Mohammad Pirani

Mohammad Pirani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ottawa, with a joint appointment at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Previously, he held postdoctoral and research assistant professor roles at the University of Waterloo, University of Toronto, and KTH Royal Institute of Technology.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo (2017)
  • MASc., Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo (2014)
  • BASc., Mechanical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (2011)

His research focuses on resilient and fault-tolerant control in complex systems, including networked control systems and multi-agent systems. He explores intersections with network science, cybersecurity, and machine learning, addressing vulnerabilities in cyber-physical systems like automotive networks.

Notable contributions include publications in IEEE Transactions on Control of Network Systems and Automatica, with recent work on network critical slowing down and graph-theoretic resilience strategies. His research trends emphasize reliable learning, security in distributed systems, and data-driven detection of critical transitions.

Scientific Awards:

• Senior Member, IEEE

Mohammad Pirani holds a dual appointment at the University of Ottawa and an adjunct professor position at the University of Waterloo. His work bridges mechatronics, robotics and automation, and networked systems, with future directions targeting cybersecurity in cyber-physical systems.