معرفی
Mehdi Tarkian is a Senior Associate Professor at Linköping University within the Department of Management and Engineering (IEI), focusing on the Product Realisation division. His research and teaching emphasize Design Automation, leveraging methods like Knowledge-Based Engineering (KBE), Machine Learning, and Optimization. He co-founded the spin-off company XperDi in 2012, based on his research, and returned to LiU full-time in 2017.
Current research projects include AutoPack (ML-driven CAD automation), ADAPT (design automation for production preparation), and DeProtion (construction sector design automation). He teaches courses such as Collaborative Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (TMKT79) and Product Modeling (TMKT57), both highly rated by students.
Publications highlight advancements in optical character recognition (OCR) for engineering drawings, reinforcement learning in unstructured production environments, and automated fixture design. His work bridges academic research with industrial applications, aiming to reduce repetitive tasks and enhance engineering intuition.
He is part of the Automation Lab and the Unit of Machine Design and Industrial Production (PRODKOP), collaborating with industry partners to translate research into practical solutions.
