Peyman Honarmandi

Peyman Honarmandi is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Manhattan University, specializing in biomimetic engineering, cellular mechanics, and advanced materials. His research focuses on applying solid mechanics principles to biomedical challenges, such as designing helmets to mitigate traumatic brain injuries and studying cell mechanotransduction mechanisms. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, a Postdoc from MIT, and degrees from Amirkabir University and Sharif University of Technology.

Education:

• Postdoc, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Ph.D., University of Toronto
• M.S., Amirkabir (Polytechnic) University of Technology
• B.S., Sharif University of Technology

Research Interests:

• Biomimetic design for medical devices (e.g., helmets, bone substitutes)
• Cellular mechanics: focal adhesion, mechanotransduction, and microfluidic systems
• Composite materials and nanomaterials (hydroxyapatite, graphene)
• Structural optimization under fatigue constraints

Grants & Honors:

• ASME Diversity Action Grant (2014–2015)
• PSC-CUNY Research Award (2012–2015)
• NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2007–2009)

Professional Activities:

• Editorial Board member for the International Journal of Automotive Composites
• Member of ASME, AIAA, SAE, and MMO
• Contributor to textbooks like MARKS’ Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers

His work bridges mechanical engineering with biomedical applications, emphasizing translational research to address real-world health challenges.