The Civil Engineering Department is proud to celebrate another remarkable academic milestone that reflects the excellence, dedication, and international research impact of its distinguished faculty members.

We are delighted to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the University of Georgia and the entire academic community on the outstanding achievement of Prof. Reza Ansari and Prof. Saeid Sahmani, who have been recognized among the Top 1% of the Top 1,000 Georgian Scientists in the prestigious Georgian National H-index Ranking (NHR).

According to the latest results of the Georgian National H-index Ranking (NHR) 2026, Prof. Reza Ansari has achieved an exceptional 10th place among the top 1,000 Georgian scientists, while Prof. Saeid Sahmani has secured the outstanding 14th place. These prestigious rankings are a testament to their sustained scientific excellence, influential research contributions, and global academic impact.

Georgian National H-index Ranking (NHR): https://ge.h-index.com/en/scholar1000)

The NHR project is developed and maintained by an international team of scientists from the United States, the United Kingdom, Ukraine, the Netherlands, and Türkiye, ensuring the credibility, transparency, and global standards of its evaluation methodology. What distinguishes the National H-index Ranking is its comprehensive assessment of scientific performance across higher education institutions, research organizations, and innovation-oriented enterprises.

This remarkable accomplishment not only highlights the outstanding scholarly achievements of Prof. Reza Ansari and Prof. Saeid Sahmani, but also reinforces the University of Georgia's growing reputation as a leading center of excellence in research, innovation, and higher education. Their success reflects the Civil Engineering Department's unwavering commitment to advancing scientific knowledge, producing high-impact research, and contributing to the global academic community.

We proudly congratulate Prof. Reza Ansari and Prof. Saeid Sahmani on this distinguished recognition and wish them continued success in their future scientific endeavors. Their achievements serve as an inspiration to our students, researchers, and faculty members, further strengthening the University's mission of academic excellence and international recognition.