Iman Ghamarian

Dr. Iman Ghamarian is an Assistant Professor in the School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at The University of Oklahoma. His research focuses on advancing materials development through additive manufacturing, data analytics, and advanced characterization techniques. He leads the Accelerated Materials Development Lab (AMDL), which integrates experimental and computational approaches to optimize material properties. Dr. Ghamarian holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science from Iowa State University and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Michigan.

• Education:
• Postdoc, Materials Science & Engineering, University of Michigan (2021)
• Ph.D., Materials Science & Engineering, Iowa State University (2017)
• M.S., Materials Science & Engineering, University of North Texas (2012)
• B.S., Materials Science & Engineering, Sharif University of Technology (2010)

His research explores microstructure-property relationships in metallic materials, emphasizing cost-efficient development aligned with Materials Genome Initiative goals. Key areas include real-time machine learning for microstructural analysis, corrosion-resistant alloy design, and energy-efficient manufacturing processes.

Awards:

• SAMPE's First Place Outstanding Paper Award (2015)
• Featured Article on JOM Journal Cover (2014)
• Outstanding K-12 Volunteer Award (2013)
• Master/Doctoral Fellowship (2010)

Lab and Collaborations:

AMDL collaborates with journals like Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A and Acta Materialia. Dr. Ghamarian serves on editorial boards and is a member of professional societies such as TMS and MSA.