معرفی
Ehsan Atefi is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Manhattan University. He holds a Ph.D. from The University of Akron and a postdoctoral fellowship from The University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on bio-inspired machine learning, optimization algorithms, and their applications in bio-medicine and sustainability. He has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles, including works in prestigious journals like Physical Review Letters and Advanced Functional Materials, with an h-index of 11. Dr. Atefi has secured grants from NREL, ACS Petroleum, and the Jasper Summer program.
Education:
- Ph.D., The University of Akron
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, The University of Pennsylvania
Research Interests:
- Optimization and Data Mining
- Sustainability and Energy Management
- Surface Characterization and Interfacial Tension
- Drug Deposition in Lung Airways
- Bio-inspired Algorithms
Key Awards:
- ACS Petroleum Research Fund
- Collegiate Wind Competition (NREL)
- Jasper Summer Fellowship
Grants & Advising:
- Directed over 20 graduate student projects
- Secured funding from NREL, ACS Petroleum, and Jasper Summer
- Supervised students in national competitions
His research lab develops novel methods for tumor spheroid engineering and drug testing using aqueous two-phase systems, with applications in biomedical and materials science.
