Davood Khodadad

Education

• Ph.D. in Experimental Mechanics, Luleå University of Technology, Sweden (2016)
• M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Bioelectronics), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran (2011)
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering (Bioelectronics), Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz (2008)

Background

Davood Khodadad is an accomplished academic and researcher with expertise in various areas of applied physics and electronics. He specializes in imaging systems, including optical metrology, industrial and biomedical imaging systems, digital holography, electrical impedance tomography, and X-ray tomographic methods. Throughout his career, he has made significant contributions to the development of advanced imaging techniques for applications in both industrial and medical area such as geometry and quality control, intensive care units, and additive manufacturing verification.

Professional Experience

1. Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Waves, Signals and Systems Research Group, Linnaeus University (2016-2018):

• Conducted research on the development of Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) and Diffusion-based Optical Tomography for application in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU).

2. Assistant Professor, Örebro University (2019-2020):

• Worked on X-ray tomographic (CT) methods to improve image quality and apply micro CT scan for designing stronger internal structures in complex products.
• Developed non-destructive methods for the verification of Additively Manufactured (AM) products.

3. Associate Professor, Department of Applied Physics and Electronics, Umeå University (March 2020 - Present):

• Currently teaches the following courses:

                       • Introductory course in mechanical engineering

                       • Applied mechanics (statics and dynamics)

                       • Strength of materials

                       • Machine elements

• Previously taught courses include:

                       • Digital Signal Processing                 

                       • Signals and systems

                       • Random Variables and Stochastic Processes

                       • Biomedical Signal Processing (BSP)

                       • Physics and Principles of Computed Tomography (CT)

                       • Fundamentals of Dosimetry

                       • Medical Physics

                       • Technical principles and maintenance of lab equipment

                       • General Physics

                       • General Mathematics

                       • Computer Applications in Medical Imaging (MATLAB)

                       • Statistics and Probability

                       • Differential Equations

• Supervised 22 Bachelor students and 2 postdoctoral students:

                       • Dr. Eng. Younes Mohammadi (2022 - Present)

                       • Dr. Eng. Estiven Sánchez Barrera (2023 - Present)

Davood Khodadad's expertise in imaging systems has been instrumental in advancing the field of applied physics and electronics. His research contributions encompass optical metrology, industrial and biomedical imaging systems, digital holography, electrical impedance tomography, and X-ray tomographic methods. His work has focused on developing advanced imaging techniques for a variety of applications in both industrial and medical domains, including geometry and quality control, intensive care units, and additive manufacturing verification. Through his teaching and supervision of students, he continues to inspire and educate the next generation of engineers and researchers in these areas.

Keywords

Mechanical Engineering, Medical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Quality Control, Optical Metrology, Digital holography, Speckle Metrology, Shape Measurement, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Computed Tomography (CT), Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT), Imaging and Image Formation, Signal and Image Analysis.