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Tehran, Ir

Babol, Mazandaran Province, Iran

• Collaborated with hardware engineers to optimize hardware-software integration, reducing device failures and warranty expenses by up to 50% through hardware solutions like adding resettable fuses.• Enhanced the battery life of wiring tester devices by redesigning battery architecture and software, increasing battery lifespan by over 30%.• Designed and implemented user-friendly graphical interfaces (GUIs) for automotive diagnostic devices, enhancing user interaction on STM32 microprocessors with improved speed, accuracy, and software reliability.• Refactored and upgraded software for in-production devices, including injector cleaners and ECU testers, to enhance functionality, performance, and maintainability.• Engineered and integrated embedded systems for real-time data acquisition and signal generation, including a high-accuracy oscilloscope and signal generator using ADC and DAC.• Engineered embedded software solutions using CAN protocol to control and test vehicle dashboard indicators, including speedometer, RPM, temperature, and fuel level gauges.• Designed ECU testing software to simulate vehicle signals, validate connectivity, and adjust various parameters to assess ECU functionality under dynamic conditions.• Conducted rigorous testing and debugging across embedded systems, identifying and resolving bugs prior to release, ensuring product reliability and high performance.• Developed safety functions to handle current overloads, increasing device lifespan and extending warranty periods by 20% through protective shutdown features.• Leading ongoing R&D for Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) systems, leveraging mm-wave radar, object categorization with DBSCAN, and Kalman Filter-based tracking and prediction to assess collision risks.• Created braking algorithms in MATLAB, simulating real-world scenarios and balancing algorithm efficiency for future deployment on microprocessors in C.

Tehran, Iran

-Simulation and Kinematic Analysis of a 3-DOF Marine Antenna Pedestal• Analyzed and optimized the kinematic performance of a 3-DOF satellite antenna pedestal to avoid singularity using Jacobian matrix-based criteria.• Designed a sigmoid function path for the additional DoF, minimizing joint accelerations and ensuring smooth operation.• Conducted simulations in SolidWorks and MATLAB SimMechanics to validate findings, ensuring smooth joint movement under dynamic conditions.-Bio-Inspired Quadruped Robots: Autonomous Navigation in Dynamic Environments• Developed a behavior-based control algorithm integrating goal attraction, obstacle avoidance, and wall-following strategies for robust navigation in unknown environments.• Modeled the quadruped robot as a unicycle and implemented a multilayer control architecture to translate high-level navigation into real-time locomotion.-Enhancing Vibration Control in Smart Beams Using Piezoelectric Actuators• Modeled the dynamics of a geometrically nonlinear simply supported beam with piezoelectric patches as actuators.• Developed MATLAB code for simulation, parameter optimization, and result visualization, comparing Sliding Mode Control (SMC) and PD controllers.-Behavior-Based Navigation of In Vivo Magnetic Micro Robots in Minimally Invasive Surgeries• Modeled the forces and torques acting on microrobots in the bloodstream using Maxwell's and Navier-Stokes equations.• Designed a behavior-based control algorithm for obstacle avoidance and navigation without predefined path planning.-Design of a Nonlinear Backstepping and Sliding Mode Controller for a Human Musculoskeletal Arm Model• Designed a nonlinear backstepping controller to optimize motorized movement in a human musculoskeletal arm model with two joints and six muscles.• Simulated and compared performance metrics, such as set-point control and path tracking, against sliding mode controllers in MATLAB.

Iran

• Conducted advanced Electromyography (EMG) signal processing, motion analysis, and force plate data processing to study muscle activation patterns and biomechanical responses during physical activities.• Designed and implemented digital filters to enhance signal purity, improving the accuracy and reliability of EMG and motion data for research purposes.• Reconstructed missing motion data using innovative signal processing techniques, ensuring comprehensive datasets for statistical and biomechanical analysis.• Applied advanced statistical methods, including linear regression, principal component analysis (PCA), and pseudo-Wigner-Ville distribution (PWVD), to assess the effects of physical training on subjects' health and performance metrics.• Developed and implemented deep learning algorithms to analyze EMG signals, transforming time-series data into actionable insights regarding health improvements and physical training outcomes.• Guided postgraduate students on signal processing techniques, statistical methods, and practical applications, fostering skill development and research productivity.• Visualized complex datasets through graphs and charts, preparing comprehensive reports and creating datasets for further statistical analysis using tools such as Excel and SPSS, ensuring effective collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams.

Iran

-Freelance MATLAB Instructor• Developed and delivered comprehensive MATLAB courses covering flowchart and algorithm development, basic and advanced programming techniques, solving ODEs and PDEs, optimization, dynamic simulation, and Simulink.-Freelance Tutor• Provided one-on-one and group tutoring in a wide range of subjects including: o High school: Physics, Mathematics, Geometry. o Undergraduate-level: Statics, Dynamics, Mechanism Design, Automatic Control, Mechanical Vibrations, Dynamics of Machinery. o Graduate-level: Advanced Robotics, Advanced Control, Mobile Robots, System Identification.

Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran

• Supervised a Ph.D. student in Energy Systems Engineering, providing guidance on modeling, optimization, and implementation of sustainable energy solutions.• Developed an innovative nexus-based energy planning model to achieve sustainable electricity supply by integrating water, energy, and climate dimensions.• Designed and implemented a scenario-based Energy System Optimization Model (ESOM) in MATLAB, enabling the assessment of diverse energy pathways and policy decisions.• Implemented linear and nonlinear optimization methods to minimize costs and environmental impact, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in optimization approaches.• Transformed nonlinear objective functions into grid-search-based linear optimization techniques to improve solution accuracy and computational efficiency.• Created a versatile software platform capable of handling daily time intervals for energy dispatching, reducing power plant loads and operational costs through optimized scheduling.• Integrated spatial data analysis for power plant distribution, enabling region-specific energy planning and enhanced model adaptability.

Kalmar, Kalmar County, Sweden

• Jointly developed a dynamic simulation program using MATLAB and the finite volume method to model biogeochemical cycles in marine sediment.• Designed and implemented the BioGeoChem software, integrating front-end and back-end development for simulating the spatio-temporal evolution of species concentrations.• Transformed partial differential equations (PDEs) into ordinary differential equations (ODEs) using the Method of Lines, enabling numerical solutions for the complex temporal-spatial problem.• Investigated the impact of parameters such as sedimentation rates, temperature, and diffusion coefficients on methane migration, offering insights into its contribution to global warming.• Visualized 3D simulation results through 2D heatmaps and temporal animations, enhancing the understanding of biogeochemical cycles and facilitating communication of findings.• Developed a practical tool to simulate and analyze the interaction between geochemical species, supporting policymakers and researchers in environmental sustainability initiatives.

Tehran, Iran

• Instructed school-aged children in mechanical mechanisms design, control techniques, and programming using the Lego Mindstorms package.• Coached robotic football teams, achieving top national rankings: 1st place in WRO2018 and 3rd place in WRO2019.• Led teams in international competitions, including WRO2018 in Thailand and WRO2019 in Hungary.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Mechanical Engineering, 18.34/20

Activities and Societies: • TA of courses: Advanced Robotics, Advanced Control. • Led Mechatronic Lab, overseeing M.Sc. students.

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering, 16.64/20

Thesis: Design and Analysis of a Force-Isotropic Underactuated Humanoid Hand. • Designed a novel underactuated two-degree-of-freedom.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering, 18.15/20

Activities and Societies: • TA of courses: Mechanical Vibrations, Automatic Control, Fluid Mechanics.Thesis: Optimization of the vehicle.