Bardia Konh, PhD

Experience

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  K. N. Toosi University of Technology

  Jan 2004 - Feb 2006

  Manufacturing Engineer

  Automotive manufacturing: Manufacturing jigs and fixtures for efficient and precise production of components and assemblies. Jigs and fixtures are used for welding, machining, assembly, sheet metal forming, and inspection. My responsibilities include designing and controlling production lines, assuring quality, CNC programming, and safety regulations.

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  Nirooz Construction Company

  Jul 2006 - Mar 2011

  Engineering Construction Manager

  Main responsibilities include (1) Team Leadership: Lead three teams of contractors, including:Mechanical Facilities Team (Piping & HVAC), Electrical Group, and Technicians; (2) Project Timetable Management: Ensure that teams are working according to the project timetable; (3) Coordinate and monitor progress to meet project deadlines; (4) Resource Management: Manage resources effectively, including personnel, equipment, and materials, Optimize resource allocation for efficient project execution; (5) Purchases and Procurement: Oversee and manage purchases of materials and equipment required for the project, Work with procurement processes to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisitions; (6) Workspace Management: Coordinate and manage workspace requirements for the teams, Ensure that the necessary infrastructure and facilities are in place for smooth operations; (7) Task Coordination: Coordinate tasks between different teams, including civil and architectural groups. Foster collaboration and communication among teams to ensure a cohesive workflow; (8) Progress/Budget Reports: Prepare and maintain progress reports to track project milestones.Monitor and report on budgetary aspects, ensuring adherence to financial plans; (9) Resolution of Deviations: Address and resolve any deviations from the project plan or specifications, Implement corrective actions to keep the project on track; (10) Quality Investigation: Conduct investigations related to the quality of work and deliverables, Implement quality assurance measures to meet project standards; (11) Detailed Planning: Maintain detailed plans for each aspect of the project, including tasks, timelines, and resource requirements, Use project management tools to organize and track project components; (12) Scheduling: Develop and maintain schedules for all tasks and activities within the project. Ensure that the project progresses according to the established schedule. Show less

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  K. N. Toosi University of Technology

  Feb 2007 - Jun 2011

  Research Assistant

  Developed a numerical model to investigate surface roughness effects on fluid flow and heat transfer in microchannels, simulated second order slip boundary conditions on a rough microchannel using a user defined function (UDF)

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  Temple University

  Aug 2011 - Jul 2016

  Obtained thermomechanical properties of Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) by experimental methods; Developed a MATLAB model to predict the actuation response of SMA (Nitinol) wires; Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of an active surgical needle actuated by SMA wires (ANSYS); Performed Automated Design of Experiment and Optimization Algorithms to find the best configuration, modification and execution of the active needle design seeking the maximum flexibility; Developed and tested a prototype of the active needle: to validate the FEA model / design exploration; Developed a miniature sized active needle prototype; Developed a polyacrylamide hydrogel that mimics the prostate tissue characteristics for needle insertion tests; Passive and active needle insertion tests; Numerical simulation of needle-tissue interactions (LS-DYNA); Developed a numerical code for needle insertion to acquire a desired path; Numerically simulated the thermal probable damage to the prostate tissue due to heated components; Characterized shape memory polymers to perform as an active joint element in the needle device; Developed an active needle prototype using dual actuation of shape memory alloy and shape memory polymer Show less

  • Research Assistant

    Aug 2011 - Jul 2016

  • Research Assistant

    Sept 2011 - May 2016

  • Adjunct Instructor

    Aug 2014 - May 2015

  • Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2011 - Aug 2014
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  University of Hawaii at Manoa

  Jun 2021 - now

  My role as technical lead: (1) Acted as the Technical Lead for the medical device technology under development in our research group, led the initiative to identify and explore potential product opportunities; (2) Market Research and Discovery: Conducted over 100 discovery interviews, interacted with potential customers to understand their needs and requirements; (3) Customer Needs Identification: Analyzed information gathered from discovery interviews to identify the needs of the potential customer base; (4) Commercial Viability Assessment: Evaluated the commercial viability of the medical device technology, assessed whether the identified product opportunities align with market demand and potential profitability; (5) Business Model Development: Developed a business model strategy for the medical device technology, formulated a plan outlining how the product will be positioned, sold, and generate revenue. Show less

  • Associate Professor

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Assistant Professor

    Aug 2016 - Jul 2022

  • Technical Lead, National NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™)

    Jun 2021 - Aug 2021