K N Toosi University of Technology | Iran
Prof. Mahmoud Ghazavi, a distinguished Professor of Geotechnical Engineering at K.N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, is internationally recognized for his pioneering contributions to soil mechanics, pile foundations, slope stability, soil reinforcement, and sustainable geotechnical solutions. He received his Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Queensland, Australia, in 1997, where his doctoral thesis focused on the static and dynamic analysis of piled foundations. His academic career spans over three decades, including roles as Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor, with leadership positions such as Deputy for Research, Coordinator of Postgraduate Studies, and General Manager for Educational Planning. His research interests encompass soil-structure interaction, seismic response of foundations, geosynthetics, stone columns, soil improvement techniques, and the innovative use of recycled materials such as waste tires for sustainable ground engineering. Prof. Ghazavi has supervised more than 120 MSc students and 20 PhD scholars, with many ongoing projects in advanced geomechanics. His research skills include advanced numerical modeling, experimental testing, seismic analysis, probabilistic geotechnics, and sustainable infrastructure design, supported by extensive collaboration with international research networks and editorial responsibilities in leading journals such as Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering (Springer). He has been ranked among the world’s top 2% of scientists by Elsevier-Stanford for four consecutive years (2020–2023), reflecting his impactful scholarly contributions. His professional memberships and leadership in national and international geotechnical societies, along with his role as Chief Editor of the Journal of Experimental Research in Civil Engineering, highlight his academic and professional influence. Prof. Ghazavi’s awards, honors, and sustained contributions to geotechnical engineering underscore his leadership, innovation, and commitment to advancing both scientific knowledge and sustainable engineering practice. With over 120 documents published, cited 2,903 times by 2,132 documents, and an h-index of 29, his work is widely recognized across the global geotechnical community.
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Featured Publications
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Ghazavi, M., & Roustaie, M. (2010). The influence of freeze–thaw cycles on the unconfined compressive strength of fiber-reinforced clay. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 61(2–3), 125–131. Cited by: 315
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Ghazavi, M., & Afshar, J. N. (2013). Bearing capacity of geosynthetic encased stone columns. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 38, 26–36. Cited by: 311
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Ghazavi, M., & Lavasan, A. A. (2008). Interference effect of shallow foundations constructed on sand reinforced with geosynthetics. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 26(5), 404–415. Cited by: 227
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Ghazavi, M., & Sakhi, M. A. (2005). Influence of optimized tire shreds on shear strength parameters of sand. International Journal of Geomechanics, 5(1), 58–65. Cited by: 219
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Ghazavi, M. (2004). Shear strength characteristics of sand-mixed with granular rubber. Geotechnical & Geological Engineering, 22(3), 401–416. Cited by: 197
