Education

• Aug 2020 – Aug 2025

  Ph.D., Civil Engineering (Materials and Structures)

  The University of Texas at Arlington

  Dissertation: “Resilient and Durable Cementitious Composites: Effects of Integrating Cellulose Fibers.” Focus on high-performance concrete, durability, carbonation curing, and fiber-reinforced composites. Advisors: Prof. Maria Konsta-Gdoutos; Prof. Surendra P. Shah.

  Arlington, TX, USA

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• Sep 2015 – Oct 2017

  M.Sc., Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering and Management)

  Iran University of Science and Technology

  Thesis on rheological characterization of self-compacting concrete using the plate test method, with emphasis on fresh-state behavior and placement optimization.

  Tehran, Iran

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• Feb 2010 – Sep 2014

  B.Sc., Civil Engineering

  University of Kurdistan

  Undergraduate training in structural analysis/design, concrete technology, geotechnical engineering, and construction methods.

  Iran

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Experiences

• Dec 2025 – Present

  Postdoctoral Research Associate

  Center for Advanced Construction Materials (CACM) — The University of Texas at Arlington

  Conducts advanced experimental research on cementitious composites for infrastructure applications, including mix design optimization, durability testing, and performance evaluation. Executes ASTM/AASHTO testing and contributes to research deliverables, technical reports, and project recommendations.

  Arlington, TX, USA

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• Aug 2020 – Dec 2025

  Graduate Research Assistant (Ph.D. Researcher)

  Center for Advanced Construction Materials (CACM) — The University of Texas at Arlington

  Performed doctoral research on advanced cementitious composites, including fiber-reinforced systems, shrinkage control, curing methods, and durability evaluation. Designed and tested mortar and concrete mixtures, conducted mechanical and durability testing, and published peer-reviewed research.

  Arlington, TX, USA

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• Aug 2024 – Present

  Adjunct Professor

  Department of Civil Engineering — The University of Texas at Arlington

  Teaches and supports undergraduate/graduate courses in concrete materials and infrastructure systems. Mentors students in laboratory methods, data analysis, and technical writing; emphasizes hands-on learning and rigorous test execution aligned with standards.

  Arlington, TX, USA

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• Feb 2018 – Mar 2019

  Structural Engineer

  Tanavi Consulting Co.

  Performed structural, seismic, and dynamic analysis and detailed design for steel, precast, and reinforced concrete buildings. Prepared construction drawings, quantity takeoffs, and evaluations of existing structures using SAP2000/ETABS and AutoCAD workflows.

  Iran

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• Jul 2016 – Dec 2017

  Graduate Researcher — Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC) Rheology

  Iran University of Science and Technology

  Developed and validated a plate test method to evaluate SCC setting time, flowability, and thixotropy. Studied placement behavior, workability retention, and pumping characteristics for structural applications; contributed to a patented device for determining setting time and thixotropy using the plate method.

  Tehran, Iran

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Awards & Honors

• Summer 2025

  Dissertation Fellowship

  Graduate School, The University of Texas at Arlington

  Awarded competitive fellowship support for dissertation completion and research contributions in cement and concrete materials.

  Arlington, TX, USA

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• June 2023

  NSF AccelNet 3D Concrete Printing PhD/Postdoc Workshop Fellowship

  The University of Texas at Austin

  Selected for NSF-supported training workshop focused on advanced concrete materials and emerging construction technologies.

  Austin, TX, USA

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• 2018 – 2025

  Patents & intellectual property contributions

  U.S. Patent Application (pending) and granted patent

  Co-developed a U.S. patent application on naturally treated cellulose-based fibers for durable cementitious composites (pending, 2025) and a granted patent for a device to determine setting time and thixotropy using the plate method (granted, 2018).

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Latest Publications

• Highly resilient fiber reinforced concrete using fibrillar cellulose-based byproducts

  Authors: M. Jaberizadeh et al.

  Transforming Construction: Advances in Fiber Reinforced Concrete (BEFIB 2024, RILEM-fib Symposium) — Springer Nature • 2024

  Reports performance benefits of fibrillar cellulose-based fibers in fiber-reinforced cementitious composites, with emphasis on crack control, resilience, and toughness/energy absorption for infrastructure-grade mixtures.

• Cementitious composites using cellulose fibers: effects on autogenous shrinkage, strength and energy absorption capacity

  Authors: M. Jaberizadeh et al.

  Construction and Building Materials • 2023

  Quantifies how cellulose-fiber reinforcement influences autogenous shrinkage, mechanical strength, and energy absorption capacity, linking fresh-to-hardened behavior for practical mix optimization.

• Comparison of plate test and electrical resistance methods for determining setting time and thixotropy of self-consolidating concrete

  Authors: M. Jaberizadeh et al.

  Journal of Testing and Evaluation • 2020

  Compares test methods for tracking setting time and thixotropy in SCC, providing guidance for reliable fresh-state measurement and placement control.

• Mechanical characteristics of pervious concrete considering gradation and size of coarse aggregates

  Authors: M. Jaberizadeh et al.

  Research Journal of Environmental and Earth Sciences • 2014

  Investigates how coarse aggregate gradation and size influence pervious concrete mechanical behavior, supporting mixture tailoring for strength and performance.

Skills