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Mehdi Khazaeli serves as Associate Professor in the Engineering Management Program within the School of Engineering and Computer Science at University of the Pacific, concurrently holding the position of Assistant Dean for Innovation and Professional Development. In this administrative capacity, he directs the corporate affiliates program encompassing CO-OP initiatives, sponsored research partnerships, and career services for engineering students. His instructional portfolio includes advanced courses in Design and Innovation, Decision Making, and Data Analytics.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Engineering Science (Information Technology Engineering concentration), Louisiana State University, 2013
- M.S. in Product Design and Management, University of Liverpool, 2009
- B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, 2005
Dr. Khazaeli maintains active professional certifications as a California-licensed Professional Engineer (Industrial Engineering) and Project Management Professional (PMP). His research program demonstrates exceptional interdisciplinary range:
- Sport Analytics Core: Pioneering AI-driven performance analysis across golf, soccer, and basketball through biomechanics and video processing
- Technical Integration: Merging Building Information Modeling with wireless network analysis for construction innovation
- Educational Engineering: Developing entrepreneurial frameworks for bioengineering curriculum design
Recent publications (2021-2024) reveal a dominant research trajectory applying deep learning to athletic performance optimization, with secondary streams in construction informatics and engineering education reform. His work consistently bridges theoretical AI advances with practical sports and industrial applications.
Professional recognition includes:
- Outstanding Innovation Product Award in Product Design and Development Project Expo (University of Liverpool)
As Assistant Dean, he architects industry-academia partnerships through corporate affiliations and CO-OP programs, while his consulting engagements span R&D sectors, venture capital firms, and research institutions. His leadership directly shapes professional development pipelines connecting student talent with industry innovation demands.
Administrative initiatives under his direction cultivate cross-sector collaboration networks that accelerate technology transfer from academic research to industrial implementation, with particular emphasis on data-driven decision systems across sports and construction domains.
