Faraz Masoumi, Ph.D., P.Eng.
About Faraz Masoumi, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Faraz Masoumi, Ph.D., P.Eng., is a Structural Health Monitoring Engineer with extensive experience in bridge engineering. He has conducted condition surveys on over 500 bridges in Canada and Turkey and has contributed to the development of the Turkish Bridge Management System.
Current Role at Hatch
Faraz Masoumi serves as a Structural Health Monitoring Engineer at Hatch, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on assessing the structural integrity of various infrastructures, particularly bridges. His responsibilities include conducting condition surveys and visual inspections, utilizing advanced techniques to ensure the safety and longevity of bridge structures. His work is based in the Toronto, Canada Area.
Previous Experience at Bridge Check Canada Ltd.
Faraz Masoumi worked at Bridge Check Canada Ltd. in multiple capacities. He began as a Bridge Inspector from 2016 to 2017, where he conducted inspections to assess bridge conditions. He then advanced to Site Supervisor for Bridge Condition Survey for seven months in 2017, overseeing survey operations in Thornhill, Ontario. Following this, he served as Project Manager from 2017 to 2018, managing various bridge-related projects.
Background in Bridge Engineering
Faraz Masoumi has a solid foundation in bridge engineering, having worked as a Bridge Engineer at TUBITAK in Ankara, Turkey, from 2009 to 2012. His experience includes contributing to the development of the Turkish Bridge Management System (KYS) as a project team member. This role involved applying his engineering knowledge to enhance bridge management practices in Turkey.
Education and Expertise
Faraz Masoumi holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Bridge Engineering from Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi, which he completed from 2008 to 2014. He also earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Structural Engineering from Islamic Azad University from 2005 to 2007, and a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Civil Engineering from Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University from 2001 to 2005. His academic background supports his expertise in diagnosing bridge deficiencies and preparing detailed reports for repair and replacement strategies.
Professional Contributions
Throughout his career, Faraz Masoumi has conducted condition surveys and visual inspections on over 500 bridges in both Canada and Turkey. He has utilized nondestructive testing techniques to identify necessary repairs, rehabilitation, or replacements for bridge components. His work contributes to the safety and functionality of critical infrastructure.