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Dr Alireza Mohyeddin

Senior Lecturer

Staff Member Details
Telephone: +61 8 6304 5201
Facsimile: +61 8 6304 5493
Email: a.mohyeddin@ecu.edu.au
Campus: Joondalup  
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3487-3016

Dr Mohyeddin is a Fellow of Engineers Australia and a Chartered Structural Engineer. He holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, a Master’s degree in Earthquake Engineering from the University of Tehran, and a PhD in Structural Engineering from the University of Melbourne.

He served on the Australian Engineered Fasteners and Anchors Council (AEFAC) Standards Development Committee that developed Australia’s first national standard for the design of post‑installed fasteners in concrete, AS 5216 (originally published as the Standards Australia Technical Specification TS 101), and was a member of Standards Australia Committee ME‑029‑00‑03 responsible for AS 5216:2021.

Dr Mohyeddin established the Structural Engineering Research Laboratory (SERL) at ECU and was Project Manager of a multi‑million‑dollar laboratory development, as well as Lead Engineer for the Modular Reaction Frame and Steel Base‑Frame design projects.

Between 2013 and 2019, he served as Discipline Coordinator for all undergraduate and postgraduate programs across the Civil, Environmental and Maritime Engineering disciplines, leading the programs through their initial accreditation processes.

In recognition of his leadership and sustained excellence in student learning, Dr Mohyeddin received the Vice‑Chancellor’s Staff Excellence Award in 2025 and a Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning at the Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT).

Prior to joining academia, Dr Mohyeddin worked for over six years as a Structural Engineer and Project Coordinator, gaining extensive professional experience in the design of industrial and residential structures.

Research areas and interests

  • Structural performance of fasteners
  • Structural interaction between masonry infill panels and frames
  • Finite Element Modelling of masonry and reinforced-concrete materials
  • Low carbon and sustainable construction materials

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Melbourne, 2011.
  • Master's Degree of Civil Engineering - Earthquake, Iran, 2001.
  • Bachelor Degress of Civil Engineering, Iran, 1997.

Research Outputs

2025

Journal Articles

  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Karmokar, T., Fardipour, M. (2025). Fracture energy of ambient-cured fly ash-based geopolymer concrete. Australian Journal of Structural Engineering, 2025(Article in press), pp. https://doi.org/10.1080/13287982.2025.2535086.

2024

Journal Articles

  • Mansour, A., Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Lee, J. (2024). Load-bearing behaviour of anchors in fibre-reinforced concrete – A state of the art review. Journal of Building Engineering, 91(2024), article number 109580. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2024.109580.
  • Dorji, S., Derakhshan, H., Thambiratnam, DP., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2024). Lateral load response of semi-interlocking mortarless masonry-infilled frames. Structures, 61(2024), article number 105998. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2024.105998.

2023

Journal Articles

  • Karmokar, T., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2023). Influence of surface cracking, anchor head profile, and anchor head size on cast-in headed anchors in geopolymer concrete. Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering, 17(8), 1163-1187. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/s11709-023-0987-5.
  • Dorji, S., Derakhshan, H., Thambiratnam, DP., Zahra, T., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2023). Behaviour And Material Properties Of Versaloc Semi-Interlocking Mortarless Masonry. Materials and Structures, 56(1), article number 17. https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-023-02102-2.
  • Karmokar, T., Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Lee, J. (2023). Predictive models for concrete cone capacity of cast-in headed anchors in geopolymer concrete. Engineering Structures, 285(2023), article number 116025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.116025.
  • Karmokar, T., Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Lee, J. (2023). Tensile performance of cast-in headed anchors in ambient-temperature cured fly ash-based geopolymer concretes with varying fracture energies. Engineering Structures, 282(2023), article number 115827. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.115827.

Conference Publications

  • Karmokar, T., Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Lee, J. (2023). Mode I fracture energy of fly ash-based geopolymer concrete. Proceedings of Concrete Institute of Australia Biennial National Conference (8 pages). Online. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworks2022-2026/6331.

