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Biography
Sanaz is a Civil and Architectural Engineer with a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and experience in structural engineering, building science, restoration, and infrastructure research. Her expertise includes forensic investigations, structural analysis and design, failure analysis, building condition assessments, construction estimating, and code compliance.
Areas of Expertise
- Structural/Civil Engineering
- Forensic Investigations
- Root Cause and Failure Analysis
- Structural Analysis and Design
- Building Condition Assessments
- Building Science
- Restoration and Rehabilitation
- Construction Cost Estimating
- Peer Review and Code Compliance
- Wood, Masonry, Concrete and Steel Structures
Education
- Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, 2021–2024
- Master in Architectural Engineering, 2014–2017
- Bachelor in Architectural Engineering, 2012–2014
- Associate of Arts in Architecture Technology, 2009–2012
Previous Experience
- Repair Planner, Large Loss Residential – Integricon Restoration and Construction Company
- Building Science Consultant – Bldg Sci Advisory
- Project Engineer, Academic-Industry Collaborator – Sixring Company
- Teaching Assistant – University of Victoria
- Research Assistant – Facility for Innovative Material and Infrastructure Monitoring (FIMIM)
Professional Certifications
- Construction Cost Estimation
- WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)