Vibration-Based Energy Harvesting
Seismic Resilience of Civil Structural
Reliability and Safety Assessment
Structural Health Monitoring and Damage Detection
Data Analytics and Machine Learning (Vibration control systems, structural health monitoring of structures, etc.) SELECTED COURSES AND GRADES
M.Sc.
• Fracture Mechanic Score:(4/4)
• Structural Dynamic Score:(4/4)
• Seismic Vulnerability & Retrofitting Score: (4/4)
• Seismic Control of Structures Score: (4/4)
• Data Science & Machin Learning Score: (4/4)
• Uncertainty Analysis & Cocepts Score: (4/4)
• Advanced Cement Concrete Materials Score: (4/4)
B.Sc.
• Concrete Technology and Laboratory Score: (4/4)
• Design of Steel Structures Score: (4/4)
• Reinforced Concrete Structures Project Score: (4/4)
• Steel Structures Project Score: (4/4)
• Earthquake Engineering Score: (4/4)
• Soil Mechanics Score: (4/4)
• Building Construction Methods Score: (4/4)
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PUBLICATIONS
Journal Paper (Google Scholar Profile)
[J07]. Shayan Khosravi, and Mohsen Amjadian. "Modeling, Design, and Testing of a Passive Friction Seismic Metamaterial Base- Isolator (PFSMBI)". Materials, MDPI (2025).
[J06]. Sina Amirsardari, Alireza Roozbahani, Shayan Khosravi, and Mohammad Ali Goudarzi. "The effect of baffles on the re- distribution of dynamic forces in rectangular water tanks." Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology (ASME) (2025).
[J05]. Shayan Khosravi, Sina Amirsardari, and Mohammad Ali Goudarzi. "Dynamic Behavior of Rectangular Tanks with Limited Freeboard Under Seismic Loads: Experimental, Analytical and Machine Learning Investigations." Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology (ASME) (2024).
[J04]. Shayan Khosravi, and Mohammad Ali Goudarzi. "Seismic risk assessment of on-ground concrete cylindrical water tanks." Innovative Infrastructure Solutions 8.1, Springer (2023).
[J03]. Shayan Khosravi, Mohammad Mehdi Yousefi, and Mohammadali Goudarzi. "Development of seismic fragility curves of cylindrical concrete tanks using nonlinear analysis." Amirkabir Journal of Civil Engineering 53.1 (2021).
[J02]. Mehdi Komasi, Shayan Khosravi, and Hossein Choobkar. "Laboratory study for optimal mixing scheme of pervious concrete containing additive of microsilica fume based on maximum compressive strength and permeability." (2021).
[J01]. Hamid Masaeli, Shayan Khosravi, and Hossein Choobkar. "Effects of superplasticizer and antifreeze additives on strength and permeability properties of pervious concrete based on experiments." Experimental Research in Civil Engineering 4.7 (2017). Journal Paper (In Progress)
[J11]. Shayan Khosravi "Advancements in Seismic Design of 3D Printed Concrete Structures: A Comprehensive Review." Engineering Structures (2025).
[J10]. Shayan Khosravi, and Mohsen Amjadian. "Evaluation of Multi-Resonator Seismic Metamaterial for Vibration Control of Civil Structures." Structures (2025).
[J09]. Farid Ahmed, Shayan Khosravi, [Other Authors]. "Critical Review of Additive Manufacturing of Semiconductors: Materials and Processes."Materials (2025).
[J08]. Sina Amirsardari, Alireza Roozbahani, Shayan Khosravi, and Mohammad Ali Goudarzi. " Machine Learning-Based Optimization for Seismic Retrofitting of Existing Fluid Storage Tanks Using Vertical Baffles" Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering (2025). Conference Paper
[C06]. Mohsen Amjadian, and Shayan Khosravi. " Numerical study of a locally resonant frictional metamaterial for seismic vibration control of liquid storage tanks." Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems XVIII. SPIE, Vancouver, Canada, 2025.
[C05]. Shayan Khosravi and Mohsen Amjadian. "Development of Novel Friction-Based Mechanical Metamaterials for Vibration Control of Railways and Surrounding Structures." Transportation Research Board (TRB), Washington D.C., USA, 2025.
[C04]. Shayan Khosravi, and Mohsen Amjadian. "A parametric study on the energy dissipation capability of frictional mechanical metamaterials engineered for vibration isolation." Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems XVIII. Vol. 12946. SPIE, Long Beach, USA, 2024.
[C03]. M.G Vetr, S Gheshlaghi, and Shayan Khosravi. "Assessing the accuracy of conventional methods for predicting performance levels in the nonlinear behavior of concrete shear walls.”, ICNACFIB, 2018.
