About Me.
Hello! I’m Soroush Mahjoubi, born in the scenic city of Shiraz, Iran in 1991. My journey as a civil engineer began in earnest when I obtained my Master's degree from Iran University of Science and Technology in Tehran in 2017. Eager to apply what I learned, I initially worked as a designer for residential buildings and participated in the rehabilitation design of schools. Feeling the pull for further growth, I moved to the US and joined Stevens Institute of Technology in 2019, where I was fortunate to complete my Ph.D. in 2023. Outside of my academic and professional life, I am a car enthusiast, enjoy being surrounded by nature, and find peace in fishing. I also dabble in computer games when time allows, and nothing beats a good comedy to lift my spirits.
Education
2019-2023
Stevens Institute of Technology
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
Thesis: Development and Applications of Machine Learning for Design and Health Monitoring of Civil Structures and Materials
Advisor: Prof. Yi Bao
2014-2017
Iran University of Science & Technology
M.Sc. in Structural Engineering
Thesis: Design Optimization of Steel Plate Shear Walls
Advisor: Prof. A. Kaveh
2010-2014
Kharazmi University
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
Selected Honors & Awards
2023
Paul Kaplan Award
The campus-wide award recognizes a single outstanding graduate student each year for their academic achievements, research excellence, and potential for future success beyond their program.
2023
Outstanding Graduate Student Leader
​The award is given to one graduate student for outstanding student leadership in student organizations or in volunteer activities and has excelled in student life.
2023
Ph.D. Peer Mentor Award
The award is given to one Ph.D. student for outstanding student leadership and mentorship as part of the Ph.D. Peer Mentor Program.
2022
Richard I. Hires Research Award
The award is given annually to only one graduate student in the fields of civil, environmental, ocean, naval engineering, and construction management for exceptional research achievements.
2022
Stevens Excellence Doctoral Fellowship
The fellowship is given for exceptional achievements in Ph.D. research and dissertation writing.