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Ali M. Sadegh, Ph.D., P.E., CMfgE.
EDUCATION
| Postdoctoral |
Appl.Mech., The University of Michigan, 1979 |
| Ph.D. |
Mechanics, Michigan State University, 1978 |
| M.S. |
Mech. Eng., Michigan state University. 1975 |
| B.S. |
Mech. Eng., Sharif University of Tech. 1972 |
POSITION HELD
| 1/93-7/96: |
Chairman of the Department of Mechanical Engineering: School of Engineering, The City College of the City University of New York. |
| 5/99-Pres: |
Founder and Director of Center for Advanced Engineering Design and Development |
| 1/92-Pres: |
Professor of Mechanical Engineering: Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, The City College of The City University of New York (CCNY/CUNY). |
| 1/88-1/92: |
Associate Professor: Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, The City College of The City University of New York (CCNY/CUNY). |
| 1982-1987: |
Assistant Professor: Tenured 9/1987, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, CCNY/CUNY. |
| 1981-1982: |
Visiting Assistant Professor: Dept. of Metallurgy, Mechanics and Material Sciences (MMM), Michigan State University. |
| 1979-1981: |
Assistant Professor: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology. |
| 1978-1979: |
Postdoctoral Scholar: Dept. of Applied Mechanics and Engineering Science, The University of Michigan. |
| 1975-1978: |
Research and Teaching Assistant: MMM Dept.,Michigan State University. |
| 1972-1974: |
Design Engineer: Engineering Division, National Radio and TV, Tehran. |
| 1972-1973: |
Mechanical Engineer: Manufacturing Dept., Danube Corp. Tehran. |
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION
Licensed Professional Engineer, P.E., Michigan, since 1982.
Certified Manufacturing Engineer, CMfgE, in Design, since 1988.
Accident Reconstruction Certification, SAE, August, 2001.
Injury, Anatomy, Biomechanics & Federal Regulation Certification, SAE, Oct., 2001.
Safety Orientation Clinics Course from Rutgers University at Valley Hospital, NJ, August 2002.
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL HONORS
- Elected to the grade Life FELLOW of SME, at the College of Fellows, in the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 1996.
- Nominated and Selected as ASME evaluator for ABET, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 1996.
- Elected to the grade Life FELLOW of ASME, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 1995.
- Received the MELVILLE MEDAL for best current original paper (the highest ASME honor), Fall, 1993.
- Won the BEST PAPER AWARD, from ASME Bioengineering Division, 1992.
- Received the INVENTOR AWARD for an issued patent, AC Rochester, General Motors Corporation, 1989.
- Reviewer for: Journal of Applied Mechanics, Inter. Journal of Fracture, Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, Int. J of Solids and Structures and Journal of Heat Transfer, J. of Manufacturing Systems, Scientific proposals, National Science Foundation, ASME Annual Conferences, and text book publishers such as McGraw-Hill and John Wiley.
- Member of International Scientific Advisory Committee of Computer in Biomedical Conferences. BIOMED 91.
- Member of the Scientific Advisory Board of Smart Skin, Inc. Smart structure Tech. Since,2000.
- Member of the Editorial Board of "Scientia Iranica, International Journal of Science and Technology," 1994-present.
- Member of the Editorial Board of "Iranian Journal of Energy", 1996-Pres.
- Cited in "Who's Who in America", Marquis Who's Who, since the 49th edition, 1995-pres, and "Who's Who in Science and Engineering", Marquis Who's Who, 4th edition, 1997-pres.
- Cited in "Who's Who in the East", U.S.A., as Man of Science and Technology, since 21st Edition, 1986, and cited in Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America, Men of Achievements and Dictionary of International Biography, since 1987. Also, cited in “Asia/Pacific Who’s Who”, Rifacimento International, 1998-99.
- Cited in "Who's Who in American Education", Marquis Who's Who, 6th edition, 2003.
- Honorary Research Society. Sigma Xi, since 1979.
- Scholarship, National Cultural Foundation, Iran, 1970-72 & 1975-77.
- Received B.S. degree with Honors, Sharif Univ. of Technology, 1972.
- Received H.S. Diploma in Mathematics with Honors, Nationally, Iran, 1968.
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
Fellow, ASME, American Society of Mechanical Engineer, member since 1981.
Fellow, SME, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, member since 1987.
Member, AAM, American Academy of Mechanics, since 1981.
Member, BES, Biomedical Engineering Society, since 1994.
Member, American Society of Biomechanics
Member, SAE International, Society of Automotive Engineers.
Member, ASEE, American Society for Engineering Education.
Member, NSI, National Society of Inventors.
Member, Honorary Research Society, Sigma Xi, since 1979.
Member of Society for Design and Process Science.
RESEARCH INTEREST AND SPECIALTIES
Interested in research in biomechanics body/machine interaction, particularly bone remodeling, bone and implants interactions, implant design, biodynamics, modeling of cervical spine, head and neck injuries, also in computational mechanics, boundary element method, fracture/damage of materials, mathematical modeling, and mechanical systems analysis, design and manufacturing.
