Ph.D. Candidate Majid Hamidi Iravani wins first prize in the Poster Competition at the 2023 CNS-FSEP Conference
Ph.D. Candidate Majid Hamidi Iravani wins first place in the Poster Competition at the 2023 International Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) Conference on Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness (CNS-FSEP) Conference. This conference highlights the achievements in Fire Safety, Emergency Preparedness, and developments in the nuclear industry. FSEP focuses on advancing nuclear safety, promoting knowledge sharing, and discussing solutions. It offers a platform for delegates to exchange ideas and attend cutting-edge sessions led by renowned experts. The conference was held in Niagara Falls, Ontario from October 18-20, 2023 at The Hilton Fallsview Hotel. The first-place recipient is awarded a $1000 scholarship.
“It was an invaluable experience where I had the chance to showcase my work and connect with esteemed professionals and exceptionally talented students. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my dedicated supervisors, Professor Hamzeh Hajiloo and Dr. Masoud Adelzadeh, whose unwavering support and guidance played an instrumental role in helping me achieve this significant success.”
Ph.D. Candidate Majid Hamidi Iravani
At conference, Majid presented his research paper titled, “A Novel Approach for Enhanced Stability in Hybrid Fire Testing”, where it focuses on hybrid fire testing. Hybrid fire testing is a specialized methodology within structural engineering and fire research, crucial for evaluating the response of structures, materials, or components under fire conditions. This approach seamlessly blends physical experimentation with numerical simulations, allowing for a comprehensive examination of a structure’s performance during a fire event. Traditional single-element or prescriptive test methods need to have the critical aspect of considering interactions within the broader structural system of an entire building. In contrast, hybrid fire testing offers a cost-effective means of assessing the overall performance of a building, significantly more affordable than direct whole building tests. Majid developed a C# programming language-based software that establishes a stable connection between physical instruments and finite element software, effectively addressing the instability issues encountered in prior research.
Currently, Majid is looking to focus on enhancing the functionality of OpenSees for Fire by developing a user-friendly graphical interface that empowers users to model complex structures and incorporates tools for heat transfer analysis. With over a decade of experience in C# programming, coupled with prior work as a developer in a structural engineering firm, Majid has successfully developed several plugins for popular software applications like ETABS and Autodesk, contributing to efficient design and drawing processes.
The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering congratulates Majid on this outstanding achievement and wish him continued success!