Our Team

Dr. Firoozabadi
Bahar Firoozabadi
Principal Investigator
Sayyed Mohammad Ali Mortazavi
Sayyed Mohammad Ali Mortazavi
Ph.D. Student (Since 2017)

Mohammad Ali is a PhD student in Bio-MEMS Lab. His research is currently focused on multi-scale modeling of tumor immune microenvironment. He explores the role of T lymphocytes and immune response in a vascularized tumor, especially when immunotherapy is applied. Mohammad Ali has also a strong background in microfluidics. For his Bachelor's, he worked on centrifugal Lab-on-a-Chip devices, designing and fabricating key microfluidic components. He then advanced this work for his Master's thesis by creating a centrifugal microfluidic platform (Lab-on-a-CD) that integrates the entire process - from sample injection to detection - to simultaneously measure nitrite, free chlorine, and pH.

Mohammad Rezaei
Mohammad Rezaei
Ph.D. Student (Since 2021)

Mohammad is a researcher with interests in fluid mechanics, numerical simulation of fluid flow (CFD), and heat and mass transfer, complemented by experience in scientific programming. As an active and motivated member of the laboratory team, Mohammad is engaged in biomedical engineering research, with a particular focus on the numerical simulation of blood clot formation.

Mohammadreza Hassani
Mohammadreza Hassani
Ph.D. Student (Since 2021)

Mohammadreza is a researcher in the field of biomechanics and heat transfer with applications in renewable energy. Current work focuses on the simulation of coronary arteries and fluid-structure interaction (FSI) modeling. Mohammadreza also serves as a scientific reviewer for leading ISI-indexed journals, including Journal of Energy Storage, Applied Thermal Engineering, and Numerical Heat Transfer, Part A: Applications.

Mohammad Ali Bakhtiari
Mohammad Ali Bakhtiari
Ph.D. Student (Since 2023)

Mohammad Ali is a Ph.D. student in Mechanical Engineering, conducting research on modeling the tumor microenvironment with a particular focus on the role of macrophages in immunotherapy. The aim of this research is to analyze the complex interactions between cancer cells and the immune system—especially macrophages - in order to optimize immunotherapeutic approaches and contribute to advancements in cancer treatment.

Saeid Beyranvand
Saeid Beyranvand
Ph.D. Student (Since 2024)

Saeid is a Ph.D. candidate whose current research is devoted to the computational modeling of blood flow in coronary artery bifurcations, with a focus on analyzing the effects of multiple drugs on the progression of atherosclerosis. This work integrates Navier–Stokes and Darcy formulations with convection-diffusion-reaction equations to capture complex transport and biochemical interactions within arterial walls. Saeid earned an M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, where research concentrated on porous and semi-porous flow development, and a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Urmia University. Academic interests include fluid dynamics, biomechanics, porous media, and advanced numerical modeling, with an emphasis on bridging fundamental theory and applied research in biomedical and mechanical systems.

Shayan Bohloolyazdi
Shayan Bohloolyazdi
Ph.D. Student (Since 2025)

Shayan is a Ph.D. student in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Sharif University of Technology. His doctoral research focuses on the numerical and analytical modeling of thrombus formation in cerebral aneurysms and the application of machine learning in biomedical systems. Shayan received a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tehran in 2022 and an M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the same university.

Peyman Dokoohaki
Peyman Dokoohaki
M.Sc. Student (Since 2023)

Peyman received a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal and Fluid Sciences) from Persian Gulf University in 2023 and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree at Sharif University of Technology. Peyman’s research focuses on the numerical investigation of biological phenomena related to cardiovascular diseases using computational fluid dynamics (CFD), with particular emphasis on the effects of atrial fibrillation arrhythmia on aortic atherosclerosis. Peyman is deeply interested in interdisciplinary studies in biomechanics and biofluid dynamics, aiming to advance understanding of complex physiological flow behaviors through computational modeling.

Mohsen Mohseni
Mohsen Mohseni
M.Sc. Student (Since 2023)

Mohsen earned a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Sharif University of Technology in 2023 and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Mohsen’s research focuses on turbidity currents and particle-laden flows, with particular emphasis on large eddy simulation (LES) and the effects of bed topography on flow behavior. In addition to computational investigations, Mohsen is actively engaged in experimental studies using Acoustic Doppler Velocimetry to examine density currents. Broader research interests include environmental fluid mechanics, turbulence modeling, and wind turbine aerodynamics. Mohsen is dedicated to integrating numerical and experimental methodologies to enhance the understanding of complex flow phenomena and advance developments in energy and environmental systems.

َAmirreza Fallahnejad
Amirreza Fallahnejad
M.Sc. Student (Since 2024)

Amirreza is a Master’s student in Mechanical Engineering at Sharif University of Technology, where he also completed his Bachelor’s degree in 2023. His current research focuses on computational modeling of the tumor microenvironment, with a particular emphasis on intra-tumor heterogeneity and its biomechanical aspects. He is interested in combining continuum mechanics, numerical simulation, and computational oncology to better understand how microenvironmental factors influence tumor dynamics and therapeutic response. Beyond his thesis work, Amirreza’s broader research interests include multiphase flow modeling, viscoelastic fluid mechanics, and bio-inspired computational methods. Through his research, he seeks to bridge mechanical engineering principles with biomedical applications to advance predictive modeling in cancer research.

