Neda Goodarzi | Model Updating | Best Scholar Award
Ms. Neda Goodarzi , Best Scholar Award , Iran.
Short Biography 
Ms.Neda Goodarzi  is a dedicated civil engineer specializing in structural health monitoring and model updating. She holds a Ph.D. from Universiti Putra Malaysia
 is a dedicated civil engineer specializing in structural health monitoring and model updating. She holds a Ph.D. from Universiti Putra Malaysia  and an MSc from Khaje Nasir University
 and an MSc from Khaje Nasir University  . With experience as a software instructor, supervisor, and tour leader, she excels in engineering, education, and multilingual communication. Proficient in ETABS, MATLAB, and ABAQUS, she has participated in national engineering competitions
. With experience as a software instructor, supervisor, and tour leader, she excels in engineering, education, and multilingual communication. Proficient in ETABS, MATLAB, and ABAQUS, she has participated in national engineering competitions  and published Q1 research papers
 and published Q1 research papers  . Known for her patience, intelligence, and determination, she is a passionate academic and professional.
. Known for her patience, intelligence, and determination, she is a passionate academic and professional.
Publication Profile
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Education & Experience 

 Education:
 Education:
 Ph.D. in Structural Civil Engineering – Model Updating (UPM, Malaysia, 2020–2024) Ph.D. in Structural Civil Engineering – Model Updating (UPM, Malaysia, 2020–2024)
 MSc in Structural Civil Engineering – Health Monitoring (Khaje Nasir, Iran, 2016–2018) MSc in Structural Civil Engineering – Health Monitoring (Khaje Nasir, Iran, 2016–2018)
 BSc in Civil Engineering (Khaje Nasir, Iran, 2011–2015) BSc in Civil Engineering (Khaje Nasir, Iran, 2011–2015)
 Diploma in Mathematics (Imamat, Iran, 2008–2011) Diploma in Mathematics (Imamat, Iran, 2008–2011)
 Experience:
 Experience:
 English Teacher (English Institute, 2011–2013) English Teacher (English Institute, 2011–2013)
 Software Instructor (ETABS) (University, 2013–2015) Software Instructor (ETABS) (University, 2013–2015)
 Project Supervisor (2015–2017) Project Supervisor (2015–2017)
 English & Persian Tour Leader (2023–2024/2025) English & Persian Tour Leader (2023–2024/2025)
 English Teacher at Korean Kids Academy (2024–2025) English Teacher at Korean Kids Academy (2024–2025)
Summary Suitability
Dr. Neda Goodarzi, a distinguished recipient of theBest Researcher Award, has demonstrated exceptional academic and professional excellence, making her a leading candidate for the Best Scholar Award. With a strong educational foundation, she has pursued advanced research in health monitoring and model updating, contributing significantly to the industry through her innovative work at University of Putra Malaysia (UPM). studies. Her research expertise includes structural health monitoring, civil engineering model updating, and applied engineering software solutions (ETABS). She has effectively translated her academic knowledge into practical applications, supervising project implementations and teaching advanced engineering software.
Professional Development 

Ms.Neda Goodarzi is a skilled civil engineer with expertise in structural health monitoring and model updating  . She is proficient in ETABS, OpenSEES, SAP, ARTeMIS, AutoCAD, Tekla Structures, MATLAB, ABAQUS, and Ansys
. She is proficient in ETABS, OpenSEES, SAP, ARTeMIS, AutoCAD, Tekla Structures, MATLAB, ABAQUS, and Ansys  . A certified member of the Engineering Council, she has participated in steel and concrete structural workshops
. A certified member of the Engineering Council, she has participated in steel and concrete structural workshops  . She has attended national engineering competitions
. She has attended national engineering competitions  and has experience translating ISI research papers
 and has experience translating ISI research papers  . Fluent in English, Malay, Spanish, and Arabic, she combines technical knowledge with strong communication skills
. Fluent in English, Malay, Spanish, and Arabic, she combines technical knowledge with strong communication skills  . Passionate about innovation, she continues to expand her expertise.
. Passionate about innovation, she continues to expand her expertise.
Research Focus 

Ms.Neda Goodarzi research interests lie in structural health monitoring, model updating, and innovative civil engineering techniques  . She focuses on enhancing the safety, durability, and resilience of structures by developing advanced computational models
. She focuses on enhancing the safety, durability, and resilience of structures by developing advanced computational models  . Her work involves finite element analysis, data-driven decision-making, and real-time structural assessment
. Her work involves finite element analysis, data-driven decision-making, and real-time structural assessment  . She actively explores smart materials and sensor-based diagnostics to improve structural performance. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates artificial intelligence with civil engineering
. She actively explores smart materials and sensor-based diagnostics to improve structural performance. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates artificial intelligence with civil engineering  . Passionate about sustainable and earthquake-resistant structures
. Passionate about sustainable and earthquake-resistant structures  , she aims to bridge the gap between theory and real-world applications.
, she aims to bridge the gap between theory and real-world applications.
Awards & Honors 

 Top Bachelor’s Student in Civil Engineering Top Bachelor’s Student in Civil Engineering
 Direct Admission to MSc (Exceptional Talent) Direct Admission to MSc (Exceptional Talent)
 19.5/20 in Master’s Thesis 19.5/20 in Master’s Thesis
 Q1 Research Publications Q1 Research Publications
 National Engineering Competition Winner (Truss Bridge & Steel Bridge) National Engineering Competition Winner (Truss Bridge & Steel Bridge)
 Participation in SCC Concrete National Competition (2019) Participation in SCC Concrete National Competition (2019)
 ISI Research Paper Translator ISI Research Paper Translator
Publication Top Notes
- “A Review of Health Monitoring and Model Updating of Vibration Dissipation Systems in Structures” by N. Godarzi and F. Hejazi was published in 2020 in Civil Engineering Journal, Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 418-430.
- As of now, it has been cited 10 times.     
