Dr. Mohsen Mohammadi is currently a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and the Director of Marine Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence at the University of New Brunswick. He received his PhD from the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada. He then joined CanmetMATERIALS and the University of Waterloo as a Visiting Scientist and Postdoctoral Fellow, respectively.
The main areas of research of Dr. Mohammadi are “Marine Additive Manufacturing” and “Hybrid Additive Repair”. Dr. Mohammadi has published more than 250 journal articles and conference papers in the field and has been appointed as the Canada Research Chair in Marine Additive Manufacturing in 2021.
He has been the co-organizer, technical chair, and co-chair of many international and national conferences, summits, and symposia on metal additive manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, factory of future, and shipbuilding additive manufacturing.
In addition, Dr. Mohamamdi has served as the Associate Editor and an Editorial Board Member of a couple of renowned journals in his field. He also served as the Associate Scientific Director of the Canadian Center for Electron Microscopy at McMaster University.
Dr. Mohammadi is leading significant projects on metal additive manufacturing in collaboration with marine, defence, energy, and aerospace sectors in Canada and around the globe. He is currently exploring the characteristics of 3D printed marine strategic alloys in Arctic and Antarctic environments.
Dr. Hamed Asgari is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and the Lockheed Martin Research Chair in Additive Manufacturing at the University of New Brunswick (UNB).
He joined UNB in 2023, following research associate and postdoctoral positions at the University of Waterloo. Dr. Asgari’s research focuses on metal additive manufacturing, process optimization, alloy design, and materials characterization.
He has authored more than 80 peer-reviewed journal and conference publications in the fields of manufacturing and materials science. He has led and collaborated on major additive manufacturing projects with prominent aerospace, marine, and energy industry partners, including Safran Landing Systems, J.D. Irving, and Burloak Technologies.
His current work explores the development and performance of novel additively manufactured titanium and copper alloys.
Dr. Babak Amirkhiz is an adjunct professor at the University of New Brunswick and is also the lead Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) scientist at CanmetMATERIALS, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). His core expertise includes transmission electron microscopy, materials science and metallurgy.
Dr. Amirkhiz has published more than 40 peer-reviewed papers in metallurgy and materials science on materials for energy, automotive alloys, welding metallurgy, materials design for GenIV reactor.
Dr. Ali Nasiri is an assistant professor at Memorial University and a collaborator at MAMCE studying corrosion resistance of additively manufactured materials. His expertise includes fusion and solid-state welding, metal additive manufacturing, wire arc manufacturing, corrosion science, and lightweight materials and microstructure.
Dr. Nasiri has begun conducting studies to understand the relationship between the corrosion resistance of additively manufactured marine alloys and their microstructure.
Dr. Akindele Odeshi is an associate professor in materials science and metallurgy at the University of Saskatchewan and is the leader of impact and high strain rate testing at MAMCE. Dr. Odeshi’s expertise lies in the field of physical metallurgy, microstructure design, high strain rate testing and evaluation, and Failure/Fracture of materials.
Dr. Odeshi has conducted many experiments on the high strain rate behaviour of additively manufactured stainless steels, aluminum alloys, and titanium alloys with his lab’s Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar.
Michelle Kwok works as a Contract Academic Instructor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Brunswick on the Fredericton and Saint John campuses.
She received her PhD from the University of New Brunswick where her research focused on the use of joint coupling to provide passive energy transfer in transfemoral prosthesis users.
Prior to this, she completed the Common European Masters Course in Biomedical Engineering where she received a Masters of Science in Bioengineering from Trinity College Dublin and an International Masters of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Ghent University.
Currently, Michelle is pursuing research in the use of additive manufacturing in the prescription and fitting of prosthetic sockets. She also has interest in biomechanics and material testing of biomedical implants.
In addition, she has a passion for teaching and research involving the scholarship of teaching and learning as it pertains to engineering education.
