Dr. Hadi Fathipour-Azar is a Full Professor in the School of Resources and Civil Engineering at Northeastern University, China. He earned his Ph.D. in Rock Mechanics Engineering from Shahrood University of Technology, Iran, where he developed advanced stochastic and numerical models to investigate the mechanical behavior of rock masses. Dr. Fathipour-Azar conducted postdoctoral research at INRAE, Aix Marseille University, France, where he pioneered innovative algorithms for the realistic modeling of particle.

He has held several academic positions, including a senior lectureship at Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria, and lecturerships at Sahand University of Technology and Islamic Azad University in Iran. Additionally, he completed research visits at City University of Hong Kong and Tampere University, Finland, where he explored state-of-the-art techniques in geomechanics research.

Dr. Fathipour-Azar’s research lies at the intersection of computational and experimental geomechanics and artificial intelligence. His work focuses on multiscale and multiphysics modeling of fractured geomaterials and physics-informed, data-driven predictions of rock behavior.

Research Interests

• Computational and Experimental Geomechanics

• Multiscale and Multiphysics Modeling

• 3D/4D Mechanical Earth Modeling

• Physics-Guided Data-Driven Modeling

Education

• PhD in Rock Mechanics Engineering, Shahrood University of Technology, Iran (2019)

• MSc in Rock Mechanics Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, Iran (2011)

• BSc in Mining Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, Iran (2009)

Academic Experience

• Full Professor, School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China (2024–Present)

• Senior Lecturer, Montanuniversität Leoben, Leoben, Austria (2023–2024)

• Postdoctoral Researcher, INRAE, Aix Marseille University, France (2022–2023)

• Visiting Scholar, Tampere University, Finland (2017–2018)

• Visiting Scholar, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (2016–2017)

• Lecturer, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz, Iran (2012–2013)

• Lecturer, Islamic Azad University, Ahar, Iran (2012–2013)

Selected Publications

•      Meta Ensemble Learning-Based Triaxial Rock Dynamic Strength Model. Multiscale and Multidisciplinary Modeling,      Experiments and Design, 2024.

•      Shear Strength Criterion for Rock Discontinuities: A Comparative Study of Regression Approaches. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2023.

•      Multi-Level Machine Learning-Driven Tunnel Squeezing Prediction: Review and New Insights. Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, 2022.

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Research Opportunities

I am actively recruiting enthusiastic and talented individuals to join my research team as PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and visiting scholars. My research focuses on the following areas:

•      Experimental and Computational Geomechanics: Advanced laboratory investigations and numerical modeling of geomaterials.

•      Multiscale and Multiphysics Simulations: Coupled thermal, hydraulic, mechanical, and chemical processes in fractured and porous media.

•      Physics-Guided AI: Integrating physical principles with data-driven approaches to enhance Geomechanical predictions and system understanding.

For inquiries or to explore potential research opportunities, please email me at fathipourhadi@mail.neu.edu.cn.