Areas of Expertise:
Seismic Assessments
Structural Design
Site Inspections
Qualifications:
BE (Civil), MEqEng,
With a BE in civil engineering and a MSc in structural engineering, Farhad joined CGW in 2020 with more than 10 years engineering and research experience in the Structural Engineering field in various roles in Iran and New Zealand.
Farhad moved to New Zealand in 2017 when he took an interest in low-damage structures and started his PhD here in New Zealand. His PhD research focuses on the application of new self-centring friction dampers in rocking concrete shear walls.
Farhad has expertise in seismic assessment, retrofitting and design of structures and seismic design of low-damage structures. He has also experience designing residential and industrial buildings.
In his spare time, Farhad enjoys spending time with family and friends and scenic and off-road driving.
Contact:
You will find Farha in our Nelson Office
Phone: 03 548 8259
Email: farhad@cgwl.co.nz