Dr. Ahmad Barari is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Western University (2006), MSc from Sharif University of Technology (1997), and BSc from Amirkabir University of Technology (1995). His research focuses on advanced manufacturing technologies, additive manufacturing, coordinate metrology, surface integrity, and design optimization. He has authored numerous publications and serves on multiple international conference committees. Education highlights include: PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Western University, 2006 MSc, Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, 1997 BSc, Mechanical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, 1995 Research interests span Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, Digital Manufacturing, Precision Manufacturing, and FEA-Based Design Optimization. He has contributed to innovations in additive manufacturing processes, surface quality analysis, and computational metrology. His work addresses challenges like measurement uncertainty, surface tribology, and topology optimization. Notable awards include the Best Paper Award at IMS2016 and multiple recognitions as academic advisor for student projects. He actively participates in professional activities such as organizing conference sessions and serving on review panels for NSERC, CFI, and OCE. His professional roles include organizing tracks at ASME, CAD Conferences, and IMECE events, reflecting his leadership in advancing manufacturing research. He also contributes to academic governance through roles like Design Chair for capstone projects.
