THE RESEARCH & PRACTICE OFMIAMI, FLORIDA · UNITED STATES
Structural engineer & researcher

Aria
Ghabussi.

Ph.D.Civil Engineering · Structural

Dr. Aria Ghabussi connects nonlinear mechanics, advanced materials, and computational methods with structural resilience and engineering practice.

Aria Ghabussi, Ph.D.
ARIA GHABUSSI, Ph.D.Researcher / Engineer
Doctor of PhilosophyTexas Tech University
STRUCTURAL MECHANICSSEISMIC RESILIENCECOMPUTATIONAL METHODSDiscover the work
24Journal publications
2,031Research citations
21h-index
290+Manuscript reviews
RESEARCH RECORD · SEPTEMBER 2026Google Scholar
01 / INTELLECTUAL FOCUS

Understanding behavior.
Informing better decisions.

Six connected fields of inquiry, grounded in physical reasoning and computational rigor.

02 / RESEARCH IN FOCUS

Ideas, examined
through mechanics.

Six connected fields.
Explore the complete body of work within each.

PLATE 01 / STRUCTURAL CONFIGURATION
Hybrid wall with chevron bracing and curved steel dampersRedrawn from the supplied wall-panel reference: a 2400 mm cold-formed steel wall with four 600 mm bays beside a 1200 mm hot-rolled steel bay. The wall is 3000 mm high. Four diagonal braces meet side gusset plates at mid-height and curved dampers at the top and bottom center.HYBRID CFS–HRS WALLSTRUCTURAL CONFIGURATION2400 (4 × 600)12003000 mm10001000100001020304COLD-FORMED STEEL WALLHOT-ROLLED STEEL BAYREFERENCE GEOMETRY · DIMENSIONS IN mm
01CFS studs02HRS frame03Chevron bracing04Curved dampers
Hybrid CFS–HRS wall · Chevron bracing
6 RELATED PUBLICATIONS · 2018–2026

Seismic systems & resilience

Curved steel dampers, hybrid steel walls, probabilistic performance, and the selection of earthquake inputs.

THE RESEARCH QUESTION

How can component mechanics, structural configuration, and uncertainty inform seismic performance?

Nonlinear finite elementsMonte Carlo simulationGround-motion optimization

Fields overlap where a publication connects materials, methods, or structural applications. Each field includes its full set of related papers.

14 study collections · 24 journal publicationsExplore the complete research index →
03 / SELECTED SCHOLARSHIP

A record of inquiry.

The complete bibliography 24

Recent publications and selected studies across mechanics, advanced materials, and computational engineering.

Sole-authored research

2026 publications

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2026
The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Experimental and machine learning evaluation of Al₂O₃ nanofluid lubricants for surface roughness reduction and thermal conductivity enhancement in superfinishing

Hamidreza Azimy, Aria Ghabussi, Reza Nosouhi, Mohammad Akbari

Superfinishing experiments and supervised learning examine the effects of alumina nanofluids on surface roughness and thermal conductivity.

Machine learningMaterials & manufacturing

Selected research across disciplines

022021
Mechanics Based Design of Structures and MachinesFirst author

Free vibration analysis of an electro-elastic GPLRC cylindrical shell surrounded by viscoelastic foundation using modified length-couple stress parameter

Aria Ghabussi, Negin Ashrafi, Aghil Shavalipour, Abolfazl Hosseinpour, Mostafa Habibi, Hossein Moayedi, Behzad Babaei, Hamed Safarpour

Electro-elastic shell vibration with couple-stress size effects and viscoelastic support.

GPLRC & compositesMicro & smart structures
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24 journal publications across six research fieldsBrowse all publications
04 / ACADEMIC DEPTH, PROFESSIONAL CONTEXT

Across research
and practice.

My work connects the detailed behavior of structural components with the broader questions of performance, reliability, and engineering judgment.

With a Ph.D. in civil engineering from Texas Tech University, I bring a research perspective to structural assessment and advanced analysis—and practical engineering questions back into research.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Thornton Tomasetti

Structural Project Engineer · Miami

ACADEMIC SERVICE
Texas Tech University

Ph.D. Committee Member & Research Mentor

Experience & education
05 / TEACHING & SCHOLARLY SERVICE

Knowledge grows
through exchange.

Teaching support across statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, reinforced concrete design, and construction cost estimating. Doctoral mentoring and peer review extend this commitment to the wider research community.

5Core course areas
290+Completed manuscript reviews
Teaching, mentoring & service