CV

Graduate Student Research Assistant & Instructor

University of Michigan

• Developed a high-fidelity DEM-based simulation framework for analysis of locomotion in granular materials
• Integrated DEM and FEM approaches for modeling intrusion of deformable bodies in granular material
• Implemented parallelized algorithms for large-scale granular mechanics problems with non-spherical particles
• Designed and constructed an experimental apparatus for compliant beam pull-out from granular media using in-situ X-ray imaging
• GSI for Finite Element Methods in MEAM (Fall 2024, Fall 2025) and Laboratory II (Winter 2026)

Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant

The University of British Columbia

• Utilized MPM-based multi-scale simulations for textile composites forming processes, published in Composites Part A
• Developed a Fortran subroutine for woven fabrics constitutive model in ABAQUS
• Implemented physics-informed neural network models to predict thermal properties of composites
• Head Teaching Assistant for Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences I

MITACS Research Intern

NIEDNER INC.

• Experimentally characterized mechanical properties of 3D woven fabric composite hydraulic tubes
• Utilized numerical analysis of buckling-driven in-situ instabilities using FEM and MPM

Machine Learning Engineering Intern

MAPNA Turbine Manufacturing Company (TUGA)

• Developed machine learning codes for applications in mechanical engineering
• Compressor blade root geometry classification using deep neural networks

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Michigan

Mechanical Engineering and Scientific Computing

• Advised by Prof. Hongyi Xiao
• Developed a high-fidelity DEM-based simulation framework for analysis of locomotion in granular materials
• Integrated DEM and FEM approaches for modeling intrusion of deformable bodies in granular material
• GPA: 4.0/4.0

Master of Applied Science

The University of British Columbia

Mechanical Engineering

• Supervised by Prof. Abbas S. Milani at the Composites Research Network
• Thesis: Dynamic, particle-based simulation of industrial handling and draping process of textile semi-finished products using Material Point Method
• GPA: 94.8/100

Bachelor of Science

Sharif University of Technology

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Double Major)

• 3rd Rank in Aerospace Engineering among 80 students (2017-2020)
• GPA: 3.93/4.0

Michigan Institute of Computational Discovery and Engineering (MICDE) Fellowship

University of Michigan

Rackham Graduate Student Research Grant

University of Michigan

MITACS Accelerate Award

University of British Columbia

UBC Graduate Fellowship

University of British Columbia

1st Place, AIAA Engine Design Competition

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Placed in top 3 teams (among 15 teams) in first round and 1st place in second round after presenting at the AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum, Indianapolis

11th Place, US AAS CanSat Design and Build Competition

American Astronautical Society

Placed in top 40 teams in round 1 (among 400 teams), 11th place in final round in Stephenville, Texas

Social and Mentorship Officer

Mechanical Engineering Graduate Council (MEGC), University of Michigan

• Mentoring two junior PhD students in their first semester, providing guidance on coursework, research expectations, and academic resources
• Assisting in organizing social and mentorship events to support graduate students in the Mechanical Engineering department
• Facilitating networking opportunities between new and senior graduate students to enhance academic and professional development

Graduate Mentor

Physics of Disordered Solids Research Group, University of Michigan

• Mentored a high school student, an undergraduate student, a visiting scholar, and a master’s student
• Trained and supervised them on running discrete element simulations using the MercuryDPM open-source package
• Trained and supervised them on material preparation, conducting an impact test, and analyzing the results

Graduate Mentor

Composites Research Network, The University of British Columbia

• Mentored an undergraduate student, a visiting scholar, three master’s students, and a PhD student
• Trained and supervised them on experimental tests using Instron dual column load frame, Instron droptower impact system, thermal conductivity tester, and friction/peel tester
• Trained and supervised them on material preparation and characterization of fiber-reinforced composites, and analysis of the characterization results
• Trained and supervised them on running finite element simulations using ABAQUS