Sina is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Aston University, where he completed a PhD in Civil Engineering with a focus on Geotechnical Engineering. His doctoral research, awarded the highest-ranking studentship in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, centred on the development of fibre optic sensing systems for monitoring geo-structures, integrating experimental methods, numerical modelling, and 3D-printing technologies.

Sina’s research career began in 2014 at the University of Guilan, Iran, where he focused on geotechnical stability problems. His MSc work was recognised nationally, earning awards for outstanding achievement and best thesis. Since moving to the UK, he has contributed to a range of interdisciplinary projects including energy geo-structures and biochar in construction, with a strong focus on sustainability and decarbonisation.

In addition to his research, Sina has extensive teaching experience and holds a Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. He is also a peer reviewer for several leading journals and a finalist in prestigious competitions such as STEM for BRITAIN and the British Renewable Energy Awards.

• Computational Geomechanics: Finite Elements Analysis, Soil Elasticity and Plasticity, Limit Analysis
• Stability of Earth and Man-made Embankments
• Numerical Modelling
• Structural Health Monitoring
• Smart Infrastructure 
• Fibre Optic Sensing Technology
• Bio-based Ground Improvement
• Geo-environmental Engineering
• 3D Printing Technology

• Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PGCert), Aston University
• Research Assistant, Aston University
• Teaching Assistant, Aston University
• Laboratory Demonstrator, Aston University
• Reviewer of ASCE, International Journal of Geomechanics
• Reviewer of ASCE, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering

• Finalist in the STEM for BRITAIN competition, 2024, organized by the Royal Academy of Engineering
• Finalist in the TechFest Awards, 2024, finalist in the Best Use of Technology: Smart Data Collection in Construction category, organized by TechFest, Powered by Construction News and  New Civil Engineer.
• Bursary Award (Training School on technical and non-technical issues of Energy Geostructures), 2024, Organized by COST Action FOLIAGE (Fostering Large-scale Implementation of energy GEo-structures)
• PhD Full-Funded studentship (Aston University), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, UK
• Ranked top among students in M.Sc. Program
• Selected as five finalists for the Future Game Changers Award, British Renewable Energy Awards, 2022, Title: Early-warning sensing system of stability of the ground in Civil Engineering made from bio-derived wastes or biochar-based materials
• British Geotechnical Association (BGA) Fund Award
• Winner of three-minute presentation (3MT) competition at Aston University and selected for representing Aston University in the national 3MT competition organized by Vitae
• Best Thesis Prize, Municipal Congress, Iran (Held by Iran’s National Elites Foundation)

• Member of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
• Member of Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
• Member of British Geotechnical Association (BGA)
• Member of FOLIAGE, European network for FOstering Large-scale ImplementAtion of energy GEostructure
• Member of Construction Engineering Organization, Iran

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