1. Ramin Vaghei
Sex: Male
Birth Date: 28 Jan. 1986
Place of Birth: Mashhad, Iran
Martial Statue: Single
Cell Phone:+06-014-2601570 E-mail: ramin.vaghei@gmail.com
Education
2011-2016, Doctor of Philosophy in Structural Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia,
Malaysia, GPA:3.95/4
2008-2010, M.Sc. of civil engineering, Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran.
GPA: 15.58/20
2004-2007, B.Sc. of civil engineering, Shahid Bahonar University, Kerman, Iran.
GPA: 14.04/20
2000-2004, High School Diploma majoring physics and mathematics at Dr.Hashtroodi High
School, Mashhad, Iran.GPA: 18/20
Research Interests
♦ Linear and Non-Linear analysis and design of steel, concrete, composite, timber structures
subjected to Static, Dynamic, Quasi-Dynamic and etc.
♦ Analysis and Design of Precast-Prestressed beams, slabs including: One-way slab and Two
way slab
♦ Foundation d esign by considering soil structure interaction problems
♦ Finite element modeling and analysis of complex structures
♦ Analytical modeling for structures
♦ Development of new finite elements for different structural members
Professional Qualification/Membership/Affiliation
♦ Affiliate Member, American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE)
Research Experience
Jan. 2012- Jan. 2016, research on “Proposing a New Analytical Model to Analysis of
Concrete Structures under dynamic and vibration loads with Finite Element Method” under
the supervision of Dr. Hejazi (Assistant professor of Civil Engineering Department of UPM).
Sep. 2011-Jan. 2012, research on “Characteristics of RPC and its benefits in different
applications” under the supervision of Prof. Voo (Assistant professor of Civil Engineering
Department of UPM).
Jan. 2010-Dec. 2010, research on “Hardening Plasticity With Finite Element Analysis” under
the supervision of Prof. R. Naderi (Assistant professor of Civil Engineering Department of
Shahrood University of Technology).

2. Sep. 2008-Dec. 2009, research on “Behaviour of Plastic Materials With Hardening” under the
supervision of Prof. R. Naderi (Assistant professor of Civil Engineering Department of
Shahrood University of Technology).
Jul. 2007-Oct. 2007, Research on “Earthquake Prediction” under supervision of Prof. H.
Safari (Associate professor of Civil Engineering Department of Shahid Bahonar University).
Nov. 2006-Mar. 2007, Research on “Rip Current Description” under supervision of Prof.
M.J.Khanjani (professor of Civil Engineering Department of Shahid Bahonar University).
Jan. 2006-May 2006, Research on soil mechanic lab. tests under supervision of Prof. M.
Tofigh (Associate professor of Civil Engineering Department of Shahid Bahonar University).
Teaching Experience
Sep. 2012 till Present, Training of the structural software such as “STAAD PRO Fundamental,
STAAD PRO Advanced, Ram Structural System, Adapt Floor pro, ADAPT RC/PT, Ram
Connection, STAAD Foundation Fundamental” in VrCam Technologies, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
Jan. 2012 till Present, Training of ABAQUS (Standard) in Universiti Putra Malaysia, Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia.
Jan.2013-Dec.2015, Teaching assistant (TA) for instruction of civil engineering related
software on the following course for postgraduate students of structural engineering:
 STRUCTURAL DYNAMIC
 FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
 EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT BUILDING
Jan.2008-July.2008, Teaching Assistant (TA) of “Advanced Engineering Mathematics”
course at Sharood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran.
Sep. 2007-Dec.2007, Teaching Assistant (TA) of “Earthquake Engineering” course at Shahid
Bahonar University, Kerman, Iran.
Sep. 2004-Sep. 2005, Teaching Assistant (TA) of “Concrete Frame Design” and “Steel Frame
Design” at Azad University, Mashhad, Iran.
Publications:
Vaghei R., Hejazi F., Taheri H., Jaafar M. S., & Abang Mohamad A. A. (2016), "A new
precast wall connection subjected to monotonic loading." Computers and Concrete.
Vaghei R., Hejazi F., Taheri H., Jaafar M. S., & Farah N. A. A (2016), "Development of
New Connection for Precast Concrete Walls Subjected to Cyclic Loading." Earthquake
Engineering and Engineering Vibration.
Taheri H., Hejazi F., Vaghei R., Jaafar M. S., & Abang Mohamad A. A. (2016), "New Precast
Wall Connection Subjected to Rotational Loading." Periodica Polytechnica-Civil
Engineering.
Hafezolghorani Esfahani M., Hejazi F., Vaghei R., Jaafar M. S., & Karamizadeh K. (2016),
"Damage plasticity model in concrete. " Structural Engineering International.
M. Hafezolghorani Esfahani, F. Hejazi, R. Vaghei, E. Nikbakht and D.C.J. Tze (2016),
"Development of Constitutive Model for Precast Prestressed Concrete Segmental
Columns" Modelling and Simulation in Engineering

