Award-Winning Ivy League Math & Engineering Professor (23+ yrs exp.)

Sadegh A.

Business

My PhD minor is Operations Research & Analytics. I have been teaching business, management and finance related courses for engineers for more than 8 years.

Calculus

I have a doctorate degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Operations Research (Applied Math) from Columbia University. My GPA is 4.03 out of 4 in my PhD courses. My GRE Quantitative Score is 800 out of 800. My score ranked 577th out of about 500,000 (Top 0.11%) in the Iranian Nationwide Undergraduate University Entrance Exam in Math and Physics Stream in 2001. Also, my score ranked 132nd out of about 20,000 (Top 0.66%) in the Iranian Nationwide Postgraduate University Entrance Exam in Civil Engineering in 2005.

Civil Engineering

I am currently an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and the founding director of a Construction Management program. Additionally, I serve as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering & Engineering Mechanics. I earned my doctoral degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Operations Research from Columbia University.

College Counseling

I have extensive experience in college counseling, advising over 50 students per year as a college professor. I have guided numerous high school students through the college application process, mentoring their research projects and strengthening their applications. My support has helped students gain admission to top universities, including the University of Pennsylvania. Through personalized guidance, I assist students in identifying their academic strengths, crafting compelling applications, and navigating the complexities of higher education admissions.

Data Science

My PhD minor is Operations Research & Analytics. I have been teaching data science, AI, machine learning, and analytics related courses for engineers for more than 5 years. I have published more than ten peer-reviewed publications related to data science and analytics.

Farsi

Farsi (Persian) is my native language. Born, raised, and educated in Iran, I was introduced to an extremely competitive educational system at a very young age. Therefore, I learned Farsi in an academic way as well. I have a doctorate degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Operations Research (Applied Math) from Columbia University. My score ranked 577th out of about 500,000 (Top 0.11%) in the Iranian Nationwide Undergraduate University Entrance Exam in Math and Physics Stream in 2001. In this exam, I got a full grade for the Farsi and Persian Literature section (100%) that ranked me 1st in the country. In 2006, I founded a non-profit educational institute in the south of Tehran where I taught variety of courses including “Introduction to Mathematics” and “Introduction to Physics and Mechanics” in Farsi.

GMAT

I have a very strong background at math. I am very confident and competent in the quantitative parts of GMAT and GRE. My Quantitative Score is 800 out of 800. I have a doctorate degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Operations Research (Applied Math) from Columbia University. My GPA is 4.03 out of 4 in my PhD courses.

GRE

My GRE Quantitative Score is 800 out of 800. I have a doctorate degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Operations Research (Applied Math) from Columbia University. My GPA is 4.03 out of 4 in my PhD courses.

Linear Algebra

I have taught Linear Algebra since 2004. I have a doctorate degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Operations Research (Applied Math) from Columbia University. My GPA is 4.03 out of 4 in my PhD courses. My GRE Quantitative Score is 800 out of 800. My score ranked 577th out of about 500,000 (Top 0.11%) in the Iranian Nationwide Undergraduate University Entrance Exam in Math and Physics Stream in 2001. Also, my score ranked 132nd out of about 20,000 (Top 0.66%) in the Iranian Nationwide Postgraduate University Entrance Exam in Civil Engineering in 2005.

Microsoft Excel

I am a professor with extensive experience teaching Microsoft Excel in my courses, covering data analysis, financial modeling, optimization, and automation. I have guided students and professionals in mastering Excel functions, PivotTables, Solver, Macros, and VBA scripting to enhance efficiency and decision-making. My expertise extends to teaching optimization techniques, Monte Carlo simulations, and project management applications using Excel. With a strong background in applied problem-solving, I help individuals streamline their workflows, improve data visualization, and leverage Excel's advanced tools for professional success.

Microsoft PowerPoint

I have extensive experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, both in academic and professional settings. As a professor and public speaker, I have created and delivered hundreds of presentations for conferences, lectures, and workshops. I specialize in designing visually compelling, well-structured, and engaging slides that enhance clarity and audience engagement. My expertise includes advanced slide design, data visualization, animations, and storytelling techniques to make presentations both professional and impactful. Whether it’s refining layouts, improving content flow, or enhancing delivery, I can help individuals create polished, high-quality presentations that leave a lasting impression.

Microsoft Project

I have taught project management at the university level (Merrimack College and Columbia University) and also for the NYC Department of Design and Construction.

Precalculus

I have a doctorate degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Operations Research (Applied Math) from Columbia University. My GPA is 4.03 out of 4 in my PhD courses. My GRE Quantitative Score is 800 out of 800.

Project Management

I have taught project management at the university level (Merrimack College and Columbia University) and also for the NYC Department of Design and Construction.

Soccer

Soccer (Football) is my PASSION. I have been playing soccer for more than 25 years. I played indoor soccer (Futsal) professionally for 4 years (2005-2009). My soccer coaching experience includes: - Simply Sports, New York, NY, Fall 2015 My coaching and leadership strengths includes: • Ability to train, supervise, evaluate and motivate players. • Ability to recognize player and coach attributes and organize teams accordingly. • Ability to successfully integrate and organize teams of various age groups. • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and direct players. • Excellent interpersonal skills necessary for communicating to coaches, players of all ages, and parents. I have great experiences as a soccer player, competing at national and regional leagues. Right now, I am playing for Zum Schneider FC in New York, NY in the US Cosmopolitan League. Also, I have several individual and team trophies at my time in Columbia University, Iran University of Science & Technology, and Tehran Polytechnic.