Contact me at MartinNoel@uOttawa.ca for more information on current opportunities.
Current Members
Doctoral
Waqar, Y., 2024-present. Seismic performance of hybrid steel-FRP-RC shear walls. Co-supervised with Dr. M. Saatcioglu.
Rios, A., 2023-present. Development of novel biocomposites for construction. Co-supervised with Dr. M. Gonzalez.
Zahmak, A., 2023-present. Low-carbon RCA concrete for seismic applications. Co-supervisor: Dr. M. Saatcioglu
Soto, L., 2023-present. Shear behaviour of prestressed concrete girders from the Champlain Bridge. Co-supervisors: Drs. B. Martin-Perez & L. Sanchez.
Zhang, Z., 2022-present. Incorporation of phase-change materials in hemp-lime composites. Co-supervised with Dr. M. Kavgic.
Mahmood, O., 2021-present. Development of novel hemp-lime composites with improved consistency and performance. Co-supervised with Dr. M. Kavgic.
Tawil, D., 2021-present. Performance of corroded infill slabs extracted from the Champlain Bridge after 60 years in service. Co-supervised with Drs. B. Martin-Perez & L. Sanchez.
Watfa, A., 2019-present. Segmental hollow concrete-filled FRP tubes for wind turbine tower applications. Co-supervised with Drs. M. Green & A. Fam.
Masters
Liao, Y., 2025-present. Non-destructive evaluation of precast concrete tunnel linings.
Kamagate, A-Y., 2024-present. Detection of non-metallic reinforcing bars in concrete.
Yang, Y., 2024-present. Distributed fibre optic sensing for GFRP-reinforced concrete members. Co-supervisor: Dr. L. Butler.
Alumni
Post-doctoral
PDF3. Dr. Zahedi, A., 2021-2022. Evaluation of the Champlain Bridge after nearly 60 years in service. Co-supervised with Drs. L. Sanchez & B. Martin-Perez.
PDF2. Dr. Omeman, Z., 2019-2020. FRP-reinforced concrete structures containing seawater. Current position: Founder & Engineer, Geo-Tek.
PDF1. Dr. Shahsavari, V., 2019-2020. Integrated structural health monitoring for concrete infrastructure.
Doctoral
D6. Hasak, A., 2025. Performance of post-tensioned concrete-filled FRP tubes (CFFTs) for wind turbine towers in remote areas. Co-supervisors: Drs. M. Green & A. Fam.
D5. Gorga, R. 2025. Engineering-based finite element approach to appraise massive structures affected by alkali-aggregate reaction. Co-supervised with Drs. L. Sanchez & B. Martin-Perez.
D4. Kristufek, L. 2025. Comprehensive condition assessment of ASR-affected pier cap and pier shaft from Montreal’s Champlain Bridge. Co-supervised with Drs. L. Sanchez & B. Martin-Perez.
D3. Fowai, I., 2025. Evaluation of CFRP-concrete bond behaviour in field conditions: A Champlain Bridge case study. Co-supervisors: Drs. B. Martin-Perez & L. Sanchez. Best PhD thesis nominee.
D2. Alavi, S.A., 2024. Developing an artificial intelligence model for estimating the compressive strength of concrete based on non-destructive test results.
D1. Zahedi, A., 2021. Evaluating ASR physicochemical process under distinct confinement conditions for a better prediction of affected concrete infrastructure. Co-supervised with Dr. L. Sanchez.
Masters
M24. Aguilera, P., 2025. Bond behaviour of recycled coarse aggregate concrete beam-ends under monotonic and cyclic loading for seismic applications. Co-supervisors: Drs. R. Fathifazl & F. Fazileh. Best thesis nominee.
M23. Javankhoshraftar, M., 2025. Evaluating the interfacial mechanics of distributed strain sensors mounted to GFRP reinforcing bars. Co-supervisor: Dr. L. Butler.
M22. Skalli, M., 2025. Evaluating the effect of defects on CFRP-concrete bond performance: Experimental and analytical insights. Best thesis nominee.
