Grant Award 2023 : Congratulations to Dr. Nur Yazdani for his 3-year $997,275 grant from TxDOT.   |   Project Objective: The project will provide assistance to TxDOT in the maintenance activities.

Dr. Nur Yazdani, PE

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Department of Civil Engineering

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Dr. Nur Yazdani is a distinguished Professor and former Chairperson of the Civil Engineering Department at UT Arlington. As a revered Fellow of ASCE, ACI, and SEI, he has authored over 180 articles in esteemed journals and proceedings. Renowned as an invited speaker, Dr. Yazdani’s pioneering research spans from Concrete Structures Design to Sustainable Technologies and beyond, marking a significant footprint in the realm of Civil Engineering.

Dr. Nur Yazdani: A renowned academician, researcher, scholar and professional, he has been honored with many awards for his teaching and research excellence. His remarkable endeavors have led to the securement of over $18.5 million in external research funding, showcasing his profound impact in the structural engineering domain.

Background

Dr. Nur Yazdani has played an active role in prestigious national societies, including ASCE, ACI, and TRB. He has held leadership positions in these organizations, such as the past president of the ASCE Tallahassee Branch and the SEI Fort Worth Branch, past Chairman of the ACI-SEI Joint Committee 343 on Concrete Bridge Design, and current Chairman of the SEI Committee on Retrofit of Structures under Dynamic Loads. Dr. Yazdani has spearheaded many technical sessions at renowned national/international conferences and is recognized as an ASCE certified ABET program evaluator and team chair. Dr. Yazdani holds the position of senior ASCE certified ABET civil engineering program evaluator and team chair. He spearheaded the Disaster Mitigation Group and the NDE Laboratory at UT Arlington.

Funding Received From

  1. National Science Foundation (NSF)
  2. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  3. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA)
  4. US Department of Transportation (USDOT)
  5. US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
  6. Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
  7. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
  8. North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG)

News & Updates

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Dr. Yazdani’s Interview with Popular Mechanics Sheds Light on Critical Issue: U.S. Bridges Lack Fire Safety Measures, Highlighted by the Tragic I-95

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June 16, 2023

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AN APP TO MAP AND CATALOG TEXAS BRIDGES

Dr. Yazdani receives $600k TxDOT award to automatize GIS-based database for bridge and highway elements

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December 10, 2021

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A PARTNERSHIP TO ENHANCE HIGH SCHOOL ENGINEERING CURRICULA

Dr. Yazdani receives $596,000 NSF RET Award on “Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure for Urban Communities”

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September 02, 2021

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Education

  1. Ph.D, University of Maryland – College Park 
  2. M.S, University of Oklahoma
  3. B.S, University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Editorial contributions

  1. ASCE Journals
  2. NCHRP panels
  3. Florida Hurricane Loss Commission

Areas of Expertise

  1. Academic Administration
  2. Team Building
  3. Fund Raising
  4. Alumni Relations
  5. Structural Engineering
  6. Concrete/Timber Bridge Design
  7. Evaluation and Rehabilitation
  8. Sustainable Technologies for the Built Environment
  9. Resilient and High Performing Infrastructure Design and Rehabilitation
  10. Infrastructure Protection for Natural and Man-made Hazards
  11. Concrete Properties
  12. Nano Materials for Civil Infrastructure
  13. Engineering Education

Dr. Yazdani is actively seeking Graduate Research Assistants for funded positions at both MS and PhD levels. Candidates with a robust background in structural engineering theory and practice stand out. Forward your professional CV with GRE scores to yazdani@uta.edu