Afshin Rahimi

Dr. Afshin Rahimi is a Professor of Engineering at the University of Windsor's Faculty of Engineering, specializing in aerospace systems, machine learning applications, and fault diagnosis. His research focuses on enhancing reliability in satellite systems, renewable energy infrastructure, and smart manufacturing through advanced control systems and AI-driven solutions. He has won prestigious awards including gold medals at the Seoul International Invention Fair (2022) and the International Competition for Inventors (2021) for his work on helicopter engine diagnostics and satellite fault detection.

Dr. Rahimi's research interests include:

• Machine learning for fault detection/prognosis in aerospace and energy systems
• Control systems design for satellites, UAVs, and offshore wind turbines
• Optimization of energy efficiency in cloud data centers and renewable systems
• Smart manufacturing applications using computer vision and object detection

His recent work emphasizes applying AI to solve challenges in:

• Real-time satellite fault diagnosis using hybrid frameworks
• PV-integrated robotic systems for sustainable energy management
• Thermal regulation in smart buildings via LSTM networks
• Data scarcity mitigation in space systems using GANs

Dr. Rahimi collaborates with industry partners and student teams like the WinSAT satellite design group. His research bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementation in critical infrastructure sectors.