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Mahdi Moghimi Zand, Ph.D., P.E.,
Assistant Professor| Nano, Vibrations, Bio, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology
Email: mahdimoghimi@gmail.com moghimi@cc.iut.ac.ir
Education · 2010-2011: Research on Bio-Inspired Technology, ICTAS, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, USA. · 2006-2009: Ph.D. in Applied Mechanics (MEMS/NEMS), School of Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran. GPA for courses passed (42 units): 18.42/20 (First rank). Ph.D. Dissertation: "Dynamic Pull-in Instability and Nonlinear Oscillations of Micro/Nano Electromechanical Systems"; Score: Excellent. · 2004-2006: M.Sc. in Applied Mechanics (Vibrations), School of Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran. GPA for courses passed (35 units): 18.75/20 (Second rank). M.Sc. Thesis: "Dynamical and Vibrational Analysis of Microplates Excited by Electrostatic Force"; Score: 20/20. · 2000-2004: B.Sc. in Solid Mechanics, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran. GPA: 18.47/20 (First rank). · 1996-2000: High School Student, National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents (NODET) in High School, Isfahan, Iran.
Honors and Achievements · Ranked 1st among PhD graduates in Applied Mechanics, School of Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology (2009). · Winner of PhD fellowship of Iranian National Elite Institute (2009). · Introduced and awarded as a Scientific Elite by Iranian National Elite Institute (2009). · Ranked 2nd among MS graduates in Applied Mechanics, School of Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology (2006). · Ranked 3rd, 3rd, 2nd, 2nd, 4th and 3rd among about 8000 BS Students Participating in Nationwide MS Entrance Examinations respectively in Applied Design, Energy Conversion, Biomechanics, Vehicle Engine Design, Suspension, Brake and Steering Systems Design and Vehicle Frame Design sub-disciplines (2004). · Ranked 3rd among about 8000 BS Students Participating in the Nationwide Stage (First Stage) of 9th National Mechanical Engineering Olympiad (2004). · Ranked 1st among BS graduates, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology (2004).
Memberships · Mensa International (the largest and oldest high-IQ society in the world) · Iranian National Elite Institute (Bonyad e Melli e Nokhbegan: BMN) · Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) · Acoustical Society of America · American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) · American Nano Society
Research Interests · Nonlinear Vibrations, Dynamics & Acoustics · Micro/Nano Electromechanical Systems · Biomedical Engineering (Cancer Detection & Therapy, Prosthesis Design, Tissue Engineering) · Bio-Inspired Technology (Biosonar /Bio-Mimetics) · Computational Mechanics
Publications Journal papers: · M. Moghimi Zand, M.T. Ahmadian, 'Dynamic pull-in instability of electrostatically actuated beams incorporating Casimir and van der Waals forces', Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Volume 224, Number 9, 2010, Pages 2037-2047. · M. Moghimi Zand, M.T. Ahmadian, B. Rashidian, 'The dynamic pull-in instability and snap-through behavior of initially curved microbeams', Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, Accepted manuscript. · M. Moghimi Zand, M.T. Ahmadian, B. Rashidian, 'Semi-analytic solutions for nonlinear vibrations of microbeams under suddenly applied voltages', Journal of Sound and Vibration, Volume 325, Issues 1-2, 7 August 2009, Pages 382-396. · M. Moghimi Zand, M.T. Ahmadian, 'Application of homotopy analysis method in studying dynamic pull-in instability of microsystems', Mechanics Research Communications, Volume 36, Issue 7, October 2009, Pages 851-858. · M. Mojahedi, M. Moghimi Zand, M.T. Ahmadian, 'Static pull-in analysis of electrostatically actuated microbeams using homotopy perturbation method', Applied Mathematical Modelling, Volume 34, Issue 4, April 2010, Pages 1032-1041. · S.A. Tajalli, M. Moghimi Zand, M.T. Ahmadian, 'Effect of geometric nonlinearity on dynamic pull-in behavior of coupled-domain microsystems based on classical and shear deformation plate theories', European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids, Volume 28, Issue 5, September-October 2009, Pages 916-925. · M. Moghimi Zand, M.T. Ahmadian, 'Vibrational analysis of electrostatically actuated microstructures considering nonlinear effects', Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulations, 14 (4) 2009, Pages 1664-1678. · M. Moghimi Zand, M.T. Ahmadian, 'Characterization of coupled-domain multi layer microplates in pull-in, vibrations and transient behavior', International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, Volume 49, Issue 11, November 2007, Pages 1226-1237. · S.A. Faghidian, M. Moghimi Zand, G.H. Farrahi, Y. Farjami, 'Application of homotopy-Pade technique in finding analytic solutions to the Volterra prey and predator problem', Applied and Computational Mathematics: An International Journal, Accepted manuscript. · M. Moghimi Zand, B. Rashidian, M.T. Ahmadian, 'Contact time study of electrostatically actuated microsystems', Scientia Iranica, Transaction B: Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 17, No. 5, October 2010, Pages 348-357.
