Mojtaba Vaziri

Mojtaba Vaziri is the David M French Professor of Physics and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan-Flint, affiliated with the Department of Engineering in the College of Innovation and Technology. His expertise bridges semiconductor physics, materials science, and biophysics.

• Ph.D. in Physics (1985)

Vaziri’s research spans semiconductor heterostructures and environmental health impacts of microplastics. His scholarly work includes studies on electrical transport in ZnSe/GaAs systems and nanomaterial synthesis techniques.

Recent publications highlight his focus on nanomaterials and semiconductor transport phenomena. Trends include interdisciplinary applications of physics in environmental toxicology and advanced materials.

• Research Corporation for Science Advancement Grant (1992)
• Internal Funding for Polystyrene Microplastics Research (2024)

Vaziri advises students and collaborates on projects investigating semiconductor properties and microplastic toxicity in organoids.