Academic Background: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, MIT; M.Sc. in Applied Mechanics, Sharif University of Technology; B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology.
Research Interests: Nonlinear dynamical systems, theoretical fluid dynamics, ocean wave energy conversion, and underwater robotics.
Appointments: Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at UC Berkeley since 2011. Postdoctoral Fellow and Lecturer at MIT.
Additional Contributions: Directs the Theoretical & Applied Fluid Dynamics Laboratory at UC Berkeley, focusing on wave mechanics and renewable energy applications.