Hojjat Adeli

Hojjat Adeli
Born(1950-06-03)3 June 1950
Langarud, Iran
Alma mater
Scientific career
InstitutionsOhio State University
Thesis (1976)
Notes

Hojjat Adeli (Persian: حجت عادلی) from Ohio State University,[2] Columbus, OH was named Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in 2012[3] for contributions to computational intelligence in infrastructure engineering and also an Elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.[4] In 2019, Hojjat Adeli was distinguished with the Robert Moskovic Award in recognition of an outstanding contribution to Computational Intelligence and Smart Structures given by the ESIS TC12 technical committee of the European Structural Integrity Society.[5][6]

Early life and education

Hojjat Adeli received his bachelor's and master's degrees in civil engineering from the University of Tehran (UT), Iran. In 1973, he ranked first among all graduates of the College of Engineering and was awarded the Medal of Education at a formal graduation ceremony.[7]

He earned his Ph.D. in civil engineering from Stanford University in June 1976, completing the doctoral program in approximately 30 months after enrolling. At the time of his admission to Stanford, he was registered under the name Hojjatollah Adeli Rankouhi; following the completion of his doctorate, he adopted the shortened professional name Hojjat Adeli.[7]

After receiving his Ph.D., Adeli conducted postdoctoral research at Stanford University as a research associate in applied mechanics, with a focus on fracture dynamics. Although his academic training had primarily been in structural engineering, this appointment marked an expansion of his research into engineering mechanics.[7]

Career

Early academic career

After completing his doctoral studies in 1976, Adeli continued at Stanford University as a postdoctoral research associate before accepting a faculty position at Northwestern University. In 1978, he returned to Iran and joined the University of Tehran as a faculty member in civil engineering.[7]

During the late 1970s and early 1980s, a period marked by political upheaval and institutional disruption in Iran, Adeli relocated to the United States, where he resumed his academic career.[7]

Ohio State University

In June 1983, Adeli joined the Ohio State University as an associate professor of engineering. He was promoted to full professor five years later and subsequently served as chair of the structures faculty.[7]

At Ohio State, Adeli holds a primary appointment as professor of civil and environmental engineering and geodetic science and is the holder of the Abba G. Lichtenstein Professorship. He has also held joint or affiliated appointments in aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, biomedical informatics, electrical and computer engineering, neurological surgery, and neuroscience.[7]

Research

Adeli's research focuses on computational intelligence and its applications to engineering problems. According to his biographical profile published by the American Society of Civil Engineers, his work spans a wide range of areas, including structural engineering, smart structures, optimization, high-performance computing, machine learning, and intelligent infrastructure.[7]

His research emphasizes the integration of neural networks, evolutionary algorithms, wavelets, and related computational techniques into engineering analysis and design, with applications across multiple engineering disciplines. He has authored a substantial body of scholarly work, including journal articles and books published across engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, and biomedical fields. His research has appeared in numerous peer-reviewed journals, and he has played an active role in scholarly publishing as the founding editor-in-chief of academic journals such as Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering (founded in 1986) and Integrated Computer-Aided Engineering (founded in 1993).[7]

In collaboration with doctoral students and research associates, Adeli has applied computational methods to biomedical problems, including the development of automated techniques for seizure detection and the diagnosis of neurological disorders such as epilepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This line of research has also been extended to the early-stage diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease.[7]

In addition to his research activities, Adeli has taught courses in structural and bridge engineering, emphasizing both technical analysis and design principles. His teaching incorporates examples of innovative and architecturally distinctive bridges as part of engineering education.[7]

Publications

The following books have been authored or co-authored by Hojjat Adeli:

  • Parallel Processing in Structural Engineering (1993).[8]
  • Machine Learning: Neural Networks, Genetic Algorithms, and Fuzzy Systems (1995).[9]
  • Interactive Microcomputer-Aided Structural Steel Design (1988).[10]
  • Expert Systems for Structural Design - A New Generation (1988).[11]
  • Neurocomputing for Design Automation (1998).[12]
  • Control, Optimization, and Smart Structures (1999).[13]
  • Distributed Computer-Aided Engineering for Analysis, Design, and Visualization (1999).[14]
  • High-Performance Computing in Structural Engineering (1999).[15]
  • Construction Scheduling, Cost Optimization, and Management – A New Model Based on Neurocomputing and Object Technologies (2001).[16]
  • Wavelets in Intelligent Transportation Systems (2005).[17]
  • Cost Optimization of Structures – Fuzzy Logic, Genetic Algorithms, and Parallel Computing (2006).[18]
  • Intelligent Infrastructure – Neural Networks, Wavelets, and Chaos Theory for Intelligent Transportation Systems and Smart Structures (2009).[19]
  • Wavelet-Based Vibration Control of Smart Buildings and Bridges (2009).[20]
  • Automated EEG-Based Diagnosis of Neurological Disorders (2010).[21]
  • Computational Intelligence - Synergies of Fuzzy Logic, Neural Networks and Evolutionary Computing (2013).[22]
  • Nature-Inspired computing – Physics- and Chemistry-based Algorithms (2017).[23]

Honors and awards

Adeli's contributions to engineering and computational intelligence have been recognized through a number of professional honors and distinctions.

He was named a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in 2012 for contributions to computational intelligence in infrastructure engineering.[24]

He is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.[4]

In September 2018, Adeli was elected a member of Academia Europaea.[25]

Adeli is also a recipient of the American Society of Civil Engineers(ASCE) Construction Management Award, which recognizes significant contributions to construction engineering and management.[26]

He has served on editorial boards of ASCE technical committees, including the ASCE Aerospace Engineering Division Editorial Board, reflecting his professional service to the engineering community.[27]

In 2019, he received the Robert Moskovic Award from the European Structural Integrity Society for outstanding contributions to computational intelligence and smart structures.[28]

In April 2010, Adeli was profiled as an Engineering Legend in the journal Leadership and Management in Engineering, published by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The profile was authored by a biographer known for documenting the work of influential engineers such as Leonardo da Vinci, Hardy Cross, George Ferris, Stephen P. Timoshenko, Nathan Newmark, Ralph B. Peck, and Arthur Casagrande.[7]

Research impact and Highly Cited Researcher

Adeli's research impact has been documented through repeated recognition by Clarivate Analytics (Web of Science Group). He has been named a Highly Cited Researcher multiple times, an honor awarded to researchers whose publications rank in the top 1% by citations for field and year. He received this distinction in 2014 (Engineering), 2015 (Engineering and Computer Science),[29] 2016 (Engineering and Computer Science),[30] 2017 (Engineering), 2018 (Engineering),[31] 2019 (Cross-Field), 2020 (Cross-Field),[32] 2024 (Engineering),[33] and 2025 (Engineering).

In addition, his work was recognized through inclusion in Thomson Reuters' lists of the World's Most Influential Scientific Minds in 2014[34] and 2015.[29]

Honorary doctorates and international academic appointments

Adeli has been awarded honorary doctoral degrees by universities in Europe and Asia in recognition of his contributions to engineering research and education. These institutions include:

He has also held Honorary, Distinguished, or Advisory Professor appointments at institutions worldwide, including the University of Paris-Saclay (France), the University of Stirling (United Kingdom),[30] King Abdulaziz University (Saudi Arabia),[42] Tianjin University,[43] Southeast University (China),[44] and the University of São Paulo (Brazil), among others .

Further reading

  • Weingardt, Richard G. (2010). "Hojjat Adeli". Leadership and Management in Engineering. 10 (2): 88–93. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)LM.1943-5630.0000059 A biographical profile discussing Adeli's career and contributions to computational intelligence and engineering.

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