Dr. Abolfazl Eslami earned his Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Ottawa in 1996, specializing in deep foundations. His research journey began with a fellowship at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in 1994, where he focused on advanced applications of Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) and Piezocone (CPTu). He holds a B.Sc. from Sharif University of Technology (1985) and an M.Sc. from Tehran Polytechnic (AUT, 1988). From 1997 to 2024, Dr. Eslami served as a professor at the Universities of Guilan and Amirkabir University of Technology, mentoring 160 M.Sc. and 25 Ph.D. candidates while delivering graduate-level courses. As the founder and chairman of Sham-e Consulting Engineering Co. (est. 2000), he has led innovative geotechnical solutions for high-profile infrastructure projects, including bridges, high-rise structures, problematic ground improvements, and marine developments. His international collaborations with McGill University, UNLV, UCSD, and CUMT (2017–2024) have further enriched advancements in geotechnical engineering. Dr. Eslami has pioneered significant contributions to foundation engineering, including the development of the UniCone Program, a globally adopted CPT-based pile design tool, and the establishment of a state-of-the-art Physical Modeling Laboratory with patented innovations (FCV-AUT). He compiled the AUT Geo-CPT & Pile Database, encompassing 600 records of pile performance and geomaterial profiles, and introduced the FELADD package, offering a novel methodology for cost-effective foundation design through load-displacement analysis. With over 150 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Eslami has advanced research in foundation systems, sustainable geotechnics, and data-driven design approaches. His expertise is reflected in his authorship of Piezocone and Cone Penetration Test Applications in Foundation Engineering (Elsevier, 2020) and Advanced Foundation Engineering: Principles, Performance, and Prospect (Wiley, 2025). An internationally recognized expert, Dr. Eslami is an active member of IGS, DFI, ISSMGE, and ASCE, frequently serving as an invited speaker and peer reviewer, shaping the future of geostructures and ground engineering worldwide.