Dr. Mahdi Yazdanpour (Senior Member of IEEE, ABET PEV) is an Assistant Professor and the Program Coordinator of Mechatronics Engineering Technology, as well as the Coordinator of the Institute for Student Research and Creative Activity at Northern Kentucky University. During his academic journey, he has had the privilege of exploring various engineering disciplines. His educational path began with a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering, followed by an M.S. degree in Industrial Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. This diverse academic background has enriched his problem-solving abilities and equipped him with the capacity to approach engineering challenges from different perspectives.

He has over 10 years of experience in teaching and research in academia, having worked as an instructor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and as a visiting professor in the School of International Studies and Outreach at Oklahoma State University. In addition to his academic career, Dr. Yazdanpour has over 12 years of professional experience in industry, where he held various technical, managerial, and leadership roles in manufacturing, power plants, and oil & gas companies. He is an IEEE Senior Member and currently serves as the Chair of the IEEE Cincinnati Section, the Vice Chair of the ASME Cincinnati Section, as well as the Assistant Chair for the Annual Programs of the ASEE Engineering Technology Division. He is also an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Program Evaluator (ABET PEV).

His research interests include Intelligent Mechatronic Systems, Human-Robot Interaction, Brain-Computer Interfaces, Mind-Controlled Systems, Medical Robotics, and Computer/Machine Vision.