Reza Harirforoush
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Ph.D.) with over 15 years of experience in mechanical engineering research, engineering education, and technical content development
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Senior Mecha Mechanical Engineer (Ph.D.) with over 15 years of experience in mechanical engineering research, engineering education, and technical content development. Expertise in Solid Mechanics, Dynamics, Vibrations, Machine Design, Strength of Materials, Control Systems, and Finite Element Analysis. Extensive experience teaching undergraduate and graduate mechanical engineering courses, creating assessments, developing technical documentation, and translating complex engineering concepts into clear, accurate educational content.
Strong technical writing skills with a proven ability to produce rigorous, detail-oriented engineering materials independently in remote environments.
Experience
Assistant College Lecturer - Cleveland State University - Cleveland, OH
(2025-01)
- Teach core mechanical engineering courses including machine design, vibrations, and control systems.
- Integrate simulation tools and experimental analysis into engineering design projects.
- Delivered courses in machine design, vibrations, statics, dynamics, strength of materials, control systems, electrical systems, kinematics, and MATLAB programming.
- Supervised graduate and undergraduate engineering design projects focused on mechanism design.
- Mentored graduate research on turbocharger vibration behavior using ANSYS simulations.
- Successfully mentored undergraduate students in design projects that received the Ohio Space Grant Consortium STEM Scholarship.
- Led multidisciplinary engineering design projects involving structural mechanics, machine design.
Visiting Assistant Professor - Cleveland State University - Cleveland, OH
(2021-01 - 2025-01)
- Teach core mechanical engineering courses including machine design, vibrations, and control systems.
- Integrate simulation tools and experimental analysis into engineering design projects.
- Delivered courses in machine design, vibrations, statics, dynamics, strength of materials, control systems, electrical systems, kinematics, and MATLAB programming.
- Supervised graduate and undergraduate engineering design projects focused on mechanism design.
- Mentored graduate research on turbocharger vibration behavior using ANSYS simulations.
- Successfully mentored undergraduate students in design projects that received the Ohio Space Grant Consortium STEM Scholarship.
- Led multidisciplinary engineering design projects involving structural mechanics, machine design.
Adjunct Faculty - Cuyahoga Community College - Cleveland, OH
(2019-01 - 2021-01)
- Delivered courses in Statics, Dynamics, Engineering Strength of Materials, Engineering Probability and Statistics, Technology
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - University of British Columbia - Vancouver, Canada
(2018-01 - 2019-01)
- Conducted experimental research on fiber morphology in industrial refining processes.
- Applied advanced imaging techniques including confocal laser scanning microscopy and X-ray microtomography.
Research Associate - University of Victoria - Victoria, Canada
(2018-01 - 2018-12)
- Developed sensor-integrated mechanical systems and control solutions for industrial machinery.
- Built and validated force-sensing systems for process monitoring and equipment optimization.
- Supported multidisciplinary engineering initiatives involving mechanical systems, controls, and manufacturing processes.
Graduate Research Assistant - University of Victoria - Victoria, Canada
(2013-01 - 2018-12)
- Designed, fabricated, and validated advanced instrumentation systems for industrial mechanical applications.
- Led product-style development of sensor-based technologies from concept through deployment.
- Applied FEA, data analytics, and mechanical design optimization to improve energy efficiency and manufacturability.
Research Engineer - Simon Fraser University - Surrey, Canada
(2012-01 - 2013-12)
- Led mechanical development of resonance-based medical device technologies.
- Designed structural components and prototype assemblies for precision sensing systems.
- Conducted engineering testing, design verification, and performance validation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve manufacturability and product reliability.
- Produced engineering documentation supporting commercialization activities.
Graduate Research Assistant - Simon Fraser University - Surrey, Canada
(2010-01 - 2012-12)
- Designed and built precision experimental setups for sensing technology validation.
- Created detailed 3D FEA models from CT imaging data.
- Conducted modal and vibration analyses using advanced sensing technologies.
Technical Consultant - Ultraseal International
(2007-01 - 2009-12)
- Supported industrial manufacturing clients with technical system implementation and process improvement.
R&D Manager - Dena Lok Adhesive Co.
(2007-01 - 2009-12)
- Led product development, testing, and commercialization initiatives for industrial products.
Consulting Engineer - Bidar Management & Marketing Consultancy
(2003-01 - 2009-12)
- Delivered engineering consulting for manufacturing systems, plant design, and production optimization.
Senior R&D Engineer - Sadre Tamin Investment Co.
(2004-01 - 2007-12)
- Directed applied engineering research and product development in industrial materials and manufacturing sectors.
Education
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering - University of Victoria (2018-01)
Graduate Certificate - Educational Psychology & Leadership Studies - University of Victoria (2016-01)
M.Sc. - Mechatronic Systems Engineering - Simon Fraser University (2012-01)
