Behrooz Yousefzadeh

Behrooz Yousefzadeh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering at Concordia University, Montreal. He leads the Wave and Vibration Engineering (WAVE) Lab, affiliated with the Applied Mathematics Lab of Quebec’s Centre de Recherches Mathématiques (CRM) and the Concordia Institute of Aerospace Design and Innovation (CIADI). His research focuses on nonlinear dynamics, mechanical metamaterials, architectural acoustics, and elastic wave propagation in periodic systems. His work bridges engineering, applied physics, and mathematics, with applications in vibration analysis of turbomachinery and novel wave-steering materials.

Research Interests

• Mechanical vibrations and nonlinear dynamics
• Elastic wave propagation and metamaterials
• Stability analysis and architectural acoustics
• Nonreciprocal wave phenomena in spatiotemporally modulated systems

Publications & Trends

Recent work emphasizes nonreciprocal dynamics in modulated materials, phase-preserved wave steering, and defect engineering in periodic systems. Key contributions include experimental validation of nonreciprocal wave propagation and computational methods for nonlinear system analysis. Over 25 peer-reviewed articles highlight advancements in metamaterial design, parametric instability, and coiling fluid dynamics.

Scientific Awards

• Best Paper Award at the International Symposium on Optomechatronic Systems (2014)

Advising & Grants

Supervised 6 students to completion (PhD/MASc). Active in securing research funding through collaborative projects with CRM, CIADI, and industry partners. Organized sessions at major conferences like SIAM, ICTAM, and Phononics.

Labs & Collaborations

WAVE Lab explores cutting-edge topics including: nonlinear wave steering, acoustic black holes in timber structures, and coiling patterns in fluid mechanics. Collaborations span applied mathematics, materials science, and aerospace engineering.