Mahdi Jafari
Mahdi Jafari
M.Sc. Student (Since 2024)

Mahdi is currently a Master’s student in the field of Biomechanics, conducting research on atherosclerosis. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Tabriz in 2024. During his undergraduate studies, he focused on the thermodynamics of refrigeration cycles and worked on optimizing their performance using natural refrigerants and bio-inspired methods. His main research interests include modeling of biological flows, hemodynamic analysis, and numerical simulation of biological processes using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).

Atefeh Goldoust
Atefeh Goldoust
M.Sc. Student (Since 2024)

Atefeh is a researcher whose work focuses on the numerical modeling of blood coagulation in cerebral aneurysm sacs. Her project involves developing a computational model to analyze the distribution of various coagulation species within the aneurysm and to evaluate the effects of the anticoagulant drug heparin in preventing clot formation. Atefeh’s research contributes to a deeper understanding of hemodynamic and biochemical mechanisms underlying cerebrovascular diseases and supports the advancement of therapeutic strategies for their prevention.

Hamid Janat Rostami
Hamid Janat Rostami
M.Sc. Student (Since 2024)

Hamidreza is a researcher with interests in molecular dynamics, drug delivery, cancer cell and tumor studies, biofluid mechanics, and microfluidics—particularly in the separation of cancer cells. His thesis focuses on the investigation and comparison of chitosan and chitosan oligosaccharide performance in the release of the anticancer drug doxorubicin (DOX), emphasizing molecular dynamics and pH-dependent behavior. Hamidreza’s work aims to contribute to the development of more effective drug delivery systems and to deepen the understanding of biophysical mechanisms in cancer treatment.

Alumni

Ph.D. Graduates

Name
Graduation
Thesis
Narges Vafa
2024
Enhancing graphene oxide membrane performance for reverse osmosis desalination units
Amin Azadi
2023
Numerical and experimental modeling of warm saline brine from desalination units and mitigation strategies for its environmental impacts
Shahabeddin Hosseini Dehshiri
2023
Modeling and prediction of dust storms in Yazd Province
Mohammad Reza Oshaghi
2021
Numerical and experimental investigation of motion and collision of bubbles in a non-Newtonian fluid
Nategheh Najafpour
2021
Development and evaluation of a numerical model for regional dust distribution
Mohammad Reza Nikmaneshi
2021
Multiscale simulation of the tumor microenvironment
Mouloud Sadat Salehi
2020
Numerical simulation and experimental study of surfactant effects on Newtonian drop dynamics
Fatemeh Sharifi
2020
Theoretical and experimental simulation of a liver cell and its functions on a chip
Maryam Mohammadpour
2020
Numerical modeling of liver cancer ablation using high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)
Amir Kuumarsi Oskouei
2018
Simulation, design and fabrication of a kidney-on-a-chip with experimental studies
Amir Ghasemi Varnamkhasti
2017
Interplay between actin dynamics and emergence of adhesion sites at macro- and micro-scales
Hosseinali Pakravan
2016
Multiscale simulation of blood flow in coronary arteries and effects on endothelial cells
Davood Khoozan
2015
Upscaling and simulation of two-phase flow in heterogeneous porous media using mixed finite element and discontinuous Galerkin methods
Ehsan Khavasi
2014
Theoretical and experimental investigation of interfacial instabilities in dense particle-laden flows
Hossein Afshin
2009
Experimental and theoretical study of dense particle-laden flows
Mohammad Ali Ashjari
2009
Simulation of flow in oil reservoirs using multiscale upscaling methods

M.Sc. Graduates

Name
Graduation
Thesis
Mohammad Hossein Abdolmohammadi
2025
Simulation of lipid plaque growth in atherosclerosis: a biomechanical model
Ahmad Reza Tork
2025
Numerical simulation of blood clot formation and growth and the effect of blood rheology on this process
Saeed Roustaei
2025
Numerical study of the effect of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) on stenosis of coronary artery walls
Ali Rouhipour
2024
Experimental investigation of surfactant effects on transition from droplet regime in a Newtonian fluid
Mohammad Allahverdian
2024
Effect of blood rheology on growth of lipid plaque in coronary arteries
Iman Alizadeh
2024
Performance of graphene oxide membrane in treatment of industrial wastewater: a molecular dynamics study
Navid Asgharian
2023
Numerical investigation of wall shear stress effects in the blood clotting process
Amir Abbas Benvidi
2023
Numerical analysis of blood pressure effects on formation and growth of plaque in the human aorta
Majid Hosseini
2023
Modeling biological growth of lipid plaque in coronary artery walls
Shayan Habibi
2022
Numerical study of seabed slope effects on mixing characteristics of saline jets from desalination units
Ali Abdollahi Ashnani
2021
Numerical modeling of free-surface effects on the behavior of an inclined dense jet in a shallow environment
Alireza Asghanian
2021
Control of blood flow via endothelial biochemical secretions (NO and Ca2+ and VEGF): numerical simulation using a hybrid Lattice-Boltzmann / finite-difference method
Mohammad Moniri
2021
Simulation of blood pressure effect on penetration of low-density lipids in multilayer walls of a coronary bifurcation
Mostafa Olyaei
2021
Simulation of the effect of heart motion on hemodynamics and concentration of low-density lipids in vessels
Amir Hossein Shahriari
2020
Simulation of nitric oxide production by endothelial cells and its effect on blood flow in coronary arteries
Peyman Dastyar
2020
Experimental study of surfactant effects on droplet formation in a shear-thinning non-Newtonian fluid
Narges Vafa
2019
Simulation of jets from desalination units and their mixing with the surrounding environment
Farshad Tajeddini
2019
Hemodynamics simulation of the LAD–LCX bifurcation in coronary artery disease for optimal bypass selection