Farzad Aghazadeh Shabestari
Edmonton,Canada
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
PhD Student
University of Alberta
09.2019 - Current
Education
PhD - Mechanical Engineering
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB07.2025
MSc - Mechanical Engineering
Sharif University of Technology
01.2019
BSc - Mechanical Engineering
Sharif University of Technology
09.2016
Skills
- Fast learner
- Positive attitude
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Languages
French
Elementary
Turkish
Limited Working
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
PhD Student
University of Alberta
09.2019 - Current
MSc - Mechanical Engineering
Sharif University of Technology
BSc - Mechanical Engineering
Sharif University of Technology
PhD - Mechanical Engineering
University of Alberta
Awards
Graduate Students’ Association Academic Travel Grant, University of Alberta [2023], FGSR Travel Award, University of Alberta [2023], The 3rd best presentation of the ASI (Autonomous Systems Initiative) poster presentation competition [2021], Awarded RR Gilpin Memorial Scholarship, University of Alberta [2020], Awarded Graduate Student Teaching Award, University of Alberta [2020], Awarded University of Alberta Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship [2019], Awarded McGill University Entrance Scholarship (Declined) [2019], Awarded International Admission Scholarship at University of Ottawa (Declined) [2019], Exempted from MSc entrance exam in Iran as an exceptionally talented undergraduate student [2016], Member of National Elites Foundation and financially supported by this foundation [2012-2018], Ranked 56th among more than 250,000 participants in national university entrance exam [2012]
Publications
- F Aghazadeh, B Zheng, M Tavakoli, H Rouhani (2023). Surgical Tooltip Motion Metrics Assessment Using Virtual Marker: An Objective Approach to Skill Assessment for Minimally Invasive Surgery. International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, 1-12.
- F Aghazadeh, B Zheng, M Tavakoli, H Rouhani (2023). Motion Smoothness-Based Assessment of Surgical Expertise: The Importance of Selecting Proper Metrics. Sensors, 23(6), 3146.
- Y Wu, Z Zhang, F Aghazadeh, B Zheng (2023). Performing Early Eye Disengagement from Target is Reduced by Task Complexity and Increased by Operators' Experience in Visual Tracking Task, IEEE Transactions on Cognitive and Developmental Systems Journal (Revision requested)
- Y Wu, Z Zhang, F Aghazadeh, B Zheng (2023). Pupil Response in Visual Tracking Tasks: The Interplay of Task Load, Repetition, and Gaze Position, Cognitive Science Journal (Submitted)
- M Mohseni, F Aghazadeh, N Arjmand (2021), Improved Artificial Neural Networks for 3D Body Posture and Lumbosacral Moment Predictions During Manual Material Handling Activities, Journal of Biomechanics, 110921
- F Aghazadeh, N Arjmand, AM Nasrabadi (2019), Coupled Artificial Neural Networks to Estimate 3D Whole-Body Posture, Lumbosacral Moments, and Spinal Loads During Load-Handling Activities, Journal of Biomechanics, 109332
- F Aghazadeh, B Zheng, M Tavakoli, H Rouhani (2023), Automated Surgical Skill Assessment Using Tooltip Motion Metrics, Proceedings of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering International Congress
- F Aghazadeh, B Zheng, M Tavakoli, H Rouhani (2022), Tool Motion Differences Between Experts and Novices in Laparoscopic Surgery, North American Congress on Biomechanics
- F Aghazadeh, R Fathian, B Zheng, M Tavakoli, H Rouhani (2022), Experts Employ a Target-Locking Behaviour in Laparoscopic Surgery, Proceedings of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering International Congress
- M Mohseni, N Arjmand, F Aghazadeh, M Zahedian, AM Nasrabadi (2021), An Improved Artificial Neural Network to Predict Three-Dimensional Position of Body Joints During Various Static Load-Handling, 17th International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering
- F Aghazadeh, N Arjmand, A Mohammadi, AM Soufi (2019), Coupled Artificial Neural Networks to Predict Whole Body Posture, Lumbosacral Moments, Trunk Muscle Forces, and Lumbar Disc Loads during Three-dimensional Material Handling Activities, the 3rd International Conference on Spine Loading and Deformation
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