Hossein Ataei, PhD

BOOKS:

• Ataei H., Becker D., Hellenbrand J.R., Mehany M.S.H., Mitchell T.E., Ponte D.M., “COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts on Construction Projects”, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 2021, (ISBN 978-0-7844-8339-8)
• Ozevin D., Ataei H., Modares M., Gurgun A.P., Yazdani S., Singh A., Proceedings of the Tenth International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (ISEC 10), 2019, (ISBN: 978-0-9960437-6-2)
• Hossein Ataei, PhD, PE and Mohammadhossein Mamaghani, EIT, Finite Element Analysis Applications and Solved Problems using ABAQUS, , 1st Edition, Amazon Publishing, 2017 (ISBN-13: 978-1544625270; ISBN-10: 1544625278)

BOOK CHAPTERS:

• Seyrfar A., Ataei H., Osman I.,  (2022), “Robotics and Automation in Construction (RAC): Priorities and Barriers toward Productivity Improvement”, Automation and Robotics in the Architecture Engineering, and Construction Industry, pp 59-71. Berlin, Germany: Springer.
• Kapousouz, E., Seyrfar, A., Derrible, S., and Ataei, H., (2021), “A clustering analysis of energy and water consumption in U.S. states from 1985 to 2015”, Book chapter in Data Science Applied to Sustainability Analysis, Elsevier

JOURNAL ARTICLES:

• Al Omari M., Ataei H., Seyrfar A., Alqaisi A., Osman I., “Enhancing Construction Claims Resolution Efficiency: A Systematic Review of the UAVs Applications in Construction Claim Management”, 2024, ASCE Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution (In-Publication)
• Alqaisi A., Ataei H., Seyrfar A., Al Omari M., “Predicting the Outcome of Construction Change Disputes using Machine Learning Algorithms”, 2023, ASCE Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution, Vol 16 (1)
• Osman, I. Ataei, H., 2022. “Studying Construction Claims due to COVID-19 for Road and Highway Projects”, ASCE Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, Vol 14, Issue 1
• Seyrfar A., Ataei H., Osman I. 2022. “Municipal GHG Emission Reduction Targets: The Role of Building Energy Regulations and Laws”, Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, Vol 14, Issue 2
• Osman I., Ataei H., Seyrfar A., 2022, “Differing Site Conditions: Clarifying Misunderstandings to Reduce Costly Litigation”, ASCE Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction. Vol. 14, Issue 2
• Seyrfar, A., Ataei, H., Movahedi, A., and Derrible, S., (2021), “Data-Driven Approach for Evaluating the Energy Efficiency in Multifamily Residential Buildings” ASCE Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, ASCE, Vol 26, Issue 2
• Seyrfar, A., Ataei, H., and Derrible, S., “Building Energy Benchmarking and Transparency in United States: A Review of Policies” Resources, Conservation & Recycling, Elsevier,
• Ataei H., Kalbasi Anaraki K., (2017), “A Proposed Structural Design Method Considering Fluid Viscous Damper Degradation”, The Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings, Wiley Online Library, Vol 27, Issue 15, 2018 (doi: 10.1002/tal.1512)
• Ataei H., (2015), “Experimental Study of Rubber Tire Aggregates Effect on Compressive & Dynamic Load-Bearing Properties of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens”, Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management, Springer, 18(4), pp. 665 – 676 (doi: 10.1007/s10163-015-0362-2)
• Ataei H., (2015), “An Energy-Based Approach in Predicting Failure of the Glazing Systems Subjected to the Manmade Hazards”, Journal of Advances in Material Science and Applications, Vol. 4, Issue 2, pp. 42 – 52 (doi: 10.5963/AMSA0402002)
• Ataei H., Taherkhani F., (2015), “Stochastic evaluation of mortgage default losses resulting from flood damages and different mortgage arrangements for post-Katrina Louisiana houses”, International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, Vol. 8, Issue 2, pp. 207 – 222 (doi: 10.1108/IJHMA-09-2013-0052)
• Ataei H., Taherkhani F., (2015), “Analysis of Canadian Consumer Spending Patterns towards Green Products”, International Journal of Marketing Studies, Canadian Center of Science and Education, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 19 – 26
• Ataei H., Anderson J.C., (2014), “Computational Modeling of Failure Patterns of Glass Panels with Imperfections Subjected to Air Blast”, Advances in Material Science and Applications, Vol. 3, Issue 3, pp. 109 – 119 (doi: 10.5963/AMSA0303002)
• Ataei H., Anderson J.C., (2014), “Post-Failure Analysis of the Glazing Systems Subjected to Air Blast”, Journal of Civil Engineering and Science, Vol. 3, Issue 4, pp. 209 – 218

