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Curriculum Vitae Zahra Asgharpour ________________________________________________________________
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Advanced Computational Biomechanics
Bone Fracture Analysis at Macroscopic Scale using FE Models
Human Modeling and Simulation
Injury Analysis using FE Models
Concept Development for Preventing Injuries using FE Method
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
2012 - present : Project Engineer Automotive Safety Technologies /AUDI AG
Coordinator of Occupant Safety activities using the Finite Element Human
Model (THUMS) for biomechanical Analysis and Assessment
Further Development of the Finite Element Human Model (THUMS)
Fracture Analysis of Skeletal System, Extremities and Thorax
Development of Injury Scales for Human Head and Brain
Development of Methods for Biomechanical Analysis of Human Models
Active Cooperation with R&D Engineering Division at VW/AUDI /Porsche
2009 - 2012 : PhD Student & Researcher in Human Biology and Biomechanics
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU)/Faculty of Medicine
Research Collaborations within the framework of the EU-Project-ROSETTA
Numerical Simulation of Finite Element Human Models
Development of Mathematical Models for Human Bones (Tibia, Femur)
Validation of FE Human Models using Experimental Test Data
Fracture Prediction of Bones and Human Skull using FE method
Injury Risk Analysis of Traumatic Head and Brain Impacts
Academic Cooperation with Strasbourg University, Biomechanics Laboratory
Zahra Asgharpour
Automotive Safety Technologies GmbH
Sachsstr.16 D-80850 Germany
Phone: (49) 176-82055602
Email: [email protected]
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Curriculum Vitae Zahra Asgharpour ________________________________________________________________
2006-2008 : International Master Program, Computational Mechanics
Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Research Topic: Numerical Simulation of Flow Field around the Bridge Deck
2003 - 2006 : Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics
Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran
Research Topic: Modeling and Simulation of Mitral/Aortic Stenosis
1998 - 2003 : Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in Fluid Mechanics
Khajeh Nassir Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
Research Topic: A Study on Mathematical Modeling of Blood Flow in Arteries
SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
11/2011-12/2011 : Academic Visit to the Laboratory of Biomechanics , IFSTTAR, Marseille, France
06/2011-10/2011 : Temporary Replacement as Project Leader of Biomechanics Group at LMU
03/2011-04/201 : Lecturer in Graduate Program Car Body Design in Technical University of Munich
01/2010-10/2010 : Research Stay at Group of Biomechanics, Strasbourg University (IMFS), France
06/2008 -12/2008 : Master Thesis at Deutsche Bahn AG, Munich, Germany
06/2007-02/2008 : Research Assistant at the Technical University of Munich (TUM)
SUPERVISION OF MASTER STUDENT PROJECTS
Injury Risk Assessment of Human Long Bones Using Finite Element Method in Crash Applications by Emin Oguz Inci (02/2014)
Validation of THUMS-D Neck under Compressive Loads- Master Project in Cooperation with TUM
HONORS AND AWARDS
Travel Grant Award from ESB Awards Committee, 19th Congress of European Society of
Biomechanics, Patras, Greece (2013)
Winner of Best Presentation Award at SIMBIO-M Conference, Marseille, France (2011)
Travel Grant Award of the 6th World Congress of Biomechanics, Singapore (2010)
Doctoral Fellowship Grant of the EU-Project ROSETTA (2009-2012)
1st rank and the highest score in the Master entrance examination of Biomedical Engineering
Department (out of 200 applicants), (2003)
Outstanding Graduate Student , Azad University, Science and Research Branch,
Ranked 1st among of all alumni of the Biomechanics Program (2006)
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Curriculum Vitae Zahra Asgharpour ________________________________________________________________
SOFTWARE & ENGINEERING SKILLS
Expert in Biomechanics/ Trauma
Expert in Human Modeling & Simulation
Finite Element Analysis of Bone Fracture
Numerical FE Study of Skull & Brain Models
Fracture Prediction using FE Methods
Finite Element Explicit Solvers (LS-DYNA, PAM-CRASH,RADIOSS, ANSYS)
Pre & Post Processing Software (Hyperworks, LS-PrePost, Pam-View, Animator)
Knowledge on Matlab & AutoCAD
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Strong Communication Skills
Excellent Organizational Skills
Outstanding Presentation Skills
Global Outlook- Multicultural Skills
Language Skills (German- Full Professional Proficiency, English- Full Professional Proficiency, Persian (Native), French -Elementary Proficiency)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & ROLES
European Society of Biomechanics: Active Member Since 2006
Deutsche Gesellschaft fr Biomechanik: Active Member Since 2011
Iranian Society of Biomedical Engineers: Active Member Since 2005
Reviewer of Journal Biomechanics
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
1. Z. Asgharpour, D. Baumgartner, R. Willinger, M. Graw, S. Peldschus. The Validation and
Application of a Finite Element Human Head Model for Frontal Skull Fracture Analysis. Journal
of Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, (2014), Vol. (33), Pages 16-23.
