Assist. Prof. Dr. Pezhman Fazeli Dehkordi, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord Branch, Iran
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Summary:
Assist. Prof. Dr. Pezhman Fazeli Dehkordi is a highly accomplished academic and researcher specializing in geotechnical engineering. His work in soil reinforcement, numerical modeling, and foundation engineering is well-recognized through publications in high-impact journals. He complements his research achievements with leadership roles in academia and industry, demonstrating versatility and dedication to his field. His focus on practical engineering solutions and collaboration with industry further strengthens his profile.
🎓 Education
Pezhman Fazeli Dehkordi holds a Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering from the Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran, completed in November 2018 under the supervision of Prof. Mahmoud Ghazavi. His doctoral research focused on evaluating the behavior of interfering footings on reinforced soils located on bedrock, achieving an impressive GPA of 19.75 out of 20. He also completed a sabbatical during his Ph.D. studies at the University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands, in 2017. Pezhman earned his Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering from Najafabad University, Iran, in 2007, where he analyzed foundation behavior under earthquake motion using PLAXIS, achieving a GPA of 19.33 out of 20. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering at Shahrekord University, Iran, in 2004, with a GPA of 16.01 out of 20.
💼Experience
Pezhman has been a faculty member in the Civil Engineering Department of the Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord Branch, since 2008, where he currently serves as the Vice Chancellor of Education. His prior roles include Research Director, Vice Chancellor of Civil Engineering, and Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the same institution. Additionally, he is the Managing Director of Ofog-Did-Bikaran Consulting Engineers, specializing in international geotechnical engineering projects. He is also a licensed professional in the calculation, supervision, and implementation of construction projects and serves as a professional instructor for engineers in design, supervision, and execution.
🔬Research Focus
Pezhman’s research primarily revolves around soil reinforcement, reliability in geotechnics, shallow and deep foundations, numerical modeling in geotechnics, and the application of the random finite element method in geotechnical engineering.
Awards
Pezhman has consistently demonstrated academic and professional excellence, reflected in his outstanding academic achievements during his graduate and doctoral studies and his leadership roles in academia and consulting.
Publications
- Analysis of Twin Large Circular Footings on a Geocell-Reinforced Bed Using Response Surface Method
Authors: Ghazavi, M., Valinezhad Torghabeh, N., Fazeli Dehkordi, P.
International Journal of Geomechanics, 2024, 24(4), 04024032.
Citations: 4
- Probabilistic Analysis of Bearing Capacity of Footings on Unsaturated Soils with Non-Stationary Characteristics Subjected to Rainfall Infiltration
Authors: Pourfatollah, A., Tafazzoli Moghaddam, P., Ghazavi, M., Fazeli Dehkordi, P., Golshani, A.
Georisk, 2024.
Citations: 0
- Interacting Footings on Geo-Reinforced Soils: A State-of-the-Art Review
Authors: Fazeli Dehkordi, P., Ghazavi, M., Karim, U.F.A., Valinezhad Torghabeh, N.
Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 2024, 49(1), pp. 1–25.
Citations: 4
- Bearing Capacity of Two Asymmetric Differently Loaded Concrete Footings Seated on Geocell-Reinforced Sand Slopes
Authors: Fazeli Dehkordi, P., Mirabolghasemi Dehkordi, A., Shirani Faradonbe, A.M.
Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2023, 19, e02299.
Citations: 4
- Reliability Analysis-Based Safety Factor for Stability of Footings on Frictional Soils
Authors: Moghaddam, P.T., Dehkordi, P.F., Ghazavi, M.
Geomechanics and Engineering, 2023, 33(6), pp. 543–552.
Citations: 4
- Failure Pattern of Twin Strip Footings on Geo-Reinforced Sand: Experimental and Numerical Study
Authors: Ghazavi, M., Norouzi, M., Dehkordi, P.F.
Geomechanics and Engineering, 2023, 32(6), pp. 653–671.
Citations: 8
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