Outside of her work, Michelle enjoys fitness, outdoor adventures, and travelling to new places. She can often be found exploring local restaurants with her husband Alex.
Dr. Meysam Mashhadikarimi is a Visiting Professor at MAMCE an Assistant Professor- Researcher in the Department of Materials Engineering at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Brazil.
He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from UFRN, where he specialized in polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC), hardmetals, and high-entropy alloys. His research has advanced the thermal and mechanical performance of cutting tools through innovative binder systems and optimized sintering processes.
At MAMCE, Dr. Mashhadikarimi focuses on integrating additive manufacturing into the development of self-lubricating, geometrically optimized hardmetal tools for sustainable, high- performance applications.
He is also involved in research on additively manufactured aluminum alloys with high surface quality and the fabrication of bimetal components.
Dr. Ayda Shahriari is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Marine Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence and has been appointed as an Honorary Research Associate (HRA) in the School of Graduate Studies at the University of New Brunswick.
She is currently researching the solidification process and its correlation with process parameters in additive manufacturing (AM), particularly in relation to the functionality of metallic components such as stainless steels, Nickel Aluminum Bronze, and Inconel alloys.
Her work focuses on establishing correlations between process parameters, solidification structures, microstructural features, and the mechanical and corrosion behavior of these materials.
She aims to clarify the influence of substructural features on final crystallographic orientations and their impact on the electrochemical behavior of grains in AM-fabricated microstructures. Specifically, she investigates the relationships between grain size, subcellular structure size, and electrochemical performance in components produced using different AM techniques.
Dr. Ayda earned her second Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Brunswick in 2022. She previously also served as an instructor for the Machine Design Project course at UNB. She previously obtained her first Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from the University of Tabriz, Iran, in 2017.
She also holds a Master's degree in Corrosion Engineering and Protection of Materials from Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran (2011), and a Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering from Tehran Polytechnic (2008).
From 2009 to 2011, she worked on the metallurgical aspects of environmentally assisted cracking, particularly stress corrosion cracking in Iranian pipelines. Following this, she joined a research group at Tehran Polytechnic as a member of the editorial board for steel production structures in Iran.
From 2012 to 2017, her Ph.D. research focused on surface protection and corrosion behavior of magnesium alloys, specifically the AZ91 alloy, using electrochemical techniques and microstructural characterization methods.
Outside of work, Dr. Ayda enjoys walking, reading, and painting.
Yahya Aghayar is a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at the Marine Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence (MAMCE), specializing in metallurgy, microstructure, and additive manufacturing.
His research focuses on optimizing the microstructure and mechanical properties of 3D-printed metal components for high-performance applications.
Before coming to Canada, he worked for five years as the Lab Manager at Isfahan Casting Industries, where he oversaw metallurgical testing, quality control, and process optimization for industrial casting operations.
Yahya earned his Master’s degree in Materials Science from Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz (Iran) and is also engaged in entrepreneurship, exploring the commercial potential of additive manufacturing technologies.
Behrang recently completed his Master’s degree at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Additive Manufacturing.
Behrang’s research focused on the design, simulation, and mechanical evaluation of microlattice structures made from Maraging Steels. He is also certified in metal 3D printer operation through GE Additive and has hands-on experience in advanced manufacturing, design, and process optimization.
In addition to his research, he worked as a Project Coordinator at MAMCE, contributing to industry–academia collaboration and supporting the development of additive manufacturing initiatives.
Ethan Brush is from Riverview, New Brunswick. Growing up, he was fascinated by the idea of projects and tinkering. He learned how to solder in 6th grade, and from then on, he found his passion for engineering.
In high school, he honed these passions by getting involved with several science projects, where he displayed one of them (Current Generation) as an exhibitor at the Canada Wide Science Fair in 2023.
Around the same time, he began the science projects, he started practicing martial arts, where he found his passion for teaching and coaching.
