2019 Rising Star: Ali Ashrafi

Associate Principal, Thornton Tomasetti

Ashrafi joined Thornton Tomasetti in 2006 and is now an associate principal with extensive experience in structural design, investigation and demolition, emergency response to structural failures, façade preservation of historic structures, renovation, and performance-based design for earthquake, fire and wind. Through active participation and leadership in a wide range of projects, membership in professional associations, active research, publication of papers, presentation at conferences, organizing mini-symposia, teaching, and mentorship of young professionals, Ali consistently helps to shape the direction of the AEC industry and provide leadership for his profession.

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