Mr Saeed Bozorgmehr Nia| construction materials | Best Research Article Award.

Iowa state university, United States

Professional Profiles:

👨‍🎓 Bio Summary:

Mr. Saeed Bozorgmehr Nia is a Ph.D. student in Civil Engineering (Structural) at Iowa State University with over seven years of professional expertise in the cement and concrete industry. He specializes in sustainable construction practices and innovative concrete technologies. His work spans academia, research, and industry, contributing to advanced material science and durable concrete structures. Mr. Nia is recognized for his leadership in research and development, promoting green technologies, and enhancing the resilience of construction materials.

🎓 Educational Background:

Mr. Nia began his academic journey with a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology in 2010, followed by an M.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Structure) from the University of Guilan in 2013, where he focused on concrete durability in corrosive environments. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Iowa State University, concentrating on structural engineering and concrete technologies.

🔍 Research Focus:

Mr. Nia’s research is centered on advanced concrete technologies, such as Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC), 3D Printed Concrete (3DPC), and Lightweight High-Performance Concrete (LWHPC). He is passionate about sustainable construction and integrates recycled and by-product materials into concrete mixes. His work also includes nano-modified concretes, concrete microstructure analysis, lifecycle assessments, and evaluating the environmental impact of concrete structures.

🏆 Honors & Awards:

Saeed Bozorgmehr Nia has received several awards, including the 2024 ACI Concrete Convention Travel Stipend, a $3,000 Structural Engineers Foundation Research Grant (2023-2024), and second place in the Iowa Better Concrete Conference Student Poster Competition (2022). His previous honors include multiple Excellence Awards from the Iranian National Standards Organization for his work in quality control in construction industries.

💼 Professional Experience:

Mr. Nia has held numerous roles in academia and industry. He is currently a Research Assistant at Iowa State University, conducting research on sustainable concrete materials and their long-term impacts. Before this, he served as R&D Manager at Aptus Iran Concrete Innovation Center, where he led efforts in developing advanced concrete materials for specialized industry applications. He has also taught concrete technology and structural design at Azad University and the University of Applied Science in Iran.

📚 Top Noted Publications :

Production of Concrete Using Reclaimed Water from a Ready-Mix Concrete Batching Plant: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Mechanical and Durability Properties

Authors: SB Mohammad Delnavaz, Alireza Sahraei, Reza Farokhzad, Shamim Amiri

Journal: Journal of Building Engineering, Vol. 45, 2022

Citation Index: 27

Seismic Behavior Assessment of Concrete Elevated Water Tanks

Authors: S Bozorgmehrnia, MM Ranjbar, R Madandoust

Journal: N/A, 2013

Citation Index: 23

Experimental Study of Applying Natural Zeolite as a Partial Alternative for Cement in Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC)

Authors: S Bozorgmehr Nia, M Nemati Chari, MR Adlparvar

Journal: Advance Researches in Civil Engineering, Vol. 1 (3), Pages 1-18, 2019

Citation Index: 8

Combined Effect of Natural Zeolite and Limestone Powder on the Rheological and Mechanical Behavior of Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) and Mortars (SCM)

Authors: S Bozorgmehr Nia, M Nemati Chari

Journal: Advance Researches in Civil Engineering, Vol. 4 (3), Pages 29-38, 2022

Citation Index: 6

The Effects of Waste Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Particles on the Properties of Fresh and Hardened Self-Consolidating Concrete

Authors: SB Nia, MR Adlparvar

Journal: IJCEC, Vol. 1 (1), Pages 06-12, 2022

Citation Index: 4

Conclusion:

Saeed B. Nia is a strong candidate for a Research for Best Research Article Award, particularly in fields related to advanced concrete technologies and sustainable construction. His research aligns with current global trends in reducing the carbon footprint of construction materials. By expanding his research impact and targeting broader interdisciplinary collaborations, he can further enhance his standing as a leading researcher in civil engineering.