Graduate Researcher at New Jersey Institute of Technology, United States
Dr. Mohsen Mohammadi is a Senior Structural and GeoStructural Engineer at Schnabel Engineering in Jersey City, NJ, with a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where he achieved a 4.0 GPA. His dissertation focused on developing intelligent sensor fusion IoT-enabled devices for smart city applications in facility management. With extensive experience in structural design, project management, and geotechnical engineering, Dr. Mohammadi has led the design of over 200 buildings and played a key role in significant projects, including the tallest building in Iraq, the E1 Tower. His research interests encompass smart construction technologies, water quality assessment, and innovative flood mitigation strategies.
Publication Profile :
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🎓 Educational Background :
- Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, USA
Expected: May 2024
Dissertation: Developing Intelligent Sensor Fusion IoT-enabled Devices and Virtualization Systems for Facility Management Applications in Smart Cities
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Advisor: Professor Rayan H. Assaad (rayan.hassane.assaad@njit.edu)
- Master of Science (M.S.) in Structural Engineering
Islamic Azad University, Mahabad, Iran
February 2012
Thesis: Structural Behavior of Hybrid Fiber-Reinforced Polymer-Autoclave Aerated Concrete Panel
GPA: 3.7/4.0
Advisor: Professor Arastou Armaghani (aarmaghani@yahoo.com)
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Civil Engineering
Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran, Iran
August 2008
Concentration: Architectural Engineering, Construction Management
💼 Professional Experience :
- Senior Structural and GeoStructural Engineer
Schnabel Engineering, Jersey City, NJ, USA
June 2024 – Present
- Lead geostructural engineering projects from inception to completion.
- Conduct intricate design and analysis for foundations, retaining walls, and tunnels.
- Provide technical oversight to junior engineers and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Engage with clients for project updates and satisfaction.
- Plan and oversee geotechnical site investigations and prepare detailed technical reports.
- Graduate Research Assistant
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Smart Construction and Intelligent Infrastructure Systems (SCIIS) Lab, Newark, NJ
August 2022 – May 2024
- Senior Structural Engineer
Construction Civil Engineers of Iran, Kurdistan, Iran
November 2011 – July 2022
- Led the design for over 200 buildings, ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
- Conducted structural analysis using ETABS, SAFE, and SAP 2000 software.
- Managed projects from conception to completion, focusing on timelines and budget constraints.
- Senior Structural Designer
Kirmanj Construction Co., Erbil, Iraq
March 2019 – August 2021
- Spearheaded the structural design for The Zaniary Tower, a landmark skyscraper.
- Construction Management Engineer
CAN Holding Co., Kurdistan, Iran
February 2013 – November 2016
- Construction Management Engineer
Kurdistan Municipality, Kurdistan, Iran
March 2011 – October 2013
📚 Research Interests :
- Quantifying Reliability of Shared Economy Systems
August 2022 – February 2023
Developed metrics to assess reliability and pricing models for shared economy systems.
- Modeling Flooding Events Effects
November 2022 – August 2023
Analyzed direct and indirect impacts of flooding on transportation infrastructure.
- Benefit-Cost Analysis for Flood Mitigation Projects
January 2023 – May 2023
Conducted analysis to prioritize flood mitigation projects.
- Intelligent Cloud-Based IoT System for Water Quality Assessment
February 2023 – July 2023
Developed IoT-based devices for real-time water quality monitoring.
- IoT System for Leak Detection
March 2023 – November 2023
Created devices for accurate leak detection in smart city applications.
- Enhancing Human-Technology Interaction using IoT and VR
June 2023 – December 2023
Developed a virtual environment for facility management using Unity and IoT sensors.
- Enhancing Human-Technology Interaction using IoT and AR
August 2023 – February 2024
Integrated AR applications for real-time thermal comfort monitoring in smart buildings.
Honors & Awards :
- 2024: National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corp Award for an innovative IoT-based workforce health monitoring device.
- 2022-2024: Gary Thomas Assistantships Fellowship, New Jersey Institute of Technology.
- 2024: Graduate Student Research and Presentation Travel Award from the Graduate Student Association (GSA), NJIT.
- 2024: Civil and Environmental Engineering Outstanding Graduate Student Award, NJIT.
- 2004-2008: Full fellowship for bachelor studies at Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University.
📝 Publication Top Notes :
- Mohammadi, M., Poudel, O., & Assaad, R. H. (2024). An Intelligent IoT-enabled Multimodal Sensing Device as a Wearable Health Monitoring System for Comprehensive Physiological Symptoms Tracking. Elsevier Journal of Measurement. (Under Review), Impact Factor: 5.2.
- Mohammadi, M., Assaf, G., & Assaad, R. H. (2024). Real-time Visualization of Thermal Comfort and Interaction with HVAC Systems by Integrating Immersive Virtual Reality Technologies and IoT-Enabled Intelligent Sensors for Indoor Facilities. Emerald Smart and Sustainable Built Environment. (Under Review), Impact Factor: 3.6.
- Mohammadi, M., Poudel, O., Assaf, G., & Assaad, R. H. (2024). An Intelligent Acoustic-based IoT-enabled Water Monitoring Sensing System for Automated Real-Time Water Leak Detection, Localization, and Pinpointing. Elsevier Journal of Expert Systems with Applications. (Under Review), Impact Factor: 7.5.
- Mohammadi, M., Assaf, G., Assaad, R. H., & Chang, A. J. (2024). An Intelligent Cloud-Based IoT-Enabled Multimodal Edge Sensing Device for Automated, Real-Time, Comprehensive, and Standardized Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Process Using Multisensor Data Fusion Technologies. ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering. Impact Factor: 6.9.
- Mohammadi, M., Assaf, G., & Assaad, R. H. (2024). Real-time Spatial Mapping and Visualization of Thermal Comfort and HVAC Control by Integrating Immersive AR Technologies and IoT-Enabled Wireless Sensor Networks. Elsevier Journal of Building Engineering. Impact Factor: 6.4.
- Assaad, R. H., Mohammadi, M., & Assaf, G. (2024). Determining Critical Cascading Effects of Flooding Events on Transportation Infrastructure Using Data Mining Algorithms. Journal of Infrastructure Systems, 30(3), 04024006. Impact Factor: 3.3.
- Assaad, R. H., Mohammadi, M., & Chang, A. (2023). An IoT-Enabled Sensing Device to Quantify the Reliability of Shared Economy Systems Using Intelligent Sensor Fusion Building Technologies. Buildings, 13(9), 2182. Impact Factor: 3.8.
- Sahour, S., Khanbeyki, M., Gholami, V., Sahour, H., Karimi, H., & Mohammadi, M. (2023). Particle swarm and grey wolf optimization: enhancing groundwater quality models through artificial neural networks. Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment, 1-15. Impact Factor: 4.2.
- Mohammadi, M., & Armaghani, A. (2014). Structural behavior of hybrid fiber–reinforced polymer-Autoclave Aerated concrete panels. Impact Factor: 0.9804.