Mohammad FARD

Professor Mohammad FARD is a faculty member at RMIT University's School of Engineering, specializing in Mechanical Engineering and Intelligent Systems. He leads research in autonomous vehicles, crash safety, and driver monitoring using AI. His industry experience includes six years at Nissan Technical Centre, focusing on vehicle body design. He holds a PhD from Tohoku University and has collaborated across Engineering, Health, and Science disciplines, achieving international media coverage for work on driver drowsiness and road safety.

Research Interests:

• Autonomous Vehicles
• Advanced Crash Safety
• Driver State Monitoring
• AI in Noise/Vibration
• Human Factors/Ergonomics

Teaching & Projects:

Teaches Advanced CAE, Vehicle NVH, and research supervision in areas like crash simulation and vibration control. Current projects include Formula One safety barriers and driver education for autonomous vehicles.

Awards & Labs:

No awards listed. Active in cross-disciplinary teams and labs addressing automotive innovation and safety.