Maziar Rostamian
Contact Information
1774 Hoopes Ave, Idaho Falls, ID, 83843
Cell: +1 (208) 310-9555
Work: +1 (208) 533-8125
Email: mrostamian@asme.org
Website: http://www.linkedin.com/in/maziarrostamian
Research Experience
2010-Present
Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Idaho
- Finite Element Modeling of Frictional Contact and Wear (ABAQUS)
- Micromechanics of Sliding Wear
- FEM FSI Modeling of Dust Lift-Off (COMSOL Multiphysics)
- CFD Modeling of Coolant Flow through a Small Packed Bed
DOE NEUP-09151 at Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES), Idaho Falls, Idaho
Related papers:
- M. Rostamian et al., Nuclear Engineering and Design, 243, 33-40 (2012).
- M. Rostamian et al., Mechanical Sciences, 2, 189-195 (2011).
- M. Rostamian et al., Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, 103 1028-1031 (2010).
2008-2009
Analytic Approach to Thermal Fin Optimization with Non-uniform Cross-sectional Area and Variable Thermal Conductivity (Maple Package)
Related paper: M. Rostamian et al., Int. J. of Modern Physics B,. In Press.
2005-2006:
Application of HAM, HPM and VIM in Engineering Equations (Maple Package)
Related paper: M. Rostamian et al., Int. J. of Nonl. Sci. and Num. Simul., 8 (2), 203-210 (2007).
Work Experience
2010-Present: Graduate Research Assist.
Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES), Idaho Falls, ID.
2010-Present: Graduate Teaching Assist.
University of Idaho, Moscow/Idaho Falls.
2006-2009: Graduate Teaching Assist.
University of Mazandaran, Babol, Iran.
2006-2009: English Instructor
Sanjesh & Danesh English Institute, Babol, Iran.
Summer of 2006: Engineering Intern
Ghavam workshop for learning machinery: drilling, lathing, etc.
2002-2006: English Instructor
Kish Air English Institute, Babol, Iran.
2000-2002: English Instructor
Shokouh's English Institute, Babol, Iran.
Teaching Experience
2011-2012
Teaching Assistant for ‘Intermediate NE' at University of Idaho, Idaho Falls Campus.
Teaching Reactor Heat Removal (Heat Transfer), Grading, Exam Making, etc.
2011-2012
Teaching Assistant for ‘Intro to NE' at University of Idaho, Idaho Falls Campus.
Teaching Lessons Learned from Fukushima Dai-chi Disaster, Grading, Exam Making, etc.
2010-2011
Teaching Assistant for ‘Engineering Dynamics' at University of Idaho: Recitation Classes and Grading
2010-2011
Member of the Panel of International Teaching Assistants at University of Idaho:
- Aug, 2010: International TA Training Workshop
- Jan, 2011: International TA Training Workshop
2008-2009
Teaching Assistant for ‘Advanced Engineering Mathematics' at University of Mazandaran: Recitation Classes and Grading
Education
2010-2012: Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, USA
2006-2009: Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mazandaran University, Babol, Iran
2001-2006: Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mazandaran University, Babol, Iran
Technical Skills
Programming Languages
Expert in Maple Package (6+ yrs); FORTRAN 90 (2 yrs); MATLAB (familiar with)
Engineerign SoftwareL
ABAQUS/user subroutines (2+ yrs): experience in complicated 3D meshing;
COMSOL Multiphysics (1 yr); Gambit-Fluent; ANSYS-Fluent (1 yr), FloTHERM (familiar with)
CAD Software
AutoCAD, Solidworks.
Research Interests
Analytic and Numerical Simulations in Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics (CFD) and Solid Mechanics (FEA)
Particulate Lift-Off, Solid-Liquid Phase Change, PBR Dust Prediction.
Awards and Honors
2011: - Golden Torch Award Winner: Graduate Student of the Year
37th NSBE Annual Convention in St. Louis, MO.
- Alumni Extension technical Scholarship
37th NSBE Annual Convention in St. Louis, MO.
2007: - Awarded as top-five researchers in Mazandaran University
Patents and Publications
Books in Press:
Technical Editor of "Advanced Vibrations Theory with Applications", S. H. H. Kachapi, World Scientific, In Press.
Papers in Press:
- M. Rostamian, D. D. Ganji, A. Banari, Int. J. of Modern Physics B., In Press.
Published Papers:
- M. Rostamian, G. Potirniche, J. Cogliati, A. M. Ougouag, A. Tokuhiro, Nuclear Engineering and Design, 243, 33-40 (2012).