M21. RezapourKami, M., 2025. Finite element modeling of concrete-filled GFRP tubes. (MEng)
M20. Fataki, J., 2024. Bond integrity of CFRP-concrete anchorage regions on Champlain Bridge diaphragms. (MEng)
M19. Esmaili, M., 2024. Bond of CFRP-concrete under double-lap shear test configuration. (MEng)
M18. Esmaili, A., 2024. Assessing the effect of defects on stress transfer mechanism of deteriorated concrete bridge elements strengthened with CFRP. (MEng)
M17. Fattahi, M., 2023. Evaluating the shear behaviour of FRP-reinforced concrete beams using the Shear Crack Propagation Theory.
M16. Zahmak, A. 2023. Development of anchor systems for FRCM retrofits.
M15. Asghari, H., 2022. Investigation of tensile strength of carbon fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) at high temperatures. Co-supervisor: Dr. H. Hajiloo.
M14. Leclair, I., 2022. A holistic civil engineering approach to accessibility: Addressing systemic barriers in the built environment.
M13. Al-Faesly, Z., 2021. Feasibility of reuse in the concrete industry.
M12. Gong, Y., 2021. Finite element modelling of concrete-filled FRP tube small scale wind turbine towers.
M11. Abodrahim, A., 2021. Structural behaviour of the Champlain Bridge after nearly 60 years in service. (MEng) Co-supervisor: Dr. B. Martin-Perez. Current position: Structural EIT at WalterFedy.
M10. Lacroix, F., 2020. Non-destructive condition assessment of concrete slabs with artificial defects using wireless Impact Echo. (Product development for new NDT smart device)
M9. Shaafi, A., 2020. Distortional lateral buckling of pultruded glass fibre-reinforced polymer beams. (MEng) Co-supervisor: Dr. M. Mohareb.
M8. Thériault, F., 2020. The effect of alkali-silica reaction on aggregate interlock in reinforced concrete and the use of digital image correlation to monitor the long-term behaviour of concrete structures. Co-supervisor: Dr. L. Sanchez. Current position: Structural Engineer at L2C Experts. (Best MASc Thesis Award, Faculty of Engineering)
M7. Parvizi, M., 2019. Investigation of bond behaviour between GFRP reinforcing bars and concrete containing seawater.
M6. Kere, A., 2018. Use of digital image correlation to assess damage in FRP-repaired concrete structures. (MEng) Current position: Junior Structural Engineer at Ma-Th Inc.
M5. Hayles, M., 2018. Investigation into the mechanical properties and structural behaviour of recycled concrete members. Co-supervised with Dr. L. Sanchez. Current position: Structural Engineer at SHG Engineering.
M4. Zayoun, S., 2018. Simulation of corrosion-induced damage in parking garage structures. (MEng) Current position: Engineer at Ellis Engineering.
M3. Ahimoghadam, F., 2018. Effect of recycled concrete aggregate properties on the behaviour of new concrete. Co-supervised with Dr. L. Sanchez. Current position: Field & Design Engineer at Adjeleian Allen Rubeli Ltd.
M2. Tawil, D., 2017. Structural implications of internal swelling reactions in concrete structures. (MEng) Co-supervised with Dr. L. Sanchez. Current position: PhD Candidate.
M1. Roshan, A., 2017. Different approaches to model cover-cracking of RC structures due to corrosion. Co-supervised with Dr. B. Martin-Perez. Current position: Structural Engineer at Ausenco Engineering.
Undergraduate Student Supervision
- Mitacs Globalinks
- University of Ottawa Undergraduate Student Thesis
- Women Undergraduate Summer Student Research Award
- American Concrete Institute Ottawa Student Chapter
- Fourth year engineering Capstone design projects
- NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award
- NSERC CREATE Sustainable Engineering in Remote Areas
- University of Ottawa Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program
- University of Ottawa Co-op Program
- American Concrete Institute Student Design Competition – Egg Protection Device
- American Concrete Institute Student Design Competition – FRP Competition
Martin Noël, PhD, P.Eng. 