Arash Eisazadeh

Microstructural Optimization of Polymer Sandwich Panels 

Politecnico di Milano, incollaboration with Innepla S.p.A.

• Conducted an industry-oriented research project in collaboration with Innepla S.p.A., focusing on the microstructural optimization, numerical modelling, and experimental validation of polymer sandwich panels.
• Tensile, compression, and three-point bending tests to characterize mechanical properties and
  calibrate constitutive material models.
• High-fidelity finite element models in Abaqus to evaluate the structural behaviour of innovative
  polymer honeycomb sandwich panels under compression and bending.
• Nonlinear finite element analyses investigating the influence of geometry, material properties, and
  microstructural design on load-bearing capacity, stiffness, stress distribution, and mechanical
  performance.
• Calibration and validation of finite element models against experimental results through iterative
  comparison of force–displacement responses.
• Optimization of the microstructure of polymer sandwich panels by integrating experimental testing
  with finite element modelling to enhance load bearing capacity, structural efficiency and overall mechanical performance.

Master's Thesis — Optimal Sensor Placement for Structural Health Monitoring of
Communication Towers
Politecnico di Milano, in collaboration with EI Towers S.p.A.

• Conducted an industry-driven research project in collaboration with EI Towers S.p.A. to develop a structural health monitoring (SHM) framework for large-scale communication tower infrastructure.
• Developed a high-fidelity finite element model of a 80m steel lattice communication tower in SAP2000 and performed comprehensive modal and dynamic analyses, including response spectrum and time-history analyses, to investigate structural dynamics, vibration behaviour, and wind-induced structural response.
• Developed MATLAB codes to implement and compare optimal sensor placement algorithms, including Effective Independence (EFI), Kinetic Energy (KE), and Proper Orthogonal Decomposition (POD), using the appropriate modal and response-based formulations for each method.
• Evaluated structural response under sixteen realistic damage scenarios using vibration-based monitoring techniques and using Modal Assurance Criterion (MAC) and Kullback–Leibler (KL) divergence for structural condition assessment, damage detection, and localization.
• Designed and implemented a wireless SHM prototype integrating Raspberry Pi, ESP32, ZigBee communication, and tri-axial accelerometers to support distributed structural monitoring and experimental validation.
• Developed a practical monitoring workflow for baseline characterization, damage detection, and localization, translating numerical results into a cost-effective sensor deployment strategy for real-world applications.
• Proposed an optimized sensor layout for long-term monitoring of a real communication tower; the proposed monitoring system is currently being implemented by the industrial partner.

• 2024 - Won the Erasmus scholarship to study in Portugal
• 2023 - Won the Erasmus scholarship to study in Poland
• 2019 - Awarded the Italian government scholarship for foreign students
• 2015 - Ranked 3rd among Civil Engineering students at Azad University of Karaj
• 2013 - Ranked in the top 0.01% among 200,000 participants in the Iranian national university entrance
  exam

Multidisciplinary Monitoring and Assessment of Unstable Slopes

• Rainfall-Induced Shallow Landslide Simulation
  Conducted laboratory rainfall-induced landslide experiments using an integrated monitoring approach combining photogrammetry, geological, and geophysical techniques.
• Processed data from Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR), Two-Dimensional Digital Image Correlation (2D-DIC), Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS), Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT), and optical fiber sensors to monitor slope deformation and failure evolution.
• Applied the Shallow Landslide Instability Prediction (SLIP) model and compared monitoring techniques to identify the most effective approach for early landslide detection.

Rock Slope Stability Assessment – Orrido di Bellano, Italy

• Performed multidisciplinary rock slope investigations using geological surveys, Structure-from-Motion (SfM) photogrammetry, smartphone Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR).
• Evaluated rock mass quality and failure mechanisms using Rock Quality Designation (RQD), Rock Mass Rating (RMR), Geological Strength Index (GSI), and kinematic analysis.
• Compared conventional field mapping with photogrammetric and remote sensing techniques for discontinuity characterization and rockfall hazard assessment

Rock Slope Stability Assessment Using DEM (3DEC)

• Developed a three-dimensional DEM model in 3DEC to investigate the stability of fractured rock slopes.
• Performed strength reduction analyses to evaluate joint-controlled failure mechanisms and slope stability.
• Designed and assessed rock-bolt reinforcement systems to improve slope stability and structural performance.

Traffic and Transport Emergency Management Planning – Italy

• Developed Traffic Management and Transportation Emergency Management Plans for highway closures and dam-failure scenarios.
• Performed traffic assignment, evacuation modelling, and network simulations using CUBE and ArcGIS Pro.
• Designed alternative routing and emergency response strategies to improve transportation network resilience.

River Hydraulics and Flood Risk Evaluation – Adda River, Italy

• Developed 1D and 2D hydraulic models using HEC-RAS and River2D to evaluate flood behaviour under steady and unsteady flow conditions.
• Compared numerical integration methods with hydraulic simulations to assess open-channel flow and inundation patterns.
• Evaluated flood hazards through water depth, velocity distribution, and floodplain analysis

Reinforced Concrete and Steel Structural Design Projects

• Seismic design of a multi-story reinforced concrete building and a steel industrial building, including member
  sizing, stability, and connection design.

Highway Geometric Design Project

• Designed a highway corridor integrating geometric design, terrain analysis, and transportation engineering principles.
• Developed horizontal and vertical alignments, roadway cross-sections, and earthwork optimization based on engineering design standards.
• Evaluated roadway safety, drainage, and operational performance while considering constructability and long-term infrastructure functionality.
• Produced engineering drawings and technical documentation using AutoCAD and civil engineering design practices.

• Software: SAP2000, ETABS, Abaqus, MIDAS Civil,River2D, CUBE, ArcGIS Pro,

Agisoft Metashape, CloudCompare, Reflexw, Res2DInv, AutoCAD

• Programming: MATLAB, Python, C++

Prof. Stefano Mariani
Professor, Politecnico di Milano
Email: Stefano.mariani@polimi.it

Prof. Alberto Corigliano
Professor, Politecnico di Milano
Email: Alberto.corigliano@polimi.it