About me

As a Graduate Research Assistant at RIDER Center, I conduct multi-disciplinary research on various subjects related to sustainable built environment, automation in construction, data-driven decision-making, and transportation systems analysis.

I am also a Ph.D. candidate in Civil Engineering at Florida State University, where I apply my knowledge and skills in Intelligent Transportation Systems, AI, and large-scale decision-making to address complex and dynamic problems in the context of transportation systems.

Jorunal papers

Sustainable management of the built environment from the life cycle perspective
Hill, W., Jalloul, H., Movahedi, M., & Choi, J. (2023). Journal of Management in Engineering, 39(2), 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1061/jmenea.meeng-4759

Conference papers

Assessment of Estimation Methods for Demolition Waste Volume and Cost
Movahedi, M., Choi, J., Seo, S., & Koo, C. (2024). Construction Institute (Cl) & Construction Research Congress (CRC) Joint Conference 2024. (Accepted)
Determination of non-recurring traffic bottlenecks caused by accidents using open data: Case Study of Sayyad Shirazi Highway, Tehran, Iran
Sadeghi, M., Dovom. H., Movahedi, M. (2020). 2nd International Congress on Civil, Architecture and Urbanism
A Novel Approach to the Network-wide Adaptive Traffic Signal Control Using Reinforcement Learning
Movahedi, M., Kamboozia, N., Ziari. H. (2020). 8th National Conference on Civil Engineering, Architecture and Sustainable Urban Development of Iran
Young Drivers’ Attitude toward Aggressive Driving Distracted by Passengers
Movahedi, M., Movahedi, M., Amiri, A., Behbahani, H. (2018). International Conference on Civil Engineering, Architecture and Urban Development Management in Iran
Use of Construction Demolition Waste in Pavement in Context of Sustainability Indexing Standards
Movahedi, M., Barakchi, M., Dovom. H., Mohammadi, R. (2017). 10th Bitumen, Asphalt, and Machinery Conference

Florida State University
Ph.D., Civil Engineering (Jan 2022 - May 2025)

Dissertation Title: “A Holistic Approach to Long-term Building Maintenance Planning under Uncertainty to Maximize Recoverable Material Yields”

Iran University of Science and Technology
M.Sc., Transportation and Highway Engineering (Sep 2017 - Sep 2020)

Thesis Title: "Network-wide Adaptive Traffic Signal Control Using Reinforcement Learning"
Supervisors: Dr. Neda Kamboozia, Prof. Hassan Ziari

Aalto University
Summer School on Transportation (Sep 2020)

Theme: Integrated, Customized, and Automated Mobility Future.

Yazd University
B.Sc., Civil Engineering (Sep 2012 - Aug 2017)

I was a founder member of the students’ committee of the civil engineering department on concrete technology. I was the writer and editor of the structural and environmental sections of the department’s journal.

Graduate Research Assistant
RIDER Center · Full-time (Jan 2022 - Present)

Sustainable Infrastructure Management Lab
• Conduct multi-disciplinary research on various subjects including sustainable built environment, automation in construction, data-driven decision-making, transportation systems analysis, system-of-systems conceptual analysis, reinforcement learning agent-based modeling, housing and transportation planning, and supply chain analysis.
• Engaged in partnership-driven research, collaborating closely with stakeholders from both the public and private sectors. Ensured that research objectives and methodologies were directly relevant to community challenges and needs.

Data Analyst and Transportation Planner
IRIANA Consulting Engineers. · Full-time (May 2019 - Dec 2021)

• Contributing to a variety of transportation planning to ensure the development of efficient and sustainable transportation systems including Comprehensive Transportation Master Plans (CTMP).
• Conducting studies to understand the demographic and economic factors influencing transportation needs.
• Development of user-centric software tailored for transportation consulting firms.
• Advanced traffic simulations to model and analyze transportation patterns, predict potential bottlenecks and recommend optimal infrastructure adjustments.
• Conducting Road safety audit (RSA) to evaluate transportation projects for potential safety hazards for all road users, from pedestrians to vehicular traffic.

Research And Teaching Assistant
Iran University of Science and Technology · Part-time (Sep 2018 - Sep 2020)

• Conducting multi-disciplinary research on the application of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), AI in traffic management, and large-scale decision-making in the context of transportation systems.
• Teaching Highway Geometric Design to over 100 students, emphasizing practical applications and real-world relevance.
• Facilitated hands-on training sessions on industry-leading tools such as Autodesk Civil 3D and Infraworks, empowering students to effectively utilize these platforms in professional settings.