Dr. Masoud Ghandehari

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Biography

Masoud Ghandehari is a Professor at New York University Tandon School of Engineering, specializing in urban systems engineering and infrastructure resilience. His research focuses on climate resilience and infrastructure systems, utilizing methods such as sensing, data acquisition, and modeling to understand the health performance of the built environment. Ghandehari's work addresses the critical interdependencies between human, natural, and physical systems, aiming to enhance sustainability and resilience in the face of extreme conditions. He collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop taxonomies that define systems interdependencies and create data platforms that tackle complex phenomena in planning and governance. With a strong academic background, he holds a Bachelor of Science from Columbia University, a Master of Science from McGill University, and a Doctor of Philosophy from Northwestern University.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1999-09-01 — Present

New York University • Brooklyn, NY

Professor in the NYU Tandon School of Engineering specializing in urban systems engineering.

Associate Professor

1999-09-01 — Present

New York University • Brooklyn, NY

Engages in teaching and research in the Department of Civil and Urban Engineering.

Center Urban Science Progress Inaugural Faculty & Head Urban Observatory

2013-01-01 — Present

New York University • Brooklyn, NY

Led interdisciplinary research initiatives at the NYU Urban Observatory.

Post Doctoral Fellow

1998-12-01 — 1999-07-01

New York University • Brooklyn, NY

Conducted advanced research in the field of engineering.

Engineer

1989-04-01 — 1991-06-01

Weidlinger Associates • New York, NY

Worked on civil engineering projects focusing on urban infrastructure.

Engineer

1988-06-01 — 1989-04-01

Geiger Associates • New York, NY

Contributed to engineering designs and solutions.

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.