Reza Rashidi

Reza Rashidi is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University at Buffalo's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His research focuses on energy harvesting, microfabrication, medical devices, and sensor technologies. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of British Columbia (2010), an MSc in Materials Engineering from the University of Tehran (1995), and a BSc in Materials Engineering from Sharif University of Technology (1993).

Rashidi's research interests span design processes, MEMS, finite element analysis, and materials selection. Notable achievements include winning the 2022 Allegany County Startup Collegiate Competition (Grand Prize) and the 2011 BC Innovation Council Award. His work emphasizes practical applications, such as triboelectric energy harvesters, magnetic fluid-based sensors, and 3D-printed biomedical devices.

He actively collaborates with industry through sponsored projects and has pioneered hands-on educational approaches to microfabrication. His lab develops sensors for biomedical monitoring, energy-efficient systems, and smart materials. Rashidi’s publications bridge theoretical and applied engineering, addressing challenges in energy conversion, wearable technology, and sustainable manufacturing.