Saeed Tiari
- Biomedical Engineering Department Chair, Associate Professor
Affiliated Programs
Education
- PhD, Mechanical Engineering (2016)
Temple University (PA) - MS, Biomedical Engineering (2012)
Tehran Polytechnic (Iran) - BS, Mechanical Engineering (2009)
University of Tehran (Iran)
About Me
My journey in engineering began with a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Tehran, followed by a Master’s in Biomedical Engineering from Tehran Polytechnic. I earned my PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Temple University.
Before joining Widener in 2024, I spent several years at Gannon University as an Associate Professor and Chair of the Biomedical, Industrial, and Systems Engineering Department. Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about teaching engineering courses and mentoring the next generation of engineers. I believe in the power of hands-on learning and innovation, and I’m excited to bring that passion to Widener's dynamic community. When I’m not in the lab or classroom, I love spending time with my family and exploring the Philadelphia area.
Research Interests
My main research interests include bioheat transfer, biofluid mechanics and thermal energy storage systems.
Media Expertise
- Bioheat Transfer
- Biofluid Mechanics
- Thermal Energy Storage
- Engineering Education
Publications
- C. Rogillio, P. Niksiar, H. Torab, S. Tiari (2026) Experimental Investigation of Silica-Sand Sensible-Heat Thermal Energy Storage Enhanced by Copper Particles. Energy Conversion and Management, 349, 120839.
- S. Dallal, B. Eslami, S. Tiari (2025) Recent Advances in PEEK for Biomedical Applications: A Comprehensive Review of Material Properties, Processing, and Additive Manufacturing. Polymers, 17 (14), 1968.
- O. Younis, J. Shafi, S. Tiari, M. Ghalambaz (2025) Artificial Intelligence–Numerical Study of A 3D Model of Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage with Sine-Shaped Fins. Journal of Energy Storage, 139, 118798.
- S. Pandiri, J. Murphy, K. Fouladi, S. Tiari (2025) Experimental Analysis of a Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage Unit Enhanced by Branched Fins. Frontiers in Thermal Engineering, 5, 1561295.
- J. Shafi, O. Younis, S. Tiari, M. Ghalambaz. (2025) Artificial Intelligence – Numerical Study of Melting and Solidification Heat Transfer in A Bundle of Petal Tubes Embedded in Metal Foam. Applied Thermal Engineering, 279, Part E, 127960.
- Q. Justice, R.D. Terfa, S. Tiari (2025) Numerical Simulation of Electromagnetic Field-Induced Heating in Coronary Stents During MRI. 10th Thermal and Fluids Engineering Conference. March 9-12, 2025, Washington, DC.
- Ghalambaz, M., Sheremet, M., Shank, K., Tiari, S., & Fteiti, M. (2024) Improving Phase Change Heat Transfer in an Enclosure Partially Filled by Uniform and Anisotropic Metal Foam Layers. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. 228, 125678.
- Shank, K., & Tiari, S. (2023) Computational Thermal Analysis of a Latent Heat Storage Unit Augmented with Porous Fins. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 49, 103383.
- Tiari, S., Hockins, A., & Shank, K. (2022) Experimental Study of a Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage System Assisted by Varying Annular Fins. Journal of Energy Storage, 55, 105603.
- Tofani, K., & Tiari, S. (2021) Magnetic Nanoparticle Hyperthermia for Cancer Treatment: A Review on Nanoparticle Types and Thermal Analyses. ASME Journal of Engineering and Science in Medical Diagnostics and Therapy, 4, 3, 030801.
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
- Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- American Society of Thermal and Fluids Engineers (ASTFE)
Awards
- NSF Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC) Award (2025)
- NSF Division of Undergraduate Education, S-STEM Award (2023)
- PA Manufacturing Innovation Program Funding (2023)
- Phillips Trust Funding (2023)
- NSF Division of Undergraduate Education, S-STEM Award (2017)
News
Noteworthy
Widener Engineering Students Sweep ASME Philadelphia Project Competition Awards
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Philadelphia section recently awarded two teams of Widener engineering students all three of its engineering project competition awards, after judging projects from five area colleges and universities.
The annual competition supports senior design engineering projects.
Widener’s biomedical engineering team won honors for best oral presentation and best overall presentation. The team project, adivsed by Associate Professor Saeed Tiari, chair of biomedical engineering, was titled “Smart Prosthetic Sleeve for Temperature Control.” Students on the team included Kayleigh Armstrong, Yamen Jlilati, Akem Kpuyuf and Victoria Rebelo.
The mechanical engineering team won the best poster award. The team project, advised by Assistant Professor Conor Marr and sponsored by Boeing and supported by Parker Lord, was titled “Design of an Isolator Fatigue Test Table.” The team included students Boston Blake, Nicholas Campanella, Jonathan Custer, Anthony Husbands, Lukas Nachimson and Michael Walker.
The awards were judged by industry professionals in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers who looked at the scope of the work, its applicability to industry and the students’ abilities to clearly present, explain and defend their designs. Widener students competed against nine other engineering student design teams out of the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Villanova University and Thomas Jefferson University.
The competition began in the fall with a record number of proposals submitted to the society from multiple universities in the region Widener’s two teams were selected to receive a $600 award each to support development of their projects and were selected as finalists to attend the society banquet. They presented the culmination of their work at the society’s banquet on April 21 and won all three competition prizes.