Full Name: Dr. Haghpanahi, Mohammad  Position: Associate Professor  Phone: 98-21-77240540-50 Ex:2928  Fax: 98-21-77240488  Email: mhaghpanahi AT yahoo.com  Address: Iran University of Science & Technology, Tehran, IRAN

  Educational Background:

 -Master of Mechanical Engineering: 1979 Shiraz University

 -Master of Solid Mechanics: 1981 ENSAM, Paris

 -Doctor of Engineer in Biomechanics: 1985 ENSAM, Paris

  Course Taught:

 -Strength of Material

 -Theory of Vibration

 -Machine Element Design

 -Vibration of Continuous Systems

 -Finite Element Analysis 1

 -Advanced Topics in Finite Element Analysis

  Research Interest;

 -Orthopedics Bio mechanics

 -Stress Analysis of Systems by Finite Element Analysis

 -Sport Biomechanics

 -Static and Fatigue Analysis of Welded Joints

 -Vibration and Modal Analysis of Mechanical Systems

 -Vocational Education and its role toward Technology Transfer

  Executive positions;

 1987-1992:Dean of Mechanical Engineer, Iran University of Science and Technology

 1992-1993:Visiting Professor, Ohio State University

 1993-1995: Vice president for Education Affairs, I.U.S.T

 1995-2000: Vice president for Education and student Affairs, U.A.S.T. ( University

 of Applied Science and Technology )

 2001-2005: Chancellor of U.A.S.T

  Member:

 -International Society of Biomechanics

 -Iranian Society of Mechanical Engineering

 -Iranian Society of Biomechanics

 -UNIP( United TEVET Network on Innovation and Professional Development )

  Recent Publications;

  -Bio mechanic Conferences:

 1- M. Haghpanahi, H. Ajabi Naeeni, Numerical Study of Shear Wavelength Observed in MRE Experiments with FEM, IFMBE Proceedings, volume 25/4 , World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, 7-12 September 2009, Munich, Germany

 2- M. Haghpanahi, H. Ajabi Naeeni, Viscoelastic Modeling of Brain MRE Data Using FE Method, World Accademy of Science, Engineering and Technology 54, 2009, Paris

 3- M. Haghpanahi, M. Nikkhoo, H. Peirovi, Computational Modeling for Intervertebral Disc Tissue Engineering, Termis 2^nd World Congress, September 2009, Republic of Korea

 4- M. Haghpanahi, S. Zafari, Y. Habibyar, Strain and Sensitivity Analysis of Proximal Femur with Finite Element Method, ISME 2009, IRAN

 5- M. Haghpanahi, M. Nikkhoo, H. Peirovi, Effects of Electrochemical Parameters on Mechanical Behavior on Intervertebral Disc based on a Triphasic Finite Element Model, ISB 2009, July 5-9 2009, South Africa

  -Bio mechanic Journals:

 1--M.Haghpanahi, H. Ghomashchi, Cement-Implant Interface Fracture Failure by Crack Initiation due to Interface Cavity Stress Concentration, IUST international journal of engineering science, Vol 19, No5-1, 2008, page 173-186

 2--M.Haghpanahi, H. Ajabi Naeeni, Numerical Study of Shear Wavelength observed in MRE Experiments with FEM, Chapter Book on Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering, IFMBE Proceedings 25/IV, pp 700-703, 2009 Germany

  -Solid Mechanics Conferences:

 1--M.H. Korayem, M. Haghpanahi, H.N. Rahimi and A.Nikoobin, Finite Element Method and Optimal Control Theory for Path Planning of Elastic Manipulators, Studies in Computational Intellegence, Volume 199/2009

 2--M.Haghpanahi, Sh. Amini, M.Seyyedian Choobi, Effect of Temperature Dependent Material Properties on Transient Temperatures in Arc Weldind of SUS 304, IIW international congress on welding & joining, International Congress on Welding and Joining, 30 Nov-3 Dec 2009, Iran

 3--M.Haghpanahi, M. Seyyedian Choobi, M. Sedighi, Investigating the Effect of Welding Sequence on Angular Distortions in Butt Welded Plates, IIW international congress on welding & joining, International Congress on Welding and Joining, 30 Nov-3 Dec 2009, Iran

 4--M.Haghpanahi, P. Bahemmat, R. Salekrostam, A. Rahbari, The Influence of Rotational Speed on the Mechanical Properties of AA7075-T6 Friction Stir Welded Butt Joints, 1^st International Conference on Welding Technologies, 11-13 June 2009 Ankara, Turkey

 5--M.Haghpanahi, P. Bahemmat, M.K. Besharati, R. Salekrostam, K. Reshad, Investigation over the Mechanical and Metallurgic Characteristics of Friction Stir Welding in Dissimilar Aluminium alloys Subjected to Variations in Process Parameters, 1st international conference on welding technologies, 11-13 June 2009 Ankara, Turkey

 6--M.Haghpanahi, P. Bahemmat, M.K. Besharati, K. Reshad, The Influenece of Tool Pin Profiles on the Macrostructural and Mechanical Properties of AA7075-T6 Friction Stir Welding Joints, 1st international conference on welding technologies, 11-13 June 2009 Ankara, Turkey

 7--M.Haghpanahi, S. Amini, M. Seyyedian, Investigation of Creep Life Assessment Methods in Weldments, 1st International Conference on Welding Technologies 11-13 June 2009 Ankara, Turkey

 8--M.Haghpanahi, M. Seyyedian, M.Sedighi, Investigation of the Effect of Constraints on Residual Stresses in Butt Welded 304 Stainless Plates, 1st International Conference on Welding Technologies, 11-13 June 2009 Ankara, Turkey

 9--M.Haghpanahi, M. Seyyedian, M.Sedighi, Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Residual Stresses and Distortions in Butt Welded 304 Stainless Steel Plates, 1st International Conference on Welding Technologies, 11-13 June2009 Ankara, Turkey

 10--M. Haghpanahi, M. Shahravi, B. Babaei, The Effect of Nose Shape in Long Rod Penetration, ISME 2009, IRAN

 11--M.Haghpanahi, M. Seyyedian, S. Amini, Study of the Effect of Thichness on Residual Stresses in Butt Welding of SUS304 plates, 62^nd annual assembly & international conference of the International Institute of Welding, July 2009, Singapore

 12--M.Haghpanahi, P.Bahemmat, M.K.Besharati, A.Rahbari, Effect of Different Welding Speeds on Mechanical Characteristics, Micro and Macrostructure in Dissimilar Friction Stir Butt Welding of AA6061-T6 and AA7075-T6, IMECE2009, Nov 2009, Florida, USA

  -Solid Mechanic Journals:

 1--P Bahemmat, M K Besharati, M Haghpanahi, A Rahbari, R Salekrostam, Mechanical, Micro and Macrostructure Analysis of AA7075-T6 Fabricated by Friction Stir Butt Welding with Different Rotational Speeds and Tool Pin Profiles, Journal of Engineering Manufacture , proc. IMechE vol.224 part B

 2--A. Jafari, S.H. Seyedein, M. Haghpanahi, Modeling of Heat Transfer and Solidification of Droplet/Substrate in Microcasting SDM process, IUST International Journal of Engineering Science, Vol 19, No5-1, 2008, pages 187-198

 3--M.H. Korayem, M. Haghpanahi, H.R. Heidari, Maximum Allowable Dynamic Load of Flexible Manipulators Undergoing Large Deformation, Scientia Iranica , Transaction B: Mechanical Engineering, Vol.17, No.1, pp. 61-74, Feb 2010