Dr Hamed Rajabi Jorshari

Dr Hamed Rajabi is the Director of the Mechanical Intelligence (MI) Research Group at London South Bank University (LSBU). A distinguished researcher with dual doctorates in Engineering and Natural Sciences, Dr Rajabi is at the forefront of harnessing Mechanical Intelligence (MI) to revolutionise engineering design. His interdisciplinary expertise, merging biology and engineering, is demonstrated through more than 80 publications in prestigious journals including PNAS, Science Robotics, and Advanced Science.

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Dr. Rajabi is deeply passionate about biological systems and their ‘technological’ complexities. As the leader of the Mechanical Intelligence (MI) Research Group, Dr. Rajabi and his team aim to unravel these complexities and draw inspiration from nature to develop bioinspired concepts. These concepts are further elaborated into technology readiness levels suitable for conversion into marketable products, with a particular focus on structural reinforcement, lightweight construction, healthcare systems, and robotics.

Dr. Rajabi's research has made a significant impact on the understanding of the biomechanics of insect flight, wings, and cuticle. His contributions include over 80 publications in top interdisciplinary journals, one book chapter, and two patents.

Among his many achievements, Dr. Rajabi has received numerous national and international awards, including the KiNSIS Best PhD Dissertation Award (2020), the Kiel Life Science Postdoctoral Award (2019), and the Distinguished Student Award from the International Society of Bionic Engineering (ISBE) (2017). As the first-named investigator on multiple grant applications, Dr. Rajabi has also successfully supervised or co-supervised over 60 postgraduate students, including 15 PhD candidates and more than 50 Master's students, as well as more than 50 undergraduate students.

Currently, Dr. Rajabi serves as a member of the Editorial Board for Applied Physics A, Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering, and the Journal of Bionic Engineering. He is also a standing member of the Youth Committee of the International Society of Bionic Engineering. Beyond academia, Dr. Rajabi co-founded and serves as the supervising producer of the YouTube channel Science4Everyone, which has garnered over 24,000 views and aims to bridge the gap between science and the public.

Beyond research, Dr Rajabi is a committed educator. He leads popular modules in Solid Mechanics and Materials and Engineering Design at LSBU, both of which consistently receive overwhelmingly positive feedback from students. His teaching blends theoretical foundations with practical applications, equipping students with the tools to solve real-world engineering challenges. His leadership in education aligns with his research, fostering a new generation of engineers who are trained to think creatively and innovatively.