Mahmood Mousavi, Ph.D
Assistant Professor | Phone: 704-387 1396 | Email: mahmood.mousavi@erau.edu | Page
Dr. Mahmood Mousavi is a highly accomplished researcher and educator in the field of aerospace and mechanical engineering, with a focus on combustion, fluid dynamics, and advanced computational methods. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Dr. Mousavi brings a wealth of international experience and a proven track record of academic excellence. Dr. Mousavi has held research positions at prestigious institutions worldwide, including the University of Texas at Austin and Seoul National University. He also collaborates with the Computational Thermo-Fluids Lab at Texas A&M University and the Centre for Sustainable Engineering at Queen Mary University of London, broadening the scope and impact of his research. As an educator, Dr. Mousavi has demonstrated exceptional teaching skills across various engineering courses, consistently receiving high evaluation scores and recognition for his pedagogical excellence. His ability to effectively communicate complex concepts has made him a valued mentor to students at multiple academic levels.
Dr. Mousavi's research has been widely published in high-impact journals, with over 40 peer-reviewed articles to his credit. His work has garnered numerous awards, including Best Postdoctoral Researcher at the Aerospace Propulsion Laboratory at Seoul National University and multiple Teaching Excellence recognitions. He has also secured research grants as a PI and Co-PI in South Korea, China, and the United States, demonstrating his ability to lead and collaborate on international research projects.
Actively contributing to the scientific community, Dr. Mousavi serves as an editorial board member and has reviewed more than 300 papers for multiple international journals. This extensive peer review experience showcases his deep engagement with cutting-edge research in his field.
With expertise in various programming languages and scientific computing tools, Dr. Mousavi bridges the gap between theoretical research and practical applications. His industrial experience, including projects in aero-hydrodynamic analyses and large-scale equipment design, further enhances his ability to translate research into real-world solutions.
Dr. Mousavi's ongoing work in mentoring PhD and Master's students, coupled with his diverse skill set and international collaborations, positions him as a leading figure in advancing the fields of aerospace engineering and combustion science. His multifaceted approach to research, teaching, and industry collaboration continues to drive innovation and excellence in his field.
2024-2025: Assistant Teaching Professor; Bowling Green State University (BGSU)
2024-2024: Postdoctoral Fellow, UT Austin; Reactive Flow Modeling Laboratory
2023- 2024; Research Fellow, Texas A&M; Computational Thermo-Fluids LAB
2021-2023; Postdoctoral Fellow, Seoul National University (SNU), South Korea; Institute of Advanced Aerospace Technology
2014-2020; Ph.D. program: Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran; Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering