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Dr Mehdi Kashani

 BSc(Hons) MSc PhD CEng FICE MIStructE FHEA
Associate Professor

Research interests

  • Bridge engineering and resilient transport infrastructure
  • Earthquake engineering and structural dynamics
  • Assessment and life-extension of ageing structures

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Accepting applications from PhD students.

Connect with Mehdi

Email: Mehdi.Kashani@soton.ac.uk

Tel: +44 23 8059 8873

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About

My research focuses on the resilience, sustainability, and dynamic performance of civil infrastructure, with particular emphasis on bridge engineering, earthquake engineering, structural dynamics, ageing structures, and low-carbon structural systems. I work at the interface of structural engineering, advanced materials, experimental testing, numerical modelling, and artificial intelligence to develop solutions that improve safety, extend service life, and reduce the environmental impact of infrastructure.

A key strand of my work addresses the seismic and dynamic behaviour of bridges and buildings, including the effects of ageing, corrosion, fatigue, climate change, and increasing traffic demands. In parallel, I develop next-generation resilient and low-carbon structural systems, informed by performance-based seismic design principles and emerging European standards.

My research integrates structural dynamics, large-scale experimental testing, advanced nonlinear and probabilistic modelling, and data-driven approaches, and is closely linked to industry practice through long-term collaborations with infrastructure owners and consultants.

Key Research Themes

Bridge Engineering and Ageing Infrastructure

  • Structural performance and assessment of ageing railway and highway bridges

  • Corrosion, fatigue, and deterioration modelling

  • Bridge–train interaction and route availability assessment

  • Performance-based evaluation and asset management of existing bridges

Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics

  • Seismic performance of bridges, buildings, and structural components

  • Nonlinear dynamic response and damage mechanisms under extreme loading

  • Residual capacity and post-earthquake functionality of structures

  • Performance-based seismic assessment and retrofit strategies

Resilient and Low-Carbon Structural Systems

  • Design of damage-resistant and self-centring structural systems

  • Low-carbon reinforced concrete and composite solutions

  • Sustainable materials and construction technologies

  • Application of second-generation Eurocodes (EC2 and EC8)

Experimental Structural Engineering

  • Large-scale cyclic and dynamic testing of structural components

  • Development of bespoke experimental testing programmes within the National Infrastructure Laboratory (NIL)

  • Integration of experimental data with numerical and analytical models

AI-Enabled Structural Health Monitoring

  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning for damage detection

  • Finite element model updating using monitoring data

  • Time-dependent performance prediction of ageing infrastructure

  • Sustainability- and resilience-based asset management framework

Research Team and Funding

I lead a coherent research programme supported by UKRI, European, and industry funding, including Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, EPSRC, Network Rail, RSSB, and National Highways. I have been Principal Investigator on multiple national and international projects and have a sustained record of supervising PhD students and postdoctoral researchers.

I am the founder of the Bridges to the Future (B2F) research team, which integrates research on bridge dynamics, earthquake engineering, material ageing, sensing technologies, AI-enabled assessment, and sustainable design. A dedicated B2F website is currently under development to support visibility, recruitment, and industry engagement.

Professional Leadership and Impact

I am Founder and Chair of the International Federation for Structural Concrete (fib) Working Party 1.1.7 on ageing concrete bridges and contribute to international guidance and standards for existing structures. My research underpins a developing REF 2029 Impact Case Study, focused on sustainable and resilient transport infrastructure.

I am a Chartered Structural Engineer (CEng MIStructE) and a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE), the highest grade of ICE membership, awarded in recognition of leadership and contribution to the civil engineering profession.

Supervision and Collaboration

I welcome enquiries from prospective PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and industry partners, particularly in the areas of earthquake engineering, structural dynamics, bridge engineering, infrastructure resilience, large-scale testing, and AI-enabled structural assessment.

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