REVIEWED TECHNICAL CONFERENCE PAPERS:

• Aladdin R., Ataei H., Almhimedawy L., Lomeli Pulido C., “Incorporating Sustainability and Quality Management Frameworks in Managing Construction Engineering Projects”, 2024, Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics (In Publication)
• Impacts of Global Pandemics on Heavy Construction Projects: Lessons Learned and Case Studies of COVID 19: Panel Presentation by H. Ataei, PhD, PE, F.ASCE, J. Hellenbrand, P.E., T. Mitchell P.E., D. Ponte, P.E., and M. Mehany, PhD., 2023 ASCE Construction Institute Summit, St Louis, MO, 2023
• Claims Management Case Studies: Panel Presentation by H. Ataei, PhD, PE, F.ASCE, J. Hellenbrand, P.E., J. Budd, J.D., D. Ponte, P.E., and G. Williams, PhD., PE, F.ASCE, 2023 ASCE Construction Institute Summit, St Louis, MO, 2023
• Liu R., Ataei H., et al., “A Practical Application of Code of Ethics in Failure Case Studies”, ASCE 9^th Forensic Engineering Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Denver, CO, USA, 2022
• Seyrfar A., Osman I., Ataei H., “BIM and Building Emergency Response Management: Review and Applications”, ASCE 9^th Forensic Engineering Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Denver, CO, USA, 2022
• Osman I., Ataei H., Seyrfar A., “Differing Site Conditions: Who is Responsible for the Risks of Additional Costs?”, ASCE 9^th Forensic Engineering Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Denver, CO, USA, 2022
• Seyrfar A., Ataei H. “Evaluating Computational Methodologies for Grading Buildings on Energy Performance Using Machine Learning Techniques”. International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3ce), September 2021, Orlando, FL, USA.
• Seyrfar A., Osman I., Ataei H., “Toward more Sustainable and Resilient Civil Infrastructure: A Review of Approaches”, International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure 2021, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Houston, TX, USA, 2021
• Seyrfar A., Ataei H., “Investigating the applications of BIM-based sustainability analyses in building projects pursuing LEED certification”, International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure 2021, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Houston, TX, USA, 2021
• Parvaneh M., Seyrfar A., Movahedi A., Ataei H., Le Nguyen K., Derrible S. “Energy Consumption Prediction of Residential Buildings Using Machine Learning: A Study on Energy Benchmarking Datasets of Selected Cities across the United States”. Emerging Technologies and Applications for Green Infrastructure, CIGOS 2021. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol. 203. Springer, Singapore
• Seyrfar A., Ataei H., Derrible S. A Review of Building Energy Benchmarking Policies Across the U.S. Cities. Proceedings of applied energy symposium: MIT A+B, Applied Energy (2020).
• H. Ataei, “Globalization and the Construction Engineering and Management Education”, Tenth International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (ISEC 10), Chicago, IL, USA, 2019
• H. Ataei, F. Taherkhani, “The Brexit and Its Economic Impacts on Construction Industry”, Tenth International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (ISEC 10), Chicago, IL, USA, 2019
• H. Ataei, M. Mahamid, D. Ozevin, A. Taghipour-Anvari, “Lessons Learned from the Deadliest Earthquake of 2017: Study of Damage and the Crisis Response Preparedness”, Forensic Engineering 8^th Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Austin, TX, USA, pp. 957 – 966, 2018
• H. Ataei, K. Kalbasi Anaraki, “Seismic Evaluation of Dual Steel Frames with Brace Buckling Consideration”, Structures2018 Structural Engineering Institute, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Fort Worth, TX, USA, pp. 21 – 29, 2018
• H. Ataei, M. Mamaghani and E.M. Lui, “Proposed Framework for Performance-Based Seismic Design of Highway Bridges”, Structures2017 Structural Engineering Institute, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Denver, CO, USA, pp. 240 – 253, 2017
• H. Ataei, M. Mamaghani and K. Kalbasi Anaraki, “Seismic Response Study of Degraded Viscous Damping Systems for Tall Buildings in China”, Structures2017 Structural Engineering Institute, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Denver, CO, USA, pp. 434 – 446, 2017
• H. Ataei, K. Kalbasi Anaraki and R. Ma, “Mechanical Properties of Polyethylene Terephthalate Particle-Based Concrete Pavements”, ASCE International Conference on Highway Pavements and Airfield Technology, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Philadelphia, PA, 2017
• H.Ataei, C. Narahari, “Quality Management for Rubber Tire Concrete Applications in Highway and Airfield Pavements Construction”, ASCE International Conference on Highway Pavements and Airfield Technology, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Philadelphia, PA, 2017
• H. Ataei, O. Salem, “Teaching Professional Engineering Ethics in Civil and Construction Engineering”, Proceedings of the ASEE 123^rd Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society for Engineering Education, New Orleans, LA, 2016
• H. Ataei, O. Salem, “Construction Regulations and Organizational Management – A Case Study of a New Course Introduction to the Civil Engineering”, Proceedings of the ASEE 123^rd Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society for Engineering Education, New Orleans, LA, 2016
• H. Ataei, “Integrative Approaches in Teaching the Engineering Senior Design Capstone Project Course”, 2016 ASEE St Lawrence Section Conference, Ithaca, NY, 2016
• M. Mamaghani, H. Ataei, S.K. Bhatia and E.M. Lui, Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Adobe Structures Strengthened by Synthetic Nylons, 24^th International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ICTAM 2016), Montreal, Canada, 2016
• B. Yan, T. Bai, R. Aboutaha, and H. Ataei, “Finite Element Analysis into the Flexural Response of CFRP Strengthened Prestressed Concrete Girders”, 31st ASC Technical Conference and ASTM D30 Meeting, Williamsburg, VA, 2016
• T. Bai, B. Yan, H. Ataei, and R. Aboutaha, “Strength and Ductility of CFRP Strengthened of Highway PC Girders: An FEM Investigation”, 8th International Conference on Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites in Civil Engineering (CICE 2016), Hong Kong, 2016
• Ataei H., Niazy A.M., “Structural Buckling Analysis of Arched Structures using Finite Element Analysis”, 7th Congress on Forensic Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Miami, FL, USA, pp. 824 – 834, 2015
• Ataei H., Mamaghani M.H., Aboutaha R.S., “Finite Element Analysis of Cable-Stayed Suspension Bridges Failure due to an Anchorage Room Fire”, 7th Congress on Forensic Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Miami, FL, USA, pp. 736 – 745, 2015
• Yan B., Zhang H., Ataei H., Aboutaha R.S., “Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Concrete Highway Bridges with CFRP Composites”, Joint Conference of the 12^th International Symposium on Fiber Reinforced Polymers for Reinforced Concrete Structures (FRPRCS-12) & the 5^th Asia-Pacific Conference on Fiber Reinforced Polymers in Structures (APFIS-2015), Nanjing, China, 2015
• Ataei H., Anderson J.C., “Computational Modeling of Glass Panels for Mitigating the Injuries due to Air Blast”, Proceedings of 2013 International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering (IWCCE), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Los Angeles, CA, USA, pp. 57 – 64, 2013
• Ataei H. “Sustainability and Effect of Rubber Tire Aggregates on Compressive & Dynamic Strength of Concrete Used for Highway & Airfield Pavement”, Proceedings of The Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Los Angeles, CA, USA, pp. 64 – 75, 2013
• Ataei H., Anderson J.C., “Effect of Window Sizes and Glazing Panel Aspect Ratios on Mitigating the Injuries from Flying Glass due to Air Blast”, Proceedings of “Structures2013” Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) – American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Pittsburgh, PA, USA, pp. 125 – 136, 2013
• Ataei H., Anderson J.C., “Mitigating the Injuries from Flying Glass due to Air Blast”, Proceedings of the 6th Congress on Forensic Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), San Francisco, CA, USA, pp. 133 – 142, 2012

