Bahram Ravani

Bahram Ravani is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California Davis, affiliated with the College of Engineering. He serves as Co-Director of the AHMCT Research Center and Campus Director of CITRIS. His research focuses on kinematics, dynamics, impact biomechanics, highway safety, intelligent transportation systems, design and manufacturing, robotics, and computational geometry. He has contributed to advanced manufacturing processes like additive manufacturing, digital twins, and factory layout optimization using AI techniques.

His work spans interdisciplinary areas including 5G-enabled manufacturing systems, phase field simulations for material fatigue, and the application of reinforcement learning in production systems. He has been recognized with the College of Engineering Outstanding Faculty Awards and honored by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

• Research Highlights:
• Developed physics-based digital twin models for machine tools and material flows.
• Advanced 5G performance evaluation for industrial applications.
• Pioneered simulation frameworks for brownfield factory planning and additive manufacturing defect prediction.
• Contributed to highway safety innovations like wrong-way driving mitigation systems.

His collaborative projects include partnerships with Caltrans on transportation safety and federal agencies on advanced manufacturing systems. He maintains active involvement in both foundational engineering research and applied technologies.