About Me!

Farid Taheri is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Dalhousie University, where he has made significant contributions to academia and industry. He obtained his professional engineering license in 1986 and spent 8.5 years working in various industry sectors, gaining practical knowledge. In January 1994, he transitioned to academia. His dedication to research and training of highly qualified personnel secured him the Faculty of Engineering "Senior Research Professor of the Year" award in 2008. Prof. Taheri's scholarly output has been published in over 200 papers in international peer-reviewed multidisciplinary journals.

Moreover, he has played a pivotal role in training scholars and graduate students, mentoring eight post-doctoral fellows and 30 doctoral and 31 master-level students. His research interests have been concentrated on advancing industrial materials, focusing on their characterization through a blend of computational and experimental methodologies. 

His research has aimed at developing and characterizing resilient materials and components capable of withstanding harsh and highly nonlinear loading conditions mainly suited for aerospace and automotive applications. His research portfolio includes various topics, including the characterization of fibre-reinforced composite materials, nanocomposites, structural health monitoring utilizing smart materials and sensors, and comprehensive assessments of materials' fatigue, fracture, and impact behaviours. Through extensive computational modelling and experimental investigations, his research team strives to develop and promote lightweight, cost-effective and recyclable materials.