He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Construction Management) from Texas A&M University, an M.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Hydraulic Structures) from Sharif University, and a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Ferdowsi University. His research is in the areas of infrastructure asset management, project management, and construction management, with a focus on decision-making under uncertainty, risk analysis, and life-cycle cost analysis. Dr. Hessami’s background includes more than fifteen years of research, teaching, and practical experience in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure projects.