Advances in Dielectric Elastomer Composites: A Nonlinear Elasticity Framework

About Marzie MajidiMasoud Asgari

Masoud Asgari is a distinguished academic known for his expertise in Mechanical Engineering. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at K. N. Toosi University of Technology in Tehran Iran he has made significant strides in both academia and industry. Dr. Asgari completed his academic journey with excellent achievements earning his PhD from Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) where he also excelled during his undergraduate study and master's study at Sharif University of Technology. His dissertation and thesis were both awarded the highest grades reflecting his dedication and scholarly prowess. Throughout his academic career Dr. Asgari has held pivotal roles at K. N. Toosi University of Technology including Vice Chancellor in Educational Affairs and Head of the Automotive Engineering Department. He has been instrumental in advancing research in Lightweight Construction Additive Production Processes and the Invention of Functional Materials. Dr. Asgari's research contributions extend internationally having undertaken research visits at institutions such as the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia in Italy and Bern University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland. Recognized as one of the top minds in his field Dr. Asgari has received some awards including being listed in the Stanford-Elsevier Ranking of Top 2% Highly-cited Scientists in 2022. Dr. Asgari's commitment to advancing the field of Mechanical Engineering is further evidenced by his role as a reviewer for esteemed journals indexed in Web of Science where he contributes to the dissemination of knowledge and quality research.Marzie Majidi received her Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering K. N. Toosi University of Technology in Tehran Iran in 2023. Her research focused on modeling dielectric and magnetorheological elastomers key materials for innovative actuators. Dr. Majidi is currently at Saipa Automative Industries Research Innovative Center (AIRIC) working on Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH) analysis as a CAE expert. She received the M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in mechanical engineering from University of Tehran (UT) in 2017 and Buali Sina university in 2014. Her research has been on modeling of dielectric and magnetorheological elastomers Topological Interlocking Material (TIMs) finite element methods and automative NVH analysis.