Morteza (Mory) Gharib

Morteza (Mory) Gharib is a Hans W. Liepmann Professor of Aeronautics and Medical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) since 1992, with appointments in Aeronautics, Bioengineering, and Medical Engineering. He earned degrees from Teheran University (B.S. 1976), Syracuse University (M.S. 1978), and Caltech (Ph.D. 1983).

• Administrative Roles: Vice Provost (2010-16), Director of the Linde Institute (2014-15), and Director of Graduate Aerospace Laboratories (2015-25).
• Research Leadership: Director of the Center for Autonomous Systems and Technologies (2017-25), focusing on bioinspired engineering and autonomous systems.

His research spans biofluid dynamics, biomechanics, medical device development (e.g., heart valves, drug delivery systems), and advanced flow diagnostics. Recent work includes AI-driven turbulence control, cardiovascular health monitoring, and morphing robots for dynamic environments.

Key publications reveal expertise in machine learning for fluid dynamics, autonomous navigation in complex flows, and non-invasive diagnostics for aortic stiffness. His Google Scholar list highlights interdisciplinary collaborations in robotics, plasma physics, and stroke research.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Ronald J. Adrian Award (2023) for contributions to particle image velocimetry

As director of the Gharib Research Group, he leads studies on fluid dynamics in physiological systems and innovative imaging techniques, supported by Caltech’s state-of-the-art facilities.