Degrees:
  - B.A. in Physics, University of New York (1982)
  - M.S. in Energetics, New York University (1983)
  - Ph.D. in Occupational Biomechanics, New York University (1988)

Position: Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology

Division: Biomechanics Engineering

Main Research Activities:

• Development of a nonlinear finite element model of lumbar spine

• Mathematical simulations of manual material handling tasks using optimization techniques

• Characterizing the effects of trunk muscular fatigue during performance of industrial tasks such as lifting

• Mathematical and experimental models for prediction of strength under a diverse set of conditions

• The stability of seated individuals with spinal cord injury during transportation

• Development of new systems to monitor shoulder motion

• Development of computer-aided diagnostic system for assessing low back pain patients

Contact Info

Mailing Address:
School of Mechanical Engineering,
Sharif University of Technology,
Azadi St., Tehran, Iran

Office:
Biomechanics Lab.

Phone:
(+98) 21-66165559

Fax:
(+98) 21-66000021

E-mail:
parnianpour@sharif.edu

For more information, please see:

vPublications

● Journal Papers ● Conference Papers ● Textbooks

vHonors and Awards

vAffilation and Editorship

vGraduate Students Supervised