Expert Details
Professor Biomedical Engineering, Material Scientist, Mechanical Engineer, Biomedical Engineer
ID: 740797
California, USA
As a tenured Associate Professor at the Employer, Expert has led cutting-edge research in biomedical engineering, particularly focusing on neural interfaces, bioelectronics, and biomaterials. This work has been pivotal in advancing technologies for nerve regeneration, implantable devices, and biosensors. Earlier in their career, Expert served as an Assistant Professor at Penn State University, contributing significantly to interdisciplinary research in biomedical engineering, materials science, and chemical engineering. This period included successful leadership on multiple federally funded research projects through NIH and NSF grants. Prior to entering academia, Expert completed a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Michigan’s Plastic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering departments, where their research was instrumental in the development of conductive biomaterials for neural prosthetics and nerve regeneration.
Parallel to the academic career, Expert has built a robust consulting practice, offering litigation support and expert witness services for medical device failures, product liability cases, intellectual property disputes, and accident reconstructions. Expert’s contributions extend to over 100 peer-reviewed publications, numerous patents, and leadership roles in organizing scientific symposia. Recognized with multiple international awards, Expert stands at the intersection of engineering innovation, regulatory compliance, and forensic analysis, delivering impactful solutions for both the academic and legal sectors.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2007 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Biomedical Engineering/Materials Science | Institution: University of Michigan |
| Year: 1998 | Degree: MS | Subject: Biomedical Engineering | Institution: Polytechnic University, Tehran |
| Year: 1995 | Degree: BS | Subject: Mechanical Engineering | Institution: Polytechnic University, Tehran |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2015 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Associate Professor | Department: Biomedical Engineering |
Responsibilities:• Lead cross-functional research teams in the development of combination products and implantable delivery platforms, including infusion pumps, biodegradable microcapsules, and electroresponsive drug release systems.• Design and optimize nanofiber and hydrogel-based carriers for sustained and targeted release of proteins and chemotherapeutics, achieving tunable kinetics and high encapsulation efficiency. • Apply principles of design control, risk mitigation, and preclinical validation to evaluate biocompatibility, release performance, and system feasibility. • Collaborate with academic and clinical partners to support translational drug-device integration and prototype evaluation in relevant in vivo models. • Mentor 50+ graduate and postdoctoral researchers in drug delivery system development and regulatory-aware testing approaches. • Secured over $2M in competitive funding from NIH and NSF for combination product research; published 100+ peer-reviewed articles and 8 patents. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2015 | Employer: Pennsylvania State University | Title: Assistant Professor | Department: Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering |
Responsibilities:• Developed injectable and implantable delivery systems using coaxial electrospinning, electrojetting, and polymeric microencapsulation for neural and oncology applications.• Led efforts to evaluate electrochemical and mechanical performance of drug-loaded neural interface coatings, supporting early feasibility studies. • Engaged in collaborative R&D with materials scientists, device engineers, and neurosurgeons to advance smart polymer delivery systems. • Built and led an interdisciplinary lab focused on combination product innovation and translational engineering. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| • Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) • Material Research Society (MRS) • Society for Neuroscience (SFN) • Society for Biomaterials (SFB) • IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology |
| Professional Appointments |
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| • Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering (tenured), Employer, since 2015 • Scientific consultant and expert witness at Sutton Pierce, since 2024 • Scientific consultant and expert witness at Lopez Law Group LLC, Houston, 2020-2022 • Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering Chemical Engineering, Penn State University, 2010-2015 • Postdoctoral Fellow, Plastic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2007-2010 |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| • Early Career Distinguished Presenter, Materials Research Society • Advanced Materials Award, International Association of Advanced Material • Advanced Materials Innovation Award, Association of Advanced Materials • Keynote Speaker, Medical Electronic Symposium • Plenary Speaker, US-Turkey Advanced Study Institute on Healthcare Challenges • Winner, Best Cover of the Year Competition, Advanced Materials (48 issues) • Post-Doctoral Fellowship Travel Award, The 3rd International IEEE EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering • Materials Research Society Graduate Student Silver Award • Distinguished Achievement Graduate Student Award College of Engineering • Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship |
| Medical / Professional |
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| • Postdoctoral Fellow, Plastic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan (2007-2010) |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| • Author of 200+ publications, including peer-reviewed articles, technical reports, expert opinions. • Holder of 8 U.S. patents • Presented at 150+ national/international conferences • 12 cover-featured publications in high-impact journals |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Expert provides technical insight and evidence-based assessments in matters involving medical device failures, mechanical and materials failures, fire hazards, accident reconstruction, structural collapse, IP and patent dispute, and product liability. He conducts root cause analyses, risk assessments, and failure investigations across medical and industrial domains. His work is guided by compliance with FDA regulations, ANSI, ASTM standards, NFPA, CPSC guidelines, IEEE protocols, FHSA, and CFR. Expert has provided expert opinions for both plaintiffs and defendants and has supported attorneys throughout the litigation process. His contributions include authoring detailed technical reports, participating in depositions, and assisting in the development of litigation strategy. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| • Organized and chaired over 20 national and international symposia on advanced materials and device engineering. • Built collaborative networks with surgeons and hospitals for translational research and clinical validation. |
Fields of Expertise
3D Additive Manufacturing, 3D printing, medical device liability, product liability, biocompatible material, biodegradability, biodegradable material, biodegradable plastic film, biomedical device, medical device, personal accident injury, accident reconstruction, biomechanics, biomechanical engineering, coating material failure, failure analysis, Material Science, mechanical device, mechanical engineering, bioimplantable material, deep brain stimulation, implant coating material, electrochemical analysis, electrochemical coating material, controlled-release drug delivery, physical characterization, chemical characterization, Sensors, semiconductor device, Bionanoscience, nanobiotechnology, nanocapsule, nanofabrication, microfabrication, MEMS, claim (patent), medical device patent, patent infringement, biocompatible polymer, polymers, biomaterial toxicology, biomedical coating material, FDA 21CFR 11 compliance, MRI, laboratory equipment, cochlear implant, implantable device, polymer implantable device, electrodeposition, implantable electrode, semiconductor device analysis, guided tissue regeneration, bioelectric impedance measurement