Shideh Shadravan

Dr. Shideh Shadravan

Associate Professor

Shideh is an Associate Professor whose work bridges structural engineering and architectural design. With over fifteen years of experience in design, construction, and experimental testing, she specializes in concrete materials and steel structures—particularly the behavior of cold-formed Z-purlin members and slabs-on-ground. Her interdisciplinary approach supports a broad foundation of technical expertise and design insight.

Before entering academia, Shideh served as a project manager and design engineer for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, where she also worked as a cost estimator and consultant on municipal infrastructure projects across Central Oklahoma.

At the University of Oklahoma, she brings this diverse experience into the classroom, teaching structural courses that emphasize the integration of engineering principles within the architectural design process. She is deeply engaged with students, encouraging them to explore their interests and apply structural concepts through studio and industry-based projects. Her goal is to equip future designers with a strong understanding of how structure informs and enhances design.

Education

University of Oklahoma
PhD, Civil Engineering–Structural Engineering
University of Oklahoma
MS, Civil Engineering
Ferdowsi University
BS, Civil Engineering

Professional Credentials

BTES Liaison and Member, Building Technology Educators’ Society, Inc. (January 1, 2016 – Present).
Engineering Intern (E.I.), Oklahoma Board Certification Number 15288. (October 26, 2014-Present).
Member, American Institute of Steel Construction. (August 2005 – Present).

Featured Contracts, Grants, and Sponsored Research

Shadravan, S., (PI, 90% credit), Ramseyer, C., (Co-PI, 10% credit), “Improved Residential Foundations Using Chemically PreStressing Concrete,” Sponsored by Edward K. Rice, Industry, $50,000. (April 9, 2018 – December 31, 2019).
Shadravan, S. (Principal Investigator), Ramseyer, C. (Co-Principal Investigator), “APA Structural Sheathing Test Program,” Sponsored by The Engineered Wood Association, Non Profit, $18,000.00. (August 1, 2017-December 31, 2017).
Shadravan, S. (Principal Investigator), Ramseyer, C. (Co-Principal Investigator), “Investigation of anchor forces on residential wall systems due to tornado events,” Sponsored by Insurance Institute for Business Home Safety, Non Profit, $59,000.00. (July 1, 2016-December 31, 2017).

Professional Credentials

BTES Liaison and Member, Building Technology Educators’ Society, Inc. (January 1, 2016 – Present).
Engineering Intern (E.I.), Oklahoma Board Certification Number 15288. (October 26, 2014-Present).
Member, American Institute of Steel Construction. (August 2005 – Present).

Selected Publications

Shadravan, S., Ramseyer, C. C. (2018). “Investigation of Wood Shear Walls Subjected to Lateral Load.” Elsevier-Structures, 16, 82-96. (Published)
Shadravan, S., Callahan, M. P., Obasade, Y. (2018). Blending Structural Application into Design Studios. OKC: Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA). (Accepted)
Shadravan, s., Ramseyer, C., Floyd, R. (2019). “Comparison of structural foam sheathing and oriented strand board panels of shear walls under lateral load.” Advances in Computational Design ACD, techno Press. (Accepted)
Shadravan, S., Emde, M., Ramseyer, C. C. (2019). “INVESTIGATION OF TORSIONAL BRACING OF COLD-FORMED STEEL ROOFING SYSTEMS.” Journal of Structural Integrity and Maintenance. (Accepted)
Shadravan, S., and Ramseyer, C. C. (2019), “Investigation of Design Values Computation of Wood Shear Walls Constructed with Structural Foam Sheathing.” Advances in Computational Design- Techno Press, An International Journal, July 2019.