Skillful in engineering practice in CAD/CAM hardware and software using Finite Element and Boundary Element methods and software such as; ABAQUS, ANSYS, NASTRAN, I DEAS, BEASY, CGS, SMUG, CADAM, AUTOCAD, CADKEY, and SAP codes. Specialized in simulation of automated manufacturing processes, design, Finite Element, stress/fracture analysis, dynamics, and vibration and Accident Reconstruction.
PARTICULAR EXPERTISE
- Design defects and failure of materials, manufacturing processes and instrumentations and machines.
- Biomechanics of accidental injuries in sports and automotive, head and neck, spine, seatbelt, and air-bags, body/machine interaction.
- Automotive Accident Reconstruction and biomechanics of passenger’s injuries.
- Stress, fatigue and fracture analysis of all products using state-of-the-art finite element modeling and analysis.
- Knee and hip implant failure; Design, defects and failure analysis of medical devices using computers.
- Computer animation and state-of-the-art computer graphics, CAD/CAM.
- Laboratory testing of material and product.
- Diagnosis and analysis of accident causation, reconstruction and fact finding of all products.
CONSULTING AND INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES
| 1987-present: |
Consultant and Forensic Engineer for various law firms. Investigated and analyzed cases involved in: design defects, product safety and liability, fracture failure of mechanical parts, biomechanics, accident reconstruction, automotive seat belts, air bag, head and neck injuries, also in failure of medical devices and implants (knee and hip prostheses.) |
| 1986-present: |
Consultant, various large and medium size industries listed below. Developed computer modeling and analysis, design, prototype and product development and diagnosis of problems in manufacturing processes of many products devices, including Two-Stage Rotary Vacuum Pump, metal forming and cable connectors. |
| 1998-01: |
Distinguished (2001) and Senior Summer Faculty Fellow at Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), NAVY, Newport, Rhode Island. Investigated the composite materials for a mast of submarine and micromechanics of fabric in inflated air beams structures, and mechanics of air/water pressurized tubes. |
| 1997: |
Senior Summer Faculty Fellow at Applied Physics Lab, Johns Hopkins University, Maryland. Investigated and developed a composite hip implant. |
| 1995-96: |
Faculty Research Associate, Escape and Impact Protection Branch, Armstrong Research Lab. Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton Ohio. Investigated and developed a head and neck model for the G-y acceleration. |
| 1985-92: |
Consultant and Senior Project Engineer, General Motors Corporation. Designed and simulated the manufacturing processes of many engine parts, including spark plug, Exhaust Oxygen Sensor, Rocker Arm, Catalytic Convertor and Intake systems, etc., using CAD/CAM and nonlinear Finite Element analyses for Dept. of Computational Engineering, AC Rochester, Flint Michigan and Rochester New York. |
| 1979-81: |
Consultant, Organization of Development of Iranian Industry. Analyzed manufacturing process of many automotive parts for Tabriz Machinery Inc. and Arak Industries Inc., including metal forming, casting and machining of engine blocks. |
SOME PAST AND PRESENT CONSULTING ASSOCIATES:
Lucent Technologies Con-Edison of NY
General Motors Corp., MI Captive Plastics Inc., NJ
Rochester Products, NY Barns Research, NJ
AT&T Bell Laboratories, NJ Multiflex Inc., NJ
Mastercool USA, Inc., NJ Donube Inc., Iran
AC Spark Plug, Division of GM, MI J & R Engineering, Ohio
Consolidated Edison Co., NY QRDC Inc., MN
Aluminum Company of America, ALCOA, PA Biach Industries, NJ
American Standard Testing Bureau, Inc. NY Several Law firms, in NY, PA & NJ
US Army, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ General Dynamics, ATS, NJ
SOME RECENT REFERENCES (LAW FIRMS) More information is furnished upon request.
Sciullo &Goodyear,P.C., Pittsburgh, PA, Mr. M. Kennedy.
Schneider, Kleinick, Weitz, Damashek and Shoot, New York: Dr. Steve Gold Esq.
Bleakley & McKeen, P.C., Detroit Michigan: Ms. M. Hensel.
Kline & Specter, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Mr. Robert Ross.
Buchanan Ingersoll, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Ms. Mary Kay Brown.
Thuillez, Ford, Gold & Johnson LLP, Albany, New York: Mr. J. Summers
Grogan, Souto &Schonberg, P.C., Goshen, New York: Mr. E. Souto
Bressler, Amery & Ross, Firm, Morristown, New Jersey: Mr. Thomas L. Weisenbeck, Esq.
Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart & Rhodes, P.C. Firm, Glens Fall, NY: Mr. Gary C. Hobbs, Esq.
Gallo Geffner Fenster, Hackensack, New Jersey: Mr. Geffner, Esq. at
Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, Middletown, New Jersey : Ms. J. Decarlo, Mr. S. Tashjy, Esq., Mr. N. Hobbie, Esq., and Mr. R. Burns, Esq., and Mr. E. Bertucio, all from the firm
Cooper &McCann, LLP, Elmsford, New York: Mr. David Rubinstein.
Mr. Warren P. Gammill, Esq., Miami, Florida
Mr. L. Lawn, Esq., Howarth, NJ
Mr. R. Schlenger, Esq., Fairview, N.J.
Mr. B. Zotkow, Fort Lee, New Jersey
Mr. J. Barnes, Barnes Research, Union, NJ.
And many others.
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