Sina Heydari
Assistant Professor
Faculty - Mechanical Engineering
Brief Biography
Dr. Sina Heydari joined the department of Mechanical Engineering as an Assistant Professor in Fall 2025. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California in 2023, where he also earned his M.S. degree. Prior to joining CSUN, he served as a faculty member at Santa Clara University for two years.
Dr. Heydari’s multidisciplinary research integrates fluid dynamics, control theory, and artificial intelligence to study locomotion in biological systems. Through biophysical modeling, he investigates how collective dynamics and energy efficiency emerge in complex systems such as schools of fish. His research has led to successful industry collaborations with organizations including Google DeepMind and has been featured in prominent media outlets such as the BBC and KQED.
For more information please visit his website: https://www.sinaheydari.me/
Education
- Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering 2023, USC
- M.S. Mechanical Engineering 2018, USC
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering 2016, Sharif University of Technology
Research
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