Behrouz Shafei, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE, who has led more than 75 research projects on the analysis, design, and construction of various structures, has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Shafei’s outcomes, with support from several national, state, and local agencies, have resulted in notable developments, advancing the state of the art and practice, especially by introducing emerging construction materials to improve the safety, performance, and longevity of structural systems.
He has actively disseminated his research findings among academic and professional communities through peer-reviewed publications, project reports, and conference presentations. The disseminated fundamental insights and practical recommendations have directly influenced a broad spectrum of civil engineering domains with short- and long-term benefits for the advancement of the profession.
As a university professor, Shafei has played an active role in advising, training, and mentoring undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers. His educational and mentorship mission has been to support students in gaining the knowledge and skill set they need to make impactful contributions to the civil engineering profession after graduation. In parallel, he has served as an instructor for several undergraduate and graduate courses in structural engineering.
While covering all fundamental concepts, he has been able to implement advanced analysis, design, and construction topics into his course offerings, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future engineering job responsibilities.
Serving as the director of Graduate Education for his home department, he has played a leading role in a series of recruitment, retention, and professional development initiatives tailored for graduate students.
Shafei has been a member and actively contributed to several national and international technical committees, in addition to the ASCE SEI Education and Leadership Committee. His passion for and achievements in research, teaching, service, and outreach in civil engineering have been recognized by various honors, awards, and fellowships over the years.
