Mahtab Shiravi is a dedicated researcher in civil and environmental engineering with expertise in geotechnical engineering, earthquake engineering, and natural hazard risk assessment. Her work focuses on numerical modeling, finite element methods, and risk analysis related to wind, rain, and seismic impacts on urban infrastructure and vegetation. She has developed advanced methodologies for soil-structure and root-soil interactions, contributing to sustainable engineering solutions. Mahtab has been engaged in international collaborations in Italy and Norway, strengthening her scientific contributions in multi-risk assessment. Her strong academic background, research skills, and teaching experience reflect her commitment to advancing resilient engineering practices globally.
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Education
Mahtab Shiravi is pursuing a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Florence in collaboration with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Her doctoral research addresses multi-risk analysis of natural hazards, particularly wind and rain effects on urban trees, combining probabilistic methods and geotechnical modeling. She completed her M.Sc. in Earthquake Engineering at Mazandaran University, where she ranked among the top students, focusing on seismic design and soil-structure interaction. Her B.Sc. in Civil Engineering provided a solid foundation in structural and geotechnical principles. Throughout her studies, she excelled in specialized courses and research-driven learning.
Professional Experience
Mahtab Shiravi has gained diverse professional and teaching experience across academic and applied engineering domains. She has contributed to projects involving geotechnical seismic zonation, railway bridge reinforcement, and fault rupture hazard mitigation in Iran. At an international level, she has worked on geotechnical modeling of soil-root interactions in Norway and advanced risk and resilience analysis in Italy. She has taught engineering courses such as earthquake engineering, strength of materials, and foundation engineering, as well as software applications like ETABS. Her professional journey combines academic teaching, applied research, and collaborative international projects, bridging theoretical advancements with practical engineering applications.
Awards and Recognition
Mahtab Shiravi has received multiple honors for her academic and research achievements. She was awarded by the Norwegian Embassy for her outstanding paper presented at the International Conference on Seismology and Earthquake Engineering. She earned the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology fellowship for exceptional talents during her Master’s studies. Her consistent academic excellence is reflected in her ranking among the top students in both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Beyond formal recognitions, her participation in international conferences and collaborative research projects highlights her growing reputation in the global academic community, particularly in geotechnical and earthquake engineering fields.
Research Skills
Mahtab Shiravi possesses strong research skills in advanced numerical modeling, geotechnical engineering, and multi-hazard risk analysis. She is proficient in finite element methods using Plaxis 2D/3D, and has applied probabilistic approaches to study soil-root interaction and urban vulnerability to wind and rain hazards. Her expertise extends to structural engineering software such as ETABS and SAP2000, and programming with Python for analytical modeling. She integrates remote sensing, resilience assessment, and reliability methods into her work. Through interdisciplinary collaborations, she contributes innovative frameworks to understand and mitigate the impacts of natural hazards on infrastructure, urban trees, and environmental sustainability.
Publications
Shiravi, M., Depina, F., Uzielli, M., & Bartoli, G. (2025). “A Novel Methodology for Modeling the Effects of Geometrical Uncertainties in Tree Root-Soil Geometry on Tree Uprooting.”
Shiravi, M., Depina, F., Uzielli, M., & Bartoli, G. (2025). “Numerical Geotechnical Modeling of Tree Root-Soil Interaction: An Insight into the Effects of Uncertainties in Root Geometry on Overturning Failure.”
Shiravi, M., Depina, F., Uzielli, M., & Bartoli, G. (2023). “A Quantitative Framework for Multi-Risk Analysis of Wind and Rain on Trees.”
Shiravi, M., & Moosavi, M. (2023). “Numerical Modeling of a New Mitigation Measure for Reverse Surface Fault Rupture Hazards Effects on Buildings.” Journal of Seismology and Earthquake Engineering.
Shiravi, M., & Moosavi, M. (2018). “Numerical Evaluation of Surface Fault Rupture Hazards on Buildings.” Bulletin of Earthquake Science and Engineering (BESE, Persian).
Shiravi, M., & Moosavi, M. (2018). “Seismic Response Analysis of Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Developed Urban Areas: A Case Study in Mashhad (Iran).”
Shiravi, M., & Moosavi, M. (2015). “Shear Wave Velocity Deposit Zonation in the City of Babolsar.”
Conclusion
Mahtab Shiravi represents a new generation of engineers dedicated to addressing the challenges of natural hazards through innovative and sustainable solutions. With a strong academic foundation, international exposure, and practical teaching experience, she bridges the gap between theory and application in civil and environmental engineering. Her research on multi-risk assessment and soil-root interactions offers valuable insights for resilient infrastructure and ecological safety. Recognized for her academic excellence and scientific contributions, she continues to expand her expertise across interdisciplinary domains. Her trajectory reflects both leadership potential and a commitment to advancing engineering science for global sustainability.