Dr Seyed Ghaseminia
Faculty of Engineering,
School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Biography
Dr Seyed Meghdad Ghaseminia is a structural engineer whose research focuses on the lateral response of masonry and concrete structures in seismic regions. He combines experimental testing with advanced numerical modelling to reveal how these systems behave under earthquake loading, identify critical vulnerabilities, and develop practical strategies that improve safety, ductility, and durability. His research outcomes have informed Standards Australia’s BD-004 committee and contributed to strengthening the evidence base behind masonry design guidance in Australian standards, including AS 3700.
Seyed is currently working on optimising mortarless (interlocking) block systems, with the goal of improving seismic performance while supporting faster, lower-waste construction. This work aims to strengthen the evidence base for practical design guidance and support broader adoption of sustainable masonry solutions in industry.
Seyed teaches into key undergraduate units at QUT, including civil engineering materials and concrete and masonry design. He aims to make technically demanding content accessible through structured explanations and real-world examples that connect theory to practice. His teaching has been recognised with the 2023 Vice-Chancellor’s as well as Faculty of Engineering Awards for Sessional Staff Excellence.
Personal details
Positions
- Research Fellow in Prefab Interlocking Masonry
Faculty of Engineering,
School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (Queensland University of Technology)
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Queensland University of Technology)
Teaching
- Civil Engineering Materials
- Concrete Structures
- Advanced Concrete
- Masonry Structures
Publications
Research outputs by year
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A complete list of publications is available at: https://www.qut.edu.au/about/our-people/academic-profiles/s.ghaseminia