3. Randjbaran E., Zahari R., Vaghei R., & Karamizadeh F. (2015), "A Review Paper on
Comparison of Numerical Techniques for Finding Approximate Solutions to Boundary
Value Problems on Post-Buckling in Functionally Graded Materials. "
Vaghei R., Hejazi F., Taheri H., Jaafar M. S., & Ali A. A. A. (2014), "Evaluate performance
of precast concrete wall to wall connection." APCBEE Procedia, Vol. 9, 285-290.
Randjbaran E., Zahari R., Majid D. L., Jalil N. A. A., & Vaghei R. (2014), "Effects Of
Stacking Sequence On Compression Response Testing Of Carbon Fibre And Hybrids:
Fibrous-Glass/Carbon/Kevlar/Epoxy Composite Plates. "
Randjbaran E., Zahari R., Majid D. L., Jalil N. A. A., Vaghei R., & Ahmadi R. (2014),
"Experimental Study of the Influence of Stacking Order of the Fibrous Layers on
Laminated Hybrid Composite Plates Subjected to Compression Loading. " Journal of
Science and Engineering, Vol. 4, No. (1), 01-08.
Randjbaran E., Zahari R., & Vaghei R. (2014), "Computing of Post-buckling Simulation in
Functionally Graded Materials-A Review Paper. "
Randjbaran E., Zahari R., & Vaghei R. (2014), "Computing Simulation of Post-buckling in
Functionally Graded Materials-A Review. " TELKOMNIKA Indonesian Journal of
Electrical Engineering, Vol. 12, No. (12), 8344-8348.
Randjbaran E., Zahari R., & Vaghei R. (2014), "Scanning Electron Microscopy
Interpretation In Carbon Nanotubes Composite Materials After Postbuckling-Review
Paper. " MATRIX Academic International Online Journal of Engineering and Technology,
Vol. 2, No. (2), 1-6.
Vaghei R., Hejazi F., Khanzaei P., Taheri H., Jaafar M. S., & ABANG MOHAMAD A. A.
(2013). "Seismic Retrofitting of IBS Wall Connections with FRP Composites". Paper
presented at the Fourth Asia-Pacific Conference on Frp in Structures (APFIS 2013) Australia.
Randjbaran E., Zahari R., Laila Majid D., Abdul Jalil Nawal A., Vaghei R., & Ahmadi R.
(2013), "An Experimental Investigation of the Effects of Stacking Sequence on
Laminated Composite Flat Plates Response to Compressive Load. " Current Research in
Engineering, Science and Technology, Vol. 1, No. (9), 163-168.
Randjbaran E., Zahari R., Majid D., Jalil N., Vaghei R., & Ahmadi R. (2013), An
"Experimental Investigation of the Effects of Stacking Sequence on Hybrid Composite
Materials Response to Open-Hole Compression Strength. " MATRIX Academic
International Online Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 1, No. (2), 1-6.
Randjbaran E., Zahari R., Majid D. L., Jalil N. A., Vaghei R., & Ahmadi R. (2013), "The
effects of stacking sequence layers of six layers composite materials in ballistic energy
absorption. " International Journal of Material Science Innovations, Vol. 1, No. (6), 293-305.
Randjbaran E., Zahari R., Majid D. L., Jalil N. A. A., Vaghei R., & Ahmadi R. (2013), "The
effects of stacking sequence layers of hybrid composite materials in energy absorption
under the high velocity ballistic impact conditions: an experimental investigation. "
Journal of Material Sciences & Engineering.
Nejati yade Y., Gasemi M. r., & Vaghei R. (2012). "Study on slit steel shear wall" Paper
presented at the 9th International Congress on Civil Engineering.

4. Patents:
Patent Filing, Title: PRECAST CONCRETE CONNECTION FOR DYNAMIC LOADING
(PI2014701723), 2014
Patent Filing, Title: Damper Connector, (PI2014702476), 2014
Awards:
Gold Medal, “RUBBER DAMPER CONNECTOR” International Invention and
Innovation (I-Envex), 9-11 April 2016, Perlis, Malaysia
Gold Medal, “Special Connection For Precast Walls” Malaysian Technology Expo
International Invention and Innovation (EXPO), 12-14 Feb 2015, Malaysia
Gold Medal, “Special Connection For Precast Walls Subjected to Dynamic Loading”
Exhibition of Invention, Research and Innovation (PRPI), 30 Sep - 01 Oct 2014, Malaysia
Computer Skill
Special Software: ABAQUS, STAAD.Pro V8i (Basic/Advanced), Ram Structural System
(RSS), Ram Concept, STAAD Foundation fundamental/Advanced, Ram Connection,
ADAPT FLOOR PRO, ADAPT RC/PT, ETABS ver.2015, SAP 2000ver17, SAFE ver. 14
Revit Architecture and Revit Structure.
General Software: Microsoft Word ver. 2007, Microsoft Excel ver. 2007, Microsoft
PowerPoint ver. 2007.
Work Experience
♦ Mar.2012 till Present, Technical/Application Engineer in VR-CAM Technologies Sdn Bhd
(Channel partner of BENTLEY and ADAPT), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
♦ Jan.2009-Jul.2009,Survey and Water Pipe Tubing Project from Dusti Dam to
Mashhad,Tusab Company, Mashhad, Iran
♦ Oct.2008-Nov.2009, Workshop manager in Concrete pouring and Batching
plant, Azar Maham Shargh company, Mashhad, Iran.
♦Jul.2002-Nov.2002, Chorography,Sarakhs subway project,Tusab Company,
Mashhad,Iran
B.Sc. Projects
Jan. 2008-Aug 2008, Design of a 12-story steel structure consist of bending frames and bracing
according to AISC 2000 code.
Jan. 2008-Aug 2008, Design of a 12-story concrete structure with shear wall system according
to ACI 2005 code.