Vahid Vaziri

Vahid Vaziri is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in the School of Engineering at the University of Aberdeen, where he has been serving since February 2020, initially as a Lecturer and promoted to Senior Lecturer in December 2021. He is actively involved in teaching, research, and PhD supervision, and holds leadership roles as Programme Co-ordinator for several MSc programmes in Advanced Mechanical and Structural Engineering.

• PhD in Engineering – Dynamics and Control of Nonlinear Engineering Systems
• MSc in Complex Systems Engineering – Control of Rotational Motion in Parametric Pendulum System
• BSc in Control & Instrument Engineering – Using fuzzy logic to find the best controller for multi-model systems

His research focuses on nonlinear dynamics and control, with applications in vibration suppression, wave energy harvesting, drill-string dynamics, rotor dynamics, and AI/ML integration in engineering systems. He investigates coexisting attractors, passive and active vibration control, and fracture mechanics in tubular components. His work bridges theoretical modeling with experimental validation.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend in nonlinear control systems, smart materials (e.g., dielectric elastomers, piezoelectrics), and energy systems (e.g., wind turbines, geothermal). The research spans modeling, simulation, and experimental validation, with increasing integration of AI techniques for system identification and control. Keywords such as fractional-order modeling, sliding mode control, and thermo-electro-mechanical coupling reflect technical depth and interdisciplinary reach.

Scientific service and recognition:

• Board member and Subject Editor, Nonlinear Dynamics journal
• External Examiner, Robert Gordon University (2023–2027)
• Reviewer for top journals including Journal of Sound and Vibration, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, and Physica D
• Co-organizer of major conferences: ENOC 2027 (Aberdeen), ICOVP&WMVC 2025 (Lisbon), and multiple mini-symposia on nonlinear dynamics and drilling control

Vahid Vaziri supervises multiple PhD and MSc students and leads or co-leads several externally funded research projects. He has served as Principal Investigator on industry-funded projects with ANSA, iVDynamics, and Baker Hughes, and as Co-Investigator on grants from the Royal Society of Edinburgh, Petroleum Technology Development Fund, and SPARK. His work involves collaboration with energy and technology firms, focusing on real-world engineering challenges in oil and gas, renewables, and smart systems. He is a founding member of the Geothermal Energy Advancement Association (GEAA), demonstrating commitment to sustainable energy innovation.

He is affiliated with key research groups including the Centre for Applied Dynamics Research and the Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Mechatronic Systems Group at the University of Aberdeen.