Hamed Rajabi Jorshari

Dr. Hamed Rajabi Jorshari is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering and Design at London South Bank University (LSBU), where he serves as the Director of the Mechanical Intelligence (MI) Research Group. He holds dual doctorates in Engineering and Natural Sciences and has published over 80 papers in top journals such as PNAS, Science Robotics, and Advanced Science. His interdisciplinary research bridges biology and engineering to develop bioinspired solutions in robotics, structural design, and materials.

Research Interests:

• Biomechanics of insect flight, wings, and cuticle
• Bioinspired robotics and adaptive structures
• Lightweight and fracture-resistant designs
• Mechanical Intelligence (MI) for engineering innovation
• Structural reinforcement and deployable systems

His recent publications reveal a strong focus on bioinspired tensegrity, compliant joints, insect wing morphometry, and adaptive robotics—demonstrating a consistent trend in translating biological mechanisms into functional engineering systems. His tools like WingGram and WingMesh are advancing computational modeling in biomechanics.

Scientific Awards:

• KiNSIS Best PhD Dissertation Award (2020)
• Kiel Life Science Postdoctoral Award (2019)
• ISBE Distinguished Student Award (2017)
• IFIA Gold Medal for bio-inspired robotic joint
• Royal Academy of Engineering Global Talent Endorsement (2021)

Dr. Rajabi has successfully supervised over 60 postgraduate students, including 15 PhD candidates, and secured multiple research grants as principal investigator. He is actively involved in science communication through the YouTube channel Science4Everyone.

Laboratories and Teams: He leads the Mechanical Intelligence (MI) Lab at LSBU, which focuses on bioinspired design, soft robotics, and structural innovation. The lab includes PhD students, postdocs, and visiting researchers from institutions worldwide, and is equipped with advanced 3D printers, CNC laser cutters, mechanical testing machines, and high-speed cameras.