Dr. Amar Salehi | Reinforcement Learning | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Amar Salehi is a postdoctoral researcher at South China University of Technology , specializing in microrobotics
, AI
, and biosystems engineering
. With a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering of Biosystems
from the University of Tehran
, he developed intelligent and independent control systems for magnetic microrobots. His work integrates machine learning, deep learning, and bio-inspired design for environmental and biomedical applications
. Passionate about innovation, he has contributed to several peer-reviewed journals
, international conferences
, and interdisciplinary projects. He also served as a teaching assistant and reviewer and held leadership roles in scientific societies
. A top-ranked scholar in national entrance exams
, Dr. Salehi actively collaborates across borders for research and development in cutting-edge AI and robotics
.
Profile
Education 
Dr. Salehi earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering of Biosystems from the University of Tehran (2019–2024), focusing on intelligent magnetic microrobot control
. He completed his M.S. at Isfahan University of Technology (2013–2015)
, where he explored fluid heat transfer using CFD methods and mechanical behavior modeling with neural networks. His B.S. was from Razi University (2008–2012) in Biosystems Mechanical Engineering
. A consistent top performer, he ranked 2nd in the Ph.D. entrance exam and 90th in the M.S. exam among thousands
. His academic record features exceptional GPAs and thesis scores
. Dr. Salehi’s interdisciplinary education blends mechanical systems, AI, and biology, building a strong foundation for his current microrobotics and biosensor research
.
Experience 
Experience (150 words): Dr. Salehi is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Shien-Ming Wu School of Intelligent Engineering, South China University of Technology (2024–present), working on intelligent agents and microrobotics
. Previously, he was a teaching assistant at the University of Tehran, supporting physics and mechanical engineering courses
. He also taught part-time at Azad University, Iran (2016–2019)
. As a research assistant at the AIAX Lab, he contributed to AI and advanced control systems. He led several interdisciplinary projects, including a joint Iran-Turkey research on microfluidic biochips
. A reviewer for “The Innovation” journal, he is proficient in tools like COMSOL, SolidWorks, Python, and statistical analysis
. He also chaired a student startup “Green Daal Mechanics” and served in university and parliamentary scientific committees
.
Awards & Recognitions 
Awards and Honors (150 words): Dr. Salehi received the Best Oral Presentation Award at IRAC 2024 for his work on deep learning and microrobots
. Ranked 2nd in the national Ph.D. entrance exam and 90th in the M.S. exam, he also achieved excellent scores in his thesis evaluations (Ph.D.: 19.65/20, M.S.: 19.49/20)
. His academic and research excellence has earned him recognition in national and international forums
. He has been an active member of the Scientific Association of Biosystems Engineering and the Interdisciplinary Scientific Student Association at the University of Tehran
. He also served as Editor-in-Chief of the New Green Industry Journal
. With strong leadership in university-industry interaction, he contributes to Iran’s agricultural, food, and energy research panels and policy discussions
.
Research Interests 