Today, he is in his third year of Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Brunswick where he hopes to eventually become a professor; combining his passion for teaching, science, and engineering.
At MAMCE Ethan is working on multi-metal additive manufacturing using an experimental metal 3D printer.
Elham is a master’s student in Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Brunswick, where she began her graduate studies in May 2024. She completed her undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Shahrekord, Iran, in 2021.
With a growing interest in advanced materials and computational modeling, she has gained experience with tools such as COMSOL and SolidWorks.
At MAMCE, Elham is investigating the mechanical response of additively manufactured Ti-5553 alloy under shock loading conditions. Her research aims to enhance the understanding of deformation mechanisms in extreme environments, supporting the development of light components for strategic applications.
Outside the lab, Elham enjoys watching movies, spending time with friends, and exploring nature through walks and weekend camping trips.
Foroozan is a PhD student at MAMCE and McMaster University. She holds both her bachelor's and master's degrees in mechanical engineering from Isfahan University of Technology, Iran.
She specialized in the characterization of shape memory alloys as well as the design, fabrication, modeling, and evaluation of metallic lightweight structures using laser powder bed fusion (LPBF).
Her PhD research focuses on developing a comprehensive simulation platform for rapid solidification during LPBF. She employs various modeling methods, along with computational techniques based on phase field and cellular automata, to accurately simulate and understand the complex phenomena that occur during the solidification and growth stages of the additive manufacturing process.
Furthermore, she works to incorporate machine learning techniques into her research to analyze and interpret the vast amount of data generated from these simulations.
In her free time, she enjoys playing the santur, a traditional Persian instrument, as well as playing tennis and painting.
Nathanael is currently working towards an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Brunswick with a specialization in mechatronics. Nathanael completed his Diploma in Engineering Design Technology from Lethbridge Polytechnic in 2021.
At MAMCE Nathanael is working on parallel manipulators and their application for on-board ship repair using metal additive manufacturing. Throughout his time at the University of New Brunswick Nathanael is looking forward to learning the necessary technical skills needed to apply his knowledge elsewhere in the additive manufacturing industry.
Aside from his schooling, Nathanael enjoys playing and coaching volleyball in the community, and he is an avid golfer in the summers.
Mojtaba Karamimoghadam is a final-year Ph.D. student at Polytechnic University of Bari, Italy, where he began his doctoral studies in December 2022.
His research primarily focuses on Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), with an emphasis on process optimization and simulation for low alloy steels, stainless steels, copper, and aluminum.
Throughout his academic career, he has led research in Laser Material and Additive Manufacturing Processing. As part of his Ph.D., he has engaged in international academic collaborations, including a research visit to Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain, participation in a summer school at Fraunhofer Institute, Dresden, Germany, and a winter school in Belgrade, Serbia.
Since September 2023, he has been serving as a visiting scholar at MAMCE.
Mohammadali Karimi is a Ph.D. student in the Marine Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence (MAMCE) at the University of New Brunswick. His research focuses on understanding the dynamic mechanical response and deformation behaviour of additively manufactured Ti-5553 alloy, with a broader goal of optimizing its performance for demanding applications.
Mohammadali completed both his BSc and MSc in Materials Engineering at Isfahan University of Technology between 2012 and 2019.
Prior to beginning his Ph.D. in 2024, he worked in the field of Technical Inspection, Corrosion Monitoring, and Risk-Based Inspection for onshore and offshore facilities in the oil and gas industry.
Outside of his academic and professional pursuits, Mohammadali enjoys cooking and spending time in nature.
Mohsen Keshavarzan holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (2010–2014), where he focused on the mechanical behavior of Fiber Metal Laminates (FML) under high strain rate testing.
He then pursued his graduate studies in Mechanical Engineering (2016–2019), specializing in the behavior of lattice structures manufactured using additive manufacturing methods.
His research explored the mechanical response of these structures under different strain rates, cyclic loading, and varying temperatures to investigate the shape memory effects in smart materials.
