Research Funding Milestone
Total External Research Funding
Dr. Yazdani’s steadfast commitment to academia has led to an exceptional achievement of securing over $17.5 million in research grants. This substantial funding, endorsed significantly by prominent federal and national entities, underscores his distinction and role in pioneering innovative collaborations.
Ongoing Research
Principal Investigator: Dr. Yazdani

Sponsor: Texas Department of Transportation


Sponsor: Texas Department of Transportation


Sponsor: Texas Department of Transportation


Sponsor: Texas Department of Transportation

Completed Research

Nondestructive Method for Concrete Cover Thickness & Reinforcement Location
Grad. Research Asst.: Li Hong Mao
Sponsor: Texas Department of Transportation


Load Testing Evaluation of Precast Pre-stressed I-girder Concrete Bridge with Deck Panel Failure
Grad. Research Asst.: Ahmed Alateeq
Sponsor: Texas Department of Transportation


Safety of Slab Home Elevations in Harvey-Affected Communities
Grad. Research Asst.: Cedric Ling
Sponsor: Sea Grant


Quantitative Non-Destructive Evaluation of Rebar Corrosion in Concrete Structures
Grad. Research Asst.: Khadiza Jalal
Sponsor: Texas Department of Transportation


Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) of Bridges
Grad. Research Asst.: Khadiza Jalal
Sponsor: Texas Department of Transportation


Load Test evaluation and Theoretical modeling of In-Service FRP strengthened Bridges
Grad. Research Asst.: Santosh Timilsina
Sponsor: Texas Department of Transportation


Hydrocarbon Pool Fire Performance of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Retrofitted and Thermally Insulated Bridges
Grad. Research Asst.: Eyosias Beneberu
Sponsors: Texas Department of Transportation | DFW DPS Fire Training Research Center



Safety of Slab Home Elevations in Harvey-Affected Communities
Grad. Research Asst.: Mina Riad
Sponsors: Texas Department of Transportation


Strengthening of Elevated Slabs on Ground with Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Systems
Grad. Research Asst.: Natawut Chaiwino

Bent Cap Repair of In-Service Bridges Using FRP Laminates
Grad. Research Asst.: Yazan Almomani
Sponsors: Texas Department of Transportation


Strengthening of Laterally Damaged Pre-stressed Concrete Bridge Girders with CFRP Laminates
Grad. Research Asst.: Tariq Aljaafreh
Sponsors: Texas Department of Transportation


Evaluation and Retrofitting of a Prestressed Concrete Girder Bridge with Excessive Vibration
Grad. Research Asst.: Ikram Efazs
Sponsors: Texas Department of Transportation


Structural Performance of Distressed Cast-in-Place Concrete Bridge Retaining Wall
Grad. Research Asst.: Karzan Habeeb
Sponsors: Texas Department of Transportation


Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) of Old Steel Girder Bridge w/ Severely Deteriorated Concrete Deck
Grad. Research Asst.: Mohd Mezanur
Sponsors: Texas Department of Transportation


Evaluation of Strengthening Two-Way Slabs with Regular and Pre-saturated CFRP
Grad. Research Asst.: Shams Naqvi
Sponsors: Texas Department of Transportation

Research Projects

In-Situ NDE and Load Capacity Evaluation of Concrete Bridges, Culverts and Retaining Walls, $904,000
PI: N. Yazdani.
Funding source: Federal/State.
Sponsor: Texas Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration, 2020-2023

Safety of Slab Home Elevations in Harvey-Affected Communities: Research, Extension, Training and Outreach,$455,000
PI: N. Yazdani. | Co-PI: M. Koliou (TAMU)
Funding source: Federal.
Sponsor: Texas Sea Grant Program (flow-through from NOAA), 2020-2022

Monitoring of Concrete Bridges, $500,000
PI: N. Yazdani.
Funding source: Federal/State.
Sponsor: Texas Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration, 2016-2021

Prioritizing Model for Bridge Repair and Replacement, $224,541
PI: N. Yazdani.
Funding source: Federal/State.
Sponsor: Texas Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration, 2019-2021
Pending Proposals
Effect of Enhanced Building Codes on Cost Effective Wind/Hail Mitigation and Resiliency for New Home Construction, $300,00
PI: N. Yazdani. | Co-PI: L. Siebeneck (UNT), K. Simmons (Austin College)
Funding source: Federal.
Sponsor: NSF, 2021-2024