About Me
Seyed Mohammad Mehdi Madani
Geotechnical Engineer
Underground Engineering • Geosynthetics • Waterproofing
Professional Profile
My professional journey began in civil and structural engineering, with early experience in the design and supervision of residential and industrial structures. Over time, my work increasingly shifted toward geotechnical engineering, where I became involved in the analysis and design of foundations, retaining structures, deep excavations, reinforced soil systems, and other geotechnical applications. This experience gradually developed into a stronger specialization in geosynthetics and underground engineering, particularly waterproofing and drainage systems for underground structures. My professional activities have covered different stages of engineering projects, including technical assessment, numerical modeling, design, material selection, construction, supervision, and rehabilitation. Alongside professional practice and consulting, I have maintained an active academic and research profile in geotechnical engineering and geosynthetics. As a PhD candidate in Geotechnical Engineering, I continue to connect experimental research and engineering analysis with practical challenges encountered in real projects. This combination of structural, geotechnical, and underground engineering experience has shaped my multidisciplinary and system-based approach to engineering problems.
Engineering Philosophy
Underground engineering challenges rarely belong to a single discipline. Ground conditions and groundwater establish the environment in which the structure must perform, while structural design, waterproofing, drainage, geosynthetics, material selection, detailing, and construction quality collectively determine its long-term performance. My approach is therefore system-based: I begin by understanding the ground and groundwater conditions, then consider how each engineering component interacts throughout the structure’s service life. Rather than treating waterproofing, drainage, geosynthetics, or concrete as isolated solutions, I integrate them within the overall geotechnical and structural context to develop practical, durable, and technically sound solutions.
Ground Conditions
Groundwater
Structure
Waterproofing
Drainage
Materials
Construction
Long-Term Performance
Career Journey
2005–2008
Civil Engineering & Site Supervision
2011–2015
Structural & Geotechnical Design – Petrochemical & Desalination Projects
2015–2016
Geosynthetics & Geotechnical Systems
2016–2017
Geotechnical Consulting, Underground Waterproofing & Concrete Rehabilitation
2017–Present
Underground Waterproofing, Reinforced Soil Systems & Geosynthetic Engineering
2021–Present
PhD Research in Geotechnical Engineering
Education
PhD Candidate – Geotechnical Engineering

Professional Engagements
International Geosynthetics Society (IGS)
Iranian Chapter of IGS
Iran Geosynthetics Society
Iranian Society of Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering
Iranian Concrete Institute
Teaching & Presentations
Teaching
Reinforced Soil Systems – Analysis & Design
Technical Training Course · 2016
Keynote & Technical Presentations
Technical Competencies






Persian
Native

English
Professional Proficiency

German
Professional Proficiency ÖSD B2 Certificate
Languages
Seyed Mohammad Mehdi Madani
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER
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