Dr. Shirin Ghatrehsamani

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shirin Ghatrehsamani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. She obtained her Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Florida in December 2019, having previously earned a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master's degree in Agricultural Engineering. Her research focuses on Machinery Design, Mechatronics, Robotics, Precision Digital Agriculture, and the use of UAV applications in Agriculture. She has a strong interest in Remote Sensing and Wireless Sensor Networks, as well as the applications of Artificial Intelligence in agriculture. Shirin has held various research and academic positions, including being an Adjunct Faculty at the University of Central Missouri, and she has contributed significantly to the field through her research assistant roles across multiple institutions. She is an active member of professional organizations such as the American Society of Agricultural Biological Engineers and the International Society of Precision Agriculture.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, PSU • University Park, PA

Teaching and conducting research in Agricultural and Biological Engineering.

Adjunct Faculty

2020-01-01 — Present

Natural Resource School, University of Central Missouri • Warrensburg, MO

Teaching and assisting in curriculum development.

Assistant Research Professor

2022-01-01 — 2023-01-01

College of Agriculture, Montana State University • Bozeman, MT

Conducting research in agricultural technologies.

Assistant Extension Professional

2020-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of Missouri • MO

Working as a Field Specialist in Agricultural Technology.

Research Assistant

2016-01-01 — 2019-12-01

Agricultural Biological Engineering Department, University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

Conducted research and assisted in academic projects.

Research Assistant

2014-04-01 — 2015-12-01

Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Malaya • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Assisted in various research projects.

Research Assistant

2012-09-01 — 2014-03-01

Agricultural Engineering Department, Shahrekord University • Shahrekord, Iran

Conducted research related to agriculture.

Technical Expert

2008-02-01 — 2008-09-01

Iran Khodro Car Factory • Shahrekord, Iran

Provided technical expertise in automotive engineering.

Courses

ASM 320 - Combustion Engineering ASM 424 - Precision Agriculture Technology 463 - Design Principles Mechatronics Biosystems Information

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.