Experiences

Research Assistant

Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA (Sep 2022– Aug 2025)

• Presented research at major conferences, strengthening communication and collaboration skills
• Conducted literature reviews to refine study design and align with current research trends
• Executed in vivo experiments, contributing to high-quality data and peer-reviewed publications
• Analyzed data and wrote technical reports, improving documentation and supporting grant efforts

Laboratory Coordination Assistant, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA (Jun 2025 – Aug 2025)

• Collaborated with BME Lab Manager to develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for lab equipment use
• Assisted with lab equipment calibration and minor maintenance
• Ensured regulatory compliance and attended required safety training, maintained safe and functional lab environments
• Trained students for using tools, including ellipsometry, nanoindentation, profilometry, fluorescence microscopy, and 3D printing

• Participated in mandatory meetings and provided feedback on lab activities
• Supported additional lab operations as assigned by the manager

Teaching Assistant

Tufts University, Medford, MA (Jan 2024– May 2025)

• Introduction to Biophotonics Course — Assisted in lectures, labs, and recitations, which improved student comprehension and engagement in optical imaging concepts
• Principles of Medical Imaging Course — Supported course delivery and provided one-on-one help during office hours, leading to improved student performance and feedback scores

Islamic Azad University, Kashan Branch, Kashan, Isfahan, Iran (Jan 2016– May 2017)

• Fields and Waves Course — Led problem-solving sessions and clarified theoretical concepts, resulting in increased class participation and exam success rates
• Electromagnetics Course—Prepared supplemental materials and answered student questions during tutorials, strengthening foundational understanding of field theory

Private English Language Instructor, Kashan, Isfahan, Iran (Jan 2021– Jun 2022)

• Delivered personalized English instruction for general and TOEFL preparation, leading to improved test scores and language fluency
• Designed tailored lesson plans targeting all language skills, increasing personal and student engagement, and retention
• Assessed learner progress through regular evaluations, enabling adaptive teaching strategies that enhanced individual performance
• Assigned strategic reading and practice materials, boosting personal and student confidence and independent learning habits

Mentorship and Leadership

Vice President, Optics Journal Club, Tufts University, Medford, MA (Jan 2024– May 2025)

• Managed club registration, funding proposals, and correspondence with Tufts Graduate Student Council (GSC), Optica, and SPIE organizations, securing institutional support while developing grant writing and organizational leadership skills
• Coordinated bi-monthly research meetings among optics researchers, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and sharpening my ability to lead academic discussions
• Initiated collaborations with university chapters and student groups, expanding the club’s outreach and enhancing my cross-institutional networking and planning abilities
• Led campus outreach events on optics and photonics, increasing community engagement and strengthening my science communication and public speaking skills

TUBERS Mentorship, Tufts University, Medford, MA (Jun 2024 – Aug 2024)

• Mentored students to work in laboratory settings, optical probe fabrication, in vivo data collection, analysis
• Prepared students for reporting the results for group meeting presentations and poster preparations

Fitness and Aerobics Leader, Soroosh Gym, Kashan, Isfahan, Iran (Apr 2018– Jun 2022)

• Led group fitness sessions to promote strength and wellness,building a loyal client base while enhancing my leadership skills and group facilitation abilities
• Created personalized training plans aligned with client goals, contributing to measurable progress and refining my skills in goal setting and program design
• Provided real-time coaching on form and technique to ensure safety, which improved class outcomes and developed my attention to detail and instructional clarity
• Tracked progress and adapted sessions for sustained improvement, supporting long-term fitness success while deepening my motivation and mentoring capabilities

Honors and Awards

Finalist and Best in Theme in NASA 2024 RASC-AL competition, Mars Architecture Research using Taguchi Experiments on the Moon with International Solidarity (MARTEMIS), Collaborated with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) AeroAstro Department, Cocoa Beach, FL, USA (Summer 2024)

Full Tuition Scholarship and Graduate Assistantship, Biomedical Engineering Program, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA (2022–2025)

Dean’s Fellowship, In recognition of excellent academic record, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA (2022–2025)

Ranked 1st and a Distinguished Student in Master's Degree Among Graduate and Undergraduate Students, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch (SRBIAU), Tehran, Iran (2017–2019)

Admitted to Master's Degree, Exempted From the University Entrance Exam, in Recognition of Good Academic Records and a High GPA, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch (SRBIAU), Tehran, Iran (Fall 2017)

Ranked 1st and a Distinguished Student in Bachelor's  Degree Among 50 Students, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Kashan Branch (IAUKashan), Kashan, Isfahan, Iran

Awarded a Partial Scholarship by the Dean of the Department in Bachelor's  Degree, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Kashan Branch (IAUKashan), Kashan, Isfahan, Iran (2016–2017)

Awarded First Place at the Provincial Level in Physics and Mathematics Olympiads, Khadijeh Kobra High School, Kashan, Isfahan, Iran (2012–2013)