Saeed Rahnama

Education

DegreeGraduated inMajorUniversity
BSc2003Mechanical EngineeringUniversity of Science and Technology
MSc2006Mechanical EngineeringFerdowsi University of Mashhad
Ph.D2012Mechanical EngineeringFerdowsi University of Mashhad

Employment Information

Faculty/DepartmentPosition/RankEmployment TypeCooperation TypeGrade
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of BirjandAssistant ProfessorTenure TrackFull Time10

Work Experience

Director of Brilliant Talent Office of University of Birjand (2014-2019)

 Media Advisor to the President of the University of Birjand

Grade (A) in PhD Entrance Exam of Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

Domains of Expertise:

• Solid mechanics
• Composite materials
• Adhesive joints
• Smart materials
Research Interests:

• Stress analysis and life prediction in composite materials and adhesive joints.
• Composite Structures (Repair, Cutout, Stability, Simulation).
• Design of lightweight and aircraft structures.
• Smart structures, use smart materials in structures as an actuator/a sensor (ER Fluid, Piezoelectric, IPMC).
• Progressive damage analysis in laminate structures and study on delamination and other defects in
composite structures.
• Composite manufacturing methods.
• Structural stability (Aeroelastic Stability, Static and Dynamic Buckling).

Undergraduate Courses
• Statics for BS students (10 years)
• Mechanics of Materials for BS students (10 years)
• Mechanical vibrations for BS students (7 years)
• Cinematics and Dynamics of Machines for BS students (7 years)
• Composite materials for BS students (2 years)
Graduate Courses
• Advanced engineering mathematics for MS students (4 years)
• Advanced mechanics of composite materials for MS students and Ph.D. students (5 years)
• Advanced mechanics of materials for MS students and Ph.D. students (3 years)
• Energy Methods and Calculus of Variations for Ph.D. students (5 years)