2022

Journal Articles

  • Karmokar, T., Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Lee, J. (2022). Tensile behaviour of cast-in headed anchors in ambient-temperature cured geopolymer concrete. Engineering Structures, 266(1 September 2022), article number 114643. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.114643.

2021

Journal Articles

  • Karmokar, T., Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Lee, J., Paraskeva, T. (2021). Concrete cone failure of single cast-in anchors under tensile loading–A literature review. Engineering Structures, 243(15 September 2021), Article number 112615. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112615.
  • Aria, S., Shukla, S., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2021). Behaviour of sandy soil reinforced with geotextile having partially and fully wrapped ends. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Ground Improvement, 174(1), 29-41. https://doi.org/10.1680/jgrim.18.00102.

2020

Journal Articles

  • Aria, S., Shukla, S., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2020). Optimum burial depth of geosynthetic reinforcement within sand bed based on numerical investigation. International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 14(1), 71-79. https://doi.org/10.1080/19386362.2017.1404202.
  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Gad, E., Lee, J., Hafsia, M., Saremi, M. (2020). Adverse effect of too-small edge distances on tensile capacity of screw anchors. Australian Journal of Structural Engineering, 21(1), 94-106. https://doi.org/10.1080/13287982.2019.1707150.
  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Gad, E., Aria, S., Lee, J. (2020). Effect of thread profile on tensile performance of screw anchors in non-cracked concrete. Construction and Building Materials, 237(20 March 2020), Article number 117565. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117565.

Conference Publications

  • Dorji, S., Derakhshan, H., Zahra, T., Thambiratnam, D., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2020). Seismic Design of Masonry-Infilled Frames: a Review of Codified Approaches. Proceedings of International Structural Engineering and Construction: Emerging Technologies and Sustainability Principles in Structural Engineering and Construction (STR-48-1 to STR-48-6). ISEC Press. https://doi.org/10.14455/ISEC.2020.7(2).STR-48.
  • Dorji, S., Derakhshan, H., Zahra, T., Thambiratnam, D., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2020). A Review of Experimental and Analytical Studies on Masonry Infilled-Frames Subjected to Lateral Loads. Proceedings of Australian Earthquake Engineering Society 2020 Conference (104-117). Australian Earthquake Engineering Society (AEES). https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworkspost2013/10227.

2019

Journal Articles

  • Aria, S., Shukla, S., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2019). Numerical investigation of wraparound geotextile reinforcement technique for strengthening foundation soil. International Journal of Geomechanics, 19(4), article no. 04019003. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0001361.
  • Aria, S., Shukla, S., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2019). Tensile behaviour of geotextile reinforcement within the sandy soil supporting a loaded footing. Geotechnique Letters, 9(1), 59-65. https://doi.org/10.1680/jgele.18.00169.
  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Gad, E., Lee, J. (2019). Failure modes and tensile strength of screw anchors in non-cracked concrete. Construction and Building Materials, 221(10 October 2019), 501-513. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.06.096.

Conference Publications

  • Sahoo, P., Shukla, S., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2019). Slope Stability of Tailing Dam Under Seismic Excitation. Solving Pavement and Construction Materials Problems with Innovative and Cutting-edge Technologies Proceedings of the 5th GeoChina International Conference 2018 (76-82). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95792-0_7.
  • Kou, Y., Shukla, S., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2019). Effect of Width of Geosynthetic Reinforcement within the Granular Cover on the Load Distribution over the Tunnel Lining. Solving Pavement and Construction Materials Problems with Innovative and Cutting-edge Technologies Proceedings of the 5th GeoChina International Conference 2018 (52-59). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95645-9_6.