2. Z. Asgharpour, P. Zioupos, M. Graw, S. Peldschus. Development of a Strain Rate Dependent
Material Model Human Cortical Bone for Forensic Applications. Journal of Forensic Science
International, (2014), Vol. (236), P. 109-116.
PEER-REVIEWED CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS
1. Z. Asgharpour, P. Zioupos, F. Fuerst. Application and Validation of Human Models for Crash
Scenarios. 19th Congress of European Society of Biomechanics, Patras, Greece, August 2013.
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Curriculum Vitae Zahra Asgharpour ________________________________________________________________
2. D. Baumgartner, Z. Asgharpour, S. Peldschus, R. Willinger. A Finite Element Analysis of Skull Bone
Fracture through Frontal Head Impacts for Forensic Applications. The 10th International
Symposium on Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Berlin, Germany, April 2012.
3. S.Peldschus, Z.Asgharpour, T.Arnaudin, G.Schroeder, E.Schuller, M.Graw. Problemstellungen in
der Fraktursimulation aus Sicht der Unfallforschung, Deutsche Kongress fr Orthopdie und
Unfallchirurgie, Berlin, Germany, October 2011.
4. Z. Asgharpour, E. Schuller, S. Doerfel, M. Graw, S. Peldschus. Application of a FE Model of Human
Forearm under Dynamic Impact Loading of Injury Reconstruction, ISB Congress XXIII, Brussels,
Belgium, July 2011.
5. Z. Asgharpour, P. Zioupos, D. Fressmann, S. Peldschus. Implementation of a Strain Rate
Dependent Bone Model. International SIMBIO-M (Simulation in Biosciences & Multi-Physics)
Conference, Marseille, June 2011.
6. Z. Asgharpour, D. Fressmann, E. Schuller, S. Peldschus. Entwicklung eines dehnratenabhngigen
Modell fr menschlichen Kortikalknochen. Der 7th Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft fr
Biomechanik, Murnau, Germany, May 2011.
7. S. Doerfel, Z. Asgharpour, C. Schrder, M. Graw, S. Peldschus: Finite Element Simulation of Skin
Deformation. 1st International Symposium on Numerical Simulation in Orthopaedic Biomechanics,
Rostock, Germany, August 2011.
8. Z. Asgharpour, S. Peldschus, G. Dumitru, D. Fressmann. A Numerical Study on the Injury Risk of
Human Arm in Focal Low-Speed Loading. 9th LS-DYNA Forum, Bamberg, Germany, October 2010.
9. Z. Asgharpour, N. Choisel, S.Doerfel, S.Peldchus, M. Graw. Finite-Elemente-Modellierung der
menschlichen Tibia fr die computergesttzte Unfallrekonstruktion. 89 Jahrestagung der
Deutschen Gesellschaft fr Rechtsmedizin, Berlin, Germany, September 2010.
10. M. Ghajari, S. Peldschus, U. Galvanetto, Z. Asgharpour. Influence of the Body on Head Rotational
Acceleration in Motorcycle Helmet Oblique Impact Tests. IRCOBI Conference on Biomechanics of
Injury, Hanover, Germany, September 2010.
11. Z. Asgharpour, N. Choisel, S. Peldschus, E. Schuller, M. Graw. Application of a FE Model for
fracture reconstruction in forensic biomechanics. 6thWorld Congress of Biomechanics, Singapore,
August 2010.
12. Z. Asgharpour, N. Choisel, S. Doerfel, S. Peldschus. Validation of a Finite Element Model of
Human Tibia for Crash Simulation. 17thCongress of European Society of Biomechanics, Edinburgh,
Scotland, July 2010.
13. Z. Asgharpour, M. Rostami. The Effect of the Number of Crossbridges on the Muscle Behaviour.
Journal of Biomechanics, Volume 39, Supplement 1, 2006, Page S49.
14. Z. Asgharpour, F. Fazelpour. Simulation of Congenital Cardiac Anomalies: Implications to the
coupling of the left ventricle with systemic arteries. Journal of Biomechanics, Volume 39,
Supplement 1, 2006.
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Curriculum Vitae Zahra Asgharpour ________________________________________________________________
15. Z. Asgharpour, H. Seitz. Simulation of Pulmonary Edema in Mitral and Aortic Valvular Diseases.
Proceeding of the 24th IASTED Conference on Biomedical Engineering, 2006.
16. Z. Asgharpour, M. Navidbakhsh. Simulation of Valvar Heart Disease in Combination of Two
cases including Stenosis and Insufficiency. IFMBE Proceeding Volume 12, 2005.
17. Z. Asgharpour, M. Navidbakhsh. Effects of Excersie on Circulation with Heart Rate Fixed.
IFMBE Proceeding Volume 12, 2005.
REFERENCES
Dr. Peter Zioupos
Vice President of the European Society of Biomechanics
Reader in Biomechanics of Materials
Department of Engineering and Applied Science, Cranfield University
Prof. Dr. med. Wolfgang Eisenmenger
Head of Ethics Committee
Institute of Legal Medicine, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich