Parviz Soroushian

Professor Emeritus

An alumnus of Cornell University, Parviz Soroushian obtained a Ph.D. degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the school in 1983 and subsequently began an academic career at Michigan State University (MSU) where he taught graduate and undergraduate courses and conducted research for 36 years. His specialty is in civil engineering materials, emphasizing sustainable materials and infrastructure systems.

The research activities of Parviz Soroushian led to development of about 20 patented technologies and close to 200 scientific papers published in peer-reviewed journals. He has actively pursued industrial consulting, emphasizing market transition of new technologies in the field of civil engineering materials. Besides cement and concrete materials, his professional work has also emphasized functional materials, nanotechnology, composite materials, nondestructive testing, and sustainable infrastructure systems.

Parviz Soroushian is a licensed professional engineer in the State of Michigan and a Fellow of both the American Concrete Institute and the American Society of Civil Engineers. He is passionate about writing books that facilitate implementation of sustainable practices in the field of civil and environmental engineering. He enjoys reading about history in his free time.


Okemos, MI, US


Work Experience

Sep 2019 - Present

Professor Emeritus
Michigan State University

Sep 1995 - Aug 2019

Professor
Michigan State University

Sep 1989 - Aug 1995

Associate Professor
Michigan State University


Education

Aug 1981 - May 1983

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Cornell University
Civil and Environmental Engineering

Sep 1979 - Jul 1981

Master of Science (MS)
Cornell University
Civil and Environmental Engineering