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Dr. Kaveh Andisheh | Circular Economy | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at New Zealand Heavy Engineering Research Association, New Zealand

Summary:

Dr. Kaveh Andisheh is an accomplished civil engineer with extensive experience in structural and earthquake engineering. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, and has held key academic and industry positions globally. As the General Manager of Structural Systems at HERA, he leads cutting-edge research and initiatives in Construction 4.0, circular design, and structural health monitoring. Dr. Andisheh’s career reflects a strong commitment to advancing engineering practices and promoting sustainable, resilient infrastructure.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

PhD in Civil Engineering (2017): University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Doctoral Study in Structural, Seismic and Geotechnical Engineering (2013): Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy

Master of Science in Civil Engineering (2003): Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Washington Accord Equivalent) (2001): University of Tabriz, Iran

🏢 Professional Experience:

Dr. Kaveh Andisheh currently serves as the General Manager of Structural Systems at the Heavy Engineering Research Association (HERA) in New Zealand, a position he has held since April 2020. In this role, he leads initiatives in Construction 4.0, circular design approaches, and reusable structural systems. His responsibilities also include overseeing research on composite and hybrid materials, structural health monitoring, and performance-based seismic design.

Prior to this, Dr. Andisheh was a PhD student and researcher at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, from April 2013 to March 2017, where he conducted advanced research on seismic response and resilience of structural systems, including experimental and field testing. From January 2011 to March 2013, he worked as a researcher at the Polytechnic University of Milan, focusing on seismic hazard assessment and the performance of corroded structures.

Dr. Andisheh’s earlier career includes a lecturing position at the University of Kurdistan in Iran from February 2004 to January 2011, where he taught various civil engineering courses and conducted research in structural and earthquake engineering. He also gained practical experience as a structural engineer at Quoin Structural Consultants in New Zealand (2017-2020) and Terra Consulting (2016-2017), specializing in the design, assessment, and seismic strengthening of buildings and bridges.

Additionally, Dr. Andisheh has held key roles in Iran, including Director of Structural and Earthquake Engineering and Managing Director at Ray Med Consulting Engineering (2008-2011), where he directed structural design and seismic assessments for various projects, including a large arena and multi-story buildings. He also worked as a structural and civil engineer at Allan Consulting Engineers (2004-2008) and as a bridge design engineer at Rahyab Consulting Engineers (2003-2004). His career began as a site engineer at TabrizTik in Iran (January 2001 – September 2001).

Research Interests:

Dr. Andisheh’s research interests encompass Construction 4.0, circular design approaches, reusable structural systems, structural health monitoring, composite and hybrid material systems, performance-based seismic design, low-carbon structural design, life-cycle analysis of buildings and bridges, and resilient and sustainable infrastructure. His work also focuses on seismic response of advanced bridge construction, probabilistic seismic hazard assessment, and non-destructive testing of structures.

Author Metrics:

Dr. Andisheh has published several journal and conference papers, contributing significantly to the fields of civil and structural engineering. His research outputs reflect his expertise and innovative approaches in addressing contemporary engineering challenges.

Top Noted Publication:

1. Performance of Road Bridges during the 14 November 2016 Kaikōura Earthquake

  • Authors: A Palermo, R Liu, A Rais, B McHaffie, K Andisheh, S Pampanin, R Gentile, …
  • Journal: Bulletin of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering
  • Volume: 50, Issue 2
  • Pages: 253-270
  • Year: 2017
  • Citations: 52

2. Seismic Behavior of Corroded RC Bridges: Review and Research Gaps

  • Authors: K Andisheh, A Scott, A Palermo
  • Journal: International Journal of Corrosion
  • Volume: 2016, Issue 1
  • Article ID: 3075184
  • Year: 2016
  • Citations: 51

3. Influence of Chloride Corrosion on the Effective Mechanical Properties of Steel Reinforcement

  • Authors: K Andisheh, A Scott, A Palermo, D Clucas
  • Journal: Structure and Infrastructure Engineering
  • Volume: 15, Issue 8
  • Pages: 1036-1048
  • Year: 2019
  • Citations: 32

4. Cyclic Behavior of Corroded Fuse-Type Dissipaters for Posttensioned Rocking Bridges

  • Authors: K Andisheh, R Liu, A Palermo, A Scott
  • Journal: Journal of Bridge Engineering
  • Volume: 23, Issue 4
  • Article ID: 04018008
  • Year: 2018
  • Citations: 32

5. Modeling the Influence of Pitting Corrosion on the Mechanical Properties of Steel Reinforcement

  • Authors: K Andisheh, A Scott, A Palermo
  • Journal: Materials and Corrosion
  • Volume: 67, Issue 11
  • Pages: 1220-1234
  • Year: 2016
  • Citations: 30

 

Kaveh Andisheh | Circular Economy | Best Researcher Award

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