Currently, he is a Ph.D. student at MAMCE and McMaster University, studying the fracture behavior of stainless steel—materials widely used in hydro power turbines in Canada.
His Ph.D. research is supported by Hydro Quebec as an industrial partner. He focuses on simulating crack initiation and propagation through different fracture modes using the phase field method.
In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer and volleyball.
Parisa Moazzen is a PhD student in Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). She holds a master’s degree in Materials Selection for Engineering Design from Isfahan University of Technology. With a solid foundation in materials science, her expertise lies in designing and fabricating novel alloys.
Her research at the MAMCE group focuses on microstructure design in additive manufacturing through precise control of process parameters. Her work emphasizes structure-resolved, multi-scale investigation of metallic materials, with applications in the marine and aerospace industries. The overarching goal of her research is to tailor microstructures to enhance corrosion resistance and mechanical performance, while advancing fundamental understanding of processing–microstructure–property relationships.
In addition to her research, Parisa is a sessional instructor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UNB, where she teaches a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) course.
Outside of academia, she enjoys painting and spending time outdoors.
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Said is a soon-to-be graduate student, starting in May 2026, working toward his Master’s in Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Brunswick.
He completed his undergraduate degree at UNB in Mechanical Engineering with an option in Mechatronics and a minor in Computer Science.
Said’s research project focuses on developing a system for emulation and compensation of wave-induced motion affecting marine additive manufacturing, utilizing digital twin theory and practical prototyping.
In his spare time, Said enjoys rock climbing, cycling, and writing.
Saeed Rahimipour is a Ph.D. student in the Marine Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence (MAMCE) at the University of New Brunswick.
His research focuses on understanding the corrosion behavior of additively manufactured Ti-5553 alloy, with a broader goal of optimizing its performance for demanding and critical structural applications.
Saeed completed his BSc in Materials Science and Engineering at Shiraz University (2011-2016) and his MSc in Materials Science and Engineering at KNT University of Technology (2016-2019).
Before beginning his Ph.D. in 2026, he worked as a Project Manager and System Analyst in the Food and Health service company.
Outside of his academic and professional pursuits, Saeed enjoys swimming and spending time with friends.
Marzieh is an M.Sc. student in Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), conducting research at the Marine Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence.
Her work focuses on investigating how a heated platform affects the microstructural characteristics, mechanical properties, and corrosion resistance of Nickel Aluminum Bronze (NAB) alloy fabricated using Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) technology.
She earned her B.Sc. in Materials and Metallurgy Engineering from Razi University of Kermanshah and later pursued an M.Sc. in Materials Engineering - Metal Forming at Iran University of Science and Technology.
From 2018 to 2021, she studied the flow behavior of Inconel 718 alloy produced via LPBF under various temperature and strain rate conditions during hot compression tests. She also utilized Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) to develop an algorithm for predicting flow stress.
Beyond her academic work, Marzieh enjoys spending time with friends and engaging in outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.
Emma is pursuing her Masters in Mechanical Engineering. She completed her undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering with the option in Biomedical Engineering at UNB.
Emma is currently working with local prosthetics and orthotics clinic Beacon Ortho Ltd., on the development and testing of additively manufactured transtibial prosthetic sockets.
Outside her studies, she enjoys spending time on the river with family and friends.
Amir Zarei is a Ph.D. student in the Marine Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence. He is presently working on predicting the mechanical properties and microstructural development of additively manufactured light metal alloys using machine learning approaches.
Amir earned his Masters degree in 2021 in Control Engineering from Shiraz University (Shiraz, Iran). During his Masters, he worked on machine learning applications in different fields of study such as computer vision and natural language processing. He has earned expertise to work with a wide variety of methods such as deep learning and deep reinforcement learning to solve sophisticated problems.
After work, Amir likes working out, travelling, reading, and watching movies.
