Ali Keshavarz Panahi

Ali Keshavarz Panahi is an Associate Professor in the College of Computing & Engineering at Nova Southeastern University (NSU), where he has served since 2018. His primary affiliation is with the Engineering department. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Science (Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering concentration) from Southern Illinois University. Dr. Panahi’s research focuses on ergonomic assessment, muscle fatigue analysis, and optimization in manufacturing processes, particularly in Powder Injection Molding (PIM) for medical and energy applications.

His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Engineering Science from Southern Illinois University, emphasizing Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. Prior to NSU, he spent three years as a faculty member at the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Department at Ranke Technical College. Beyond academia, he has worked as a technical trainer for Missouri-based companies.

Research Interests:

• Human Factors & Ergonomics
• Muscle Fatigue Analysis via sEMG and RQA
• Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder (WMSD) Prevention
• Surgical Ergonomics (laparoscopic/colonoscopy)
• Powder Injection Molding (PIM) Process Optimization
• Mindfulness & EEG Signal Analysis

Publications Trends: His work spans surgical ergonomics (e.g., colonoscopy strain factors), PIM applications in dental implants/SOFC parts, and fatigue analysis in industrial settings. Recent studies emphasize patient-physician ergonomic interactions and nonlinear data analysis techniques.

Grants/Advising: No specific grants or student advisees listed. His training roles involve industry partnerships and surgical skill training device development.

Labs/Teams: Active in NSU’s biomedical engineering and manufacturing research groups, focusing on interdisciplinary applications of ergonomics and materials science.