Mahmoud-Reza Banan

Mahmoud-Reza (Parvis) Banan is a highly experienced Senior Structural/Bridge Engineer currently with TranTech Engineering, LLC, focusing on seismic vulnerability evaluations for bridges in Washington. With a career spanning over 25 years, Mahmoud-Reza has held significant roles, including Project Manager at BANAN CONSULTING ENGINEERS, Professor and Department Chairman at Shiraz University, and Senior Structural/Bridge Engineer at KIEWIT ENGINEERING GROUP INC. Key projects include the Vali-Asr Signature Cable-Stayed Bridge and major infrastructure initiatives like the Taiwan High Speed Rail Project as Civil Design Manager. Educational background includes a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, as well as master's and bachelor's degrees from Shiraz University.