- M. Rostamian, Sh. Arifeen, G. P. Potirniche, A. Tokuhiro, Mechanical Sciences, 2, 189-195 (2011).
- H. Tari, D. D. Ganji and M. Rostamian, Int. J. of Nonl. Sci. and Num. Simul., 8 (2), 203-210 (2007).
- M. Rostamian, A. Barari, D. D. Ganji, J of Physics: Conference Series, 96 012081 (2008).
- M. Gorji and M. Rostamian, Int. J. of Dynamics of Fluids, 2 (1) 99-109 (2006).
- D. D. Ganji, M. Nourollahi, M. Rostamian, Int. J. of Sci. & Technology, 2 (2), 179-188 (2007).
- M. Rostamian, Sh. Arifeen, G. Potirniche, A. Tokuhiro, Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, 103 1028-1031 (2010).
- Z.Z. Ganji, D.D. Ganji, H. Jafari, M. Rostamian, Topological Methods in Nonlinear Analysis, 31, 341-348 (2008).
- M. Rostamian, D. D. Ganji, Advances and Applic. in fluid Mech., 2 (2) 227-238 (2007).
- G. R. Abdollahzadeh, M. Bayat, M. Shahidi, G. Domairry, M. Rostamian, Int. J. of Eng. and Tech., 2 (2) 160-168 (2010).
- P. Karimi, N. Eshghi, D. D. Ganji, M. Rostamian, H. M. Daniali, J. of Physics: Conference Series, 96 012076 (2008).
- Z. Z. Ganji, D. D. Ganji, Ammar D. Ganji, M. Rostamian, Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equation. 26 (1) 117-124 (2010).
Conferences and Talks
March 2012
38th NSBE Annual Convention, Graduate Student Conference Technical Talks, Pittsburgh, PA
- M. Rostamian et al., Prediction of Dust Production in NGNP as a Key Safety Analysis
February 2012
Keynote Speaker at ASME Idaho Falls Section - Early Career Engineers Lunch Seminar Series
Computational Pebble-Pebble Contact Modeling and Dust Production Estimation.
November 2011
Keynote Speaker at Center for Advanced Energy Studies Colloquium [Nov.2011]
Finite Element Analysis of Graphite Dust Production in PBRs
March 2012
37th NSBE Annual Convention, Technical Research and Exhibition, St. Louis, MO
Homotopic Modeling of Vertical Flow of a Non-Newtonian Thin Film
October 2010
2010 ANS Winter Meeting and NTE, Las Vegas, NV, USA
- M. Rostamian et al., Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, 103 1028-1031 (2010).
October 2007
The Second International Symposium on Nonlinear Dynamics, Shanghai, China
- M. Rostamian et al., J of Physics: Conference Series, 96 012081 (2008).
- M. Rostamian et al., J. of Physics: Conference Series, 96 012076 (2008).
In the News
2011: 37th Golden Torch Award Issue - Roger Witherspoon
2011: University of Idaho NEWS
2011: IDAHO EPSCoR NEWS
2011: University of Idaho, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering NEWS
2011: Scout.com Sports Publishing Company NEWS
2011: Student Newspaper of the University of IDAHO - Interview
2011: BBC First-Person Documentary
Professional Experience
2009-2010: Guest Editor of the Int'l J. of Research and Reviews in Applied Sciences - http://www.arpapress.com/
Professional Memberships and Activities
2011-2012: Academic Excellence Chair of NSBE - University of Idaho Chapter (NSBE Officer)
2010-2011: Treasurer of NSBE - University of Idaho Chapter (NSBE Officer)
2007-Present: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
2010-Present: American Nuclear Society (ANS)
2007-Present: Served as reviewer for different journals (e.g. Journal of Porous Media-Begell House)
Community Activities
2011-2012: Academic Excellence Chair of University of Idaho Chapter, NSBE
2010-2011: Treasurer of University of Idaho Chapter, NSBE
- Fund raiser for NSBE-UI Chapter Dynamic Engineer Lecture Series [Feb. 2011]
- Fund raiser for NSBE-UI Chapter Participation in the 37th NSBE Annual Convention in St. Louis, MO
2002-2008: Mechanical Engineering Students Scientific Community of Mazandaran University
- Teaching Spoken English & Mechanical Engineering Specialized English.
- Member of the committee of the 3rd Conference of Mech. Eng. Students of Iran (U of Mazandaran, 2002)
