Ms. Hanan Samad | Geotechnics | Women Researcher Award

Research assistant in the field of tunnelling and mechanized excavation, University of Tehran, Iran

Hanan Samadi is a distinguished researcher and engineer specializing in tunneling, mechanized excavation, and geotechnical engineering. With a robust academic background and numerous publications in leading journals, she has made significant contributions to the field of mining and geoscience. Currently, she serves as a Research Associate at Nazarbayev University in Astana, Kazakhstan, and continues to push the boundaries of her field with innovative research and practical solutions.

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Education 🎓

Hanan Samadi obtained her M.S. in Engineering Geology from the University of Tehran, where she graduated with an outstanding thesis on EPB Operating Parameters, achieving a perfect score of 4/4. She also holds a B.S. in Geology Science from Payame Noor University, Kurdistan, and a Diploma in Experimental Science from Sadegh Vaziri High School, where she excelled academically.

Experience 💼

Hanan has extensive experience in both academia and industry. She is currently a Research Associate at Nazarbayev University and a Senior Researcher at the University of Halabja. She has also held positions as a Research Assistant at the University of Tehran and Amirkabir University of Technology. Her professional journey is marked by significant contributions to the development and application of advanced tunneling technologies.

Research Interests 🔍

Hanan’s research interests include:

• Tunneling and mechanized excavation (TBM)
• Rock mechanics and rock engineering
• Soil mechanics and geotechnics
• Mechanics of tunnel boring machines (shield TBM, Slurry, EPB, Gripper TBM, etc.)

Awards 🏆

Hanan has been recognized for her exceptional contributions with several awards, including the 4th INNOMINE Festival Scholarship Award and Winner titles for her innovations in underground space utilization and tunneling software. She has also been honored as the Best Thesis Project Candidate at the University of Tehran and received numerous scholarships for her academic excellence.

Publications Top Notes📝

1. Computing machinery techniques for performance prediction of TBM using rock geomechanical data in sedimentary and volcanic formations
   • Published in Geomechanics and Engineering, 2024. Geomechanics and Engineering
2. Prediction of Engineering Characteristics of Rock Masses Using Actual TBM Performance Data with Supervised and Unsupervised Learning Algorithms (a Case Study in Strong to Very Strong Igneous and Pyroclastic Rocks)
   • Published in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2024. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
3. In-depth exploration of machine learning algorithms for predicting sidewall displacement in underground caverns
   • Published in Geomechanics and Engineering, 2024. Geomechanics and Engineering
4. Application of several fuzzy-based techniques for estimating tunnel boring machine performance in metamorphic rocks
   • Published in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2024. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
5. Application of machine learning algorithms to predict the effective fracture toughness of several types of concrete
   • Published in Computers and Concrete, 2024.