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Ali Ashrafi Ph.D., P.E., LEED AP BD+C

Principal

Our People

Ali Ashrafi Ph.D., P.E., LEED AP BD+C

Principal

Ali Ashrafi is a member of our Forensics practice and its Advanced Analytics group. He has a depth of experience in structural design and modifications, seismic and wind performance-based design, advanced analytics, nonlinear and dynamic analysis, deconstruction engineering, emergency response and forensic investigation. He specializes in performance-based fire engineering and uses a range of advanced analysis tools to predict how structures will behave during a fire. Ali has been an adjunct professor at Columbia University, teaching the course Earthquake and Wind Engineering since 2011, and where he also introduced a short course on Structural Fire Engineering in 2020. He is the author of numerous technical papers and articles and is a frequent presenter at academic and industry conferences and events. Ali also serves as a reviewer for several technical journals, is vice-chair of ASCE's Fire Protection Committee and a member of its Dynamics Committee.

Education

Ph.D., Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, Columbia University

M.Sc., Civil Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology

B.Sc., Civil Engineering, Sharif University of Technology

Areas of Forensic Specialization
Blast, Fire and Impact Effects on Infrastructure
Earthquake/Seismic Engineering
Collapse Investigation
Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT)
Expert Witness
Glued-laminated Timber (Glulam)
Passive Fire Protection
Seismic Evaluation
Seismic Upgrade
Structural Stabilization
Wildfire Damage Assessment Engineer
Wildfire Damage Consultant
Wildfire Property Loss Consulting
Structural Fire Engineering
Seismic Hazard Analysis
Testifying Expert
Soil Structure Interaction (SSI)
Jacking
Heavy Lift
Fire Engineering & Protection
Performance Based Design (PBD)