Dr. Mahdi Khodayar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mahdi Khodayar, Ph.D., received his B.Sc. degree in computer engineering and the M.Sc. degree in artificial intelligence from K.N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, in 2013 and 2015, respectively, and a Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from Southern Methodist University in 2020. He is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science at The University of Tulsa. His main research interests include machine learning and statistical pattern recognition. He is focused on deep learning, sparse modeling, and spatiotemporal pattern recognition. Khodayar has served as a Reviewer for many reputable journals, including the IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, the IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, the IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, the IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, and the IEEE Transactions on Power Systems. Khodayar’s projects are funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), as well as the TU Cyber Fellows program.

Research Interests

Artificial intelligence Machine learning Deep neural networks Statistical pattern recognition Probabilistic graphical models Power systems Transportation systems Renewable energy Computer vision Image processing

Awards

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National Science Foundation (NSF) – Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems (ECCS) Division – Spring 2022

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US Department of Transportation – Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) – Fall 2023

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Zelimir Schmidt Award for Early Career Research (Spring 2023), The University of Tulsa

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Honors Student Award of Exceptional Talents (December 2015), Khajeh Nasir Toosi University of Technology

Requirements for The University of Tulsa

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Total
Required:70
PTE
Overall
Required:48
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
High school diploma or GED
Application Checklist
  • Application for admission
  • Official high school transcripts
  • Official college transcripts (for transfer/dual enrollment)
  • $50 application fee
  • Personal statement (2-3 paragraphs)
  • Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT - optional for 2026 cycle)
  • Passport identification page (for international students)
  • Proof of financial support (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Undergraduate admission is holistic; ACT/SAT scores are optional for the Fall 2025 and Spring/Fall 2026 entry terms.