Dr. Sayed Soleimani

Professor

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Biography

Sayed M. Soleimani is a Professor of Engineering Practice at Purdue University, where he specializes in structural engineering with a focus on low-energy buildings and high-performance cement-based materials. He has extensive experience in teaching structural mechanics, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design, and he actively contributes to research in engineering education, structural health monitoring, and the repair and retrofit of existing structures. Soleimani has published numerous papers in reputable journal and conference proceedings regarding innovative engineering solutions and has co-authored a widely used textbook on steel design. His involvement in professional memberships encompasses various prestigious engineering organizations, reflecting his commitment to advancing engineering practices and education. Soleimani holds a Ph.D. and M.A.Sc. from the University of British Columbia and a B.Sc. from Sharif University of Technology. He is a registered professional engineer in California and Ontario, Canada, and has received recognition as a fellow of Engineers Australia.

Research Interests

Courses

CE 270 - Introductory Structural Mechanics CE 470 - Structural Steel Design CE 473 - Reinforced Concrete Design CE 591 - Advanced Structural Steel Design

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.