Mehdi Shokouhian, Ph.D
Associate Professor of Civil Engineering
Educator, researcher, and expert in sustainable construction materials, innovative structures, and resilient transportation infrastructure
Welcome to my personal website! I am Dr. Mehdi Shokouhian, an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Morgan State University. My journey is marked by an unwavering passion for innovation and an unrelenting commitment to advancing the field of civil engineering. I completed my doctoral studies in Structural Engineering at Tsinghua University, a pivotal period during which my research interests began to take form. This academic foundation has been the driving force behind my relentless pursuit of groundbreaking solutions in civil engineering. At the heart of my work lie innovative structures and high-performance materials. Through a blend of integrated experimental and analytical research, my endeavors continuously challenge the boundaries of what is achievable in the field. Over the years, I've had the privilege of leading and contributing to numerous research projects funded by federal and state agencies. My expertise is firmly rooted in the design and construction of innovative structures. These structures incorporate cutting-edge materials and techniques, resulting in enhanced performance, durability, and sustainability. I'm passionate about exploring and harnessing advanced materials with exceptional properties, which have the potential to revolutionize structural integrity and longevity. My contributions extend beyond the laboratory. Prolific authorship, including numerous research papers and publications, characterizes my involvement in the field. I also take great pride in sharing my expertise through presentations at conferences and seminars, enriching the academic community. Guiding the next generation of civil engineers is a personal mission. I'm actively engaged in mentorship, fostering academic and research excellence among aspiring engineers. Diligently advancing the frontiers of civil engineering is my commitment to ensuring the field remains dynamic and responsive to evolving challenges. Thank you for visiting my website. I encourage you to delve deeper into my work and interests, and I look forward to sharing more of this exciting journey with you.
EDUCATION
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
PhD in Structural Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China (2010-2015)
Thesis title: “The investigation of ductility and section resistance in hybrid flexural members with high strength steel", supervised by Professor Yongjiu Shi.
Master in Structural Engineerin
Department of Civil Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran (1999-2002)
Thesis title: “Optimal ordering in graph theory and algebraic graph theory using Ritz method", supervised by Professor Ali Kaveh.
Bachelor in Civil Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran (1994-1999)
Associate Professor (2023-present)
Department of Civil Engineering
School of Engineering
Morgan State University
Tenure-track Assistant Professor (2019-2023)
Department of Civil Engineering
School of Engineering
Morgan State University
Full-Time Lecturer (2017-2019)
Department of Civil Engineering
School of Engineering
Morgan State University
Adjunct Faculty (2016-2017)
Department of Civil Engineering
School of Engineering
Morgan State University
Adjunct Faculty (2016-2018)
Department of Architecture & Environmental Design
School of Architecture and Urban Planning
Morgan State University
Postdoctoral Research Associate (2015-2017)
Department of Civil Engineering
School of Engineering
Morgan State University
Research Assistant (2010-2015)
Department of Civil Engineering
Tsinghua University
Beijing, China
Full-time Lecturer (2002-2010)
Department of Civil Engineering,
Islamic Azad University
Islamshahr Campus, Tehran, Iran
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Founder and Chairman of Board, Amood Paya Design and Construction Company, Tehran, Iran, 2007-2012
Senior Manager of Structural Engineering Department, Amood Paya Design and Construction Company, 2007-2010
Senior Consultant in Structural Engineering, Taghband Beton Company, Tehran, Iran, 2002- 2007
Senior Engineering Manager, Department of Quality Control of Structures, Seven Diamonds Industrial Company, Qazvin, Iran, 2002-2007
Senior Design Manager, Department of Civil Engineering, Seven Diamonds Industrial Company, Qazvin, Iran, 2001-2007
Structural Designer, Tabdil Beton Co., Tehran, Iran, 1998-2001