Nabi Mehri Khansari | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Nabi Mehri Khansari | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

University Professor, Sahand University of Technology, Iran

Dr. Nabi Mehri-Khansari is an esteemed Assistant Professor at the Sahand University of Technology. With a rich academic background in Mechanical and Aerospace engineering from prestigious institutions like Iran University of Science and Technology and the University of Tehran, he has made significant contributions to the field. His research spans failure analysis, damage and fracture mechanics in lightweight composite structures, leveraging machine learning and deep learning. Dr. Mehri-Khansari has collaborated with various international research centers and industries, enhancing his expertise and impact in the field.

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Education

🎓 Dr. Nabi Mehri-Khansari obtained his B.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Iran University of Science and Technology in 2011. He pursued his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Tehran, completing them in 2014 and 2018, respectively. His academic excellence is marked by being ranked 2nd in M.Sc. and 1st in Ph.D., earning acceptance with quotas for talented students. He also served as a research fellow at NTNU University, Trondheim, Norway, further broadening his academic horizons.

Experience

🔧 Dr. Mehri-Khansari has an extensive professional background. He has been a faculty member at the Sahand University of Technology since January 2019. Prior to this, he was a lecturer at the University of Tehran – North Branch, a research assistant at NTNU University in Norway, and a technical expert at the Iranian Space Institute. His diverse roles reflect his versatile expertise and commitment to advancing engineering education and research.

Research Interests

🔬 Dr. Mehri-Khansari’s research interests are vast and interdisciplinary. They include wind turbine technology, multi-scale fracture mechanics of composites and inhomogeneous media, multi-scale damage mechanics, aeroelasticity, and defect detection methods. His innovative work often incorporates machine learning and deep learning techniques, pushing the boundaries of traditional engineering research.

Awards

🏅 Dr. Mehri-Khansari has received numerous accolades throughout his career. These include the prestigious Ph.D. acceptance with quotas for talented students, being ranked 1st in his Ph.D. program at the University of Tehran, and the Best Teacher Award from the Sahand University of Technology in June 2024. His membership in professional organizations such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineering and the Iranian Composites Scientific Association further underscores his professional excellence.

Publications

Orthotropic failure criteria based on machine learning and micro-mechanical matrix adapting coefficient
Mixed-modes (I/III) fracture of aluminum foam based on micromechanics of damage
Micro-mechanical damage diagnosis methodologies based on machine learning and deep learning models
Numerical & experimental assessment of mixed-modes (I/II) fracture of PMMA/hydroxyapatite nanocomposite

Pouya Sepehr | Artificial Intelligence |Best Researcher Award

Dr. Pouya Sepehr | Artificial Intelligence |Best Researcher Award

Research Fellow, Siena University, Italy

Pouya Sepehr is a researcher and urban planner specializing in the intersections of science, technology, and urban studies. He explores how technological infrastructures influence urban environments, focusing on sustainability and socio-environmental innovation.

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📚 Education:

Pouya holds a PhD in Science-Technology-Society from the University of Vienna, completed in 2023, with a dissertation defense in February 2024. He also holds master’s degrees from the University of Vienna in Science-Technology-Society and from Oxford Brooks University in Development and Emergency Practice. His bachelor’s degree is from Tehran University in Restorations and Conservation of Historical Buildings.

💼 Experience:

Pouya has extensive experience in project management and research. He has served as a Post-Doc Research Fellow at the University of Siena, focusing on digital social innovation in European urban contexts. Previously, he worked as a Researcher at the Institute for Advanced Studies Vienna and as a Research Assistant at various academic institutions across Europe.

🔬 Research Interests:

His research interests include the governance of technology and innovation in urban settings, urban sustainability, and the societal impacts of technological infrastructures. He is particularly interested in advancing multimodal and multispecies urbanism and promoting inclusivity and resilience in urban environments.

🏆 Awards:

Pouya Sepehr is an elected council member of 4S (Society for Social Studies of Science), recognizing his contributions to the field of Science and Technology Studies (STS).

Publications

Sepehr, Pouya. (2024). Mundane Urban Governance and AI Oversight: The Case of Vienna’s Intelligent Pedestrian Traffic Lights. Journal of Urban Technology, 31(1).

Felt, Ulrike, and Pouya Sepehr. (2024). Infrastructuring Citizenry in Smart City Vienna: Investigating Participatory Smartification between Policy and Practice. Journal of Responsible Innovation, 11(2).

Sepehr, Pouya and Ulrike Felt. (2023). Urban Imaginaries as Tacit Governing Devices: The Case of Smart City Vienna. Science, Technology, & Human Values, 48(9).