Thompson & Lichtner Staff

Amirhossein Madadi
Director of Construction Materials Testing Laboratory

Amirhossein Madadi joined Thompson & Lichtner in 2023 as our Director of Construction Materials Testing Laboratory. As such, he is responsible for our field and lab construction materials testing division. Mr. Madadi has earned both a BS and a Masters in Civil Engineering, and is now concluding his PhD at the University of Massachusetts Lowell where he holds the position of Instructor in the Engineering Materials Laboratory. His courses include topics such as testing, measurements, standards, and behavior of materials. While working as a Technical Assistant at the Modern Concrete Technology Laboratory at Hakim Sabzevari University, he administrated experimental studies in advanced concrete technology. A member of the American Concrete Institute, Mr. Madadi’s professional background includes Lab Researcher, Teaching Assistant, and Project Manager for the Atin Beton Nita Company. He has had many of his writings published, including the book “Economic Analysis for Engineering and Project Management.”

Education

  • PhD student of Civil Engineering – University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • MSc. in Civil Engineering (Structural) – Hakim Sabzevari University, Iran
  • BSc. in Civil Engineering – Hakim Sabzevari University, Iran

Honors & Achievements

  • Awarded member of Iran’s National Elites Foundation
  • Outstanding Researcher Award (master students), Hakim Sabzevari University
  • Ranked Top 4, Master’s Program (Structural Engineering), Hakim Sabzevari University

Publications

  • Author of Journal Papers regarding structural lightweight concrete properties, reinforced concrete beams, concrete containing fibers, micro- and nano-silica, and other materials topics.
  • Author of Conference Papers regarding bearing capacity evaluation of footings on two-layer granular soil, super-plasticizer admixture in precast concrete, ferrocement technology, and other topics.
  • Author of book “Economic Analysis for Engineering and Project Management”

Professional Affiliations

  • ACI-American Concrete Institute
  • ICI-Iranian Concrete Institute
  • National Elites Foundation (Iran)

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