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Masoud Fathali | Engineering | Best Researcher Award
Assist Prof Dr Masoud Fathali, Road, Housing and Urban Development Research Center, Iran
Publication profile
Education
Masoud Fathali is an accomplished researcher with a PhD in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology and postdoctoral studies in Railway Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology in collaboration with Luleå University of Technology, Sweden. His expertise lies in railway infrastructure, focusing on the effects of innovative materials like Tire Derived Aggregates on railway ballast properties. Masoud has authored numerous publications and books on railway standards, receiving several awards for his contributions. Fluent in English and Persian, he has made significant advancements in Iran’s railway engineering sector. 🚄
Honors & Awards
Masoud Fathali is a distinguished figure in railway engineering, with a robust record of achievements and recognitions. He has been honored as the Superior Researcher by the Iran Ministry of Roads & Urban Development, and has received accolades from various organizations, including letters of appreciation from the Iran Plan & Budget Organization for his contributions to railway infrastructure development. Masoud’s expertise extends internationally, highlighted by his role as Project Coordinator for the Tehran-Qom-Esfahan High-Speed Railway with China Railway Group Limited. His academic prowess is evidenced by top-ranked articles and awards, cementing his reputation as a leader in the field. 🚄
Experience
Masoud Fathali has a rich and diverse background in railway engineering spanning over two decades. Currently serving as Head of the Transportation Department and Assistant Professor, he leads initiatives focused on optimizing rail infrastructure in challenging environments like desert railways. His expertise includes overseeing projects such as the development of anti-vibration mats and conducting vibration evaluations for railway and metro lines. Masoud has also contributed significantly to the advancement of Iranian railway standards and the implementation of high-speed rail systems. His passion for innovation and quality management is evident in his role as a consultant and project manager, ensuring robust rail infrastructure solutions nationwide. 🚄
Research focus
Masoud Fathali’s research focuses on railway infrastructure, particularly the impact of innovative materials such as Tire Derived Aggregates (TDA) on railway ballast properties. His work spans degradation analysis of flexible pavements, development of track geometry assessment techniques, and evaluation of slab track performance in desert railways. Fathali also explores the influence of TDA mixed with ballast on ground-borne vibrations and has developed degradation models for life cycle assessments of railway materials. His expertise contributes significantly to enhancing railway durability and performance. 🚄
Publication top notes
Influence of tire-derived aggregates on the properties of railway ballast material
Deterioration analysis of flexible pavements under overweight vehicles
Development of a new track geometry assessment technique incorporating rail cant factor
Evaluation of humped slab track performance in desert railways
A new two-phase method for damage detection in skeletal structures
Effects of rail cant on wheel-rail contact forces in slab tracks
A new degradation model for life cycle assessment of railway ballast materials
Reliability assessment of transmission line towers using metaheuristic algorithms
Deterioration analysis of concrete bridges under inadmissible loads from the fatigue point of view
Size and shape reliability-based optimization of dome trusses