Academic Credentials
  • Ph.D., Ocean Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2025
  • M.S., Offshore Structure Engineering, University of Bologna, 2021
  • M.S., Structure Engineering, Islamic Azad University, 2016
  • B.Sc., Civil Engineering, Islamic Azad University, 2013
Academic Appointments
  • Graduate Assistant Lecturer, Department of Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2022–2024
Professional Honors
  • D. M. Hughes Graduate Scholarship (Texas A&M)
  • American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Scholarship
  • Department of Ocean Engineering Ph.D. Scholarship (Texas A&M)
  • Magna Cum Laude (University of Bologna)

Dr. Saberi specializes in structural and offshore engineering with expertise in multiscale computational modeling, fracture mechanics, and finite element analysis. His work focuses on understanding and predicting damage, crack initiation, and crack propagation in complex structural systems subjected to cyclic, thermal, and environmental loading, with particular emphasis on transportation and marine infrastructure.

Dr. Saberi applies advanced numerical modeling techniques, including multiscale finite element methods and viscoelastic cohesive zone formulations, to investigate fatigue life, failure mechanisms, and structural integrity. His work integrates analytical modeling, numerical simulation, and experimental data to support engineering evaluations related to structural performance, durability, and damage tolerance.

Rail / Transportation

Dr. Saberi performs computational investigations of subsurface crack initiation and propagation in railway rails subjected to rolling contact fatigue. His experience includes developing specimen-specific finite element models informed by nondestructive evaluation data and comparing numerical predictions with full-scale experimental testing. This work supports assessments of crack growth behavior, fatigue life, and failure risk in rail infrastructure.

Offshore / Marine Structures

Dr. Saberi has offshore structural design experience from work in Europe, including the design of concrete sleepers for seabed pipelines. His responsibilities included structural analysis and preparation of technical design documentation to support subsea pipeline stability and load transfer. He also has academic and professional experience in offshore structural analysis, wave — structure interaction, and marine structural systems.

Structural Engineering

Dr. Saberi has prior experience in structural design and site management for civil and industrial projects, including reinforced concrete and steel structures. His background enables him to evaluate structural behavior under complex loading scenarios and contribute analytical insight to engineering problem-solving across transportation, marine, and infrastructure sectors.