Keivan Ahmadi

Dr. Keivan Ahmadi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria (UVic), serving as Graduate Program Director. He holds a PhD from the University of Waterloo (2012), followed by postdoctoral positions at UBC and Pratt & Whitney Canada. His research focuses on dynamics and vibrations in machining processes, robotic manufacturing, and advanced manufacturing systems.

• Education: BSc (Tehran Polytechnic), MSc (IUST), PhD (Waterloo)
• Affiliations: Dynamics and Digital Manufacturing Lab (DDML), UVic Mechanical Engineering

Research interests include vibration suppression in machining, chatter prediction, robotic milling dynamics, and high-speed manufacturing systems. His work combines experimental modal analysis, Bayesian modeling, and data-driven approaches to enhance manufacturing precision and sustainability.

Key projects include vibration compensation in 3D printing, dynamic modeling of robotic arms for milling, and optimization of thin-walled structure machining. Over 20 peer-reviewed articles showcase his contributions to machining stability, FRF estimation, and additive manufacturing.

• Advised 19 graduate students (9 alumni, 10 current)
• Collaborations with industries like GM, Linamar, and CanEV

Labs/Teams: Leads the Dynamics and Digital Manufacturing Lab (DDML), focused on sustainable manufacturing through dynamic systems innovation. Hosts a diverse team prioritizing underrepresented groups in engineering.