Selected conference papers: · M. Moghimi Zand, B. Rashidian, M. T. Ahmadian, 'Contact time study of microsystems actuated by ramp-input voltages', IMECE 2009, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA. · M. Moghimi Zand, M. T. Ahmadian, B. Rashidian, 'Dynamic pull-in behavior of initially curved microbeams', IMECE 2009, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA. · M. Moghimi Zand, S. A. Tajalli, M. T. Ahmadian, 'Studying dynamic pull-in behavior of microbeams by means of the homotopy analysis method', IMECE 2008, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. · S. A. Tajalli, M. Moghimi Zand, M. T. Ahmadian, 'Efficient macro model for dynamic analysis of electrically actuated rectangular microplates with nonlinear plate theory under squeeze film damping effect', IMECE 2008, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. · M. Bonakdar, M.T. Ahmadian, M. M. Zand, 'Calculation of geometric stiffness matrix for a newly designed cylindrical superelement', CANCAM2007, Toronto, Canada. · M.T. Ahmadian, M. Moghimi Zand, Hoseinali Borhan, 'Dynamics of multi layer microplates considering nonlinear squeeze film damping', Proceedings of IMECE06 2006, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 5-10, 2006, Chicago, Illinois, USA. · M.T. Ahmadian, Hoseinali Borhan, M. Moghimi Zand ,'Dynamic finite element modeling of electrostatical actuated micro structures considering squeeze film damping effect', Proceedings of IMECE06 2006, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 5-10, 2006, Chicago, Illinois, USA. · M.T. Ahmadian, M. Moghimi Zand, M. Bonakdar, 'Vibrational analisys of multi layer microplates', worldcomp06: The 2006 international conference on scientific computing, Las Vegas, USA. · M.T. Ahmadian, M. Moghimi Zand, M. Bonakdar, 'Transient Behavior and Pull-in Analysis of Multi Layer Microplates under the Actuation of Nonlinear Electrostatic Force', MoSS 2006 (Symposium on Mechanics of slender structures), University of Northampton, UK. · M.T. Ahmadian, M. Moghimi Zand, M. Bonakdar, 'Vibrational Analysis of Multi Layer Microplates Considering Nonlinear Squeeze Film Damping and Electrostatic Actuation', ICOME 2006, China. · M.T. Ahmadian, M. Bonakdar, M. Moghimi Zand, Application of a newly designed cylindrical super element to vibration analysis of laminated hollow cylinders, MoSS 2006 (Symposium on Mechanics of slender structures), University of Northampton, UK. · M.T. Ahmadian, M. Moghimi Zand, M.M. Nasr Azadani, 'Vibration Analysis of Timoshenko Beam Carrying Non Uniform Partially Distributed Moving Mass Using Mode Summation Method', ISME2006, Iran.
Linguistic Skills · Farsi (Persian) · English · Acquainted with French · Acquainted with Arabic |
