Dr. Kaveh Karami is an esteemed Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Kurdistan. His research is internationally recognized in the areas of Structural Dynamics, Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), System Identification, and Adaptive Structures. With over 260 citations and an h-index of 8, he has built a reputable academic profile in smart structural systems and nonlinear control. His innovative contributions span semi-active control, online system identification, wavelet analysis, and vision-based damage detection. Dr. Karami collaborates actively with international experts and serves as a key contributor to the advancement of intelligent infrastructure. His work integrates theoretical models with real-world structural systems, bridging academia and practical engineering solutions. As a prolific author, he continues to push the boundaries of resilient and adaptive civil infrastructure, combining digital technologies with structural engineering principles to ensure safety, sustainability, and smart performance in modern constructions.
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Education
Dr. Kaveh Karami holds a strong academic foundation in civil and structural engineering. Although specific degree and institutional information is not detailed in the provided profile, his expertise clearly reflects advanced graduate-level research training and academic excellence in the fields of structural dynamics, smart materials, and control systems. His career progression into an Associate Professorship at the University of Kurdistan signals completion of a Ph.D. and significant postdoctoral contributions. Throughout his academic journey, Dr. Karami has specialized in adaptive structures, system identification, and semi-active control. His education likely emphasized mathematical modeling, computational engineering, and signal processing for structural applications. His consistent publication record and leadership in advanced research projects suggest not only technical mastery but also an educational background that combines strong theoretical knowledge with applied innovation, aligning with modern challenges in structural monitoring and seismic protection.
Professional Experience
Dr. Karami currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Kurdistan. With a deep focus on structural control and health monitoring, he has played pivotal roles in academic research, mentoring graduate students, and leading interdisciplinary projects. His experience includes developing and applying advanced algorithms for damage detection, adaptive stiffness mechanisms, and subpixel motion estimation using vision-based technologies. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, collaborated with national and international teams, and contributed to high-impact engineering conferences. Dr. Karami’s work addresses the integration of smart sensors, control theory, and structural mechanics to create intelligent, damage-resilient infrastructure. His professional trajectory demonstrates a balance of academic teaching, hands-on research, and project supervision, making him a leader in the next generation of civil infrastructure innovation.
Research Interest
Dr. Karami’s research focuses on intelligent and adaptive civil engineering systems. His core areas include nonlinear structural control, semi-active tuned mass dampers, structural health monitoring (SHM), damage detection using wavelet and sparse component analysis, and vision-based motion tracking. A hallmark of his work is the integration of real-time system identification algorithms with smart materials and adaptive mechanisms to enhance the resilience of civil structures. He explores how technologies like digital image correlation, video-based modal analysis, and Markov parameter estimation can improve early detection of structural damage. His goal is to develop low-cost, high-accuracy, and scalable systems for infrastructure safety. Through extensive modeling, simulation, and experimental validation, Dr. Karami pushes the boundaries of how built environments respond to dynamic loads, seismic activity, and environmental degradation. His research directly contributes to smarter, safer, and more sustainable infrastructure systems worldwide.
Publications Top Noted
Nonlinear structural control using integrated DDA/ISMP and semi-active tuned mass damper
Authors: K. Karami, S. Manie, K. Ghafouri, S. Nagarajaiah
Cited by: 47
Year: 2019
Developing a Smart Structure Using Integrated Subspace-Based Damage Detection and Semi-Active Control
Authors: K. Karami, S. Akbarabadi
Cited by: 47
Year: 2016
On‐line system identification of structures using wavelet‐Hilbert transform and sparse component analysis
Authors: K. Karami, P. Fatehi, A. Yazdani
Cited by: 33
Year: 2020
Decreasing the damage in smart structures using integrated online DDA/ISMP and semi-active control
Authors: K. Karami, F. Amini
Cited by: 31
Year: 2012
Developing a semi-active adjustable stiffness device using integrated damage tracking and adaptive stiffness mechanism
Authors: S. Azizi, K. Karami, S. Nagarajaiah
Cited by: 29
Year: 2021
Damage detection algorithm based on identified system Markov parameters (DDA/ISMP) in building structures with limited sensors
Authors: F. Amini, K. Karami
Cited by: 20
Year: 2012
Capacity design by developed pole placement structural control
Authors: F. Amini, K. Karami
Cited by: 19
Year: 2011
Developing a smart structure using integrated DDA/ISMP and semi-active variable stiffness device
Authors: K. Karami, S. Nagarajaiah, F. Amini
Cited by: 14
Year: 2016
Conclusion
Dr. Kaveh Karami is a highly accomplished academic and researcher whose innovative work in structural health monitoring, damage detection, and adaptive structural systems is advancing the state of civil engineering. His consistent publication in high-impact journals, deep technical expertise, and contributions to intelligent infrastructure mark him as an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award.
With his solid foundation and forward-looking research trajectory, Dr. Karami is well-positioned to continue influencing both academic and engineering communities, globally and locally. Recognition through this award would be both timely and well-deserved.