[C02]. Mehrdad Shahriari, Shayan Khosravi, and Amin Chegeni. "Analysis of strength responses of concrete containing metakaolin pozzolan in high variable temperature spectrum." ICCE, 2016.
[C01]. Shayan Khosravi, Shahab Hassanpour. "The effect of antifreeze on the compressive strength of concrete." BASU, 2016. TEACHING EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY (UTRGV)
Teaching Assistant Feb 2024 – Present
• CIVE 4346-01: Reinforced Concrete Design
Spring 2024: 47 Students
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING AND SEISMOLOGY (IIEES) Teaching Assistant Aug 2017 – Feb 2018
• CE 435: Seismic Design of Special Structures
Fall 2017: 36 Students
CURRICULUM VITAE Jan 25 Shayan Khosravi
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY (UTRGV)
Research Assistant Aug 2023 – Current Project: Introducing novel seismic isolators based on frictional metamaterial for vibration control of infrastructures
• Conducted a literature review on different types of metamaterials, proposing and verifying a new topology of metamaterials using theoretical equations, FEM modeling, and prototype modeling for laboratory experiments.
• Developed a novel type of frictional metamaterial with smooth behavior for vibration control of civil structures and performed finite element modeling, design, and proof-of-concept prototype fabrication (R&D).
• Developed characterization testing of the frictional metamaterial in the laboratory, which included installation of linear servo- electric and hydraulic actuators, load cells, LVDTs, data acquisition systems, and signal processing and filtering.
• Performed modeling, design, and analysis of a passive control system consisting of the frictional metamaterial base isolator and lead rubber bearings for seismic protection of standard curved bridges and multi-story base-isolated buildings and bridges under extreme seismic scenarios defined by AASHTO and ASCE 7-10 in California.
• Introduced a novel multi-resonator seismic isolator for vibration control in civil structures:
• Performed analytical and numerical modeling, characterization study, and finite element analysis of the rigid-body motion of MDOF systems subjected to earthquake-induced pounding.
• Evaluated the validity and reasonableness of AASHTO seismic design guidelines for multi-story buildings and bridges under excessive torsion caused by earthquake-induced pounding and provided improved recommendations.
• Developed a novel Seismic Base Isolation (SBI) system based on fluid-filled metamaterial cells:
• Worked on a project funded by UTRGV and DDETFP, where the metamaterial lattice serves as an isolation layer, blocking seismic waves by creating a frequency bandgap. Additionally, the fluids within the lattice enhance energy dissipation, effectively reducing seismic vibrations and mitigating potential damage to the structure by absorbing seismic shear waves. INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING AND SEISMOLOGY (IIEES) Research Assistant Aug 2017 - Sep 2023 Project: Seismic risk assessment and development of seismic fragility curves for water storage tanks and Machine learning techniques for design
• Performed analytical and finite element analysis of fluid on ground tanks subjected to earthquake-induced pounding (impact forces at the base) using ANSYS, OpenSEESPy, SAP2000, MATLAB, and SIMULINK in accordance with standards.
• Developed and analyzed fragility curves for cylindrical concrete water tanks under seismic loads, incorporating non-linear dynamic analyses to assess seismic vulnerability, with a focus on the importance of cracking behavior in dynamic analyses.
• Investigated hydrodynamic pressure distribution for fixed-roof rectangular drinking water storage tanks with insufficient freeboard, focusing on earthquake-induced pounding and the seismic vulnerability of these tanks using advanced modeling techniques.
• Developed fragility curves for water storage tank structures and used seismic hazard curves to assess the seismic risk of these tanks in earthquake-prone regions, enabling more accurate risk assessment by incorporating critical variables such as tank height and crack width.
• Investigated innovative retrofitting techniques for water storage tanks, including the installation of baffles, plates, and adjustments to the freeboard of the tanks to mitigate seismic forces. This research involved prototype modeling in the laboratory and machine learning techniques to predict seismic forces based on FEM models and earthquake simulation tests.
• Conducted deterministic and probabilistic seismic hazard analysis and nonlinear Incremental Dynamic Analysis (IDA) to assess the seismic vulnerability and retrofit strategies for fluid storage tanks.
• Contributed to the development of updated design standards for retrofitting and rehabilitation of existing water tank structures, including recommendations to improve the resistance of old tanks to earthquakes by adding middle walls or freeboard to reduce seismic forces.
