Dr. Davood Khodadad

Associate Professor

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Biography

Davood Khodadad is an accomplished academic researcher specializing in non-destructive evaluation and imaging systems in the fields of applied physics and electronics. He is the head of the Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) research group at Umeå University. His expertise encompasses a range of advanced imaging techniques, including optical metrology, digital holography, and electrical impedance tomography, with applications in both industrial and medical domains. Davood has made significant contributions to the development of innovative imaging techniques for quality control, intensive care units, and additive manufacturing verification. He holds a Ph.D. in Experimental Mechanics from Luleå University of Technology (2016), an M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Bioelectronics) from Tehran University of Medical Sciences (2011), and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering (Bioelectronics) from Sahand University of Technology (2008). In addition to his research, Davood has supervised numerous undergraduate and postdoctoral students and teaches a variety of engineering courses, consistently inspiring and educating the next generation of engineers and researchers.

Research Interests

Non-Destructive Evaluation Optical Metrology Digital Holography Electrical Impedance Tomography X-ray Tomographic Methods Biomedical Imaging Machine Learning

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-03-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Leading the Non-Destructive Evaluation research group and conducting research in applied physics and electronics.

Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Örebro University • Örebro, Sweden

Engaged in teaching and research activities related to engineering.

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

2016-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Linnaeus University • Växjö, Sweden

Conducted research in the Waves, Signals and Systems Research Group.

Courses

Introductory course in mechanical engineering Applied mechanics (statics and dynamics) Strength of materials Machine elements 3D CAD Digital Signal Processing Signals and systems Random Variables and Stochastic Processes Biomedical Signal Processing Physics Principles of Computed Tomography (CT) Fundamentals of Dosimetry Medical Physics Technical principles for maintenance of lab equipment General Physics General Mathematics Computer Applications in Medical Imaging (MATLAB) Statistics and Probability Differential Equations

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.