Gholamreza Keyvani Hafshejani | Soil-structure interaction | Best Researcher Award

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Gholamreza Keyvani Hafshejani | Soil-structure interaction | Best Researcher Award

Doctoral student | Islamic Azad University | Iran

Gholamreza Keyvani Hafshejani from the Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord Branch, Iran, has focused research on the seismic response of irregular neighboring structures founded at varying embedment depths with an emphasis on soil-structure interaction. His study, published in Structures (2025), explores how differences in foundation embedment and structural irregularities affect seismic performance, a critical issue in earthquake engineering and urban structural design. The research integrates analytical and numerical simulations to assess how differential soil behavior influences dynamic responses, including displacement, inter-story drift, and base shear, under seismic excitation. Keyvani Hafshejani’s work provides valuable insights into the interaction between soil layers and structural foundations, emphasizing the importance of considering soil-structure coupling effects when designing earthquake-resistant buildings. The research outcomes serve as an important reference for engineers and researchers seeking to enhance safety and resilience in infrastructure exposed to seismic hazards. His contributions contribute to the advancement of structural engineering knowledge by offering a framework to improve design codes and develop adaptive mitigation strategies for complex urban environments. This integrated approach ensures optimized seismic performance, minimizing structural vulnerabilities while promoting sustainable urban development.

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Fearuted Publications:

  • Hafshejani, G. K., Dehkordi, P. F., & Ghaderi, R. (2025). Seismic response of neighboring irregular structures seated at different embedment depths considering soil-structure interaction. Structures, 78, 109298.

  • Keyvanihafshejani, G. (2021). Shahrekord earthquake risk assessment by neuro-fuzzy way method using seismic evaluation of structures. Amirkabir Journal of Civil Engineering, 53(1), 297–312.

IÁLYSSON DA SILVA MEDEIROS – Dynamics of structures – Best Researcher Award

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IÁLYSSON DA SILVA MEDEIROS - Dynamics of structures - Best Researcher Award

Federal University of Pernambuco - Brazil

AUTHOR PROFILE

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EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Iálysson da Silva Medeiros is a Civil Engineering professional with a robust academic background and extensive research experience. He completed his Master's degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) in 2023, specializing in Reinforced Concrete Structures at Faculdade Única de Ipatinga (FUNIP) in 2021, following his Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from UFPE in 2019. His academic journey includes international exposure through a mission at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto (FEUP), Portugal.

EXPERIENCE AND PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Throughout his career, Iálysson has made significant contributions to Structural Engineering, focusing on research areas such as concrete and steel structures, structural dynamics, and soil-structure interaction. He excelled in the Simplified Public Selection for Substitute Professor at UFPE in 2021, teaching in both Civil Engineering and Production Engineering programs. His research projects have centered on innovative topics like vibration control of steel towers for wind turbines and geotechnical studies of foundation systems.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, INNOVATIONS, AND EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

In the realm of Research & Development, Iálysson has led diverse projects from inception to implementation, ensuring scientific rigor and technical precision in drafting and revising papers. He has supervised research teams, managed projects effectively, and applied advanced methodologies to investigate structural behaviors under varying loads. His work aims to bridge knowledge gaps in Structural Engineering, contributing to practical advancements that enhance structural safety, efficiency, and sustainability globally.

NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS

Influência da interação solo-estrutura no comportamento do conjunto torre-fundação de aerogeradores de eixo horizontal 2023.

Avaliação dos impactos das precipitações pluviométricas na manutenção da rede de esgotamento sanitário no Município de Caruaru, Agreste de Pernambuco. 2022 (1)

Avaliação da significância entre médias de recalques medidos nos pilares de um reservatório através de métodos estatísticos 2022

Elaboração dos mapas de suscetibilidade dos solos de Pombos (PE) aplicando o geoprocessamento com software QGIS 2021

Solução estrutural de galpão em aço 2022 (4)