Mathias Smesnik

Mathias Smesnik is an experienced professional in civil and geotechnical engineering, currently serving as the Director of Hydro and Civil Structures in KSA at AFRY Austria since January 2017, where responsibilities include hydropower planning, designing dams, and conducting FEM analysis. Smesnik also holds roles as Head of Geotechnics, Dams and Underground Structures, and as a Geotechnical/Dam Expert and Project Manager in renewable energy. In addition to industry experience, Smesnik has been a University Lecturer in Hydraulic and Dam Engineering at Technische Universität Wien since April 2014, focusing on dam and geotechnical engineering research. Smesnik's academic background includes a Ph.D. and a Master's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering from Technische Universität Wien, along with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Previous roles include scientific associate at Vienna University of Technology and work in the hydropower department at Salzburg AG.