Meisam Asgari

Meisam Asgari is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Engineering at the University of South Florida. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from McGill University (2015), with postdoctoral training at Northwestern University (2018–2020) and McGill University (2016–2018). His research focuses on biomechanics, cardiovascular diseases, biomimetic design, and functional gradients in biological materials. He teaches courses such as Transport Phenomena in Biomedical Engineering and Biomechanics.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, 2015
  • M.Sc. Solid Mechanics, Isfahan University of Technology, 2011
  • B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, 2007
• Awards:
  • NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2018–2020)
  • McGill Engineering International Tuition Award (2011–2014)
  • Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, McGill (2015)

His research integrates experimental and computational methods to study vascular diseases, biomaterials for tissue engineering, and structural adaptations in biological systems like crustacean exoskeletons. Recent work includes developing decellularized aortic grafts and investigating collagen mechanics in diseased tissues.

Publications span Acta Biomaterialia, Scientific Reports, and Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, emphasizing biomechanics and material characterization. His work bridges engineering and biology to address clinical challenges in cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems.