Mohsen Ayoobi (ge9766)

I joined the Division of Engineering Technology at Wayne State University in August 2016 as an Assistant Professor and was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in August 2022. Prior to joining Wayne State University, I worked as a simulation engineer (focusing on piston thermal management and analysis) at EcoMotors Inc. in Allen Park, Michigan, from May 2015 to August 2016. 

• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Louisiana State University, 2015
• Ph.D. (Minor), Mathematics, Louisiana State University, 2014
• M.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, 2010
• B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, 2007

I value the interdisciplinary aspect of research and am currently working on the following research projects:

Engineering:

• Combustion physics: flame dynamics and instabilities,
• Fuel reforming and alternative fuel characteristics in power generation,
• The application of machine learning in reactive flow modeling,
• Heat transfer and thermal managements in electrified and hybridized vehicles.

Engineering Education:

• Implementing and promoting active learning pedagogies,
• Analyzing the identity and professional development for engineering students, and
• Promoting entrepreneurial and interdisciplinary activities among engineering students.

Funded Projects:

1. Identifying Key Factors Affecting Transfer Students’ Experiences, Identity Development, and Outcomes in Engineering Technology Programs, PI: Mohsen Ayoobi, Co-PI: David Merolla, Sponsor: Wayne State University's Division of Research (Grants Boost Program), 2023, Amount: $35,000
2. Assuring Students Success in Engineering Technology Programs, PI: Mohsen Ayoobi, Co-PIs: Ece Yaprak, Mukasa Ssemakula, and David Merolla. Sponsor: NSF (Award Number: 2221037), 2022-2028, Amount: $1,499,830
3. Syngas Characteristics for Application in Micro-Satellite Thrusters and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), PI: Mohsen Ayoobi, Sponsor: Michigan Space Grant Consortium (MSGC), 2021-2022, $10,000 ($5,000 cost-share)
4. Collaborative Research: Improving the Educational Experiences, Outcomes, and Career Pathways of Welding Technology Students, PI: Ece Yaprak, Co-PIs: Mohsen Ayoobi and Mukasa Ssemakula, Sponsor: Subcontract from University of Michigan’s grant from NSF led by Dr. Joi Mondisa (Award Number: 2000730), 2020-2023, Subcontract Amount: $104,964, Total Grant Amount: $799,982
5. Developing a Portable Robotics and Automation Programming Lab, PI: Mohsen Ayoobi, Sponsor: Wayne State University’s Office for Teaching and Learning, 2019-2020, $1,500
6. ACCESS: Achieving Engagement and Success for Commuter Students in Engineering, PI: Jeffrey Potoff, Co-PIs: Mohsen Ayoobi, Marcis Jansons, and Michelle Jacobs, Sponsor: NSF (Award Number: 1742486), 2018-2023, $998,732
7. Cleaner Dual-Fuel Combustion Engines with Syngas as a Secondary Fuel. PI: Mohsen Ayoobi (ET), Co-PIs: Ming-Chia Lai and Wen Li. Sponsor: Richard Barber Interdisciplinary Research Program, 05/15/2017 - 08/15/2017, $24,400
8. ALERT – Active Learning in Engineering Technology. PI: Mukasa Ssemakula, Co-PIs: Ana Djuric and Mohsen Ayoobi, Sub-award from the NSF WIDER grant (Award Number: 1524878), 2017-2019, $89,688
9. Syngas Combustion at Micro Scales: Flame Dynamics and Instabilities, PI: Mohsen Ayoobi, Office of Provost, University Research Grant, Wayne State University, 2017-2018, $9,990
10. Research Mentor Program for New Faculty; Wayne State University, Mentor (PI): Ming-Chia Lai, Mentee (Co-PI): Mohsen Ayoobi, 2017-2018, $2,000
11. Research Mentor Program for New Faculty; Wayne State University, Mentor (PI): Gene Liao, Mentee (Co-PI): Mohsen Ayoobi, 2017-2018, $2,000

• Methods of Engineering Analysis (ET 7430)
• Pytthon: Industrial Applications (ET 5600)
• Energy Sources and Conversion (MCT 5210)
• Applied Thermodynamics (MCT 4150)
• Fluid Mechanics (MCT 4180)
• Heat Transfer (MCT 4210)