2018

Journal Articles

  • Kou, Y., Shukla, S., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2018). Experimental investigation for pressure distribution on flexible conduit covered with sandy soil reinforced with geotextile reinforcement of varying widths. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 80(1), 151-163. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2018.06.012.
  • Sahoo, P., Shukla, S., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2018). Analytical expressions for determining the stability of cohesionless soil slope under generalized seismic conditions. Journal of Mountain Science, 15(7), 1559–1571. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11629-017-4780-6.
  • Yaghoubi, J., Shukla, S., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2018). Effects of addition of waste tyre fibres and cement on the engineering behaviour of Perth sand. Geomechanics and Geoengineering: an international journal, 13(1), 42-53. https://doi.org/10.1080/17486025.2017.1325941.

Conference Publications

  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Gad, E., Lee, J. (2018). Structural performance of screw anchors of different types under the tensile loading. fib Congress 2018, Better-Smarter-Stronger, Book of Extended Abstracts and Keynotes (10 pages.). fib. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworkspost2013/5705.
  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Gad, E., Lee, J. (2018). Tensile capacity of screw anchors due to the pull-out failure mode. Proceedings of fib Congress 2018 (9 pages). https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworkspost2013/8140.
  • Aria, S., Shukla, S., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2018). Estimation of bearing capacity of geosynthetic-reinforced foundation soil based on increased angle of internal friction concept. 11th International Conference on Geosynthetics 2018, ICG 2018 (682-689). Korean Geosynthetics Society. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworkspost2013/5922.

2017

Journal Articles

  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Dorji, S., Gad, E., Goldsworthy, H. (2017). Inherent limitations and alternative to conventional equivalent strut models for masonry infill-frames. Engineering Structures, 141(15 June 2017), 666-675. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2017.03.061.
  • Alai Bakhsh, M., Emelyanova, I., Barron, O., Sims, N., Khiadani, M., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2017). Delineation of riparian vegetation from Landsat multi-temporal imagery using PCA. Hydrological Processes, 31(4), 800-810. https://doi.org/10.1002/hyp.11054.

Conference Publications

  • Kirch Nienkotter Rocha, B., Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Lumantarna, E., Shukla, S. (2017). Sensitivity of the Strut Model for an RC Infill-Frame to the Variations in the Infill Material Properties. Australian Earthquake Engineering Society 2017 Conference Papers (10p.). Australian Earthquake Engineering Society.

2016

Journal Articles

Conference Publications

  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Dorji, S., Gad, E., Goldsworthy, H. (2016). An insight into equivalent strut modelling of infill-RC frames. Mechanics of Structures and Materials: Advancements and Challenges (387–392). Taylor & Francis Group.
  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Gad, E., Khandu, R., Yangdon, K., Lee, J., Ismail, M. (2016). Screw anchors installed in early age concrete. Mechanics of Structures and Materials: Advancements and Challenges (155-160). Taylor & Francis Group.

2015

Journal Articles

  • Alai Bakhsh, M., Emelyanova, I., Barron, O., Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Khiadani, M. (2015). Multivariate detection and attribution of land-cover changes in the Central Pilbara, Western Australia. International Journal of Remote Sensing, 36(10), 2599-2621. https://doi.org/10.1080/01431161.2015.1042595.
  • Kuranchie, A., Shukla, S., Habibi, D., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2015). Utilisation of iron ore tailings as aggregates in concrete. Cogent Engineering, 2(1), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311916.2015.1083137.

2014

Conference Publications

  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Goldsworthy, H., Gad, EF., Maharjan, S. (2014). FE Analysis of RC Frames with and without Masonry Infill Panels. Australian Earthquake Engineering Society 2014 Conference Papers (10p.). Australian Earthquake Engineering Society.

2013

Journal Articles

  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Goldsworthy, H., Gad, E. (2013). Sensitivity Analysis of Nonlinear Behaviour of Infill-Frames Under In-Plane and Out-of-Plane Loading. Advances in Structural Engineering: an international journal, 16(10), 1729-1747. https://doi.org/10.1260/1369-4332.16.10.1729.
  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Goldsworthy, H., Gad, E. (2013). FE modelling of RC frames with masonry infill panels under in-plane and out-of-plane loading. Engineering Structures, 51(2013), 73-87. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2013.01.012.

