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"Achieving Success Requires Motivation."

Bio

I am an extrovert who values authentic connection and lifelong learning — traits that define both my leadership style and personal philosophy. For me, learning is not simply about gaining knowledge; it is about transforming insight into action that inspires, guides, and unites people.

Passion is one of my greatest strengths. It fuels my ability to motivate teams, drive meaningful outcomes, and cultivate a culture of purpose and accountability. I have taken the time to understand my strengths and how to apply them effectively, allowing me to deliver consistent results and lead with clarity and confidence.
 

Known for my precision, reliability, and strategic mindset, I am trusted to execute with excellence and integrity. I approach every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and empower others.
 

I am deeply curious about the world and intentional in challenging assumptions that limit progress. I believe that empathy and understanding are powerful forces for building stronger teams and better organizations.
 

Throughout my career, I have achieved milestones that reflect both professional accomplishment and personal growth. Looking ahead, I remain committed to continuous development — learning from peers, sharing insights, and leading with purpose.
 

Driven by curiosity and conviction, I am dedicated to advancing meaningful change and inspiring those around me to reach their highest potential.

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AWARDS AND HONORS

  • Advisory Board, ASME Journal of Nondestructive Evaluation, Diagnostics, and Prognostics of Engineering Systems.

  • Recipient of Dr. Russel Whitenack Scholarship.

  • Received Research Assistantship/Teaching Assistantship from the University of Arizona.

  • Doctoral Scholarship awarded by Science Foundation Ireland.

  • Graduate Research Scholarship granted by the National University of Malaysia.

  • Ranked top 2% in Iran's National University Entrance Exam (Konkoor) among all Iranian students, majoring in Math & Physics (2002-2007).

  • Reviewer for Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics.

  • Reviewer for European Journal of Mechanics/A Solids.

SYNERGISTIC ACTIVITIES

TEACHING INTERESTS

  • Mechanical Systems Design (ME 4300)

  • Mechanical Behavior of Engineering Materials (AME 324a)

  • Engineering Component Design (AME 324b) 

  • Mechanics of Composite Materials 

PUBLICATIONS

  1. Hafezi, M. H., and Kazemi, O., (2018). Flexible multibody dynamics formulation using Peridynamic theory. In Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems XII. 

  2. Hafezi, M. H., and Kundu, T., (2018). Peri-ultrasound modeling for surface wave propagation. Ultrasonics.

  3. Hafezi, M. H., and Kundu, T., (2018). Peri-ultrasound modeling of dynamic response of an interface crack showing wave scattering and crack propagation. Journal of Nondestructive Evaluation, Diagnostics and Prognostics of Engineering Systems.

  4. Hafezi, M. H., Alebrahim, R., and Kundu, T., (2017). Peri-ultrasound for modeling linear and nonlinear ultrasonic response. Ultrasonics.

  5. Hafezi, M. H., Alebrahim, R., and Kundu, T. (2016). Crack propagation modeling using Peridynamic theory. In Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems XII.

  6. Hafezi, M. H., and Kundu, T. (2015). A new model for predicting fatigue damage. 10th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring: System Reliability for Verification and Implementation.

  7. Hafezi, M. H., Abdullah, N. N., Correia, J. F., and De Jesus, A. M. (2012). An assessment of a strain-life approach for fatigue crack growth. International Journal of Structural Integrity, [Available: a downloadable software for predicting fatigue crack growth rate in metallic materials]​

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Peri-ultrasound

  • Fatigue

  • Fracture Mechanics 

  • Material Modeling  

  • Finite Element Analysis 

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