Saba Moslehi, Phd Email & Phone Number

Redmond, Washington, United States

Currently on assignment @Meta

Eugene, Oregon, United States

• Served as scientific consultant and data analyst in the project titled “Fractal Fluency in the Built Environment”. Created and analyzed nature-inspired fractal patterns for interior design purposes based on previously performed psychological experiments. The patterns were commercialized through the Mohawk Group.• Routinely perform image processing and data analysis on the generated patterns by design artists to make sure newly generated designs match the desired scientific criteria.

Eugene, Oregon, United States

• Leading the complete process of design, fabrication, and characterization of VACNT micropatterns from concept to execution, to investigate a fundamental bio-inspired concept for successful retinal implant designs with improved resolution. • Conducting the optimization of microfabrication techniques accomplishing high-quality VACNT scaffolds with low aspect ratios, specifically tailored for in vitro testing with retinal cells. Consistently achieving well-defined micro-structures with uniform surface textures across all fabrication trials.• Piloting the design of experiments and execution of in vitro studies to investigate the impact of available surface area on neuronal density and morphology, providing valuable insights for understanding the fundamental science behind foreign object-cell interactions to improve the safety and performance of implantable medical devices.• Mentoring and managing PhD students on their graduate training, including microfabrication and laboratory techniques, characterization methods, and in vitro testing methodologies, ensuring their proficiency in the required skills.• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to conduct preliminary control and in vitro investigations for measuring and analyzing neuronal signals recorded through implementing CNT thin film biosensor devices, laying the groundwork for future investigations.

Eugene, Oregon Area

• Successfully suggested and tested neuron and glial cell separation on the surface of implantable devices through utilization of specific surface textures and geometries, as a potential solution to the nervous system’s inflammatory response towards implantable devices, eliminating the need for less durable chemical treatments.• Demonstrated strong VACNT-substrate adhesion and biocompatibility with retinal cells via exploring the impact of catalyst combination and plasma functionalization on the adhesion and hydrophobicity of the VACNT scaffolds.• Successfully developed and implemented laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs) for pattern design and microfabrication techniques achieving reproducible uniform as well as micropatterned VACNT scaffolds.• Accomplished the microfabrication of precisely controlled thin film and VACNT structural uniformity and consistency of all fabricated scaffolds through conducting comprehensive metrology and characterization methods such as AFM and SEM techniques. • Designed and executed in vitro experiments exploring the influence of scaffold material and configuration on the development, coverage, and spatial separation of different retinal cell types. • Inspected the novel concept of geometric resonance through conducting in-depth in vitro experiments of interactions of retinal neurons with zig-zag patterns, suggesting matching the underlying substrate pattern with natural neuron morphology as a solution for improved neuron-implant interactions.• Investigated the origin and effect of neuronal fractal morphology on their connectivity and cost optimization by performing fractal analysis on three dimensional reconstructions of neurons. Collaborated in studies that suggest fractal analysis as a diagnostic tool for neuronal pathological conditions.

Eugene, Oregon Area

• Taught and assisted general physics, mechanics, and thermodynamics courses and labs. Was responsible for 30+ undergraduate students in each class/lab setting.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Physics

Master Of Science - Ms, Atomic/Molecular Physics

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Physics