Education
Ph.D. in Solid Body Mechanics & Mechanical Design | May 2025 - Current
University of Waterloo
Courses: Model Building and Response Surface Methodology (CHE621)
Ph.D. in Structures, Construction & Mechanics | Sep 2022 - Dec 2024
University of Waterloo
Courses: Experimental Methods in Materials Engineering (ME632), Mechanics of Continua (ME620)
M.Sc. in Structural Engineering | Sep 2016 - Jan 2019
Sharif University of Technology
Courses: Advanced Finite Element Methods, Molecular Dynamics, Elasticity, Continuum Mechanics, Advanced Engineering Mathematics
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering | Sep 2012 - Sep 2016
Sharif University of Technology
Courses: Fluid Mechanics, Advanced Solid Mechanics, Engineering Mathematics
Research Experiences
University of Waterloo | 2022 - Present
Research and Teaching Assistant
- Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing of Dissimilar Materials
- Dissimilar Composite-Metal Joining Methods and characterization
- Finite Element Method (FEM) simulation of corrosion in reinforced concrete and crack propagation based on Cohesive Zone Method (CZM)
- Image-integrated FEM computational modelling and characterization
- Laboratory and simulation analysis of Corrosion in reinforced concrete
- X-ray computed tomography (µCT), advanced image processing and segmentation
University of Pittsburgh | 2019 - 2025
Remote collaboration
- Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) simulation and modelling
- OLED simulations, outcoupling efficiency enhancement, and design optimization
Sharif University of Technology | 2012 - 2019
Resarch and Teaching Assistant
- Thermo-mechanical Molecular Dynamics simulations of metallic alloys
- Non-linear dynamic Finite Element simulations
- Multi-scale coupled FE-MD thermo-mechanical modelling and simulations of NiCu alloy
- High-Performance Computing (HPC) Integration and data management
Industry Experiences
Market Research Analyst | Oct 2021 - Aug 2022
Rahbar Bazaar
– Executed quantitative and qualitative B2B and B2C marketing research to support timely strategic decision-making for clients in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector, including detailed brand performance evaluations
– Performed data gathering, cleansing, analysis, visualization, and presentation to deliver actionable insights for clients
–Developed marketing research proposals and conducted desk research for clients in the CPG sector to effectively address their marketing needs and support strategic initiatives
Structural Engineer | May 2020 - Sep 2021
Tehran Municipality
– Conducted thorough seismic assessments of existing municipal buildings in Tehran to recognize potential earthquake risks and vulnerabilities, utilizing the latest national seismic design codes and standards
– Gathered, managed, and processed large data sets of buildings by hazard category and identified major seismic issues and prepared rehabilitation suggestions and official reports
– Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to enhance infrastructure resilience and streamlined communications between stakeholders and consulting engineers
Structural Engineer | Jan 2020 - Apr 2020
Hamsaz Mehvar Co.
– Designed optimized refinery piping systems to comply with ASME standards for pressure vessels and storage tanks, and performed FEM stress analysis of piping joints
– Developed Preliminary design drawings for water drainage systems and heavy refinery piping foundations
Structural Engineer, Internship | Apr 2016 - Sep 2016
Kohan Sazeh Co.
– Supported the casting of waffle slabs, foundations, and reinforced walls, ensuring adherence to design drawings and project specifications throughout construction activities
– Collaborated with senior site managers and engineers to coordinate operations on-site and conducted quality control inspections of cast-in-place high-performance concrete
Research & Teaching Assistant | Sep 2012 - Dec 2019
Sharif University of Technology
– Designed and manufactured freeze-resistant asphalt concrete and successfully worked toward enhancing freeze and thaw performance of asphalt mixture specimens based on AASHTO standards and tests
– Implemented national and U.S. standards, including ACI 318 and AISC 360 in course preparation and design and manufacturing of various steel and concrete structures
– Held multiple teaching assistant positions and taught structural design courses, math and statistics
Tutor | Sep 2012 - Current
Private and online tutoring
– High school Mathematics, Geometry, and Physics
– Undergraduate specialized courses in civil engineering, structural analysis and projects, proposals
– Advanced Finite Element Method (FEM) and Molecular Dynamics (MD)
Sharif Civil Magazine | Sep 2012 - Jan 2019
Internal Journal Editor, Coordinator
– Planned, coordinated, and revised journal content
– Organized and executed events, including conferences, seminars, and meetings
Qualifications
– Proficient in structural analysis and computer modelling, excellent understanding of materials properties and non-linear dynamic behaviours and performance of structures
– Experienced with Ontario’s Building code, National Building Code of Canada, CSA S16, A23.3, O86 and Wood Design Manual and utilized them in developing course materials and delivering lectures
– Analytical and Communication Expertise, delivering insights that support strategic decision-making. Experienced in developing tailored proposals and procedures presenting complex data clearly, ensuring alignment with objectives
– Experienced in Preparing and verifying Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and Bills of Materials (BOM)
– Expert in advanced Finite Element Method (FEM) modelling and computational mechanics simulations, with expertise in characterizing diverse material properties
– Expert in Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations for nano-scale materials and microstructure analysis, utilizing integrated FEM-MD multi-scale material modelling techniques – Proficient in computer modelling, excellent understanding of materials properties and non-linear dynamic behaviours and performance of materials
Publications
- Maskless Scattering and Corrugation Structures to Enhance Light Outcoupling Efficiency in Organic Light Emitting Diodes - submitted
- K. Mohammadi, A. Esfandiarian, and J. Taheri-Shakib, “Fluid flow characteristics in porous media using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technique: Determining the capillary pressure and relative permeability,” Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, vol. 343, p. 103582, Sept. 2025, doi: 10.1016/j.cis.2025.103582.
- M. Zarei, K. Mohammadi, A. A Mahmood, M. Li, and P. W. Leu, “Flexible Embedded Metal Meshes by Nanosphere Lithography for Very Low Sheet Resistance Transparent Electrodes, Joule Heating, and Electromagnetic Interference Shielding,” ACS Appl. Electron. Mater., vol. 7, no. 9, pp. 4266–4278, Apr. 2025, doi: 10.1021/acsaelm.5c00425.
- M. Li, M. Zarei, K. Mohammadi, S. B. Walker, M. LeMieux, and P. W. Leu, “Silver Meshes for Record-Performance Transparent Electromagnetic Interference Shielding,” ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, vol. 15, no. 25, pp. 30591–30599, June 2023, doi: 10.1021/acsami.3c02088.
- K. Mohammadi, M. McCourt, P. W. Leu, ”Sample-efficient Search for Satisfactory OLED Designs.” AAAI (2022).
- K. Mohammadi, A. Ali Madadi, Z. Bajalan, and H. Nejat Pishkenari, “Analysis of mechanical and thermal properties of carbon and silicon nanomaterials using a coarse-grained molecular dynamics method,” International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, vol. 187, p. 106112, Dec. 2020, doi: 10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2020.106112.
Skills
Engineering design: ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, STAAD.Pro, Tekla Structural, SolidWorks, Ansys Mechanical, HEC-HMS, DJI Terra, QGIS
Advanced engineering analysis: Abaqus, Geomagic Design X, 3D Slicer, Altair HyperWorks, Materialise Mimics, 3-matic, Meshmixer, Ansys Lumerical (FDTD)
Programming skills: Python, MATLAB, Fortran, C++, Bash and Linux, LaTeX, Mathematica, Mathcad, Maple, Git, SQL
Nano-scale modelling: LAMMPS, OVITO, VMD, NAMD
Data analysis tools: MS Office (Advanced), MS Project, SPSS, Microsoft Power BI