• Keynote Speaker, 5th International Conference on Quality Innovation and Sustainability, June 2024, Lisbon, Portugal
• Member, ASCE 7-28 Loads on Temporary Structures Subcommittee
• Co-Chair, ASCE National CI/CRC Joint Conference 2024, Des Moines, Iowa
• Co-Chair, ASCE National Construction Institute 2023 Summit, St. Louis, Missouri, 2023
• Steering Committee Member – 9th Forensic Engineering Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Denver, Colorado, 2022 (National)
• Technical Committee, ASCE Construction Institute, CI & CRC Joint Conference 2022, Arlington, Virginia, 2022 (National)

Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of Southern California (USC)

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Concordia University (Canada)

Master of Construction Management (M.C.M.), University of Southern California (USC)

Master of Science in Civil Engineering (M.Sc.), University of Southern California (USC)

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Sharif University of Technology

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the US:
  • Nevada
  • Texas
  • Wyoming
• Registered Professional Engineer (PEng) in Canada:
  • British Columbia
  • Ontario
• Certified Master Project Manager (MPM) and Certified International Project Manager (CIPM)

• Fellow - American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
• Member of the ASCE National Committees:
  • Claims Avoidance and Resolution Committee
  • Forensic Engineering Education Committee
• Establishing Faculty Advisor - Construction Management Association of America (CMAA - UIC Chapter)