Ramin Esfandiari

Ramin Esfandiari is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), where he has served as faculty since 1989. His academic career bridges engineering and applied mathematics, focusing on dynamic systems and computational methods.

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara
• M.A. and Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics (Optimal Control), University of California, Santa Barbara

His research interests include dynamic systems, optimal control theory, and numerical methods for engineering applications, reflected in his extensive book authorship and publications in journals like the Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications and ASME Journal of Applied Mechanics.

• Meritorious Performance and Professional Promise Award (1989, 1990)
• TRW Excellence in Teaching and Scholarship Award (1994)
• Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award (2000)
• OCEC Outstanding Educator Award (2017)
• CSULB President's Award for Outstanding Faculty Achievement (2018)
• CSULB Outstanding Professor Award (2019)

As an advisor for MSME (Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering) and MSE (Master of Science in Engineering) programs, Professor Esfandiari provides academic guidance during office hours on Mondays and Wednesdays (2:30–4:00 p.m.). His contributions to education and research have solidified his reputation as a leading figure in applied mathematics and engineering analysis at CSULB.