J. Rowley, “Application of structural health monitoring using visual-based sensing in shake table investigation of structural prototypes,” California State University, 2021-2022

N. Ghavami, “Assessing the design strength modification factors for rotary-kiln produced expanded aggregates,” California State University, 2021

E. Mohammadiyaghini, “Evaluating the Application of Virtual Reality in Construction Operations and Inspections Using Immersive Media,” California State University, 2020-21

N. Pathan, “Behavior of Buckling Restrained Brace Members Containing Tire-derived Aggregates”, California State University, 2019-20

L. Couch, “Resilience of Concentrically Steel Braced Frames with Friction Dampers”, California State University, 2018-20

J. Carreon, “A Numerical Simulation of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Composites with Alternative Aggregates”, California State University, 2016

S. Rico, “The effects of Lightweight-Aggregate Fiber-Reinforced concrete on the Ductility of Unreinforced Masonry Walls”, California State University, 2015

N. Masswadi, “Dynamic Properties of Rubberized Lightweight Aggregate Concrete”, California State University, 2015

N. Miller, “Mechanical Properties of Rubberized Lightweight Aggregate Concrete”, California State University, 2014

A. Soto, “Investigation of Crack Propagation by Steel Studs in Steel and Concrete Composite Beams with Fiber Reinforcement”, California State University, 2014

H. Munjy, “Seismic Response of Mechanically Stabilized Earth Retaining Walls Using Finite Element Analysis”, California State University, 2013

R. Serrano, “Crack Propagation of Concrete Ties Pre-stressed with Single Strand Tendons”, California State University, 2013

M.S. Students: (Independent Studies and Directed Research) [6 projects]

J. Rowley, “An Introduction to Structural Health Monitoring,” California State University, 2021

N. Ghavami, “Design and Behavior of Structural Lightweight Aggregate Concrete,” California State University, 2020

M. Verduzco, “Design and Behavior of Lightweight Aggregate Concrete Masonry”, California State University, 2020

N. Pathan, “Investigating Performance Based Analysis of Steel structural building designed using Buckling Restrained Braces”, California State University, 2018

A. Goyal, “Experimental approach to the propagation of plasticity in slender flexural steel members”, California State University, 2014

N. Miller, “State of the art report on Rubberized Concrete”, California State University, 2014

H. Munjy, “Mechanically Stabilized Earth Retaining Walls”, California State University, 2012

S. Rico, “State-of-The-Art Report on Lightweight-Aggregate Fiber-Reinforced Concrete”, California State University, 2012

Graduate Student Co-Advising and Consultation: [3 thesss]

F. Mohammadpur (Ph.D.), Politecnico di Torino, Advisor: Dr. Alessnadro Pasquale Fantilli, 2022

A. Naghshineh (Ph.D.), Technische Universität München, Advisor: Dr.-Ing. Oliver Fischer, 2020-22

B. Jeevanlal (M.S.), California State University, Advisor: Dr. Arezoo Sadrinezhad, 2018

S. G. Shamasundar (M.S.), Advisor: Dr. Maziar Ghazinezhad, California State University, 2017

M. Shafaie (M.S.), Tarbiat Modares University, Advisor: Dr. Mahmoud Yazdani, 2017

M.S. Student Defense Committee: [3 theses]

T. Gorham, ” Finite Element Analysis of Reinforcement of Motel Drive Bridge Overhang Using Fiber Reinforced Polymers,” Advisor: Kimberly Stillmaker, California State University, 2022

M. Ledezma,”Improved Shake Table Tests on the Seismic Response of Slurry Walls”, Advisor: Ming Xiao, California State University, 2013

D. Hartman, “Seismic Responses of MSE Walls Using Accelerated Alternative Backfill Materials with Tire Derived Aggregates (TDA) and Lightweight Aggregates (LWA), Adviser: Ming Xiao, California State University, 2013

M. Graham, “Seismic Performance of Slurry Walls”, Advisor: Ming Xiao, California State University, 2011

B.S. Students: (Thesis) [2 theses]

C. McComb, “Enhancement of Composite Concrete Decks”, California State University, 2012

R. G. [full name reserved], “Experimental and Analytical Study of Elastomeric Bearings Application in Vibration Control”, Air Force University, 1995

B.S. Students: (Independent Studies and Directed Research) [12 students]

D. Truong and R. Farshidpour, “Sustainability of Tire-derived Aggregate Concrete”, 2018-19

R. Farshidpour, “Structural Forms for Stability and Resilience: A Case Study on Iranian Arches”, California State University, 2018

L. Tahsin, “Life Cycle Analysis of Cementitious Composites with a Focus on Embodied Energy and Emissions”, California State University, 2016-17

E. Berry, “Performance of Wood Shear Walls with Large Openings”, California State University, 2016

R. Farshidpour, “A Statistical Approach to Analyze Engineering Estimates and Bids", California State University, 2016

K. Hoffman, “Envision Rating of the Temperance Flat Support Project”, California State University, 2015

M. Iskandar, “Implementation of Sustainable Solutions in Civil Engineering Projects with a focus on Developing Communities”, California State University, 2014

J. Regier and K. Hoffman, “Modeling Civil Engineering Practice”, California State University, 2014

J. Schwab, “Technology-based Curriculum Development for Structural Analysis”, California State University, 2014

B. Rodriguez, “Volume-Based Specifications for Lightweight Aggregate Backfills”, California State University, 2014

N. Masswadi, “Reinforced Timber Using FRP”, California State University, 2012

S. Hamm, “An Analysis of Interlocking Block Walls”, California State University, 2011

A. Arzmanians, “Sustainability of Concrete”, University of California, 2010

Y. Lee, “Life-cycle Performance of Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete”, University of California, 2007

B.S. Students: (Senior Project) [59 students]

Fall 2022: L. Ramirez, A. Ankrum

Spring 2022: J. Smith, K. Nassef

Fall 2021: C. Parra, M. Zaghmouri

Spring 2021: D. McDaniel, S. Ghavami, E. Bravo, N. Mengoni, J. Gramajo, L. Aguirre, H. Tran

Fall 2020: J. Rowley, C. Marple

Spring 2020: F. Perez, E. Regier, J. Sosa, S. Sullivan

Fall 2019: N. Ghavami, A. Zavala

Spring 2019: R. Farshidpour, J. Green, T. Ljouba

Fall 2018: M. Angabini, R. Williams

Spring 2018: I. Perez, D. Sarkar, M. Weaver

Spring 2017: N. Roberts, B. Yarbrough

Fall 2016: A. Cordova, A. Plescia, R. Tiscareno, J. Vargas, L. Williams

Spring 2016: S. Tigson, L. Valtierra, B. Wood, Z. Woods

Spring 2015: T. Eaton, M. Palmieri, J. Djabrayan, K. Bowman

Spring 2014: B. Watson and F. Diaz

Fall 2013: B. Bedolla, A. Lopez, J. Vasquez, J. Velazquez, T. West

Spring 2013: N. Miller

Fall 2012: A. Hotchkiss, J. Guzman, K. Nielson

Spring 2012: G. Garcia

Fall 2011: B. Dorais, D. Deal, H. Munjy, N. Masswadi

Spring 2011: D. Ponce, J. Simpson, K. Aminabadi, K. Pope, N. Strid, S. Hamm

Fall 2010: A. Soto, B. Barrett, K. Ambrosini, Z. Irfan