Hossein Bidhendi
About Hossein Bidhendi
Hossein Bidhendi is a Senior Associate at Hatch, where he has worked since 2007. He has extensive experience in geotechnical engineering, having held various roles at TTC and Metrolinx, and holds a PhD in Computational Geomechanics from the University of Toronto.
Work at Hatch
Hossein Bidhendi has been employed at Hatch since 2007, where he holds the position of Senior Associate. His role involves contributing to various projects within the organization, specifically in the Hatch Mott MacDonald division. His extensive experience in geotechnical engineering and project management supports the firm's objectives in delivering innovative solutions in infrastructure development.
Previous Experience at TTC
Prior to his current role at Hatch, Bidhendi worked at the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) from 2007 to 2015. During his tenure, he served as a Consultant and later as a Geotechnical Coordinator for the TYSSE project. His responsibilities included overseeing geotechnical aspects and ensuring project compliance with engineering standards.
Experience at Metrolinx
Bidhendi served as the Geo-engineering Manager for the 4Transit initiative at Metrolinx from 2013 to 2015. In this role, he was responsible for managing geo-engineering tasks and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance transit infrastructure projects at 5160 Yonge Street.
Education and Expertise
Hossein Bidhendi holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computational Geomechanics from the University of Toronto, which he completed from 1998 to 2002. He also earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Structural Engineering from the University of Tehran between 1989 and 1992. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Civil Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology - Tehran Polytechnic from 1985 to 1989.
Research Associate at University of Toronto
Before his roles in the industry, Bidhendi worked as a Research Associate at the University of Toronto from 2002 to 2007. His research contributions during this period focused on advancing knowledge in geotechnical engineering and computational methods, supporting academic and practical applications in the field.