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Biography
I am a dual‐PhD engineer specializing in structural and mechanical engineering with a focus on applied design, advanced materials, computational modeling, and sustainable innovation. Currently a PhD candidate in Structural Engineering at UNSW Sydney, I build on my previous research in Mechanical Engineering to pioneer innovative approaches in stress analysis and fracture mechanics. My work spans both theoretical and practical realms—from...view more
I am a dual‐PhD engineer specializing in structural and mechanical engineering with a focus on applied design, advanced materials, computational modeling, and sustainable innovation. Currently a PhD candidate in Structural Engineering at UNSW Sydney, I build on my previous research in Mechanical Engineering to pioneer innovative approaches in stress analysis and fracture mechanics. My work spans both theoretical and practical realms—from developing robust computational models to leading experimental investigations that enhance our understanding of composite/hybrid materials. My commitment to driving sustainable engineering solutions is reflected in my active engagement in academic leadership, industry collaborations, and continuous professional development.
My Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, UNSW Sydney | 2023-Present
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering -Applied Design | 2018-2022
- M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering -Applied Design | 2015-2017
- B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering | 2011-2015
My Awards
- Development and Research Training Grant, 2024
- University of New South Wales Full Scholarship, 2023
- Ranked 1st among all MSc students of Applied Design
- Ranked 1st among all BSc students
My Research Activities
[1] SK Alavi, Hamid R. Valipour and Mark A. Bradford, An analytical procedure for failure and stiffness prediction of glued-in rod timber connections, International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, (2025): 103992.
[2] SK Alavi, Hamid R. Valipour and Mark A. Bradford, Predicting the performance of glued-in rod joints, ASCE Engineering Mechanics Institute 2024 International Conference, 2024.
[3] SK Alavi, MR Ayatollahi, MY Yahya, SSR Koloor, “Analytical investigation of asymmetric forced vibration behavior of functionally graded porous plates with structural damping” Mechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines 52.5 (2024): 2749-2774.
[4] SK Alavi, MR Ayatollahi, SSRK, Mohd Yazid Yahya, “On the asymmetric dynamic response of viscoelastic plate made of FG polymer foam” Thin-Walled Structures 187 (2023): 110725.
[5] SK Alavi, MR Ayatollahi, M Daneshfar, B Bahrami, “Experimental stress determination of blunt notches under combinations of modes I and II loading” Engineering Structures 278 (2023): 115517.
[6] SK Alavi, MR Ayatollahi, SSR Koloor, M Petrů “Close form solution for damping frequency analysis of plates made of porous material” Waves in Random and Complex Media (2022): 1-26.
[7] SK Alavi, MR Ayatollahi, M Petrů, SSR Koloor, “On the dynamic response of viscoelastic functionally graded porous plates under various hybrid loadings” Ocean Engineering 264 (2022): 112541.
[8] SK Alavi, M.R. Ayatollahi, J. Jamali, Michal Petru “On the applicability of digital image correlation method in stress field determination of blunt notches” Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics 121 (2022): 103436.
[9] SK Alavi, M.R. Ayatollahi, B. Bahrami, M. Nejati, “An analytical stress field for bi-material V-notches with end hole: New solution and the effect of higher order terms” Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids 28.2 (2023): 464-478.
[10] B. Bahrami, M.R. Ayatollahi, SK Alavi, L.F.M. da Silva, “On the prediction of the stress field in adhesive joints using a combined analytical-numerical method” International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives 116 (2022): 103151.
[11] SK. Alavi, Hamidreza Eipakchi, “Parametric vibration analysis of sector plates using perturbation technique” Mechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines 51.10 (2023): 5407-5426.
[12] SK Alavi, Hamidreza Eipakchi, “An analytical approach for dynamic response of viscoelastic annular sector plates” Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures 29.23 (2022): 3372-3386.
[13] SK Alavi, Hamidreza Eipakchi, “Analytic solution for transient responses of viscoelastic FG plates subjected to various asymmetrically loads” International Journal for Computational Methods in Engineering Science and Mechanics 22.4 (2021): 278-296.
[14] SK Alavi, Hamidreza Eipakchi, “On the asymmetric transient responses of annular/circular viscoelastic plates based on shear deformation theory: an analytical approach” Ships and Offshore Structures 15.2 (2020): 110-122.
[15] SK Alavi, Hamidreza Eipakchi, “An analytical approach for free vibrations analysis of viscoelastic circular and annular plates using FSDT” Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures 27.3 (2020): 250-264.
[16] R. Pouyanmehr, K. Hosseini, R. Ansari, SK Alavi, “Different wave structures to the (2+1)-dimensional generalized Bogoyavlensky–Konopelchenko equation” International Journal of Applied and Computational Mathematics 5 (2019): 1-12.
[17] SK Alavi, Hamidreza Eipakchi, “Analytical method for free-damped vibration analysis of viscoelastic shear deformable annular plates made of functionally graded materials” Mechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines 47.4 (2019): 497-519.
[18] SK Alavi, Hamidreza Eipakchi, “Geometry and load effects on transient response of a VFGM annular plate: An analytical approach” Structural Engineering and Mechanics 70.2 (2019): 179-197.
[19] S. Rouhi, SK Alavi, “On the mechanical properties of functionally graded materials reinforced by carbon nanotubes” Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science 232.9 (2018): 1632-1646.