A mechanical engineer turned robotics researcher. I build ScoliBot, a co-robotic system for spinal surgery, and the trust-calibrated explanation layer that lets surgeons see why the robot acts, and when to step in.
A co-robotic system for spinal surgery, built for precision, safety and better surgeon–robot interaction, with a trust-calibrated explanation and supervision layer. A formalised LLM explanation pipeline turns the robot's internal state into plain-language reasons, so the team's trust tracks how reliable the robot really is.
Read the paperA formalised pipeline that grounds every explanation in the robot's real state, with an ablation study on what each stage adds.
Generative AI · Explainable AI · HRIAs lab technician at the Advanced Material Behaviour Lab, led the design and construction of a fused-deposition 3D printer from scratch.
Mechanical design · Team leadershipDesign, motion study and simulation of a precise rotary desk, supervised by Dr. Amin Nikoobin. Graded 19 / 20.
SolidWorks · Motion study · SimulationDeveloping trustworthy autonomous systems for spinal surgery: ScoliBot and its explanation and supervision layer.
Hands-on assembly of elevator components on the factory floor.
GPA 17.74 / 20 over the final two years and 19.48 / 20 in the final semester. Dissertation on robotics, control and motion (19 / 20).
Industrial apprenticeship, documented in a full technical report.
Led a team to design and build a 3D FDM printer.
Taught Simwise 4D, a motion-simulation application.
Regular sessions in the gym: the same patient, measured progress I want from a robot.
Deep conversations over coffee. A good listener first, a good talker second.
Playing with AI-assisted image tools on creative projects with friends.
Persian by heritage; Farsi is the language I think in when I'm not thinking in code.
Keynote lecture at NSpine, the annual spine conference at the Royal Horseguards Hotel, London, with 500+ attendees from around the world. Presented with the MEDRG team from NTU.