Sina is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Aston University, working on a maritime transport decarbonisation project (funded by UKRI), where he also completed a PhD in Civil Engineering. His doctoral research, funded by UKRI through the highest-ranking studentship in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, focused on the development of fibre-optic sensing systems for monitoring geostructures, integrating experimental methods, numerical modelling, and 3D-printing technologies.

Sina began his research career with a focus on geotechnical stability problems. His MSc work received national recognition, earning awards for outstanding achievement and best thesis. Since then, he has contributed to a range of interdisciplinary projects, including energy geostructures and the use of biochar in construction, Bioenergy with Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (BECCUS), with a strong emphasis on sustainability and decarbonisation.

Alongside his research, Sina has extensive teaching experience and holds a Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. He also serves as a peer reviewer for several leading journals and has been a finalist in prestigious competitions such as STEM for BRITAIN, GeoTech Rising Star, and the British Renewable Energy Awards.

• Computational Geomechanics: Finite Elements Analysis, 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
• Clean maritime transport and decarbonisation strategies
• Energy Geo-structures

• Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PGCert), Aston University
• Part-time Lecturer
• 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
• Reviewer of JCLEPRO (Journal of Cleaner Production)

• Finalist in the GeoTech Rising Star category for the GeoTech Awards, 2025, organised by Ground Engineering magazine in partnership with the British Geotechnical Association (BGA) and other leading organisations
• Finalist in the STEM for BRITAIN competition, 2024, organised by the Royal Academy of Engineering
• UKRI funded Postdoctoral Research Associate, 2024, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
• Finalist in the TechFest Awards, 2024, finalist in the Best Use of Technology: Smart Data Collection in Construction category, organised by TechFest, Powered by Construction News and New Civil Engineer
• Finalist in Mentoring Award, 2024-2025, Aston University
• Bursary Award (Training School on technical and non-technical issues of Energy Geostructures), 2024, Organised 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 organised 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 Higher Education Academy, Advance HE
• Member of Construction Engineering Organization, Chartered Engineer, Iran

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Room Number: EB102