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Saeed Tiari

  • Biomedical Engineering Department Chair, Associate Professor
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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.

Publications

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 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)