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Reza Kianoush is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). He specializes in Structural Engineering, focusing on Liquid Containing Structures and Seismic Design. His expertise includes analytical modeling of reinforced concrete structures subjected to earthquake loading, earthquake-resistant design, performance-based design of concrete liquid containing structures, seismic rehabilitation, and non-linear finite element analysis. Reza works on ensuring the structural integrity of containers that hold hazardous waste materials, exploring optimal designs and potential applications of new materials. His research is crucial in developing industry standards to prevent leaks in large concrete tanks that can contain wastewater, as failure in these structures poses significant environmental risks. He holds a PhD from the University of Alberta, an MEng from the University of Sheffield, and a BSc from the University of Warwick. Reza is a member of multiple professional organizations, including Professional Engineers Ontario and the Canadian Standards Association, where he contributes to committees focused on concrete containment structures and wastewater treatment plant design.
Department of Chemical Engineering