Saiedeh Razavi is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at McMaster University and holds the inaugural Chair in Heavy Construction. With a multidisciplinary background, she possesses considerable experience in collaborating with leading national and international multidisciplinary teams. As the Director of the McMaster Institute of Transportation Logistics (MITL), she is involved in advancing research and teaching in her field. Professor Razavi's work focuses on various aspects of civil engineering, particularly related to heavy construction and logistics.