Research Assistant Aug 2016 - Sep 2020 Project: Propose a pervious concrete mixing plan for existing formulations to prevent runoff on pathways
• Investigated the use of pervious concrete, which consists of coarse aggregates bonded with a cement matrix, and aimed to enhance its properties by incorporating superplasticizers, lubricating agents, and antifreeze to improve durability against freezing and thawing cycles while maintaining acceptable permeability.
• Conducted experimental tests on several pervious concrete samples, varying granular aggregate types and water-to-cement
(W/C) ratios to optimize the concrete’s performance and resistance to deterioration during environmental stress cycles.
• Developed new, affordable pervious concrete mix designs as alternatives to traditional concrete or asphalt pavements, with the goal of preventing runoff and improving the safety of roads and pathways by mitigating surface water accumulation during rainfall.
• Proposed several mixture plans and developed processes for incorporating pervious concrete into pathways and concrete roads, aiming to enhance infrastructure resilience and address urban environmental challenges like stormwater runoff.
• Focused on preventing runoff on pathways by improving pervious concrete’s ability to handle rainfall-induced surface water, contributing to solutions for urban flooding and road closures due to water accumulation in several U.S. states. CURRICULUM VITAE Jan 25 Shayan Khosravi
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Work Experience
POUYA SAZEH CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC Borojerd City Structural Engineer Jan. 2015 - May 2016
• Designed and analyzed a 6 story RC building in ETABS and SAFE in accordance with ACI 318 and ASCE 7-10.
• Supervised the construction of a 2-story masonry building in accordance with the Iranian National Building Code, Part 8: Design and Construction of Masonry Buildings.
• Reviewed and checked the design drawings and details of a 5-story steel building designed in accordance with AISC and ASCE 7-10.
• Drafted architectural drawings (plans, sections, and views) for RC and steel buildings using AutoCAD, and architecture maps using Revit, SketchUp, and 3ds Max.
• Prepared detailed reports on the status of the construction, finance, and schedules of projects.
• Reviewed and checked design drawings and details to assist workers and subcontractors during construction. Implement of Light weight Steel Frame (LSF) structures ABRU University Intern May 2016 – Aug 2016
• Checked reports on cost estimation and control of construction projects. COMPUTER SKILLS
Finite Element Software
COMSOL Multiphysics, ABAQUS, ANSYS, OpenSEES, and PLAXIS. Structural Analysis and Design
SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE, STAAD, Seismosoft Package, SHAKE Programming
MATLAB, SIMULINK, TCL, Python, and basic knowledge of R and C++ Design and Drafting Software
AutoCAD 2D&3D, SolidWorks, and Revit
Water and Environmental
Hydrus, Modflow, and Arc GIS
Office Software
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND MEMBERSHIPS
Reviewer
• Ships and Offshores Structures (Taylor & Francis)
• Australian Journal of Structural Engineering (Taylor & Francis) Editoral Board
• Ships and Offshores Structures (Taylor & Francis)
• Australian Journal of Structural Engineering (Taylor & Francis) Professional Membership
• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
• American Concrete Institute (ACI)
• Engineers Without Borders (EWB)
• Transportation Research Board (TRB)
• International Society for Optics and Photonics Engineering (SPIE)
• UTRGV National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
• College of Engineering and Computer Science Outstanding Student, UTRGV (2025) Awarded for academic excellence, leadership, and contributions to the field of civil engineering.
• David Dwight Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program, Washington D.C. (2025) Awarded for outstanding academic achievement and commitment to transportation engineering research.
• L.A. "Red" Youngman Scholarship, UTRGV (2024)
Recognizes leadership potential in civil engineering. CURRICULUM VITAE Jan 25 Shayan Khosravi
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• VPSE Graduate Scholarship, UTRGV (2023)
Provided to top graduate students demonstrating excellence in research.
• Rio South TX Endowed Scholarship, UTRGV (2023)
Endowed scholarship for high-achieving students in the Rio Grande Valley.
• Travel Awards, UTRGV (2023-2024)
Supports attendance at national and international conferences.
• Full Tuition Waiver, IIEES (2017-2020)
Awarded in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and merit.
• Full Tuition Waiver, ABRU (2013-2017)
Awarded in recognition of outstanding academic performance. REFERENCES
Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) and International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (IIEES):
Assistant Professor Mohsen Amjadian — Email: ******.********@*****.*** Assistant Professor Maysam Pournik — Email: ******.*******@*****.*** Professor AbdoReza S. Moghadam — Email: ********@*****.**.** Associate Professor Omid Bahar — Email: *********@*****.**.** Associate Professor Yasamin O. Izadkhah — Email: ****@*****.**.**
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