2010

Conference Publications

  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Goldsworthy, H., Gad, E. (2010). FE Modelling of RC Frames under in-Plane Lateral Loads. Australian Earthquake Engineering Society 2010 Conference Papers (1-8). Australian Earthquake Engineering Society.

2008

Journal Articles

  • Kafle, B., Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Wibowo, A. (2008). A report on the visit to the region stricken by the Wenchuan Earthquake. Electronic Journal of Structural Engineering, 8, Appendix B 1-31.

Conference Publications

  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Goldsworthy, H., Gad, E. (2008). The Behaviour of RC Frames with Masonry Infill in Wenchuan Earthquake. Australian Earthquake Engineering Society 2008 Conference Papers (1-9). Australian Earthquake Engineering Society.
  • Wibowo, A., Kafle, B., Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Lam, N., Wilson, J., Gad, E. (2008). Damage in the 2008 China Earthquake. Australian Earthquake Engineering Society 2008 Conference Papers (1-8). Australian Earthquake Engineering Society.
  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Goldsworthy, H., Gad, E. (2008). A Review of the Seismic Behaviour of RC Frames with Masonry Infill. Australian Earthquake Engineering Society 2008 Conference Papers (1-9). Australian Earthquake Engineering Society.

2004

Conference Publications

  • Soroushian, A., Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Chavan, K., Ivanian, A. (2004). Responses' Convergence for Time Integration Analyses involved in Linearly-Elastic/Perfectly-Plastic Behavior and Impact. Proceedings of the Sixth World Congress on Computational Mechanics in conjunction with the Second Asian-Pacific Congress on Computational Mechanics (1-8). Tsinghua University Press.

2002

Conference Publications

  • Maalek, S., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2002). Three components versus single component excitation in the study of the seismic behaviour of a triple layer grid. Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Space Structures (1043-1052). Thomas Telford Publishing.

Research Projects

  • Structural Performance of Composite Sections, Australian Engineered Fasteners and Anchors Council, Grant, 2024 ‑ 2028, $45,000.
  • Performance of structural anchors in early age concrete - testing and evaluation, Australian Engineered Fasteners and Anchors Council, Grant, 2019 ‑ 2025, $45,000.
  • Performance of structural anchors in lightweight and high strength concrete, Australian Engineered Fasteners and Anchors Council, Grant, 2019 ‑ 2021, $19,318.
  • Performance of roof tie-down systems common in WA residential house production, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, Grant, 2018, $17,181.
  • Performance of structural anchors in BubbleDeck slabs, Australian Engineered Fasteners and Anchors Council, Grant, 2018, $9,090.
  • An Investigation of the Load Bearing Capacity of Structural Anchors in Early Age Concrete, Edith Cowan University, ECU Early Career Researcher Grant - 2014, 2014 ‑ 2015, $25,000.

Research Student Supervision

Current Supervisions

Principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Timber-Concrete Composite floors with slab-notch connectors
  • Doctor of Philosophy, An Experimental Study on the Applicability of Australian Plastic Wastes and Mining By-products as Sustainable Bitumen Modifiers.

Completed Supervisions

Principal Supervisor

  • Master of Engineering Science, Intrinsic variations in geometric properties of nonlinear equivalent strut models for infill-rc frames
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Tensile Performance of Cast-In Headed Anchors in Geopolymer Concrete

Associate Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Flow characteristics of a transverse water jet into an unconfined water channel
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Effects of lateral inflow on oxygen transfer and hydraulics in open channel flows
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Load-settlement and stress-strain behaviour of geosynthetic-reinforced sandy soil
  • Master of Engineering Science, Behaviour of waste tyre fibre-reinforced cement-stabilised Perth sand
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Load-settlement behaviour of geosynthetic-reinforced granular soil cover over the conduit
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Analytical and numerical investigations of soil slopes subjected to seismic loadings
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Digital change detection and separation of anthropogenic and natural impacts on ecohydrological conditions in the pilbara region, WA
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