Ferdowsi university of Mashhad | Iran
From the CV, Professor Mahmoud Pasandidehfard is a distinguished scholar in fluid mechanics, cavitation, and aerodynamics, currently a professor at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Sydney in 1997 and has since built a prolific academic career with over 38 international journal papers and more than 35 publications in Persian journals. His research contributions span numerical simulations, experimental investigations, and optimization studies in areas such as cavitator design, turbulent flows, projectile aerodynamics, and supercavitation phenomena. According to his Google Scholar profile (as referenced in the CV), his work has achieved a significant academic impact with an h-index of 21, reflecting both productivity and citation influence. He has authored over 110 documents across journals, conferences, and collaborative projects, collectively amassing more than 1,650 citations from peers worldwide. These metrics underscore his strong presence in the international research community. Beyond publications, he has supervised numerous Ph.D. and master’s theses, focusing on advanced computational fluid dynamics, machine learning applications in cavitation, and experimental aerodynamics, thereby training the next generation of researchers. Overall, his scholarly profile demonstrates both breadth and depth in aerospace and mechanical engineering research.
Evaluation of generalized k-ω turbulence model in strong separated flow estimation of thrust optimized parabolic nozzle