Mohammad Mirkhalaf Valashani

Profile Summary

Dr. Mohammad Mirkhalaf Valashani is a Senior Lecturer and ARC DECRA Research Fellow at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), leading the MMDS research team focused on mechanical meta-materials, devices, and surfaces. He holds a PhD from McGill University, a Master's from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and a Bachelor's from Isfahan University of Technology (IUT). His career includes postdoctoral work at the National Research Council of Canada and roles at the University of Sydney before joining QUT in 2022.

Education

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, McGill University
• MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University
• BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology

Research Interests

His research spans bioinspired materials, mechanics of materials, biomaterials, and advanced manufacturing. Key areas include:

• Design of metamaterials and biohybrid systems
• 3D printing of bioceramic scaffolds for bone regeneration
• Development of tough, multifunctional materials inspired by nature
• Integration of AI with smart materials

Publications & Grants

With an h-index of 21 and over 2,100 citations, his work appears in top journals like Nature Communications, Matter, and Acta Biomaterialia. He has secured >A$1M in grants and attracted >A$500K in awards for postdoctoral/graduate researchers. Recent articles focus on sustainable structural materials, bioinstructive scaffolds, and AI-driven material innovation.

Affiliations & Teaching

Teaching roles include Biomaterials, Design for Manufacture, and Biomechanical Design at QUT and the University of Sydney. He collaborates internationally with institutions in Canada, Singapore, and Iran.