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Zahra Omidi

Zahra Omidi

Québec,QC

Summary

A dynamic scientist with graduate studies in geophysics and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods. Solid expertise and hands-on experience in ground penetrating radar (GPR) and Infrared Thermography (IRT) for NDT and structural health monitoring (SHM) applications. In-depth background in geophysical techniques for the exploration and characterization of subsurface properties of the soil, including refraction seismic, resistivity, induced polarization, gravity, and electromagnetic methods. Excellent team player; dynamic and autonomous professional with records of success at the industry and research level, particularly in concrete structures.

Work History

Research And Development Scientist

TORNGATS
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Conducting multiple GPR inspections for archaeology and civil engineering purposes such as collaborating with the city of Quebec for GPR surveys and explorations.
  • Data acquisition and analysis of thermal images for industrial site inspections.
  • Writing and updating reports on GPR and IRT experiments.
  • Participating in various R&D and operation projects, for example managing the labeling group for AI model training and supervising the data preparation process for various inspection tasks.
  • Delivering effective presentations outlining GPR applications and projects.

GPR technician

PTB, Pishgam Tajhiz Bonyan
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Conducting GPR inspections with flexible hours; weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Consulting on the project's feasibility by identifying issues, analyzing information and providing solutions to problems.
  • Managing project execution for improving efficiency and productivity.

Teaching Assistant

Shahrood University of Technology
10.2015 - 09.2018
  • Providing support to the teaching activities of the Faculty of Mining, Petroleum and Geophysics, particularly in the courses related to GPR for NDT applications.
  • In charge of teaching the fundamentals of GPR, data acquisition, processing and analysis during the regular semester and at the workshops organized by the Student Chapter of the European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers (EAGE).
  • Mentoring students and supervising the research projects in collaboration with the faculty members.

Laboratory Assistant and Graduate Researcher

Shahrood University Of Technology
10.2015 - 09.2018
  • Providing supervision and organizing the geophysical training and field demonstration to students on the operation and interpretation of data obtained from geophysical instruments.
  • Managing the laboratory instrumentation, including maintenance, software updates and troubleshooting of geophysical measurement devices.
  • Conducting research on GPR for underground exploration and non-destructive assessment.

Education

Master's degree - Electrical engineering

Université Laval, Québec, QC
12.2023
  • Dissertation: Integration of active thermography and ground penetrating radar for the detection and evaluation of delamination in concrete slabs. Supervisor: Professor Xavier Maldague
  • Annual scholarship from Professor Xavier Maldague, oN DuTy! program, and Electrical and Computing Engineering
    Dept. of Université Laval.

Master's degree - Geophysics

Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran
2018
  • Dissertation: Recognition of the composition, texture and internal fractures of Khaju Bridge using the GPR method. Supervisors: Dr. Kamkar, Dr. Arab Amiri
  • Awarded a Research Grant from the Isfahan Cultural Heritage Organization.

Bachelor's degree - Geology/Earth Science

University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
2014

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Conducting Experiments
  • Field and office work
  • Equipment Implementation
  • Giving Presentations

Honors & Awards

  • Ranked 25th in nationwide M.Sc. entrance examination (the top 2%) - Aug 2015
  • Best Student Presentation Award (3rd place) - In recognition of an outstanding presentation during oN DuTy! AGM/AGA 2023

Publications

  • Omidi Z, Pozzer S., Maldague X., (2023) “Integration of Active Thermography and Ground Penetrating Radar for the Detection and Evaluation of Delamination in Concrete Slabs” SPIE Thermosense.
  • Omidi Z., Kamkar Rouhani A., Arabamiri A., (2018) “Recognition of the internal fractures of Khaju Bridge using GPR method” 10th Symposium of Iranian Society of economic geology.

Timeline

Research And Development Scientist - TORNGATS
05.2022 - 01.2023
GPR technician - PTB, Pishgam Tajhiz Bonyan
01.2021 - 07.2021
Teaching Assistant - Shahrood University of Technology
10.2015 - 09.2018
Laboratory Assistant and Graduate Researcher - Shahrood University Of Technology
10.2015 - 09.2018
Université Laval - Master's degree, Electrical engineering
Shahrood University of Technology - Master's degree, Geophysics
University of Isfahan - Bachelor's degree, Geology/Earth Science

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