Professor of Mechanical Engineering
203 Fluor Daniel Bldg., Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634-0921
Phone: (864) 656-4718
Email: avahidi at clemson dot edu
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2005
M.Sc. Transportation Safety, George Washington University, Washington DC., 2001
M.Sc. Structural Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, 1998
B.Sc. Civil Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, 1996
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Optimal Control and Estimation
Energy Efficient Mobility
Connected and Automated Vehicles, Electrified Transportation
Human Bioenergetics during Exercise
Prospective Students/Postdocs: l will not be able to respond to email requests for open positions. To express general interest in joining my lab, please fill out the following Google form which I monitor when I have a position https://forms.gle/Lu49Tk39f2M2amFn8.
Note (December 2025): I am looking for a Ph.D. student who can start asap on a project in modeling human bioenergetics. Background in systems and control is required. Familiarity with sports physiology will be ideal. Due to the timeline, I prefer applicants who are already in the United States. Enter your info at the Google form linked above if interested.