CV

Education

• Msc. Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
  August 2021–September 2023

  Department of Mining Engineering,

  Mining Engineering,

  GPA: 4.0/4.0 (18.63/20.0)

  Thesis: “Comparative study of the results of existing models and numerical modeling for the forces applied to conventional TBM cutting tools in soft grounds”

• Bsc. University of Zanjan, Zanjan, Iran. September 2017 - August 2021

  Department of Mining Engineering,

  Mining Engineering,

  GPA: 3.68/4.0 (17.49/20.0)

  GPA for the last 80 credit hours: 3.85/4.0 (18.25/20.0)

  Final Project Title: “Investigating the potential of using bacteria in fiber-reinforced shotcrete”

Skills

• Numerical Modeling (SPH, FEM, and SPG)
• Cutting tool design
• Soft computing
• Fuzzy Sets and fuzzy decision-making
• Laboratory Investigation of Rock Properties
• Structural support systems

Publications

Journal Publications

• Rouhani, M. M., Farrokh, E., “Chisel bits Cutting force estimation using XGBoost and different optimization algorithms” Computers and Geotechnics, 172, 106465, 2024.

• Samimi Namin, F., Rouhani, M. M., “A review: Applications of fuzzy theory in rock Engineering,” Indian Geotechnical Journal, 2024.

• Rouhani, M. M., Samimi Namin, F., “Investigate the potential of using fuzzy similarity in decision making under uncertainty for mining projects,,” Resources Policy, 86, 104087, 2023.

• Amjadi, R., Samimi Namin, F., Chakeri, H., Rouhani, M. M., “Evaluation of the effect of injection pressure on Surface Settlement in Excavation with Earth Pressure Balanced Shield Machine ,” Journal of Tunneling and Underground Space Engineering, 10(2), 167-182, 2022.

Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers

• Rouhani, M. M., Farrokh, E., “New Analytical Methods for Estimating Cutting Forces in Drag Bits,” 9th Iranian Rock Mechanics Conference, 2024.

• Dolatshahi, A., Rouhani, M. M., Ramezani, E., “Effect of carbonation weathering cycle on compressive strength of concretes containing microsilica and zeolite powder,” 6th International Conference on Researches in Science and Engineering, 2021.

• Dolatshahi, A., Ramezani, E., Rouhani, M. M. “Effect of Wetting-Drying Cycle on Point Load Index of Concrete Containing Zeolite Powder,” 6th International Conference on Researches in Science and Engineering. 2021.

• Heidari, M., Rouhani, M. M., Sepehri, F., “Investigating the Relationship between Physical and Mechanical Properties of Concrete Coating on Waste Accumulation” 39th National Congress and 4th International Congress of Earth Sciences, 2020.

Research Experience

• University of Zanjan, Zanjan, Iran March 2020 - June 2021

  Research Assistant, Department of Mining Engineering

  Participated as an R.A., and also as an internship trainee.
  

  The following topics have been covered during my R.A. in the mining engineering Dept. of the University of Zanjan:

  Fiber reinforced concretes; different mixing plans investigation, Physical property tests, including wetting and drying tests, Schmidt hammer tests, uniaxial compressive tests, triaxial compressive tests, Brazilian tests, and point-load index testing, were conducted on the designed fiber-reinforced concrete specimens.

  Methodology:

• Laboratoary investigations.

Language

IELTS

• Overall 7.5
• Listening 8.0
• Reading 7.5
• Speaking 7.5
• Writing 6.5