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
A GIS-Based Mobile/Web App for Raising Natural Disaster Community Resiliency, Situational and Social Awareness in North Texas: Stage 1 Planning Project, $49,851
PI: N. Yazdani.
Funding source: Federal.
Sponsor: NSF, 2020-2021
Collaborative Research: A Socio-Economic Mobile/Web App for Home Mitigation Selection to Reduce Multi-Hazard Hurricane Damage in Coastal Regions, $485,441
PI: N. Yazdani. | Co-PI: M. Hummel, Z. Cong (social science), K. Simmons (economics, Austin College)
Funding source: Federal.
Sponsor: NSF, 2020-2023
The University of Texas at Arlington Hazard Mitigation Plan, $80,000
PI: N. Yazdani.
Funding source: Federal.
Sponsor: Department of Homeland Security – FEMA, 2020-2022
Quantitative Evaluation of Adhered Stone Veneer-Mortar Bond Quality by Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Approach,$40,000
PI: N. Yazdani.
Funding source: Private.
Sponsor: National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA), 2020-2021
Post-Fire Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) of Concrete Bridge Members, $215,057
PI: N. Yazdani.
Funding source: Federal.
Sponsor: NCHRP NAS IDEA Program, 2020-2022
RET Site: UTA RET Site on Sustainable and Resilient Urban Infrastructure, $580,000
PI: N. Yazdani. | Co-PI: M. Sattler (CE), K. Hyun (CE), W. Lee (EE), V. Chen (IE)
Funding source: Federal.
Sponsor: NSF, 2021-2024