Kourosh Tamizdoust, Ph.D.
Project Engineer
Dallas, TX
Dr. Kourosh Tamizdoust is a geotechnical engineer specializing in forensic investigations, numerical modeling, and advanced soil-structure interaction analysis. His expertise spans geotechnical engineering, energy geotechnics, and hydrogeology, with experience supporting litigation-focused engineering evaluations. At Aperture, Dr. Tamizdoust provides technical analysis and project coordination for complex forensic engineering projects, delivering data-driven insight into foundation performance, retaining structures, groundwater conditions, and pipeline-related investigations.
Ph.D., Civil Engineering (with focus in geotechnical engineering and hydrogeology) – University of Louisville, 2021
M.Sc., Civil Engineering (with focus in geotechnical engineering) – University of Guilan, 2016
B.Sc., Civil Engineering – University of Guilan, 2013
Professional Engineer (P.E.) – Texas (License No. 152480)
Professional Engineer (P.E.) – Pennsylvania (License No. PE098512)
Geotechnical Engineer – Aperture
Researcher / Academic Contributor in Geotechnical Engineering
Member of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Member of Unsaturated Soils Committee at ASCE
- Advanced numerical and finite element modeling
- Retaining wall and bulkhead forensic analysis
- Groundwater and subsurface condition evaluation
- Advanced modeling of gas migration from buried pipeline leaks
- Engineering report preparation and litigation support
- Technical research and publication development