Seyedhadi Hosseini, Ph.D.

SUMMARY

Biomedical engineer/physicist with 8+ years of experience in multiphysics modeling (FEA/FEM), protocol/algorithm development, structural design, CFD, thermomechanical analysis and nonlinear materials testing (large deformation, viscoelastic and hyperelastic behavior, material failure/damage). Strong problem–solving and analytical skills, advanced programming and data analysis proficiency, self–motivated and fast–learner. Skilled in collaboration, process improvement, with the ability to translate deep technical ideas/new concepts across all organizational levels. Strong skills in prioritizing, organizing, and time management with strong verbal/written communication skills looking for new opportunity to develop, conduct, lead, and complete complex multifaceted projects in biotechnology fields. CORE COMPETENCIES

COMPUTATIONAL MODELING & PROGRAMMING: FEA/FEM multiphysics solvers, COMSOL Multiphysics, Abaqus

(modules: solid mechanics, heat transfer, contact, failure/damage, laminar flow, UMAT) • CFD • Thermomechanical analysis • CAD (SolidWorks and ANSYS) • MATLAB (toolboxes: symbolic math, curve fitting, optimization, statistics) • Simulink • Excel • LabVIEW • Python • C++ • FORTRAN MATERIALS AND EXPERIMENTAL TESTING: Stress relaxation • animal model studies • fluorescent microscopy • biaxial tensile test • mechanical/chemical perturbation • pressure measurements • immunohistochemistry • microinjections • optical coherence tomography • staining

DATA ANALYSIS APPROACHES: PCA/SVD • feature tracking and extraction from imaging data • multiphysics modeling • sensitivity analysis • optimization • linear & nonlinear regression • hypothesis testing • circular statistics • filtering & smoothing • outlier removal • cross-correlation

EXPERIENCE

GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT • Advisor: Larry A. Taber St. Louis, MO • 2012-Present Washington University in St. Louis, Department of Biomedical Engineering/Physics

Developed finite-element models (structural designs, large deformations, buckling) for morphogenesis, including residual stress with more than 5000 hours of simulation.

Designed and developed research protocols, including developing procedures for the collecting, verification, and management of data.

Calibrated models and optimized input parameters using in vitro data (images, force, stress and strain).

Well trained in laboratory experiments on animal model (tissue culture, imaging techniques, applying mechanical/chemical perturbation and microsurgery)

Developed and improved user-defined material model (UMAT) subroutine for advanced nonlinear simulation, more flexible material property modifications and large deformations for finite element models.

Developed a computational model for structural cell membrane to study large mechanical deformation and investigate underlying physical mechanisms.

Wrote custom algorithms for surface fitting optimization and deformation analysis (e.g. growth, torsion) for complex surfaces commonly encountered in developing organs such as tubes, sheets, & buds. 2004 Bellevue Ave. ac0vep@r.postjobfree.com

Saint Louis, Mo 63143 314-***-****

Published 10 journal articles and abstracts in leading engineering journals and conferences.

Managed graduate, undergraduate, and high school students in individualized research projects in data analysis

(2014, 2016-17).

GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT • Advisor: Mohammad R. Rahimitabar Tehran, Iran • 2008-11 Sharif University of Technology, Department of Physics

Developed a particle based computational model using LAMMPS package to study critical behavior of molecule coating on silicon substrate.

Studied material properties and failure mechanism of thin film formation during structural phase transition.

Teaching assistant for undergraduate courses (Physics I, Electromagnetism, Solid State Physics, Statistical Physics and physics labs) (2008-2010).

Managed undergraduate students in individualized research in particle based simulations (2009-10). EDUCATION

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY • Ph.D., Physics (Co-advised in Biomedical Engineering) St. Louis, MO • 2012-17

• Courses: Numerical Analysis • Methods of Theoretical Physics (partial differential equations) • Nonlinear Elasticity

(Advanced Linear Algebra) • Mechanics of Growth and Development • Thesis Option • GPA: 3.92 SHARIF UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY • M.S., Physics Tehran, Iran • 2008-11

• Courses: Advanced Statistical Physics (advanced statistical analysis) • Supplemented curriculum with upper-level mathematics courses. • Thesis Option • GPA: 3.74

University of Mazandaran • B.S., Physics Babolsar, Iran • 2004-08

• Courses: Electromagnetism • Solid State Physics • Fluid Mechanics • Thermodynamics • Optics • Advanced Differential Equations • Supplemented curriculum with mathematics and physics lab courses. • GPA: 3.56 PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

SELECTED JOURNAL PAPERS • Total publications: 10

Hosseini, et al. Development, 0, 1-11 • Viscoelastic materials testing, large deformation FEM 2017

Hosseini, et al. J. of Biomechanics, 47, 3837-46 • Model/experiment correlation and validation 2014 SELECTED PRESENTATIONS • Diverse target audiences: engineers, industry, academics

Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Conference • National Harbor MD, USA 06/16

61st Annual Meeting of Biophysical Society • New Orleans LA, USA 02/17

24th Annual Development, Regenerative &Stem Cell Biology Conference • New Heaven MO, USA 05/15 HONORS

Washington University Fellow, Graduate Teaching Fellowship (2012-2013), ($28K)

Washington University Fellow, University Fellowship (2013-2014), ($28K)

Ranked 1st among 60 M.Sc. students of Physics Department, Sharif University of Technology (2011)

Ranked 25th in national entrance exam among more than 10,000 participants for Master’s program (2008)

Ranked 1st among 90 undergraduate students, University of Mazandaran (2008)

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